Philip Ryan

Philip Ryan is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Pennsylvania's Stuart Weitzman School of Design, where he teaches the Professional Practice Sequence, Construction, Thesis Studio, and the seminar 'Heavy Architecture.' He is the founder and principal of Studio Modh, an architecture firm in Brooklyn, New York, focusing on residential, commercial, academic, and institutional projects. His work emphasizes inquiry-driven design, aligning projects with client needs, function, and place.

• Prior to establishing Studio Modh, Ryan spent 16 years at Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects, leading design and management roles in projects like the American Folk Art Museum and the Barnes Foundation.
• He has taught at institutions including Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), City College of New York, and has served as a guest critic at University of Texas at Austin, Yale University, and Columbia University.
• Ryan is a registered architect in four states and certified by NCARB, with a focus on durable, meaningful architecture through detailing and construction practices.

Studio Modh's work has been recognized with an AIA Chapter Award and numerous design honors for innovative and socially engaged projects.