Richärd Kennedy Architects, formerly Richärd + Bauer, is an internationally recognized architecture and design practice based in Phoenix, Arizona. Founded in 1996, the firm has designed award-winning civic, cultural, educational, research, laboratory, and institutional projects that strengthen communities and create lasting public impact.

RKA’s portfolio spans a wide range of scales and typologies, from community-focused projects to large, complex public facilities including libraries, university buildings, embassies, laboratories, and mixed-use developments. The firm approaches design as a catalyst for positive change, creating resilient and enduring spaces that balance innovation, functionality, sustainability, and human experience.

The studio emphasizes collaboration with clients, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders throughout design and construction, using an evidence-based approach to support project goals, budget, schedule, and operational needs. RKA has received two National Honor Awards for Architecture from the AIA and has earned more than 130 awards for design, sustainability, and community impact.