Richard Manion Architecture

Richard Manion Architecture creates distinctive residences and renovations with a respect for traditional forms and historic imagery adapted to modern living.  Our signature style draws upon traditional and streamlined classical, regional and contemporary influences to reflect authentic details, proportions and a sophisticated sense of place for the 21st Century.

From new estates to renovations, Richard Manion Architecture offers a high degree of personalized, hands-on service and meticulous attention to detail combined with an in-depth knowledge of regional building styles.

Special attention is devoted to our clients’ hopes and aspirations, to understanding their needs and to helping them define a specific design program. The process is always an intimate and intense effort, ensuring that the resulting design is a perfect fit.

We oversee every stage of every project, from concept drawings and 3-D renderings to planning engineering systems and interior architecture to the master plans for the grounds and gardens. Our active participation in the entire construction process and our collaboration with leading interior designers and landscape designers creates a fluid, seamless home that meets all of our clients’ exacting requests and specifications. 

Meet the Team

Richard Manion Architecture

Richard Manion received his architectural degree from Columbia University in New York, where he studied American and European architectural history under noted historians Howard Hibbard and Joseph Connors.

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Victor Salas has over 25 years of architectural experience in complex custom residential projects. Since joining Richard Manion Architecture in 2000, Victor has assumed responsibility for numerous projects in the U.S. and abroad. Victor designed and managed Rose Garden Villas, a project in Shanghai that includes seven homes of different classically inspired styles, the Colonial […]

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Dave Hogan has been working for Richard Manion and its predecessor firm since 1995 and is a California licensed architect since 1998. Dave is currently at work on a landmark Edward Durell Stone residential renovation, a midcentury remodel in Trousdale, and a streamlined pool house for a 1930s Tudor Revival estate. He has worked on traditionally […]

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Since joining RMA in 2011, Lilian Hun, a licensed architect in California, has worked on top residential projects in Beverly Hills, Singapore and China. Lilian was Junior Project Manager on Chateau de la Lumiere in Singapore, Rose Garden Villas in Shanghai, Rutherford House in Beverly Hills, Oak Grove, a Shingle/Cape Cod residence in the Bay Area, and […]

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Denise Dejean has worked on a variety of high-end residential architecture, interior design and resort planning projects in California and abroad. Denise joined RMA in 2009 and has since worked as job captain and project manager on traditional and contemporary projects, including Casa California, Villa Montagne al Mare, El Mirasol, Magnolia, additions to Rutherford House in […]

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Mahshid Katouzian joined RMA in 2020. Her experience spans hospitality, commercial, high rise, educational, and campus projects in the U.S. and abroad. She has worked on an Edward Durell Stone house renovation, a midcentury house remodel in Trousdale Estates, and a streamlined pool house for a 1930s Tudor Revival estate. She is currently working on […]

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