08/25/2026
2FORM Architecture Promotes Kira Malone and Aaron Whitney to Principal
Eugene, Oregon — August 25th, 2026
2FORM Architecture, an award-winning, innovative, and sustainable architecture firm based in Eugene, Oregon, is pleased to announce the promotion of Kira Malone, Architect, and Aaron Whitney, Architect, to the role of Principal. These promotions recognize two of the firm’s most accomplished leaders and reflect 2FORM’s continued growth and commitment to excellence in design.
“Kira and Aaron embody everything that 2FORM stands for,” said Richard Shugar, Principal Architect and founder of 2FORM Architecture. “Their deep expertise, creative problem-solving, and dedication to clients have shaped some of our most meaningful work. Elevating them to Principal is a natural and well-deserved step.”
Kira Malone, AIA, LEED Green Associate
Kira Malone is a registered architect with a Master of Architecture from the University of Oregon (2010) and a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Maryland (2005). As Director of Interiors, Kira is a driving force behind some of 2FORM’s most complex and impactful work. A versatile designer with a broad skill set, Kira balances creative vision with meticulous project management.
At the heart of her work is a deep understanding of how spaces shape the human experience. With specialized expertise in trauma-informed design, Kira strives to create built environments that foster healing, safety, and dignity. She is particularly interested in the temporal qualities of architecture: the interplay of light and shadow throughout the day, the way a building reveals itself through the choreography of movement, and how materials certain materials become more beautiful as they patina with age.
Aaron Whitney, AIA
Aaron Whitney is a licensed architect and University of Oregon BARCH graduate (1995) with 31 years of experience spanning design, construction, and project management. He has worked across new construction, remodels, and adaptive reuse projects in both public and private sectors, with specialized depth in medical facility design. His project credits include work for Evergreen Family Medicine and Veterans Affairs.
Aaron’s philosophy is rooted in his early years doing carpentry work alongside his father, an experience that shaped his view of the architect as a Master Builder. He is drawn to timeless, minimally processed materials—wood, stone, and glass—and approaches each project with the conviction that enduring design lives in the details.
About 2FORM Architecture
2FORM Architecture is an innovative, sustainable architecture firm based in Eugene, Oregon, serving clients across the Pacific Northwest. Founded in 2002, by Principal Architect Richard Shugar, 2FORM specializes in custom residences, multi-family housing, healthcare, commercial, educational projects. The firm is guided by a people-first philosophy—creating environments shaped by the lives and needs of those who inhabit them. Learn more at www.2-form.com.
