Teh Kon Hu, RA
President
Principal-in-Charge


Education
Master of Architecture, Kansas State University
Bachelor of Architecture, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan, ROC

Registration
Kansas, Missouri, Shanghai

Experience
Teh Kon founded HJM Architects, Inc. in 1984. He has experience in many types of building projects from healthcare and education, to corporate and retail design. Teh Kon's knowledge of the project design and construction process is only shadowed by his strength in intelligent design.

Teh Kon believes in design efficiency. It's a philosophy which not only occurs in the design process, but also in the project program, building circulation, interior and exterior design, and material choices as well. By infusing the entire process with this approach, buildings become more pure and expressive in their built environment.

Ray G. Gross, RA
Principal
Project Manager


Education
Bachelor of Architecture, University of Kansas

Registration
Missouri

Experience
Ray has been with HJM Architects, Inc. for 10 years. He has vast experience in K-12 educational facilities, as well as having been affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America.

Ray has learned the importance of clear and concise communication through years of experience. With the advent of electronic documentation, he is continually searching for ways to improve the communication process. A compelling trait is Ray's desire to provide a timely response to client requests and requirements. However, his greatest value is his aspiration to achieve the best possible result for a project with the interest of the client as a priority.

Powell Minnis, NCARB
Principal
Project Manager


Education
Bachelor of Architecture, Kansas State University

Registration
Colorado, Missouri

Experience
Powell has been with HJM Architects, Inc. for 6 years. He has a strong background in nature, visitor, and interpretive centers. His knowledge of the programming issues related to these facility types is further broadened by his experience in educational facilities and libraries.

Powell believes his primary role as an architect is one that first listens and observes, then takes action. As architects, Powell feels we have a major responsibility for how the built environment relates to the natural environment. This relationship is a kind of dialogue that can be played many different ways. What creates success is to allow ourselves to listen to this dialogue throughout design, making appropriate decisions that strengthen both environments.

Richard Hu, NCARB
Principal
Designer


Education
Bachelor of Architecture, University of Kansas

Registration
Illinois, Kansas, Missouri

Experience
Richard has been with HJM Architects, Inc. for 2 years. He lived and practiced architecture in the Pacific Northwest for a number of years. His experience dealing with land and water authorities comes from designing environmentally friendly residential projects on water front and steep slope sites. His passion for conservation of the natural environment stems from years of backpacking, climbing, and kayaking.

Richard has worked at a number of award winning design firms around the country prior to joining HJM Architects. These experiences, coupled with inspiration drawn from both natural and man-made settings, have built an instinctive design vocabulary. By combining this intuitive style with the desires of the client, he creates a successful balance in planning and aesthetics which harmonizes with the project site.