R+D ARCHITECTURE

original.sustainable.modern.architecture - award-winning firm specializing in commercial, private homes, residential, new construction, adaptive re-use, restaurants, health-care, with an emphasis on sustainability. Established in 2001 William G. Dohe AIA LEED AP and Karen W. Ramsey AIA founded R+D Architecture in 2001, specializing in commercial, mixed use, and residential projects. Their work exemplifies their belief that architecture must be rooted in its environment and its era. Subtle Japanese aesthetics permeate the work with its attention to craft, the elements of wabi-sabi, and an intense focus on technically sophisticated, high-performance, and environmentally sustainable solutions. William and Karen are known for working very closely with their clients to firstly understand their needs and budgets, to then translate them into an architecture that builds upon regional building traditions, celebrates insight, and opens the doors to visions realized. R+D's work has been honored with a number of awards by the American Institute of Architects, and have been featured in a number of publications, as well as gallery exhibits. They hold licenses in PA, NJ, NY, and CO. Principal William Dohe AIA LEED AP, was born in Denver, Colorado and attended Colorado College and the University of Colorado under the prestigious Boettcher Scholarship. After studying abroad in Japan, William returned to Tokyo to work in the acclaimed Japanese architecture firm Nikken Sekkei, working on large projects in Jakarta Indonesia, Jeddah Saudi Arabia, and Singapore City. Before coming to Pennsylvania, William spent three years in Jackson Wyoming designing unique alpine homes. In 2001, William founded R+D Architecture with Karen W. Ramsey AIA, specializing in commercial, mixed use, and residential projects. He is a registered Architect in PA, CO, NY. William Dohe's work exemplifies his belief that architecture must be rooted in its environment and its era. Subtle Japanese aesthetics permeate his work with its attention to craft, the elements of wabi-sabi, and an intense focus on technically sophisticated, high-performance, and environmentally sustainable solutions. William is known for working very closely with his clients to firstly understand their needs and budgets, to then translate them into an architecture that builds upon regional building traditions, celebrates insight, and opens the doors to visions realized. William's and Karen's work has been honored with a number of awards by the American Institute of Architects, and have been featured in a number of publications, as well as gallery exhibits. Key Projects: Grand Eastonian (former Hotel Easton): $15M adaptive re-use Pocono Dome, Sciota, PA Ocean Restaurant, Easton Rosenberger-Sprague House, Allentown OK Auto 4WD & Tire, Stewartsville, NJ Farr Lofts, Allentown 809 Hamilton, Allentown: adaptive mixed use Brown-Daub dealerships: Ford, Dodge, Chevy and Kia Specialties: Sustainable (green, high performance) design. Project management. LEED Project management. Fully integrated architecture, planning, and interiors. Lighting Design. Furniture and Specialties Design. Feasibility studies and project pro-forma consulting.