Design. Build. Develop.

Randall’s current focus is transforming land and buildings to aspire to their highest and best outcomes. Compared to the traditional process where land and buildings are selected by clients to serve their needs, he applies a vertically integrated approach: purchasing, designing, permitting, and building outcomes to fit land and existing structures with sensitive and appropriate results that integrate with their surroundings, while maximizing value and sense of place.

Formerly a company steward and the lead architect of the design/build firm Bensonwood, Randall’s focus for the last two decades has been incorporating strategies to use pre-defined components with 3D software for design and construction. The result is an open-built design system that enables flexible and rapid design exploration with predictable (cost, performance, and aesthetic) results. He champions design/build approaches, mass customized strategies, parametric design, and digital fabrication. During his tenure, Bensonwood grew from 20 to 120 associates, while balancing design standards, client aspirations, craft, and high performance building outcomes, expanding the company from residential work into both commercial and education projects.

Randall has a Bachelor of Architecture and French from Carnegie Mellon University, and is an adjunct professor of architecture at Keene State College. He has spoken throughout North America at conferences and events including NESEA, Woodworks, and Greenbuild, on mass timber, digital fabrication opportunities, and best practices for creating integrated design teams. Whether engaging students, colleagues, or craftspeople, he has a passion for creative applications of new technology, wood construction, and creative design approaches.

Please contact Randall for speaking engagements or consulting opportunities.