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Lakeview at Victoria Park Apartments
Construction is set to begin soon on one of our most recent affordable housing projects- Lakeview at Victoria Park, located in Waldorf, MD. Submitted to MD DHCD’s Multifamily Program and Rental Housing Works Financing, the scope involves updating finishes, cabinets, plumbing and lighting fixtures, and mechanical systems for all 108 units in the building.…
Read MoreMasonry Morning with IMI
This week, RPH attended IMI’s Holiday Masonry Morning (aka Procrastinator’s Day) to earn Continuing Education credits, and learn about masonry innovation in the industry today. After several informative presentations about the efficiencies of CMU assemblies, and showing new masonry techniques in case studies around the country, we got to get our hands dirty. First…
Read MoreMike Stinefelt Named Partner at RPH
We are excited to announce the promotion of Mike Stinefelt to Partner at RPH Architecture! He joins fellow partners, Chuck Hawley and Jean Sovinski in his new leadership role. Mike is a registered architect, a LEED Building Design + Construction accredited professional, and has over 15 years of experience. Mike’s passions lie in affordable housing…
Read MoreProposed CubeSmart Renderings
A 150,000 SF CubeSmart storage facility has been proposed for a site located on Washington Boulevard in Elkridge, MD. Because the site is on a busy corner with dramatic grade changes, the goal in designing the building footprint was to take advantage of the increase visibility at the corners of the site while staying within the…
Read MoreWe’re Moving!
Big news today: We’re moving offices! We’ve been working on the design for our new office for a few months now, and two weeks ago finally obtained the permits. We have been so excited to get started that we thought we’d help the contractor out a bit with demolition. So, last week we all…
Read MoreIn Memory of Rick
It is with deep regret and sadness that we announce the passing of our Founder, beloved colleague and friend, Rick Ruhf. Rick’s contribution to the architecture world spans over 30 years. He was actively involved in all phases of the architecture process with an exceptionally keen eye for deconstructing the challenges that an architect faces,…
Read MoreIdea Room Design
RPH was recently called in to transform an under-utilized vestibule space of an office building into a convertible, multi-use Idea Room. We created plans, sections, and interior renderings for three different potential space layouts. Employees currently have both small and large conference rooms, but felt there was a ‘missing’ in-between space for a medium…
Read MoreHarvest Thyme Tavern
Back in June, we posted about the construction going on over at Harvest Thyme in Davidsonville. Having been open for a few months now, (and having eaten there several times) we can officially say this wonderful restaurant is a success! As with all of our projects, we always appreciate gaining more experience in designing…
Read MoreezStorage Fairfax Draper
Construction begins next month on one of Siena Corporation’s most recent ezStorage projects, located just off Route 50 in Fairfax, VA. At 5 stories and about 150,000 SF, this storage facility will house over 1,000 self- storage units. In addition to generating permit & construction documents, RPH created drawings for a Special Exception application and…
Read MoreHappy Holidays & Thank You!
As the holiday season is upon us, we find ourselves reflecting on the past year and those who have helped to shape our business. It’s been quite a year for us at RPH Architecture! We hope that 2017 has been just as memorable for you, your colleagues and your loved ones. We are grateful for…
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