July 2013
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ly known for his designs involving aquatic
centers). As Hand is semi-retired and said
to be primarily focused on “pet-projects,”
the company continues to be led by Richard
andWittschiebe. For all of the firm’s success,
there is certain irony in the fact that Founder
Carol Richard had once planned to enter an
entirely separate profession.
Back in the early 1980’s, both Richard and
Wittschiebe worked at separate architectur-
al firms, an experience that Richard recalls as
somewhat “disillusioning” in terms of expec-
tations she had after completing university
studies and entering the business. Wanting
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YMCA, Outdoor Pool (RWH Photograph)
