Richaven is a full service architecture firm providing professional services focused on future-proofing, preservation and adaptive re-use of historic and old existing buildings. Our services include forensic investigation, feasibility and preservation planning, architectural design and construction documents, technical specifications, project delivery, construction management, and owner’s representation. Richaven specializes in investigation, analysis, best-practice-based appropriate solutions, and compliance reviews for technical preservation issues.

Richaven Principal, Brian Rich, has over 18 years experience in Contract Administration and development of Contract Documents.  Through dozens of preservation projects and years of volunteer work, Brian has developed expertise in both preservation theory and practice.

Historic Preservation Services

Architectural Services

  • Historic Preservation Planning & Design
    • Cultural Resources Due Diligence, Research & Analysis
    • Evaluation of Eligibility for Designation
    • Historic Resources Inventories and Surveys
    • Local, State and National Register Nominations
  • Compliance Reviews
    • National Historic Preservation Act – Section 106 & 110
    • Governor’s Executive Order 21-02
    • City & County Landmarks Certificates of Appropriateness
    • Historic Tax Credits
  • Technical Preservation Analysis & Documentation
    • Condition Assessments (PCAs, FCAs, and BCAs)
    • Forensic Investigation
    • As-Built Documentation
      • HABS/HAER
      • Historic Property Inventories
      • Cultural Resources Surveys
  • Full Service Architecture
    • Pre-Design
    • Programming
    • Building & Zoning Code Analysis
    • Site Evaluation & Master Planning
    • Feasibility & Marketing Studies
    • Strategic & Long-Range Planning
    • Architectural Design
    • Construction and Bidding Documents
    • Technical Specifications
  • Specialty Architecture Services
    • LEED, Envision, and Sustainable Design
    • Constructability Reviews
    • Value Analysis Reviews
    • Stakeholder Relationship & Retention
    • Dispute Resolution
    • Building Construction Permitting

Project Management & Delivery Services

  • Project Delivery (DBB, DB, GC/CM, Negotiated, and more)
  • Traditional Construction Administration
  • Quality Control Management/Inspection
  • Owner’s & Project Representation
  • Project & Construction Management

Project and Building Types

  • Historic Preservation, Restoration & Rehabilitation
  • Educational Facilities
  • Community Centers
  • Libraries
  • Performing Arts Venues
  • Temporary Venues
  • Historic Preservation Planning & Research
  • Institutional Facilities
  • Theaters
  • Churches
  • Multi-Family Residential
  • Transportation-Related Facilities

    Selected List of Clients

    LOCAL

    • City of Coupeville
    • City of Federal Way
    • City of Gig Harbor
    • City of Tacoma
    • King County International Airport
    • King County
    • Oregon Metro
    • Pierce County
    • Seattle City Light
    • Snohomish County
    • Sound Transit

    PRIVATE CLIENTS

    • Broadway Bound Children’s Theater
    • Crown Hill Community Center
    • LaCrosse Community Pride
    • North Bend Arts & Industry
    • North Bend Theater
    • Northwest Railway Museum
    • Parkour Visions
    • Plymouth Housing
    • Seattle University
    • Southwest Seattle Historical Society
    • St. John’s Episcopal Church
    • State Theater
    • Tolliver Temple Church of God in Christ
    • University Heights Community Center
    • Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center

    STATE

    • Washington Military Department
    • Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife
    • Washington Department of Natural Resources

    EDUCATIONAL

    • Bellevue School District
    • Evergreen State College
    • Kent School District
    • Oregon State University
    • Puyallup School District
    • Seattle School District
    • Skykomish School District
    • Stanwood-Camano School District
    • Tacoma Public Schools
    • Vancouver School District

    NATIONAL

    • USDA Forest Service
    • US Department of Agriculture
    • Veterans Administration
    • US Army Core of Engineers
    • US Air Force
    • US Navy
    • US Army
    • National Park Service
    • US Bureau of Indian Affairs

    DEVELOPERS

    • Alexandria Development
    • Capstone Development
    • Cederstrand Property Management
    • Greystar Development
    • Kenmore Aero Services
    • MainVue Development
    • Mount Baker Housing
    • Plymouth Housing
    • Westlake Associates, Inc.