MISSION
With professionally staffed offices in Topeka, Manhattan and Kansas City, Architect One’s dedicated team of designers, architects and project managers are readily available when you have questions or concerns.
As a steward to the clients, we act as your main point of contact from conception to completion, anticipating roadblocks or delays and proactively developing solutions that far surpass expectations.
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We are passionate about serving the communities in which we live, work and play. We’re eager to learn about your unique organizational goals and challenges, and inspired to design solutions that will bring your vision to life. While our diversely talented team each bring a multitude of experiences, we all bring the same fundamental approach to every project.
OUR TEAM
Scott E. Gales, AIA
LEED AP, NCARB
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Architect & CEO
Emily D. Koenig, AIA
LEED AP
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Senior Project Manager
Matt A. Engle, AIA
LEED AP
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Project Architect
Jacquelyn Rakoski-Diediker
Associate AIA
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Senior Project Manager & Architectural Designer
Andrew Thomas
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Senior Project Manager
BIM CAD Manager
Morgan M. Gales, AIA
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Project Architect
Brooklyn Farrell
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Business Manager
Executive Assistant
Mariana Guerra
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Associate Project Manager Architectural Designer
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Tyler Duggan
Architectural Designer
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Nicole Rzadkowska
Architectural Designer
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Lindsey Tiller
Interior Architectural Designer
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Kennedy Rietzke
Interior Designer
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Takrim Rimon
Architectural Designer
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Blanca E. Wilson
Associate Project Manager
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Alexandrea Gales
Interior Architectural Designer
Product Design
Business Development Associate
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Sonya Winsler
First Impression Specialist
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Architect One has been an integral part of the Topeka, Kansas community for thirty years, and has also expanded its presence to Manhattan and Kansas City. Our studios of work span across the entire nation.
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Submit your resume and cover letter to careers@ao.design.
A LOOK IN TIME
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AO was founded by Mike Wilson
TOPEKA
MANHATTAN
103 S 4th St
Suite 205B
Manhattan, KS 66502
KANSAS CITY
1919 Wyandotte St
Suite 2
Kansas City, MO 64108