VernerJohnson is pleased to announce that Jonathan Kharfen has been promoted to Principal in the firm. Jonathan joined the firm as an architectural designer and planner in 1997, soon after completing his Master’s degree at Harvard. His unique attention to detail and highly refined design sensibilities have made him an invaluable asset and key contributor. He has served in all roles on the numerous museum projects over the years, gaining trust and admiration among his peers and clients. Jonathan has continued to push the envelope in new material uses, as evidenced in the recently completed Museum at Prairiefire where he was project architect and manager. Prior to studying architecture Jonathan was a classical pianist and composer.

Click here to see a video of Jonathan’s presentation on the design of the Museum at Prairiefire.