Rachel Thomas-Murphy
Rachel Gordon
Since I was a young child, I have had an innate desire to learn and understand the world around me on a deeper level. How do these things work individually and together? I am constantly researching and learning something new, slowly becoming a jack-of-all-trades. Practically, this translates into creative problem-solving to help improve the lives […]
Madi Moore
I’ve always been passionate about creating structured, organized environments where people can thrive. My journey has been shaped by a love for process and efficiency, complimented with a desire to foster meaningful relationships and build positive culture. Every role I’ve held has reinforced my belief in the power of collaboration and the impact of a […]
Ryan Eklund
From a young age, I have always gravitated toward building Legos and Lincoln Logs in my free time. The thrill of building and seeing my creations come about always amazed me and sparked a moment of creativity. It was a big puzzle that always came together at the end, and it was also very calming to the […]
Patrick Johnson
From a young age, I played with Legos and liked to draw castle floor plans. Not realizing this then, I was setting the stage for my love for architecture. Growing up in rural Missouri, I appreciated learning about different cultures and seeing the work of the Renaissance masters. For college, I started at Johnson County […]
Bayanne Halimeh
Having lived overseas for 10 years and traveled to various countries when I was young, I realized the differences in history, cultures, and geography of one country is reflected in its Architecture of both exterior and interior buildings. This passion led me to pursue a career in architecture, where I now see the world through […]
Lea Byars
Design is about making spaces beautiful and I’ve been passionate about design literally my whole life. When I was a child, I redecorated the walls of my bedroom every week. My parents let me rearrange the furniture in my room many times over. They were “do-it-yourselfers” so, growing up, there was always something being remodeled inside […]
Justin Parks, AIA
I like history, specifically antiquities. I’m not a big collector, but I admire people who have the eye and energy to collect and preserve the past. I believe we can only be successful moving forward if we consistently look back, and this shows in my work. I focus a lot of time researching art and […]
Chad Glenn
As a kid, I started into architecture thinking how exciting it would be to sit behind my desk and draw all day long. Upon graduation and entering into the work force, I soon came to realize it was much more than that. I found what I truly enjoy; relationships. As architects, we are the glue […]