Business Details
34 Years
experience
Expert Architectural Design Services in Irvine, CA
RGA Office of Architectural Design has provided architectural services for nearly three decades, specializing in industrial, warehouse, and light industrial/flex business parks across Southern and Central California, Arizona, and Texas. Our practice emphasizes complete project documentation, adherence to client schedules and budgets, and principal involvement in every project. We prioritize teamwork as the foundation of successful outcomes, collaborating effectively in diverse team structures including design/build. Our expertise spans warehouse logistics, e-commerce fulfillment centers, food processing facilities, and corporate office spaces. With over 30 years of experience, we have completed design documentation for hundreds of millions of square feet of development and master-planned thousands of acres.Our commitment to sustainability is demonstrated through approximately 50 LEED-certified projects totaling 25 million square feet. We maintain strong relationships with clients ranging from regional real estate firms to Fortune 100 companies. Our regional leadership in California's industrial market is built on responsive delivery approaches and comprehensive construction documentation. As a firm founded in 1992 by Dennis Roy and Mike Gill, we continue to evolve under current principals Chris Savage and Mike Gill, ensuring generational continuity while maintaining our core values.
Services
Industrial Architecture
Warehouse Logistics
E-commerce Fulfillment Centers
LEED Certification
Business Park Development
Corporate Office Design
Sustainable Design
Master Planning
Construction Documentation
Site Planning
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of specialized expertise in industrial architecture
- Our firm maintains principal involvement in all projects
- We have completed 50+ LEED-certified projects totaling 25M sq ft
- Our team excels in complex project coordination across multiple states
- We provide responsive delivery approaches tailored to client needs
Associations and certifications
- LEED
Services
Industrial Architecture
Our industrial architecture services specialize in designing warehouse logistics facilities, e-commerce fulfillment centers, and manufacturing plants. We deliver comprehensive construction documentation for projects ranging from small tenant improvements to million-square-foot distribution centers. Our team's expertise includes cold storage buildings, food processing facilities, and transfer hubs for global couriers, ensuring compliance with industry-specific requirements while maintaining budget and schedule efficiency.
LEED Certification
We provide LEED-certified sustainable design solutions with experience in both New Construction and Core & Shell rating systems. Our portfolio includes 50+ LEED-certified projects totaling 25 million square feet, achieving energy cost savings of $7.2 million annually. We guide clients through the LEED process, balancing sustainability goals with cost implications while coordinating with consultants to achieve certification levels from Certified to Platinum.
Business Park Development
Our business park development services encompass master planning and site-specific design for light industrial/flex parks. We coordinate complete project documentation including infrastructure, utilities, and tenant improvement scopes. With experience in both speculative and build-to-suit developments, we address the unique requirements of regional real estate firms and global developers while maintaining focus on market-specific design solutions.
Corporate Office Design
We design corporate office spaces ranging from 500 to 50,000 square feet, including headquarters and flexible office environments. Our services cover both speculative and specialized tenant improvements, integrating with larger industrial facilities. We provide complete architectural solutions for core and shell office buildings as well as multi-story build-to-suit developments, ensuring alignment with client brand identity and operational needs.
Master Planning
Our master planning expertise includes programming, space planning, and schematic design for large-scale developments. We've planned thousands of acres of industrial land across California, Arizona, and Texas, creating comprehensive development pipelines for institutional investors. Our approach integrates site-specific considerations with long-term growth strategies while coordinating with municipal approval processes and environmental impact requirements.
People
Dennis Roy
Founding Principal
Co-founded RGA in 1992 after serving as managing director at another California architecture firm. Led the firm's relocation to Irvine in 2001 to better serve regional clients before stepping back from daily operations in 2018.
Mike Gill
Founding Principal
Co-founder with 30+ years of industrial architecture experience. Transitioned from managing director role at another California firm to establish RGA in 1992. Continues as active principal guiding project teams and client relationships.
Chris Savage
Partner & Associate Principal
Joined RGA as long-time employee before becoming partner in 2015. Assumed leadership role in 2018, ensuring generational continuity while maintaining the firm's commitment to principal-led project management and client service.
Questions
What industries does RGA specialize in?
We specialize in industrial architecture including warehouse logistics, e-commerce fulfillment centers, food processing facilities, and manufacturing plants, along with corporate office design and business park developments.
How long has RGA been in business?
RGA Office of Architectural Design has provided architectural services since 1992, with our principals maintaining over 30 years of combined experience in industrial architecture.
Do you handle LEED-certified projects?
Yes, we have completed 50+ LEED-certified projects totaling 25 million square feet, with experience achieving certification levels from basic Certified to Platinum ratings.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We primarily serve California, Arizona, and Texas, with extensive experience in Southern and Central California's industrial markets and regional client relationships.
How does RGA approach project management?
We maintain principal involvement in all projects, emphasizing teamwork, communication, and comprehensive documentation to meet client schedules and budgets through design and construction phases.
