After graduating from the University of Virginia School of Architecture and living in Tabriz, Iran for two years as a U.S. Peace Corps volunteer architect, I worked with the Harry Weese office for many years before becoming a founding member of KCCT. Since then I've worked on a wide range of new and renovation projects.
Significant renovation projects include the Baroque 17th century Schoenborn Palace in Prague, which houses the U. S. Embassy; the restoration of the 1887 Pennsylvania Railroad station in Harrisburg, PA as an intermodal transportation facility; and the conversion of a French-Colonial era mansion in Hanoi to the residence for the U. S. Ambassador to Vietnam. Along the way, I realized that I enjoy the renovation and the historic preservation work where I can restore and enhance a building's original character while adapting it to a new use.
With Department of State residential projects I like to create the kind of ambience and support necessary for diplomats. Working with the United States Department of State makes for an exciting experience as their properties are in hugely diverse environments and their building styles encompass a wide range of structures, from historic to contemporary buildings.
Because the projects usually need to be completed relatively quickly and each residence or renovation is unique, our team's skills are continuously growing. This dynamic fosters an enthusiastic atmosphere in the office enabling us to retain a substantial and talented staff, and has contributed to KCCT's growth and success for more than twenty-seven years.