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.
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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 […]
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.
Diego graduated from Instituto Politécnico Nacional in Mexico City where he developed a passion for architecture competitions. Having worked in local Mexican studios he adapted landscape into architectural solutions. Diego’s multicultural development thinking brings an internationally innovative perspective to urban and rural architecture. This experience has fine tuned his methodology to proactively organize conceptual material […]