TEAM

RAFI

Laura Jane "LJ" Spina
Principal

Dr. Robert "Bob" Fielden
Principal
Arch D., NCARB, FAIA

Dr. Robert Fielden, NCARB, FAIA is known across the architectural profession for his contributions to education, training, practice, and service. He is the recipient of national and international planning and design awards, including six medals for distinguished architectural contributions. Fielden is licensed for practice across the Intermountain Region, California, Texas, and Conneticut. He completed his undergraduate studies at Texas Tech; his master's degree is from UNLV and his doctoral work was completed at the University of Hawaii, Manoa. Dr Fielden is the author of Creating Place - Remaking American Green; he is a contributor to various professional journals and a frequent speaker and workshop facilitator. His hobby is being with his wife Jane, their two children and five grandchildren. He is also a painter and sculptor; he is a backyard container farmer and avid barbeque smoker - that enjoys good tequila - and wine with dinner!

RFielden@RAFIArchitecture.com

Aaron Morgan
Director of Marketing and Communications

Aaron is experienced in almost every aspect of business management. Mr. Morgan processes a high degree of organizational skills and easily adapts to the various requirements of each client and their required forms and paperwork. Whether public, private or even federal projects, each requires a variety of record keeping. In his role with clients and project representatives, Mr. Morgan establishes and maintains strong bonds of communications insuring everyone involved in the work remains abreast of activities, scheduled events, and actions occurring throughout the project’s duration.

Aaron’s extensive background in communications and human relations provides consistency and stability to circumstances when unknowns arise and need immediate response and attention. With nearly a decade of experience in the business field he brings maturity to his judgment and work.

Mr. Morgan is currently pursuing his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Management at the University of Las Vegas, Nevada.

AMorgan@RAFIArchitecture.com

Andreea Preda
Project Director

Andreea Preda has a background in Mechanical Engineering Management and Construction. As a Project Director, she has managed many complex projects and has had a wide and varied set of experiences. Andreea responds successfully executing projects of all scopes and sizes, often managing multiple simultaneous project assignments.

Some of Ms. Preda’s special skills include creating detailed AutoCAD/Solidworks drawings for shop production and coordination with outside engineers. Ms. Preda develops and reviews building plans created by RAFI’s drafts people, and ensures the drawings are based on client needs often managing project internationally. With her bilingual skill sets she finds ease in understanding others and their cultures.

Andreea’s past work experiences, such as managing product design projects, has been a quality we incorporate and make great use of into our projects, always ensuring client needs and standards are met and constantly taking initiative to make sure work is done in an exceptional manner.

Andreea has great organization and technological abilities that enables her to successfully accomplish tangible results. Her service-oriented approach produces client satisfaction throughout the duration of the design process. Her attention to detail ensures quality and design integrity on each of her projects. Andreea’s public sector work has enabled her to design pleasant environments that are subject to heavy wear, but demand minimal maintenance and upkeep, while her corporate work is acclaimed for its stylistic appearance, attention to detail and classic timeless design.

APreda@RAFIArchitecture.com

Julio Chanaba
Project Director

Gavyn Silva
Project Assistant

Gavyn Silva is a CAD Designer with over a year of experience drafting detailed construction and design drawings, using both CAD/BIM (Revit) and manual techniques for architectural projects. His expertise in Bluebeam, Building Control Systems, and Project Management enables him to deliver innovative, high-quality solutions across various sectors.

He is currently pursuing a Master’s of Architecture Degree at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, with a focus on comprehensive building design, specializing in Hospitality, Education, and Sustainability. Passionate about creating spaces that integrate nature’s beauty, convenience, and functionality, Gavyn aims to design sustainable, efficient, and aesthetically compelling structures that enhance the environment.

About Us

RAFI is a nationally certified woman-owned business and equal opportunity employer. Its' sister corporation is Fielden and Partners that specializes in space planning, interior design, and providing clients with furnishings, finishes, fixtures and equipment when needed. The firms seek staff who are research oriented and scholarly; people that are engaged and committed to serving the community, and emerging professionals seeking mentorship, professional growth and opportunities to become leaders.

Corporate offices are located at 2850 W Horizon Ridge Pkwy, Suite 200, Henderson, NV 89052. The telephone number is 1.855.865.7234, or 702.435.7234. In addition to Henderson, Nevada the firms have project offices in Lake City, Colorado, Phoenix, Arizona and Del Mar, California that offer client assistance for work in those regions. RAFI principals are licensed to practice architecture in Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New Mexico and Texas.

Mission

RAFI seeks to serve its diverse base of clientele successfully; helping clients achieve their goals and prosperity through excellence and the significant added value our assistance provides - and through meeting client deadlines and budgets – all within a context of using jurisdictional rules, regulations and codes as our friends - as we progress through each task and journey.

Vision

Through significant contributions to clients, communities and society, the planning and design professions, and through the protection of the fragile natural environment, RAFI makes life on Earth a better, healthier and safer Place where current and future generations can prosper universally. To meet these challenges RAFI’s strategic goals are:

Advancing knowledge, skills and abilities associated with the roles and assistance RAFI offers to those the firm serves;
Building and facilitating long-lasting relationships and communications amongst broad and diverse communities of people, businesses, organizations and clients;
Preparing highly qualified, competent, experienced, innovative and motivated professionals to guide and direct the firm’s contributions and its futures; and,
Managing the firm’s operations, processes and accomplishments objectively to continuously improve Quality Assurance and Quality Control – through services to clients.

Values

Successfully serving RAFI clientele is our highest priority and value in seeking excellence. We do this in concert with other professional associates in an open, engaging, transparent, and collaborative environment - where sharing knowledge, expertise, and wisdom is focused solely on producing successful client assignments.

Responsiveness and a sense of urgency is critical to addressing client needs effectively - as are open dialog, clear and straightforward communications;
Confidentiality is equally important; we’re committed to protecting clients’ privacy; and,
The use of academic research methodologies in tandem with technology and experience to extend scholarship - to uncover state-of-the-art information as a foundation for discussions, evaluations, and decision-making with clients.

Advancing clients and communities to help make each stronger, more sustainable, effective, economically successful, and healthy, allows RAFI to share in greater opportunities for continuing success and prosperity. As facilitators, this endeavor links needs, people and resources together, and provides:

Access to scholarly publications and information to members of RAFI’s communities with reliable resources as tools to expand knowledge, skills, and abilities in a variety of interest areas;
Two-way communications and community forums that link members with common interests together to increase access to broader and more diverse realms of discussions, thoughts and ideas; and,
As bridge-builders, RAFI promotes connectivity, networking and new partnerships between smaller communities and larger communities when mutual benefits exist.

RAFI also serves as a community of highly experienced, skilled professionals, each recognized for their scholarly endeavors, creativity, leadership and accomplishments. Each RAFI member participates in the decision-making process, guidance and directions the firm undertakes.

Each member is a major contributor towards achieving the firm’s mission, vision and in making our values exceptionally beneficial to everyone we serve;
Members as well are recognized for their unique identity, honesty, integrity, diligence and sense of responsibility towards clients and in protecting the health, safety and welfare of the greater public we serve; and,
All members of RAFI are being trained and prepared as future leaders within RAFI and other communities they wish to lead.