Finca Tres Robles represents a remarkable community farm and grocer committed to supplying organic, fresh produce to all residents in the second ward, an area historically identified as a food desert. Founded in 2014 by Small Places, this urban farm supports up to 150 families weekly by offering Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) shares, operating weekend farm stands on-site, and distributing produce to food-insecure families in the neighborhood, with valuable assistance from El Centro de Corazón.

Barrington Place opened to students and families in 1990. As one of Fort Bend ISD’s older campuses, its renovation was slated to be included in the proposed 2023 bond package. Fort Bend ISD identified the existence of non-airborne mold at Barrington Place Elementary in June 2022. As a result, the campus was closed for the 2022-23 school year and students were assigned to nearby schools while renovations and remediation take place.

Located at 5711 Neches Street, the 25-acre solid waste campus is operated and managed by the City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD) and services the Northeast quadrant of Houston. The complex is composed of vehicle maintenance facilities, administration offices, fueling and vehicle wash facilities. As the only transfer station in the Northeast quadrant, increased operational efficiency is critical when facilitating the transfer of solid waste to the closest landfill.

A born and raised Houstonian with a bachelor’s degree from University of Houston College of Architecture, Daphne has over 10 years of experience in the design of commercial architecture including office buildings, retail, mixed-use, industrial, and multi-family. Daphne is thrilled for the opportunity to work with the RDLR team and looks forward to expanding her experience and career with the firm.

The Texas-Hindu campsite is designed as a bridge between all of the Hindu communities across Texas that are in need of a place of gathering. Designed by RDLR Architects, the project included programming, master planning, and architectural design for the Texas Hindu Camp that would be built on primarily undeveloped 51.7-acre site. The owners intended to also have the ability to rent the camp and use it for special events such as weddings and yoga retreats to extend the use of the property beyond the 2-week duration.

The Houston Business Journal has recognized 31 nonprofits and for-profit companies in the 2023 Diversity in Business Awards. The honorees were celebrated at HBJ's 2023 Diversity in Business Awards luncheon on March 30. These Outstanding Diverse Organization honorees, along with 36 individual honorees, were nominated and then chosen by the HBJ staff to be recognized for their efforts to promote equality and diversity in the workforce. From large corporations such as Verizon to startups like Ally Energy, these organizations are taking steps such as inclusive workspaces and community involvement.

COVID-19 led to unprecedented disruptions for HCCS students. To meet the needs of these students, HCCS is investing in the design and construction of Digital Divide Centers and Faculty Studios throughout the HCCS campuses.

Each year marketers and business developers in Houston’s built environment come together for an evening of celebration to honor the most creative and effective marketing materials. This year, the 2023 SMPS Houston Design Awards Gala, “A Starry Night” was held on Friday, March 3, 2023 and recognized RDLR Architects with three awards. The chapter also continued its long-standing tradition of supporting Casa de Esperanza de Los Ninos by donating proceeds from the wine pull to the charity.

A graduate of the University of Washington, with a degree in Architecture, Jimmie Lee Dubuque III joins RDLR as an intern who is excited to learn what it means to be an architect and to give back to his hometown of Houston, Texas. A United States Marine Corps veteran of 8 years, he has lived in multiple states including California, Hawaii, and Washington for the last 12 years. Jimmie is most enthusiastic about discovering ways the built environment can positively impact the individuals that utilize the space designed.

Located at 1507 Keene Street on the northeast quadrant of the IH 45 and IH 10 interchange, the new Maintenance of Way (MOW) facility will support the maintenance of METRORail vehicles, improve operational efficiency, enhance customer experience, and improve resource allocation.

In recognition of their hard work and remarkable dedication to RDLR, we congratulate both Elyse Herman and Michael Merrill to the position of Associate. Their wide range of expertise represents the diversity of talent that shapes our award-winning practice and contributes to the firm’s success. Please join us in congratulating these professionals and celebrating their contributions and growth with our firm.

A graduate of The University of Houston’s College of Architecture, with a degree in Architecture, Jennifer brings over 7 years of experience in both the public and private sectors. She is most enthusiastic about expanding her project experience in new markets and developing her technical and leadership skills.

A graduate of The University of Houston’s College of Architecture, with a degree in Architecture, Rebekah is excited to learn more about community driven design and how architecture and design can create positive change within the community.

Founded in 1982 by Rey de la Reza, FAIA, RDLR Architects (RDLR) followed Rey’s vision to create quality community driven design. This vision resulted in some of Houston’s most iconic public spaces, such as the bridges over US59, Cotswold streetscapes in Downtown and streetscapes in Houston’s east end. At the time, the number of Hispanic owned architectural firms were quite limited. Today, there are numerous Hispanic owned firms reflecting the phenomenal growth of Latino business nationally.

A graduate of the Imam Khomeini International University in Iran, with a degree in Architecture, Sayed joins RDLR as a designer who is eager to leverage his experience with commercial design and gain experience with municipal and public service project design. Sayed recently moved to Houston from Kabul, Afghanistan and speaks four languages including English, Persian, Hindi and Urdu. Sayed is most enthusiastic about expanding his project management experience through hands on involvement.

RDLR Architects worked with the City of Houston on the design of a new 33,500 sf Public Works and Engineering (PWE) Facility which is primarily used as a staging area for the City of Houston PWE utility workers in the northeast quadrant and includes space for administrative and support services for the Water, Wastewater, and Restoration divisions of PWE.

During Westrick’s leadership, RDLR has earned numerous design and firm awards including the Texas Society of Architects Firm Award, the highest honor bestowed on architecture firms. She has extensive experience in all areas of architectural design and planning and enjoys public work projects such as educational facilities and streetscapes. She also has considerable experience designing for non-profit organizations. Noteworthy projects include the Houston Food Bank (recipient of five local, state, and national awards); the Sam Houston Tollway NE Main Lane Plaza (TxA Design Award); and renovations at Reagan High School (GHPA design award).

On February 22, 2022, SERJobs was presented with the 2022 Development of Distinction Award from the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Houston in the Not For Profit category for its Workforce Opportunity Center located at 1710 Telephone Road.

A graduate of The University of Houston’s College of Architecture, with a degree in Architecture, Francis joins RDLR as a design intern who is eager to learn and take on responsibility. Francis is most enthusiastic about gaining industry knowledge by working with her mentor as well as attaining project experience through hands on involvement.

Designed by RDLR Architects, the recently completed addition and renovation at University of Houston’s Graduate College of Social Work is an epicenter of conversations reimagining social, racial, economic, and political justice, both locally and globally. Due to the growing program, RDLR Architects designed a terraced Lobby Pavilion addition to the existing 4-story building and designed recirculation of the first floor to accommodate the new entry.