Meet Our Senior Design Leader: Kevin Nyhoff
Kevin Nyhoff leads CannonDesign’s West Coast design practice and will be a driving force behind our SRG + CannonDesign work across the Pacific Northwest.
After residing in Portland for over 13 years until 2009, Kevin recently moved back to the city where he’s now based in our downtown Portland office. He continues to lead the design vision for CannonDesign’s West Coast teams based in Portland, Seattle, Los Angeles, Irvine and San Diego, while strengthening our local design culture and partnering with our clients across Oregon, Washington and beyond.
“The Pacific Northwest has always been a leader in creative, sustainable and innovative design, and I’m excited to help our local clients continue to push those boundaries.”
“The region’s commitment to harmonizing natural and built environments deeply resonates with me, enriching people’s experience of architecture while benefiting human health, community well-being and economic vitality. The architecture being created by the Portland and Seattle studios is remarkable, and I’m eager to drive our design creativity even further.”
Kevin Nyhoff, Design Principal, Architect, AAA, AIBC, Int. Assoc. AIA
Kevin is a relentless advocate for design excellence and sustainability. His passion for Living-Centered Design — CannonDesign’s approach to creating solutions that drive widespread impact — drives him to create spaces that are not only visually stunning but also environmentally responsible and supportive of all who use them. With over 30 years of experience, including a decade of co-leading his own award-winning firm, Kevin’s work spans a diverse range of typologies, including higher education, civic, museum, creative arts, airports, libraries, science and tech, hospitals, workplace, retail and more.
Connect with Kevin here and take a look at just some of his work in design and development right now.
The SPC Jesus S. Duran Eastside Library in Riverside, California, serves as a beacon of community empowerment in an underserved neighborhood. The 15,000-sf library features a modern design that seamlessly integrates with its surroundings, offering literacy and learning programs while fostering community engagement through transparent, inclusive spaces. With sustainable features like a perforated solar screen and a design influenced by local artists, the library stands as a testament to the power of thoughtful design to uplift and inspire the Riverside community.
Rosena Ranch Fire Station is a modern facility designed to serve the rapidly growing Rosena Ranch community with enhanced emergency response capabilities. The station features state-of-the-art equipment, living quarters for firefighters, and sustainable design elements to ensure both efficiency and environmental responsibility. Strategically located, it plays a crucial role in protecting the safety and well-being of the surrounding neighborhoods.
The long-range master plan for Riverside University Health System (RUHS) is set to dramatically improve access to care and campus flow, including the expansion of emergency and mental health services. Key developments include a new 100-bed behavioral health and crisis center, a 60-bed emergency department addition, and other essential facilities. This ambitious transformation will position RUHS as a premier healthcare destination for underserved communities in the region.
The College of Health and Human Services building at California State University, Long Beach, is designed to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation in healthcare education. Purpose-built to support the university’s mission of training future health professionals, the building features cutting-edge classrooms, labs, and communal spaces that encourage hands-on learning and community engagement. Its modern, sustainable design reflects the university’s commitment to both environmental responsibility and creating a vibrant, student-centered environment.
Kevin was pivotal to developing “The Icon” design for the Hollywood Burbank Passenger Replacement Terminal, which is ultimately the design this is currently being built. The design for the 355,000-SF, 14-gate replacement terminal is inspired by the glitz and glamor of Hollywood. It offers an elegant swooping roof canopy that gradually morphs into the facade of the airport’s parking structure. The design is intended to be reminiscent of a silver screen in a public plaza — a recognition of the film industry’s roots in Burbank.
