Ryan offers an intrinsic understanding of how complex building elements integrate across a project, ensuring balance and cohesion. His expertise in various programs brings design to life for clients, and his leadership in critical roles is fundamental to our success. With a deep interest in building tectonics, envelope design, and the technical aspects of architectural systems, Ryan has become an invaluable asset to our design teams, seamlessly translating vision into reality.

Ryan brings over a decade of diverse experience to his work. After spending 9 years in Portland Oregon, Ryan returned to Michigan, where he originally earned his M.Arch degree from the University of Michigan. While in Michigan, Ryan immersed himself in the local maker culture, honing a deep understanding of diverse fabrication techniques and working at the intersection of architecture and robotics. His work in robotics has been featured in both Architectural Design Magazine and Robotics in Architecture.

While at Jones, he developed a particular expertise in multi-family project design. His creative approach integrates all aspects of a project into a seamless and cohesive whole, ensuring both functionality and aesthetics are met at the highest level. Ryan’s comprehensive approach to architecture is rooted in a commitment to quality, craftsmanship and design, this drives his work as he contributes to the architecture landscape from Oregon to Michigan and beyond.

When he’s not in the office, Ryan loves spending time outdoors – whether hiking, biking, or kayaking. Indoors, he enjoys cooking and experimenting with new recipes, often enlisting his family as brave taste-testers.