RY+AO is a strategic partnership between Richard Yen & Associates (RY+A), a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), and AO, a leading full-service architecture firm. This collaboration unites RY+A’s deep technical expertise in public utilities, corporate, and civic projects with AO’s decades of experience across the commercial real estate spectrum.

Spearheaded by experienced Principals Richard Yen and Jianshan Liang, RY+AO delivers specialized architecture and planning solutions for both public and private sector clients, including government, healthcare, science and technology, and other critical facilities. Our partnership enhances our ability to serve the evolving needs of the San Diego market and beyond, offering diversity-driven, technically proficient, and forward-thinking design solutions. Together, RY+AO provides a seamless, elevated approach to architecture that prioritizes innovation, execution, and impact.