Founded in 2012, RGB-Architects is a full-service architecture and interior design firm.  The two principals bring a wealth of experience with over 20 years combined experience working and learning from some of the most renowned architectural firms in the country.  We bring extensive experience in the Planning, Design and Construction of:

Luxury Condominiums;
Single-Family Homes;
Mixed-Use Developments;
Retail;
Office buildings and Parks;

RGB-Architects was born out of our desire to do work that meets and exceeds our clients’ needs, work that improves the city where it is accomplished and work that respects the natural environment.

We are a
Sarasota-based
architecture firm

ROBERTO GONZALEZ AIA, NCARB, LEEDap

EDUCATION
1997
Masters of Architecture
University of Miami

1994
Bachelor of Science [Environmental Design/Interiors] Study Abroad Program Florence.Italy
Syracuse University

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
2002 – Present
Architectural Registration State of Florida

2002 – Present
Professional Associations NCARB, AIA

2004 – Present
LEED Accredited Professional USGBC

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2012 – Current
Principal / Owner
RGB-ARCHITECTS,P.A. Sarasota.Florida

2005 – 2012
Project Manager
TOUZET STUDIO Coral Gables.Florida

2001-2004
Project Architect
PERKINS + WILL Chicago.Illinois

1998 – 2001
Job Captain
KOROGLU-ASSOCIATES, P.A. Miami.Florida

1997-1998, Fall 2004
Junior Architect
Project Manager
ARQUITECTONICA Miami.Florida

 

REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS

MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
Vitri Miami Beach, Florida
Project Manager of 66 luxury double height condominium units on the gateway parcel to Miami Beach (5th and Alton).

Biscayne Landing North Miami Beach, Florida
Project Manager of 500 unit mixed used building by Oleta River State Park designed using sustainable principles.

Pink Sands Resort Eleuthra, Bahamas
Project Manager of high-end, eco-friendly resort.

MIXED-USE
Michigan & 17th Miami Beach, Florida
Project Manager of 30,000 SF extension of existing office building.

AVIATION
Concourse 2 Dubai, U.A.E.
Architect participating in the design and detailing of exterior enclosure for 5,300,000 SF concourse for Emirates Airlines.

Concourse 3 Dubai, U.A.E.
Architect participating in the design and detailing of exterior enclosure and interior design for 5,700,000 SF concourse for Emirates Airlines.

SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL

924 Boulevard of the Arts Sarasota, Florida
Principal Architect for complete interior renovation of 2,800 SF modern townhouse.

2315 Mietaw Drive Sarasota, Florida
Principal Architect for new custom, two story single family 3,400sf residence.

88 La Gorce Miami Beach, Florida
Project Manager of 18,000 SF modern residence.

6396 North Bay Road Miami Beach, Florida
Project Manager of 12,000 SF modern residence.

6815 Sunrise Drive Coral Gables, Florida
Project Manager of 6,000 SF modern residence.

101 Hibiscus Drive Miami Beach, Florida
Project Manager of 12,000 SF modern residence.

RECREATION
Parrot Jungle & Gardens Miami, Florida
Job Captain of new facilities on Watson Island for the Parrot Jungle.

DEBRA L. AHMARI Partner

EDUCATION

University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
Master of Architecture- May 1997
Master of Suburb & Town Planning- May 1998
Study Abroad Program-Rome, Italy- Spring 1997

Harrington Institute of Interior Design, Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Interior Design- 1993

EXPERIENCE

RGB-Architects
August 2012 – Present – Principal/Owner
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
September 2006 – December 2011 – Assistant to Head of Admissions
Assisted the Head of Admissions & Guest Relations in day to day running of the department including customer service, volunteer organization, and scheduling..

Sotheby’s International Real Estate
June 2009 – June 2010 – Assistant
Aided a Top Producing agent in day to day running of his business including administration, marketing, scheduling showings, answering phones & general misc. support

Miami Condo Investments – Keller Williams
March 2008 -May 2009 – Assistant
Aided a Top Producing agent in day to day running of his business including administration, marketing, scheduling showings, answering phones & general misc. support

Coldwell Banker Realty
December 2004 – March 2008 – Realtor
Focused on residential listings & sales.

Marshall Field’s & Co. Interior Design Studio
April 2003 – September 2004 – Floor Designer
Earned several awards for highest sales numbers, highest guest service scores and lowest return rates.

Streeterville Organization of Active Residents
December 2003 – September 2004 – Chair for the Streeterville Neighborhood Plan Task Force
Aided the Streeterville community in their efforts to create a comprehensive master plan for their neighborhood to guide future growth and development in a volunteer capacity.

Farr Associates Architecture and Urban Planning
October 2001 – March 2003 – Assistant Project Manager/Planner
Duties ranged from running several planning projects concurrently to helping with marketing.

Bermello, Ajamil & Partners
November 1999 – September 2001 – Urban Planner
Gained experience on various types of projects including corridor studies, community master plans and residential tower designs.

Dover, Kohl & Partners Town Planning
July 1998 – September 1999 – Project Director/Planner
Guided several projects such as corridor studies, community master plans and design guidelines from design development to project implementation.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH/VOLUNTEER WORK

Sarasota Architectural Foundation
July 2013 – August 2014– Board Member

PACE School for Girls
September 2006 – Present – Tutor

For a look at my work as a watercolor painter, please visit www.dla-artanddesign.com

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