Business Details
31 Years
experience
Your Trusted Architectural Design Partner in Beachwood, OH
RDL Architects was founded in 1995 with a vision to create meaningful architecture through collaborative design. Over 25 years, we've grown from three to 40+ employees, expanding our expertise across five specialized studios. Our approach combines research-driven design with client collaboration to deliver innovative solutions for commercial, residential, and senior living environments. We prioritize understanding user needs to create spaces that enhance human experience and community connections. Our team of accredited professionals has completed hundreds of projects nationally, registered in 40+ states.We maintain a holistic design process that spans from initial concept to construction administration. Our commitment to sustainability and adaptive reuse informs all our projects, balancing functionality with aesthetic value. With expertise in placemaking, interior design, and mixed-use developments, we tailor solutions to each client's unique requirements. Our leadership team brings decades of combined experience in architectural innovation and project management. We measure success through the lasting impact of our designs on users and communities.
Services
Placemaking Design
Commercial Architecture
Residential Development
Senior Living Design
Interior Architecture
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of architectural expertise across five specialized studios
- Our collaborative design process involves clients throughout project development
- We maintain 40+ state architectural registrations for national project capabilities
- Our team includes LEED-certified professionals and industry-recognized experts
- We deliver holistic solutions from concept through construction administration
Services
Placemaking Design
Our placemaking studio creates meaningful public spaces through community engagement and identity-driven design. We develop master plans, urban designs, and neighborhood revitalization projects that connect people to their environments. Our approach combines charrettes, stakeholder meetings, and visualization tools to realize community visions while maintaining functional utility.
Commercial Architecture
We design commercial spaces that balance functionality with aesthetic appeal for mixed-use developments, office buildings, and retail centers. Our expertise includes mall repositioning, restaurant design, and experiential entertainment venues. We integrate placemaking principles to create commercially viable spaces that enhance user experience through thoughtful planning.
Residential Development
Our residential studio specializes in multifamily housing, senior living communities, and adaptive reuse projects. We offer expertise in affordable housing, market-rate developments, and sustainable design innovations. Through regular client collaboration, we ensure projects maintain quality while meeting budget and schedule requirements across various housing typologies.
Senior Living Design
We create senior living environments that promote wellness and community through empathetic design. Our services include memory care facilities, assisted living centers, and independent living communities. With decades of experience, we develop spaces that address residents' needs while supporting staff efficiency and operational effectiveness across new and repositioned communities.
Interior Architecture
Our interior design studio delivers user-centric spaces through programming, material selection, and construction documentation. We specialize in commercial interiors, healthcare facilities, and residential projects. Our process emphasizes client collaboration from concept development through furniture procurement, ensuring cohesive design solutions that align with functional requirements and aesthetic goals.
People
Ron Lloyd
Founder/President
NCARB-certified architect with 25+ years of experience leading architectural innovation. Established RDL Architects in 1995 and built a 40+ person firm with national project experience. Recognized for visionary leadership in collaborative design processes.
David Parrish
Principal, Business Development Director
Registered architect with LEED AP credentials specializing in sustainable design strategies. Brings technical expertise and market knowledge to drive business growth while maintaining architectural integrity across projects.
Mark Poltorek
Principal
CSI-certified professional with extensive experience in construction documentation and technical specifications. Ensures project quality through rigorous attention to architectural standards and building code compliance across diverse project types.
Lisa Elton
Commercial Director
Licensed architect with MBA and LEED AP credentials directing commercial project delivery. Specializes in retail, hospitality, and mixed-use developments with focus on market-responsive design solutions that balance functionality and aesthetics.
Eileen Nacht
Senior Living Director
AIA and LEED-certified architect with EDAC specialization in senior living environments. Leads design of memory care facilities and aging-in-place communities, combining clinical understanding with architectural innovation to create resident-centered spaces.
Questions
What architectural services does RDL Architects offer?
We provide placemaking, commercial architecture, residential design, senior living solutions, and interior architecture services across the United States.
How long has RDL Architects been in business?
Our firm has been delivering architectural solutions since 1995, with our founding principal having established the company in Cleveland, Ohio.
What makes RDL's design approach unique?
We employ a collaborative, research-driven process that involves clients throughout all project phases, ensuring spaces meet both functional requirements and community needs.
Do you work on national architectural projects?
Yes, our firm is registered in 40+ states and Washington D.C., enabling us to deliver architectural services across the United States.
What senior living design expertise do you have?
Our senior living studio has decades of experience creating independent living communities, memory care facilities, and assisted living centers nationwide.
How do you handle commercial development projects?
We integrate placemaking principles with commercial expertise to deliver retail spaces, office buildings, and mixed-use developments that balance functionality with market viability.
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