STANFORD HUGHES, FAIA, IIDA, LEED AP founder | PARTNER EMERITUS

As a current jazz pianist, artist and former high school quarterback from the California Central Valley, Stanford has combined these artistic and leadership skills to create, along with Richard Brayton, the design DNA and office culture that continue to exist at BraytonHughes.

Stanford founded BraytonHughes with Richard Brayton in 1989.  Prior to establishing BraytonHughes, Stanford was with the San Francisco Office of Skidmore Owings and Merrill where he was an Associate Partner and Director of the Interior Design Studio. Stanford currently consults to BraytonHughes on special projects.

As Principal Emeritus at BraytonHughes, Stanford’s work includes numerous award-winning projects for hotels, executive offices, private clubs, residences, and historic renovations. He’s taught at numerous colleges and universities and has sat on various boards at colleges and at SFMOMA.  Stanford is a Fellow in the American Institute of Architects.

EDUCATION

University of Oregon, Bachelor of Architecture
University of California, Berkeley, Master of Architecture