RBA Architects

06/12/2026

This spring, RBA Architects is proud to celebrate four team members who represent the heart of what we have built over 25 years.

Lisa Young, 3 years. Chris Elam, 5 years. Barrett Adams, 14 years. Jaclyn Patterson, 19 years.

Forty one combined years of dedication, expertise, and commitment to the work and the people behind it. Each of them brings something distinct to RBA, and together they reflect exactly the kind of culture that makes this milestone meaningful.

Thank you for growing with us and for making RBA what it is.

Please join us in celebrating these milestones. 🎉

06/10/2026

Happy Birthday, Tim! 🎉

Fourteen years at RBA and Tim remains one of the sharpest minds in multifamily design on our team. His depth of experience and command of the work continue to set the standard for how we approach some of our most complex projects.

Wishing him a very happy birthday and a day that matches the dedication he brings to RBA every single day.

06/08/2026

Happy Birthday, Daniel! 🎉

Four years in and Daniel continues to bring the kind of steady expertise and genuine care for the work that makes a real difference at RBA. We are grateful for the knowledge and commitment he brings to every project and every client.

Wishing him a great birthday and a well deserved day of celebration.

06/03/2026

Team Spotlight: Daniel Apiag

I chose RBA because from our very first conversation, Tom saw the value I could bring. That meant a lot.

What keeps me here is working for a firm that is always looking to improve through better processes and technology. But honestly, what reminds me why this work matters is hearing from clients after their project is finished. Knowing that what we do isn't just making plans for contractor. It's creating homes where families will live and make memories for years to come.

Twenty five years of RBA means we've helped this community grow with its needs. Housing. Commercial. Community outreach.

My favorite memories with the team are our outings. Getting out together and just relaxing. That matters too.

And looking ahead, I'm most excited to continue to work for our community and providing them with top-of-line service and technologies to "turn their vision into reality."

06/01/2026

Before RBA Architects existed, there was a five year old drawing floor plans while other kids were pretending to be astronauts. As a teenager, while peers were working fast food, Tom was working in engineering offices.

Twenty-five years ago, that lifelong passion became RBA Architects. What started as a vision grounded in great design, strong relationships, and genuine commitment to people has grown into something bigger than any one project or milestone.

This year, we celebrate 25 years of that vision in practice.

05/29/2026

Some partnerships go beyond the project.

RBA Architects has worked alongside McPherson Design Group for over 25 years, collaborating across a wide range of projects where their structural engineering expertise and our design approach have consistently produced better outcomes together than either could alone.

We asked MDG to share what that partnership has meant to them. Here is what they said:

"Their creativity, professionalism, and commitment to quality consistently set them apart. As structural engineers, we particularly value their collaborative approach, respect for the engineering process, and thoughtful use of technology, all of which contribute to an efficient, well-coordinated project delivery.

Equally meaningful is the relationship we've built beyond the work itself. Their integrity, responsiveness, and reliability make them a trusted long-term partner. We highly recommend them to anyone seeking a skilled, forward-thinking, and dependable architectural firm."

Thank you McPherson Design Group for 25 years of partnership, and for the kind of collaboration that makes the work better for everyone involved.

This is what the Partners pillar of RBA's 25th anniversary looks like.

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05/27/2026

Sometimes a client says exactly what a team member deserves to hear.

When we asked a long-term client what they appreciate most about working with RBA, they didn't hesitate. They called out Jaclyn Patterson by name.
"Ever positive attitude, attention to detail, and timely follow-up."

That kind of recognition from a client you've worked with for years means everything. It's not just a compliment. It's proof that the relationships our team builds matter as much as the buildings we design.

They also told us that RBA has been pretty consistent in quality of work and turnaround times over the years.Consistency isn't glamorous. But for clients with investments on the line, it's everything.

We are proud of the team that shows up every day and makes that possible.

Beacon Custom Homes has been a trusted partner of RBA Architects.

05/25/2026

05/22/2026

Back in 2015, RBA Architects decided to upgrade our visualization capabilities with Enscape rendering technology — a move that became an important part of our commitment to innovation and client communication.

The ability to create lifelike renderings transformed how we present design ideas, enabling clients to understand spaces, materials, and lighting better, and to scale long before construction begins.

For us, technology has never been about trends — it’s about creating better experiences, improving collaboration, and helping clients feel confident in the vision for their project.

As we continue highlighting the Technology pillar of RBA, this investment remains one of the many ways we use innovation to enhance both design and service.

Image 1 AutoCad & AutoRender of Solace Apartments
Image 2 Enscape rendering of Gallery at Godwin

05/20/2026

Nobody mentioned a building.

We asked a long-term client what comes to mind when they think of RBA. Their answer had nothing to do with square footage or construction documents.

"When asked, Tom always replies with an enthusiastic 'I'm doing just fabulous!' or some equivalent."

That's who Tom is. And it says everything about the kind of firm RBA tries to be — one where the people you work with genuinely love what they do.

They also told us that working with RBA has been smooth, reliable, honest, and flexible over the years. And that long-term relationships are always preferred, because learning to work well together creates efficiency and fewer unmet expectations on both sides.
That's a philosophy we share completely.

As RBA celebrates 25 years of design in community, we are grateful for the clients who have grown with us.

Beacon Custom Homes has been a valued partner of RBA Architects.