We are featuring GYDE’s Founding Principal, Nona Yehia. Nona is an entrepreneur whose projects include Vertical Harvest, North America’s first vertical hydroponic greenhouse. In 2020, CNN named her a Champion for Change, and in 2021, Vertical Harvest was included in Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas in both their Food and Social Justice categories. 

We want to introduce you to another side of our GYDE Team through our take on Vanity Fair’s The Proust Questionnaire. This month, we are featuring GYDE Principal and Partner Katherine Koriakin. Growing up as an air force brat, and later as a tireless traveler, Katherine been exposed to many places and cultures, but the incredible beauty of Jackson Hole has been a singular inspiration for her since her earliest forays into architecture. 

Designing the communities we want to be a part of is one of GYDE’s core values. We believe that great design can strengthen connection, and we’re always excited to partner with local nonprofit organizations that help our community thrive.

We partnered with Hole Food Rescue (HFR) for the renovation of their Forever Home at 650 West Elk Avenue in Jackson in 2023.

The GYDE team is driven by a commitment to community. One of our values is, Designing the communities we want to be a part of. We welcome opportunities to collaborate with nonprofit organizations in our community to create unique, inviting, and functional spaces. This month we are highlighting our work as the lead architect and design firm for the Jackson Hole Children’s Museum (JHCM).

“As a team, we live the design studio process every day, it was wonderful to step back and approach design with a beginner mindset to welcome young people considering a career in the design arts. We will definitely continue to offer a version of this program into the future,” shared Katherine Koriakin, GYDE principal and partner. 

The two week program engages 3 to 4 students interested in the general idea of art, architecture, technology, literature, music and society to a series of guided short projects exploring the idea that architecture speaks. Throughout the projects, we explore both analog and digital techniques of cultural production. The series of small projects culminates to a group production of a town model of Jackson.

GYDE is pleased to announce work is underway at the Teslow grain elevator in Livingston, Montana. GYDE was selected by the Teslow’s new owners, Project49, after they received a grant from Montana Historic Preservation to restore this historic landmark for future generations. From the Project49 website, “[We’re] dedicated to creating a space with the Teslow that is useful for the entire community.”

Principal Architect John Stennis recently joined the Jackson Hole Land Trust board, read the story of John’s life in the Tetons.

The United Nations designated April 21 World Creativity and Innovation Day, a day to embrace creative problem-solving, artistic expression, innovation, and sustainable solutions. GYDE is driven by the mantra design in everything. Meaning, we approach each project as a unique opportunity to listen and learn from our clients so we can co-create innovative solutions. Some days, that might be rethinking the entryway to a restaurant, or working with large teams on community projects. 

Bring your passion and 4+ years of design experience to our team. We can’t wait to meet you!

The Intermountain West is rich with history. When a client purchased an 11-acre ranch, they wanted to explore tradition while bringing in a contemporary feel.

Collaborative projects foster a greater sense of place. Interlock is more than just a bike rack or an art piece - it creates a way for people to interact with each other and explore their connection to nature.

In today’s market, clients are rightly looking for value as they explore design solutions. Our Persephone Westbank project is a great example of the power of design to reimagine a space while adding value.

Tell us how you want to live in your home, how you want to feel when you enter a room, and who will be there with you.