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