about the artist

rhiza A+D is a Portland-based design studio founded in 2005 by partners Ean Eldred, Richard Garfield, John Kashiwabara, and Peter Nylen. They’ve worked together since the mid 90's to design architecture and build public art, curate interior and exterior furnishings, lighting, gallery art installations and theater sets. Rhiza stems from the word rhizome- a root system that is collaborative, diverse, and adaptable. The team at rhiza A+D believe that the bringing together of unique and diverse perspectives leads to the root of creating durable, long lasting and adaptable design solutions.

Whether designing or building, rhiza A+D’s practice is rooted in a respect for craft and a dedication to site sensitive place-making through the creation of cultural and climate sensitive objects and spaces.

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