Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Healthcare Architecture Solutions in Los Angeles
Established in 1952, RBB Architects has pioneered healthcare architecture for over six decades, delivering innovative design solutions that enhance patient outcomes and operational efficiency. Our team of award-winning architects combines deep institutional expertise with hands-on principal leadership to create transformative spaces for healthcare, laboratories, and educational facilities. With a 90% repeat client rate and recognition as #1 by the Office of Healthcare Planning and Development, we maintain long-term partnerships through strategic programming, sustainable design, and construction excellence.Our integrated approach spans master planning, building information modeling, and regulatory compliance, serving major healthcare systems like Cedars-Sinai and UCLA. As an MBE-certified firm, we uphold diversity while maintaining rigorous quality standards through ISO-aligned practices and annual AIA design accolades.
Services
Architectural Design
Master Planning
Sustainable Design
Construction Administration
Space Programming
Details
- Year established: 1952
Highlights and features
- 65+ years specializing in healthcare architecture
- 90% repeat client retention rate
- Ranked #1 by Office of Healthcare Planning and Development
- 100% principal involvement in projects
- Recipient of annual AIA Design Awards
Associations and certifications
- MBE Certified
- CBE Certified
What people say
Award-winning designs
Regulatory expertise
Long-term client relationships
Services
Healthcare Architecture
Specialized architectural solutions for healthcare facilities that prioritize patient outcomes and operational efficiency. Our designs integrate evidence-based practices with regulatory compliance requirements. Services include hospital expansions, clinic renovations, and specialized treatment center development.
Master Planning
Comprehensive campus development strategies that balance functional needs with long-term growth objectives. We create phased implementation plans for healthcare systems and academic institutions. Our approach incorporates site analysis, space programming, and sustainability considerations.
Sustainable Design
LEED-certified design services that reduce environmental impact while improving facility performance. Our team implements energy-efficient systems and eco-friendly materials. Services include life cycle cost analysis and integrated project delivery for sustainable outcomes.
Construction Administration
Comprehensive management of construction processes to ensure design integrity and budget compliance. Services include contractor coordination, quality control inspections, and regulatory documentation. Our principals maintain direct involvement throughout the construction phase.
Space Programming
Data-driven space requirement analysis for institutional facilities. We develop functional layouts that optimize workflow and patient care delivery. Services include needs assessments, adjacency studies, and technology integration planning.
People
Joseph A. Balbona
Principal Architect
AIA and ACHA-certified architect with 30+ years of healthcare design experience. Specializes in complex medical facility planning and regulatory compliance.
Sylvia Botero
Senior Designer
LEED AP and EDAC-certified professional with expertise in patient-centered design. Focuses on creating healing environments that improve clinical outcomes.
Shahram Etaat
Project Manager
LEED-certified architect managing large-scale healthcare projects. Specializes in integrated project delivery and BIM implementation.
Ephraim Baran
Founding Partner
AIA-certified co-founder with 60+ years of institutional architecture experience. Provides strategic oversight for major healthcare projects.
Fred Rochlin
Founding Partner
AIA-certified co-founder instrumental in establishing the firm's healthcare design standards. Maintains active role in client relationship management.
Questions
What healthcare facility types do you specialize in?
We specialize in hospitals, medical centers, clinics, laboratories, and academic healthcare facilities.
How do you ensure regulatory compliance?
Our team maintains current certifications and works directly with regulatory agencies throughout the design process.
What sustainable design features do you implement?
We incorporate energy-efficient systems, LEED-certified materials, and life cycle cost analysis in all projects.
Do you handle international projects?
Yes, we've completed healthcare projects in multiple countries with cross-cultural design considerations.
How are principals involved in projects?
All projects receive 100% principal oversight from initial planning through construction completion.
