
Principal/Architect
John J. Recny, AIA
For almost 40 years as an Architect in Northern Virginia, 22 of them at HLR, John has dedicated his professional career towards designing successful building projects for educational, institutional, and faith communities, as well as developers and other business owners. As the leader of a small business, he establishes the firm’s design quality and vision, and handles firm finances, business development, and staffing, and he understands other small business have the same concerns and needs.
John’s dedication to quality yet budget-conscious design solutions, his ability to use technology to improve the quality and efficiency of drawings and specifications, his ability to coordinate the work of the many engineers and other consultants during design, and his fair enforcement of construction contracts have resulted in a good rapport with local Contractors and clients, and the completion of many successful building projects over the years.
Originally from Ohio, John earned his Bachelor of Architecture degree from Kent State University, and holds an NCARB certificate as well as architectural registration in Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, DC, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.