FIRM profile

Dale Rardin and Steve Carroll founded Rardin & Carroll Architects in 1980 to provide planning and architectural services to faith based and civic clients. With experience in over 800 faith-based projects, RCA has built their business on client trust and expanded the ownership to five partners. This new generation of purpose-driven architects and designers is following the firm’s legacy of wise consult.

RCA’s projects are majority with repeat or referred clients, reflecting the foundation of our business. Designs are reflective of the culture and physical environment of each project. RCA prioritizes design value with beautiful and functional facilities.

The talented and versatile team at RCA is dedicated to design excellence for quality projects. Our projects are a direct reflection of our team’s purpose driven work ethic.  

services

I. PRE-DESIGN CONSULTATION

  • Land-Use Studies + Needs Assessments

  • Envisioning + Programming

  • Growth Projections + Budget Analysis

  • Existing Facility Evaluation

II. MASTER PLANNING

  • Site Development + Project Phasing

  • Long Range Facility + Site Planning

  • Exterior Image Development

III. DESIGN SERVICES

  • Architectural Design + Space Planning

  • Interior Design + Outfitting

  • Code Analysis

  • Contract Documents

IV. CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

  • Construction Administration

  • Building Systems Coordination

  • Interiors Coordination

 

process

I. RESEARCH + ANALYSIS

  • Establish Initial Program + Communications

  • Acquire Environmental + Space Requirements

  • Research Code + Governmental Impacts

  • Investigate and Document Facilities

II. COLLABORATION + ENVISIONING 

  • Owner Focus Groups and Questionnaires

  • Team Design and Planning Sessions

  • Consultant Collaboration Meetings

III. PRODUCTION + BUDGETING

  • Project Budgeting + Analysis

  • Regular Team Production Meetings

  • Establish Quality + Life Cycle Restraints

  • Team Review of Final Documents

IV. NEGOTIATING + CONSTRUCTION

  • Regular Site Team Meetings

  • Track Project Budget and Schedule

  • Communicate Project Status and Implement Decisions