Designer | Senior Associate

Rhys MacPherson

LEEP AD BD+C

A senior associate with MSR Design, Rhys has more than 30 years of experience working on a broad range of projects, including libraries, cultural facilities, spaces for nonprofit organizations, and affordable housing. He is one of the firm’s leaders in establishing a strong and vibrant design language for affordable housing. Rhys has a deep interest in data driven design, focusing on the art and science of design. His work has received several awards, including an Urban Land Institute (ULI) Jack Kemp Excellence in Affordable and Workforce Housing Award for Aeon the Rose, a mixed-income housing project developed by Aeon and Hope Community.

Why design?

Three small words that are part of my daily mantra—beauty, imperfection, and simplicity—and how elusive each can be.

A senior associate with MSR Design, Rhys has more than 30 years of experience working on a broad range of projects, including libraries, cultural facilities, spaces for nonprofit organizations, and affordable housing. He is one of the firm’s leaders in establishing a strong and vibrant design language for affordable housing. Rhys has a deep interest in data driven design, focusing on the art and science of design. His work has received several awards, including an Urban Land Institute (ULI) Jack Kemp Excellence in Affordable and Workforce Housing Award for Aeon the Rose, a mixed-income housing project developed by Aeon and Hope Community.

Why design?

Three small words that are part of my daily mantra—beauty, imperfection, and simplicity—and how elusive each can be.