Richard Elliott Whitehurst
Living in rural Western Oregon, Richard maintains a large acreage of timber, wildlife preservation corridors, and vineyards. Coming from a large ranching family, Richard’s fundamental roots are in preservation of land, hydrology, and animal habitat.
He operates his small design practice from his home in Yamhill, Oregon working with clients in residential and hospitality endeavors. Richard is an alumnus of the Interior Architecture and Design Program from the Academy of Art University. Richard returned to the Academy to further his passion for landscapes and their crucial role in our changing world. His regard for wildlife, biology, and geology has been an on-going pursuit in his recent studies.