RUFFIN A. RHODES
Rhodes+Brito Architects Inc.
AIA
SAY IT LOUD - FLORIDA Exhibitor
Florida Based Designer
Who or what inspires you professionally?
What inspires me professionally is working with a community to design a new school, community center, library, or cultural center and to see their faces and excitement as they walk into their new or renovated facilities.
RUFFIN A. RHODES
Bio:
The Great Designer Ruffin Rhodes is a Registered Architect with over 34 years of experience. His experience spans from federal courthouses to small community centers, from large military complexes to small public service endeavors. Always eager to give back to the community, Ruffin has been actively involved in numerous community activities. He has served on countless charitable boards as a board of directors member. Ruffin, the oldest of three children, is the son of a career Air Force Chief Master Sargent.
How did you first learn about architecture and when did you decide that built environment profession was an area of interest for you?
I learned about Architecture in High School and through my numerous travels overseas as the son of an Air Force Chief Master Sergeant. I decided to major in Architecture as a senior in High School with the encouragement of my Architecture Teacher.
What do you do?
Ruffin is one of the founders of Rhodes+Brito Architects Inc. His company has grown from a two-person firm in 1996 to a staff of approximately 50 employees today making it the largest African-American-owned Architecture firms in the State.
What excites you in the work you do?
The most exciting thing about being an Architect is to watch people live, eat, sleep, learn, teach, and work in your Art
Who or what inspires you professionally?
What inspires me professionally is working with a community to design a new school, community center, library, or cultural center and to see their faces and excitement as they walk into their new or renovated facilities.
What is your proudest professional accomplishment or achievement?
The proudest moment for me was to have my father and mother visit our new firm for the first time after two years in business. It was emotional for me to see how proud they were.
Featured Project Name:
Flagler County Nexus Center
Featured Project Location:
City of Bunnell Florida
Featured Project Completion Date:
2025
Role in Featured Project:
Design Architect
Featured Project Description:
Presented are three concept developments for a 32,000 GSFT Joint-Use Public Library and Government Office facility located in Flagler County. Rhodes+Brito provided Master Planning services, Programming, and Estimation prior to the start of the project. The program spaces include a 23,000 of Public Library, 5,000 Sqft of Community Meeting Space, and 4,000 sqft of County HHS office space. The building has a pre-function lobby that includes a micro market.
