Studio Lyew is an architecture firm based in Brookland, NE Washington DC. The office is interested in projects that build thriving communities, while addressing issues such as affordable housing and sustainability. To that end Studio Lyew works on a broad range of projects including residential, commercial and institutional projects. The firm’s approach is one that seeks elegant, inventive solutions tailored to each client’s needs, while being mindful of project resources.
Richard Lyew, AIA, NOMA
Principal
Richard has been practicing as an architect in Washington DC since 2009. He received a Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering from the University of the West Indies in 2000, and a Master of Architecture from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2006. His background in engineering has been instrumental in his approach to seamlessly combine design with functionality. Over the last 15 years, he has worked as a successful project architect gaining experience with a myriad of building types including residential, healthcare, hospitality, education and commercial work. Richard is LEED (sustainability) certified and licensed to practice in DC, MD & VA. Outside of architecture, he enjoys cooking for family & friends, and running.
Amory Jones, NOMA, LEED Green Assoc.
Architectural Designer
Amory is a Maryland native and a recent graduate from the University of Maryland’s School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation. Amory was an active leader in multiple school organizations focused on equity and inclusivity, which included serving as president of NOMAS (National Organization of Minority Architecture Students). Amory is interested in Public Interest Design, sustainable design, and affordable housing. She believes the intersectionality of these three areas is where the solution for a more equitable and culturally understanding design application can be discovered.