Heidi Richardson is the founding partner of Richardson Pribuss Architects. Originally from Boston Massachusetts with a family tradition of architecture, Heidi studied classical architecture on the east coast before moving to California. The relocation proved instrumental in the broadening of Heidi’s architectural range. Heidi joined William Turnbull Associates and honed her skills for a number of years before establishing her own independent architecture practice in 1984. She settled in Marin with her family in 1989. Since establishing Richardson Architects, she has led the design on an extensive list of projects, with a particular focus on the refined charm of California style residences. Heidi is involved in every phase of design: from architectural design to municipal approvals, site strategy to project management, lending consistency and efficiency to the building process. She has taught design at UC Berkeley College of Environmental Design, and at the SF Planning and Urban Research Institute, as well as for the architecture department at the University of Sydney. Heidi’s diverse background as an architect includes over 35 years of professional practice, with work that has been recognized in numerous publications including Architectural Record, Architecture, RD Interiors, The New York Times, and Sunset Magazine. Heidi has garnered numerous awards and accolades, including the AIA Honor Award, NAHB, and RD.

When not in the office you can find Heidi hiking and biking on Mt. Tam and other far-flung locations.

Andrew joined the architecture practice in 2011, becoming a full partner at the firm in 2019. Prior to joining the firm, Andrew spent time at Rojkind Arquitectos in Mexico City focusing on a winning competition for Vitra that conceived solutions for aging in place residences. Subsequently, Pribuss worked with the Getty Museum in Los Angeles focusing on special exhibitions, as well as working on the renovation of the North Pavilion at the Getty Center. He has also worked for Christopher Deam, overseeing projects for Herman Miller, Hyundai, and Loll Furniture.

Andrew returned home to Northern California to further his architectural pursuits, operating his own design and construction practice before joining RPA. As a Marin County native, Andrew pairs an intrinsic connection to local projects with a design sense for what they require. Andrew works closely with clients to create charismatic architecture that involves elegant design solutions and real-world approaches. He is also interested in the expanding variety of sustainable building methods in the field and incorporates them into practice. Andrew’s work has been recognized in various publications and with numerous awards. Away from work, Andrew enjoys wandering the desert in search of the perfect geode, collecting Cycad plants, and coaching little league.

James has a passion for detail, a deep knowledge of building standards, and a keen understanding of how these parts make up the whole.

Having grown up in Marin County under the tutelage of a father who is a general contractor and a mother who is an artist, Joe was inspired by the process of building homes as well as the inspiration of design. After studying Architecture and Planning at the University of Colorado, he moved to Lake Tahoe where he helped design residential properties around the lake and in Martis Valley, Truckee. Since then, Joe has been designing a substantial portfolio of homes for the last 20 years from San Mateo to Healdsburg.

Richard is a versatile creative designer with a proven history of producing engaging innovative solutions and aspirational environments. Richard works to the highest level of proficiency creating architectural documentation from initial concept to full construction packages with Vectorworks. Richard has worked at several design firms in New York and eventually launched his own interior architecture services company creating designs for residential, retail, key brand concepts, and installations. Richard joins the Richardson Pribuss interior design team, expanding the firm’s interior design services.

Jack addresses projects holistically, working from start to finish on concepts, tackling everything from scouting locations, naming and branding, solving water pressure problems, and interior design. Jack has led a string of successful launches, ranging in scope and scale from large hospitality projects to intimate restaurants.

With over 13 years of experience, Danielle has worked in hospitality, residential, including both high end single-family and multi-family, commercial and restaurant design. Her expertise and knowledge from the variety of work has proven valuable and allows her to have an acute attention to detail. She has learned to wear many hats, and is not afraid of taking on new challenges. Danielle is passionate about design and believes there is always a solution that incorporates both beautiful form and function. A Southern California native, Danielle has called the Bay Area home for going on 18 years. She loves to cook and travel and is constantly inspired by such.

Zoe Qiaoyu Zheng is from Southern China and moved to San Francisco to pursue her Bachelor of Architecture from Academy of Art University. She joined Richardson Pribuss Architects in 2021 after graduation and is excited to start her architecture design career with us. Zoe is an architectural designer and creative seeker at heart. She has a huge passion for learning new skills, facing challenges, and solving problems. Zoe is a quick and eager learner and has quickly assimilated into the office. She is already making huge contributions to our design projects.

Grace joined Richardson Pribuss Architects after graduating from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, where she got her degree in Architecture and minors in Italian Studies and Art History. She has always expressed herself through art and mixed media, and she continues to do so through architecture. She feels that creativity is fueled by experience, and therefore welcomes new challenges with a humble and curious mindset.

Kristin has worked as a consultant with numerous small business clients to provide marketing and business services. In her spare time, Kristin still pursues her passion for baking after building a successful local Mill Valley catering and wholesale baking business. She loves finding solutions, introducing new ideas and creating efficiencies for her clients and family.

Our contract draughtsman is Francois, and nothing makes him happier than drawing lines on paper. He has been doing this for decades now, and stops only to tend to his dogs, chickens, fish, vegetable garden, or to watch any rugby match.