Jason Richards
Principal - AIA, LEED AP BD+C, CDT
Fender or Gibson?
Fender
Sweet or Savory?
Savory
Le Corbusier or Mies van der Rohe?
Le Corbusier
Morning Person or Night Owl?
Night Owl
Beach or Mountain?
Mountain
Coffee or Tea?
Both
Jason Richards is a practicing architect and Principal at Studio West in New Orleans, Louisiana. Jason has 17 years of experience as a designer and architect focused on complex civic, cultural, and educational projects both in New Orleans and across the United States.
Jason believes creating well designed architecture requires a deep understanding of building technology. His portfolio of completed work demonstrates an acute understanding of how structural and building systems are integrated into a building’s design. Jason excels at organizing large teams of designers, consultants, and contractors to create successful design projects.
Jason moved to New Orleans in 2006, following Hurricane Katrina. He earned a degree in architecture from the University of Kentucky and was a fellow at the Gaines Center for the Humanities. Prior to joining Studio West, Jason worked for 14 years for a National Design firm leading many complex projects for civic, cultural, and educational clients across the United States. His experience includes two library master plans at Cornell University, a significant public park in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and many new construction and renovation projects in New Orleans built in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
Jason is a mentor to the staff at Studio West and is always teaching – mostly best practices in construction documentation – but sometimes his love of world history and music.
Jason currently serves on the Board of Zoning Adjustments for the City of New Orleans and is a Director of the New Orleans Architecture Foundation.
Education
Bachelor of Architecture, University of Kentucky
Pencil or Pen?
Pen
Beach or Pool?
Pool with a stack of New Yorkers
Bike or Walk?
Walk
Jason Richards
Principal - AIA, LEED AP BD+C, CDT
Sweet or Savory?
Savory
Le Corbusier or Mies van der Rohe?
Le Corbusier
Pencil or Pen?
Pen
Bike or Walk?
Walk
Morning Person or Night Owl?
Night Owl
Beach or Mountain?
Mountain
Coffee or Tea?
Both
Fender or Gibson?
Fender
Jason Richards
AIA, LEED AP BD+C, CDT
Fender or Gibson?
Fender
Sweet or Savory?
Savory
Le Corbusier or Mies van der Rohe?
Le Corbusier
Night or Morning Person?
Night Owl
Beach or Mountain?
Mountain
Coffe or Tea?
Both
Principal
Jason Richards is a practicing architect and Principal at Studio West in New Orleans, Louisiana. Jason has 17 years of experience as a designer and architect focused on complex civic, cultural, and educational projects both in New Orleans and across the United States.
Jason believes creating well designed architecture requires a deep understanding of building technology. His portfolio of completed work demonstrates an acute understanding of how structural and building systems are integrated into a building’s design. Jason excels at organizing large teams of designers, consultants, and contractors to create successful design projects.
Jason moved to New Orleans in 2006, following Hurricane Katrina. He earned a degree in architecture from the University of Kentucky and was a fellow at the Gaines Center for the Humanities. Prior to joining Studio West, Jason worked for 14 years for a National Design firm leading many complex projects for civic, cultural, and educational clients across the United States. His experience includes two library master plans at Cornell University, a significant public park in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and many new construction and renovation projects in New Orleans built in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
Jason is a mentor to the staff at Studio West and is always teaching – mostly best practices in construction documentation – but sometimes his love of world history and music.
Jason currently serves on the Board of Zoning Adjustments for the City of New Orleans and is a Director of the New Orleans Architecture Foundation.
Education
University of Kentucky
