HGA is pleased to announce that Jon Riddle, AIA, LEED AP has been promoted to Science + Technology Principal. Located in the firm’s San Francisco office, Jon will continue to cultivate client relationships and work closely with regional and national leadership to direct strategic growth throughout Northern California.
“Since joining our thriving S+T practice in San Francisco in 2022, Jon has consistently exhibited insightful and personable leadership,” said Deepa Balgi, Science + Technology Practice Group Leader. “As he transitions into the role of principal, Jon will maintain his responsibilities as a senior project manager and foster client relationships, while driving growth of HGA’s S+T practice in Northern California.”
During his 20+ year career, Jon has worked with some of the most prominent medical and academic research institutions in the region. His work includes planning, design, and project management of significant interdisciplinary research facilities, designed for advancements in medical and physical sciences.
“Jon is passionate and dedicated to delivering impactful projects and creating spaces that inspire discovery and innovation,” said Chris Martin, Science + Technology Market Sector Leader. “His insight and dedication align with the vision of HGA’s national Science + Technology sector: to design transformative building environments that empower our clients as they work to solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges.”
Since joining HGA, Jon has been a significant team leader on the Parnassus Research and Academic Building, a new 323,000 GSF translational research facility currently in the early phases of construction at the UCSF Parnassus Heights campus. HGA, in partnership with design architect Snøhetta, is working with Hensel Phelps on this significant project, slated for completion in 2027.
A registered architect in California, Jon has a Professional Master of Architecture from the University of Kansas, and a Bachelor of Environmental Design in Architecture from North Carolina State University.