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I am IIDA

Kelly K. Bauer, FIIDA

Kelly is a founding partner of Richard + Bauer Architecture, LLC, located in Phoenix, Arizona. She works with two brilliant partners, Jim Richard + Steve Kennedy. The three enjoy the challenges and rewards of design, construction and managing a business. The firm started in 1996 with a basic mission to pursue design excellence with no specific style - but to deliver unique, beautifully responsive + responsible work. With numerous national design awards, publications, and international recognition, Richard and Bauer continue to bring extensive experience in the design of higher education facilities, laboratories, academic and public library work. Kelly is actively involved in the American Library Association, International Interior Design Association, and was named with her partner the 2007 Contract Magazine Designer of the Year. For fun? She enjoys the Arizona Navajo North County, Hiking, photograghy, and collecting rare books.

What is your favorite example of great design?
Eames aluminum group lounge chair
Who is your favorite designer?
Todd Williams and Billie Tsein
If you weren't a designer, what would you be doing?
Historian, Archeologist
List 5 words that describe design.
Explore.create.discover.innovate.experience
List 3 things you can't live without.
Trusted friends, my loving sons, and peanut butter + crackers
What is your favorite quote or motto?
"We do not remember days…we remember moments." ~ Cesare Pavese