About

Ryan Henriksen is an accomplished architectural designer with a proven track record at internationally renowned design firms, contributing to projects that span a wide range of scales, programs, and cultural contexts. He is currently a Designer at Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), a global leader in architecture celebrated for its bold, sustainable, and future-forward design solutions.

Ryan’s portfolio includes several high-profile and award-winning projects, such as the winning proposal for Dock A at Zurich Airport—set to become the world’s largest mass timber building—the Johns Hopkins Student Center in Baltimore, the National Juneteenth Museum in Fort Worth, and a visionary concept for the National Museum of the U.S. Navy in Washington, D.C. His work reflects a deep commitment to design excellence, contextual sensitivity, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Ryan holds a strong academic foundation, recognized by honors including the Alpha Rho Chi Medal for leadership and service and the Arthur Spayd Brooke Memorial Prize Gold Medal for design excellence. Through each endeavor, he strives to create architecture that is both impactful and enduring—shaping spaces that inspire, connect, and endure.