Richard W. Kuhn has joined EYP Architecture & Engineering’s Boston office as a principal and lead designer.
In his new role, Kuhn will provide design leadership for higher education, government, and corporate sectors.
With more than 25 years of diversified design experience ranging from academic and cultural institutions to complex, large-scale mixed-use urban projects, Kuhn’s work is featured throughout the United States, Asia and the Middle East. His list of previous projects includes the Tenley and Anacostia Libraries in Washington, D.C.; the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African American Arts + Culture in Charlotte, N.C.; the NCCU Biomanufacturing Laboratory and Classroom Building (B.R.I.T.E.) in Durham, N.C.; and the International Civil Rights Center and Museum in Greensboro, N.C.
Prior to joining EYP, he designed major projects in his previous positions as design principal and lead designer at several prominent national architectural firms and as senior designer at Richard Meier & Partners, notably working on the J. Paul Getty Center Museum of Fine Arts.
Kuhn’s work has received numerous national, regional, and local awards, including the American Institute of Architects (AIA) National Design Excellence for Educational Facilities Award, AIA National Modern Healthcare Design Awards; AIA Boston Society of Architects Unbuilt Honor Award; and many honors from AIA North Carolina, AIA District of Columbia, and AIA New Jersey for design excellence and sustainability. His work has been featured in a variety of prominent publications, including the New York Times, Washington Post, Architectural Record, Architect, Eco-Structure, and Building Design + Construction.
Kuhn received a master’s degree in architecture from Harvard University and a bachelor of design degree with honors from the University of Florida.
Leila Kamal, EYP vice president, design and expertise, said in a statement: "A significant and strategic addition to EYP, Rick’s unparalleled portfolio and national acclaim strongly supports our award-winning higher education, government and corporate practices. His innovative designs, creative thinking and collaborative approach strengthen our firm’s design efforts for current and future clients as we expand into new markets and geographic areas."
