Recipient of multiple Tahoe Quarterly Awards for custom architectural design.
Meet Brendan
Brendan Riley, Architect AIA + NCARB
California Architect - C32134
Nevada Architect - 8171
The Professional
Brendan Riley is an Architect with more than 25 years of experience practicing in the Lake Tahoe, Truckee and Reno areas. A graduate of UC Berkeley’s College of Environmental Design, with licenses in California and Nevada, Brendan is a member of the American Institute of Architects. With a focus on luxury residences, Brendan’s architecture is driven by his mindful understanding of the unique qualities that make inspired and rewarding spaces. The livability of the home and relationship to its context are fundamental to Brendan’s site-specific designs. Over his career, Brendan’s projects have received multiple Mountain Home Awards from Tahoe Quarterly Magazine, including the most prestigious Outstanding Home award in 2012 and 2019. With projects published in Tahoe Quarterly Magazine, Mountain Living, SF Cottages & Gardens, and Architectural Digest, Brendan continues to earn accolades for his talent, craft, and professionalism.
The Person
The Person
Brendan was born in East Africa, where he lived until he was 12. The son of US Diplomats, he lived in Ethiopia, Tanzania and Kenya, attending international schools and traveling extensively.
Brendan knew he wanted to be an Architect from a very young age, largely inspired by the buildings he visited during his travels. As a kid living on a white sand beach, Brendan was designing underwater hotels. In High School and then at UC Berkeley, Brendan learned the technical and professional skills that are foundational to great design.
Today, Brendan lives in Truckee, California with his wife and two sons where he enjoys an active lifestyle with friends and family. Snowboarding in the winter, hiking and backpacking in the summer, are some of Brendan's favorite activities.
