Richard T. Braun, AIA

SENIOR PRINCIPAL/PRESIDENT

Rich Braun has two architecture degrees from the University of New Mexico and a business degree from the University of Miami.  Rich has been working in the field of architecture for over 30 years.  He is the current President of Studio Southwest Architects where he has worked for the past 14 years.

Rich has extensive background in project management, document preparation, construction administration, codeand life safety analysis and business operations.  Rich is currently working on LEED projects which include laboratory, educational and office buildings.  His other experience includes educational, medical, government, commercial and cultural projects.  These projects encompass historical renovations as well as programming planning and design of new facilities.

Notable Projects:

• Museum of Natural History and Science – Renovation and Addition, Albuquerque, NM
• Merillat Manufacturing Facility, Los Lunas, NM
• Sigler Office Warehouse, Albuquerque, NM
• NMSU Foster Hall Biology Building Addition and Renovation, Las Cruces, NM
• NMSU Gardiner Hall Physics Building Renovation, Las Cruces, NM
• Eastern New Mexico University, New Communications Building, Portales, NM
• Jewish Community Center, Albuquerque, NM