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Originally from Arkansas, United States, Tara previously worked in operations management and management consulting. She joined R&P out of her love of history and museums. Outside of the office, Tara enjoys board games, sewing, knitting, and exploring Toronto and beyond.

“I would be hard pressed to pick a single favourite project R&P has worked on. One gallery that does stand out is ROM: Dawn of Life. I’ve spent a good number of hours exploring it on more than one occasion. There is always something new to learn.”

Ghiwa graduated from Notre Dame University-Lebanon and is a designer at R&P. Story driven in her work, she loves seeing concepts and materiality combine through innovative means to bring new forms and experiences to people. She enjoys sculpting and painting and is always looking for a new craft to dabble in.

“The National Museum of Saudi Arabia and Aga Khan Museum: The Moon projects both share a tasteful and delicate design approach that really attracted me to the firm. The experiential focus on texture, lighting, and spatial distribution really highlights the firms experience and attention to detail.”

With 4+ years of financial and accounting expertise, Kiran is committed to supporting all aspects of R&P’s accounting management including billing, reporting, reconciliations, audits, and month and year end closing. She is dedicated to professional and personal growth in finance and executive administration. Other than numbers, she loves anime, lifting weights and food.

“The Barbados Concorde Experience brought back memories of seeing my favorite show as a kid, Cowboy Bebop. I was immediately taken to the space travel and adventure aspects of the anime thanks to the project’s cutting-edge technology, the captivating music and the vibrant light show projected on the aircraft’s fuselage.”

Mohamed has experience in exhibit design, urban planning, retail architecture and interior design. With a Master of Architecture and Urban Design, he is driven by his passion for pushing boundaries and creating immersive experiences. Off the clock, Mohamed loves to challenge himself through triathlons, reading about cosmology and discovering new music.

“Working on the exhibits for the Finger Lakes Museum is an exciting experience. Every day, I am fueled by the excitement of creating experience that showcase natural and cultural history as well as the environmental splendor of the Finger Lakes Region. It’s a privilege to play a role in bringing these exhibits to life.”

With a background in museum studies, Aaliyah (Anissa) has worked in the industry for 5 years, gaining technical skills in collections and project management, curatorial practice, and data analysis. Her role is to review and input project specifications for the R&P design team. In her spare time, she is an avid reader, painter, and long-distance runner.

“The Smithsonian Institution has been a household name in my family for many years. My favourite project has to be the Entertainment Nation gallery due to the time and attention paid to the differing genres of media (music, film, television, etc.) throughout history. Having the opportunity to work for R&P and get behind-the-scenes experience working on several projects, has been a dream.”

Tracy has over 10 years of experience designing interiors for public spaces, hospitality, and retail stores – projects in which the guest experience plays a key role. She has produced many local favorites in Toronto and the GTA, which Tracy enjoys while playing a tourist in her own city.

“As an existing City of Toronto landmark, the Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema has been an interesting project to work on. Being involved in the design from conception, I’ve enjoyed learning about the building’s history, and turning it into a new and fresh destination for future generations”.

Carrie has worked in Business Development & Marketing in the architecture and design industry for 10+ years, applying her skills in procurement and promotions to strategies and tactics that elevate and expand brand awareness. Beyond her efforts at R&P, Carrie maintains a professional arts practice, drawing inspiration from her engagement with art and design communities and institutions at home and abroad, and is a strong proponent for capacity building in the culture sector.

“R&P have a wonderful breadth and depth of experience. The work they have completed for Sporting Life in the commercial/retail sector exemplifies an ability to nurture strong client relationships over an extended period and over several consecutive projects, all the while maintaining the brand’s consistency and embodying their unique value proposition.”

Mojan is a passionate Graphic Designer with versatile experience in print, web and publishing. She is now using her skills to support the firm’s marketing and new business initiatives. She expresses herself through her hobbies in baking and mixed media art.

“One of the projects that I am really fascinated about is Entertainment Nation at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History because I had the opportunity to see the exhibit develop from initial concept sketches to opening. It has been an incredible journey.”

Samantha is a former museum audience insight analyst, communicator, and project coordinator. As Marketing Coordinator at R&P, she brings her knowledge of visitor research to the firm’s strategic pursuits. In her free time, she can be found designing Dungeons and Dragons campaigns or knitting.

“A lifelong Torontonian, I grew up visiting and working on R&P projects without even knowing it, as a visitor volunteer and employee. I have fond memories of leading kindergarten classes through the ROM: Biodiversity Gallery, helping them make connections between the different kinds of life on display and inspiring awe and wonder of the natural world.”

Janet is a Senior Designer at R&P’s New York office. She brings a deep passion and understanding of storytelling and experiential design to her work. She has designed a wide range of exhibitions for museums, science centers, and cultural attractions. Her work is anchored in her training and expertise in transforming ideas into engaging experiences.

“Working on the U.S.-Vietnam reconciliation exhibit at the War Remnants Museum has been a privilege. Designing an experience that thoughtfully addresses this complex history was a rewarding challenge. The exhibit strives to honor the significant efforts made to address war legacies, including dioxin remediation, unexploded ordnance clearance, and support for persons with disabilities.”

Ben is a seasoned designer in brand, retail display, and public spaces now focusing his career objectives in the field of environmental graphic design. His passion for designing public spaces stem from his interest in new experiences and the living world. Ben likes to play guitar and listen to records.

“Because of my fascination with Space and Science Fiction, the Aga Khan Museum’s The Moon: A Voyage Through Time inspired me to look into a career at R&P. It is interesting to see the moon through perspectives of faith, science and the arts and I loved the striking finale – a scaled version of the moon.”

Manu’s strong computational skills and knowledge of digital space makes him an exceptional designer across various architectural fields. After graduating McGill University, He has designed for both advanced architectural projects and art installations. Due to his wandering spirit, Manu is often on the lookout for a new adventure in the city.

“The Moon: A Voyage Through Time was a fascinating exhibition that sparked both my interest and curiosity. The articulated spaces spectacularly used the captivity of the moon to convey the rich history and knowledge of Islamic art. A visit to this exhibit led me to ambitiously achieve a position as a designer with Reich&Petch.”

A registered architect, Tony formed R&P in 1987 with Whit Petch. He has led hundreds of projects, cultivating more than 40 years of international experience as both an exhibit designer and architect. His broad experience makes him an exceptional team leader with the keen ability to equally motivate and inspire staff, collaborators, and clients. He has a deep love for museum collections and is an avid vintage toy collector, with a large collection of model car toys.

“The large multi-gallery international museum projects, like the World Museum Liverpool widened the firm’s experience and exposure in international markets, producing world class and timeless design solutions. They remain as relevant and popular for both locals and tourists.”

Whit was a registered architect and fellow of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada. He was a founding Principal of Reich&Petch with more than 40 years of international design experience as an architect, exhibit designer, and project manager. His work includes a variety of museums, galleries, exhibitions, and visitor attractions. As an aviation and military history buff, Whit enjoyed the many opportunities to work on both aviation and military projects at R&P.

“Our experience with Casino Niagara was instrumental in R&P’s development of strategies and design process that enables R&P as design team managers to effectively deliver high quality, cost effective design in very aggressive time frames.”

Remembering Whit Petch

In 1997, Stephen joined R&P and in 2008, became a Principal at the firm. As former Head of Exhibit Design at the Royal Ontario Museum, his skill is in his ability to elevate projects from beautiful and functional to unique, unforgettable, and timeless. With a bespoke style of dress that emphasizes his highly creative and design-focused personality, Stephen stands out in any room he walks into.

“Being able to create museums around the world was a significant turning point. To be entrusted to create the National Museum of Saudi Arabia was especially revealing: how interesting it was and how we were able to excel, for the Museum. The project opened so many doors, and still does.”

Pauline is a registered architect, project manager, and exhibit designer who has been an essential member of the R&P team since 1998 and Principal for over 7 years. Engaged in the design world on many fronts, Pauline is also on the board for a number of cultural organizations, working to promote the concepts of accessibility to the larger museum community.

“The Smithsonian’s Hall of Mammals was where I was first introduced to designing exhibits for natural history museums, a focus I have since maintained for 20 years. I have had the pleasure to work with the Smithsonian once again to redesign their new Deep Time Fossil Hall. Working with NMNH has been a truly remarkable experience.”

Peter Lam is an Associate, Senior Designer and Licensed Architect. He has over 15 years in design and management experience in the culture, hospitality and retail sectors. With experience in all design and build stages, He is adept at bringing brand strategies and communication plans to life while considering the demands of budgets, site conditions and schedules.

“Nation to Nation was a pleasure to work on. It was a creative challenge to present the political and fragile tensions between the government and the indigenous people thoughtfully and with sensitivity using a rich collection of artifacts, maps and images in the iconic building by Canadian architect Douglas Cardinal.

Gonzalo is an Associate at R&P, focusing on a broad range of exhibit design and architectural projects. Since joining in 2005, he has become an integral member of the firm, contributing his extensive experience in project management, contract documentation, and contract administration. Gonzalo consistently applies rigor to all project phases, while effectively overseeing production staff and our consultant teams.

“What is impactful for me is the opportunity to be involved in projects from concept design all the way through to successful completion and seeing people enjoy the beautiful spaces we have helped bring to life, such as the Smithsonian Institution: Entertainment Nation.”

Niki drives the success of R&P by sourcing business development opportunities and evaluating an opportunity’s potential to create long-term value. She has been with R&P for over ten years working closely with the firm’s designers as well as outside partners, developing strategic business development initiatives that will take R&P into the future.

“Conceptual projects like the Popular Culture Museum Master Plan are particularly stand-out unique learning experiences, since we got to bring the whole R&P team together to brainstorm, push our creative limits, and let the design process unfold.”

Cathy is an Associate and Registered Interior Designer with over 10 years’ experience at R&P. She analyzes the clients’ goals and objectives to create design solutions that are unique, compelling, and attractive as well as both functional and safe. Cathy is committed to her project work; she even gave up eating calamari for three months when she worked on Science North’s Creatures of the Abyss.

“Working closely with Pauline on Deep Time, I was able to be involved in all aspects of exhibit design and management, developing a real understanding of a gallery’s complexity. This added insight has allowed me to be an even better designer and manager for future projects.”

With over 10 years of experience in Environmental Graphic Design, Vivien prides herself in developing strong conceptual graphic solutions that are aesthetically captivating, approachable, and accessible to the client’s end user. Vivien is a powerhouse both in the office and out. Whether it’s tennis, volleyball, or a spur-of-the-moment pizza tour, Vivien is always on the go.

“Toronto Zoo’s Panda Interpretive Centre was one of the most memorable projects of my career. It ran smoothly with few bumps or mishaps, and was the first of many projects where I held a lead role to showcase my creative potential.”

Prior to joining the R&P team in 2018, Emilio worked at the Royal Ontario Museum for 18 years where he designed and produced exhibitions of all sizes and types. Considered a true museum “insider,” he is committed to bringing creativity and innovation to the forefront for museums everywhere. Emilio is a very talented designer focused on developing meaningful, visitor-first exhibition experiences.

“Working on the Aga Khan Museum’s The Moon: A Voyage Through Time, it was interesting to see the universal human connection that the exhibition created between science, and historical and contemporary Islamic art.”

Evan is a multi-disciplinary designer trained in architecture who works to embrace the unique challenges of each project, aiming to transform concepts into beautiful and functional spaces.  He takes an active role through all facets of the design process and still somehow finds the time and energy to bike to work every day.

“The Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada has been a great opportunity to thoughtfully design for an exquisite and fascinating collection of aircraft. I look forward to taking the next steps to see this project through.”

With 11 years’ experience at R&P and over two decades of experience in the construction and design industries, Jordan is a key member of our team. His poly-mathematic knowledge of STEM fields, as well as his interest in aeronautics and its history have been invaluable on R&P’s various science, technology, and aviation projects.

“Nation to Nation stands out as an impactful project. As the technical detailing lead, providing dynamic solutions to diverse problems was a challenging experience requiring the application of a wide array of my skills.”

Kazumi is an Interior Designer with over ten years’ experience. At R&P, she focuses on the firm’s retail, office space, and custom interiors projects. Kazumi focuses on the project vision by driving the design forward. Outside of the firm, Kazumi spends a lot of time outdoors, enjoying camping and snowshoeing in the winter.

“Much of my time in the past few years at R&P has been spent working on the Sporting Life roll-out program. Over multiple projects, I’ve had the pleasure of honing my skills from schematic design all the way through to construction. It’s continues to be both a challenging and rewarding experience.”

Molly is a Registered Graphic Designer with over 15 years of experience in print, web, and environmental graphic design. Molly’s strong fine arts background makes her adept at conceptualizing dynamic and innovative design solutions. With an active creative mind, Molly refuses to succumb to the distraction of social media and avoids using her smartphone unless absolutely necessary.

“I grew up in Washington, DC and would frequently visit the Smithsonian National Museum of American History. I have lots of memories of the Museum and its collections, so working on Entertaining America feels like I’ve come full circle.”

With her architectura background, Monica has worked with exhibition designers and fabricators for over 15 years, gaining a comprehensive understanding of the industry. Monica’s attention to detail and ability to research and resolve complex technical issues has been invaluable at R&P. Her favorite phase of any project is seeing a design brought from paper to life.

“Evolution at TIFF was a journey through the mind of Cronenberg. We used every day materials in unconventional and scenographic ways, resulting in an intriguing yet cool display showcasing the surreal world of acclaimed movies like ‘The Fly’ and more.”

Natalie is a dedicated graphic designer who uses her attention to detail to produce the highest quality work. Prior to joining the R&P team, she developed her invaluable skillset for creating engaging visitor experiences while working at the Royal Ontario Museum. She strives to learn something new and fascinating from every project she works on.

“Beyond Human Limits was a fun project where we could be creative with the design. Because we were creating an immersive kid-friendly environment, we were given a lot of freedom. I loved learning about extreme sports and the athletes featured within the exhibit.”

York joined the R&P team in 2006, bringing many years of experience in accounting for a number of different industries, including the Four Seasons Hotel. York takes on multiple vital tasks at the firm, such as generating monthly disbursement invoices to clients and coordinating between clients and project managers. York stays ahead of the game by getting up at the crack of dawn to swim every morning.

“It’s the beautiful and impressive multi-gallery international projects like Hong Kong Heritage Museum that remind me of the global and far-reaching impact of R&P’s designs.”