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Andrew Alajouri: Operations in Architecture
The majority of architecture firms still follow the same organizational chart that has been around since architecture has been recognized as an industry. This consists of a head architect as managing partner of the firm, with project managers and technologists/technicians reporting to them. At Rossmann Architecture Inc. (RAI), the layout of their organization chart changed […]
The Business of Architecture
In early 2020, the owners of Rossmann Architecture Inc. (RAI) realized that hiring an experienced executive would be crucial to furthering the growth of the company. They needed a seasoned professional who could help build the framework in which to scale the company while maintaining a strong internal culture, a rainmaker with an existing network […]
Business Building: Paired to Perfection
Not all companies are founded by one person. Rossmann Architecture Inc. (RAI) was founded by two individuals, and while they happened to be married to each other, they found a perfect balance to manage their business as a couple. Erik Rossmann’s partner and wife, Sara, has been there from the creation and helped through many […]
Business Building: The History of RAI
The history of every company is unique. Everyone has their own back story, and the same can be said for Rossmann Architecture Inc. (RAI). In late 2012, Erik Rossmann, the President of RAI, was at a crossroads. He was employed at a place that did not offer the growth he wanted, and he realized that […]
Is Your Commercial Architect a Technology Visionary?
When selecting a commercial architect Ottawa to design a multi-unit, multi-story project, as a client, you should choose a visionary firm that integrates current technologies while providing for future ones. A project designed with this approach to technology integration and expansion will attract and retain the very best businesses, occupants, and stakeholders. This will […]
Add Specialty Spaces to Your Commercial Project Design
Your commercial project may be a high-rise condo, a professional tower, a multi-level retirement complex, an educational building, or anything in between. What specialty spaces have you asked your architect to include in the design? These spaces are the amenities that set your project apart from that of the competition. What do we mean by […]
Polished Industrial Design in Commercial & Multi-Unit Spaces
You may be unfamiliar with the term “Polished Industrial design,” but you’ve most likely seen examples of it–maybe at the new brewery in town or the apartments now occupying that old brick factory. This trending typically warehouse look of exposed pipes and ductwork plus minimalist metal and wood is showing up in commercial spaces and […]
Return on Investment Architecture in 5 Questions
With his experience and interest in finance, Erik Rossmann, our principal architect, is a specialist when it comes to applying Return on Investment principles to architectural projects. He breaks it down here in 5 quick questions. What is ROI Architecture? Return on Investment Architecture begins with the understanding that buildings are an investment which’s performance […]
New Services at Rossmann Architecture
Rossmann Architecture now offers interior design services. Our team recently welcomed Erika Sega, originally from France and who has worked in the Québec City area over the last few years. Graduated from the Cégep de Rivière-du-Loup in 2017 and recently established in the Ottawa-Gatineau area, she joins our team and brings depth to our offered […]
