As founder and principal of RSAAW, Rafael brings to his practice over 25 years of experience in the industry. His enthusiasm and commitment to excellence in the field are evidenced throughout his work in the private and public realm. His work for leading firms in both Manitoba and British Columbia has given Rafael a thorough understanding of the Canadian construction industry, forming a solid foundation on which to build his forward-looking practice. Rafael founded RSAAW on the principles of inherent sustainability, technological innovation, forward-looking outlook, and respect for place and people, and is involved in all aspects of projects at RSAAW.
Rafael is an active volunteer for the Architectural Institute of BC Internship Program as well as for various academic and cultural programs in Vancouver.
MORE MEDIA
Mirela holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting, and master’s degrees in banking and finance and HR management. Originally from Albania, Mirela brings over 25 years of accounting, operations, and HR experience to her role. Mirela’s ability to analyze data strategically and produce fact-based decisions result from her exceptional planning skills and attention to detail. Her […]
Luis graduated from the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. With seven years of experience working in residential projects and interior design, Luis lends his talents to schematic design, visualization and enjoys working on all the phases of the projects he works on at our architectural workshop. His background and experience in architectural design, photography, and […]
David studied architecture at Tecnológico de Monterrey in Querétaro, Mexico. During his studies he participated in the 2015 Latin America and Caribbean Solar Decathlon, where he discovered a lasting passion for sustainability and energy efficiency. Before joining RSAAW, David worked in Mexico and Ecuador on residential and mixed-used buildings.