Charles and Ray Eames were the O.G. rock stars of design. Graphic design, architecture, fine art, film, industrial design – they did it all. If, by chance, you don’t recognize their names, I’m certain you will recognize some of their work – including their chairs, which have stood the test of time and are still... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Patrick Smith 09-30-19
Over the past year, RVi has been engaged with the City of Austin to develop a master plan for expansion and renovation of the Asian American Resource Center (AARC), located in northeast Austin. This facility is an epicenter of cultural activity for the local Asian community and hosts a wide range of services and events,... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Barbara Austin 09-27-19
We are pleased to introduce our new Director of Digital Innovation, Russell Thomman. A licensed landscape architect with a background in planning and design, Russell has focused his professional career on the development of digital visualization solutions that improve project team communication and design decision-making. Russell is also a licensed drone pilot and an expert... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Katie Harris 09-25-19
For many outdoor enthusiasts, the sights and sounds of a good camping trip are nostalgic and universal: a crackling campfire, the smell of woodsmoke and roasting marshmallows, the sense of being disconnected from stress and surrounded by nature. The whole experience of camping may as well be an antidote specifically designed to counteract the maladies... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Dennis Tonsor 08-29-19
Close your eyes and imagine your favorite park. What memories do you have from this special place? Perhaps as a child you spun happily for hours on the merry go round with your best friend. Or, maybe as a parent you sweated through many a soccer match while cheering on your kids. Our memories of... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Katie Harris 08-29-19
In late June, the Surprise City Council members unanimously approved annexation and zoning changes of approximately 634 acres for Marisol Ranch, a residential master planned community designed to promote an environmentally sensitive approach to development by preserving and enhancing significant portions of this pristine desert property. This is significant for the City of Surprise because... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Katie Harris 08-29-19
RVi is excited to congratulate our own Nhasala Manandhar on receiving her permanent residence in the United States. Celebrating over a slice of All-American apple pie, we sat down with her to talk about her journey, career, and passion for design. Where did you grow up? I was born and was brought up in Kathmandu,... Read Full Post ›
We are pleased to announce Mark Reddie’s appointment as Managing Principal of our Tempe office. Mark joined RVi as Vice President in 2018 after our successful acquisition and integration of LVA Urban Design Studio. Mark previously managed planning and development projects at LVA for over 15 years. “Mark is a proven leader with an exceptional... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Katie Harris 07-23-19
As a recent graduate from the Landscape Architecture program at Kansas State University, I have had a lot of practice taking notes. But looking back on my old school notebooks, I’ve noticed that most of my notes aren’t notes at all – they are doodles of birds, faces, hands, or whatever happened to be in... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Madison Dalke 07-15-19