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John Riordan

Principal | AIA, LEED AP

Principal John Riordan has been with Olson Kundig for over twelve years. He leverages more than 23 years of experience in private residences, workplaces, hospitality, and mixed-use projects, crafting spaces that users want to inhabit—places that offer the comfort of home.

At Olson Kundig, John enjoys working closely with clients as part of a collaborative, iterative design process. His ability to balance program, design, and client vision results in functional, hard-working spaces that reflect the unique culture and values of each organization.

John has collaborated on the design of several award-winning projects and his work has been featured in a variety of national publications including Town & Country, The New York Times, T Magazine, Azure, Blueprint, Interior Design, Architectural Record, and numerous monographs. John is the co-author of The Good Office: Green Design on the Cutting Edge, a survey of sustainable workplace projects, and the author of two books on restaurant design, Boutique Restaurants and Restaurants by Design, published by Harper Collins.