modern organic architecture

Modern Organic Architecture is a small architectural design firm located in Corvallis, Oregon. We are committed to the principles of modernism, to the fundamentals of green building, and, most importantly, to designing creative solutions to the needs of our clients.

MOA was founded in 1996 by David Horning and William Ryals, who had been collaborating on projects for a number of years. Most recently MOA completed work on the landmark Elements Building, a six-story mixed-use commercial building in downtown Corvallis, Oregon that houses a luxury day spa, restaurant and bar, and office space. The Elements Building, which is on track for LEED silver certification, represents the kind of green building that we believe will be the future of architecture.

David Horning

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A native Oregonian, David Horning received his architectural degree from the University of Oregon in 1995. After two years with Lisa Bailey Architects, David started his own design firm in Corvallis, Oregon. His experience includes commercial, housing, mixed-use retail, and industrial design. He has worked on all aspects of project design and has managed design teams on projects up to 10 million dollars.

William Ryals

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William Ryals has practiced Architecture for 28 years on projects as diverse as the Portland International Airport and Christ Church in Hillsboro, Oregon. He has specialized in Commercial and Industrial work, but has substantial experience in Hospitality, Housing, and Residential construction. He has won several Awards for Design and Construction Excellence.

Bill received a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Oregon in 1980. He then went to work for Rasmussen Ingle Anderson in San Francisco. In 1987, Bill took a position with Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Partnership in Portland, Oregon. Since 1990, he has been designing buildings through his private practice in Salem, Oregon and in collaboration with David Horning as a partner in MOA.

Bill is licensed in the states of Oregon, Washington, and California.