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Richard W. Southwick
Partner, Director of Historic Preservation
Beyer Blinder Belle Architects & Planners

Richard Southwick is inspired by the time-honored qualities of historic design, materials, and craftsmanship, and has dedicated his career to finding new life for older structures. A specialist in preservation, Richard has guided the revitalization of many of New York's most celebrated historic buildings and sites, as well as international sites of cultural significance.

Richard is the Director of Historic Preservation and a partner at Beyer Blinder Belle with over 45 years of experience focusing on the preservation of cultural institutions and buildings in the public realm. Notable projects include the Frick Collection, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum, the Morgan Library & Museum, New York City Hall, TWA Hotel at JFK, Longwood Gardens, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, the U.S. Capitol, Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty, and the Red Star Line Museum in Antwerp, Belgium.

As a strong advocate for preservation both within and outside of the firm, Richard serves as a mentor to staff, has spoken widely on the topic, and shares his professional knowledge in the service of civic groups including the New York City Historic House Trust, the Save Ellis Island Foundation, and Preservation New Jersey.

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