The Designers 

The Architects at CHC are involved in the design + build + restoration process from the first sketch to popping the champagne upon a project's completion. They work as individuals and in teams to make sure that your project is elegant and sound down to every last design detail. They work closely with the clients to ensure that your home restoration or new project is exactly what you have always wanted. 

David Richardson AIA, Founder

With the founding of Capitol Construction, David Richardson created Utah’s first architectural led Design-Build construction company. Born in Cambridge Massachusetts, David studied Mechanical Engineering at nearby Tufts University where he graduated magna cum laude with a thesis on passive solar design. In 1986 David immigrated to Utah to ski while pursuing a Masters of Architecture at The University of Utah. Upon graduation he was directly responsible for the design and construction of the Utah Winter Sports Park, including the Olympic ski jumping complex and bobsled/luge track. After brief stints with Edwards and Daniels Architects (EDA), and American Stores, David landed at DAW Technologies where he ultimately became director of design and engineering overseeing cleanroom projects from Europe to Asia. Tired of travel, David ventured out on his own to follow his real passion; the preservation, rehabilitation, and improvement of Utah’s rich trove of historic and soon to be historic buildings. David takes his love for Utah architecture outside of the daily grind, serving in volunteer leadership positions with Preservation Utah, The Utah Board of State History , The Salt Lake City Landmarks Commission, The Tracey Aviary, The Alta Club, and many more.

Zachary Tanner, Architect, Partner

After completing his Masters of Architecture degree at the University of Utah in 2011, Zach landed a much coveted architectural internship with Capitol Hill Construction working his way up to become a Partner. He now wears many hats, including architectural design and drafting and construction project management. Father to two bright young sons, he often conducts “take your child to work days,” showing an enviable ease at the multi-tasking that parenthood requires. 

Company header photos and portraits by Adelaide Ryder