RSP Architects

As the year comes to a close, thank you for trusting us to shape your visions with creativity and care. We look forward to working together in the year ahead and filling new pages with quality designs. #HappyHolidays #DesignThatWorks #Creativity Motion 117 Productions

In the final issue of our Sustainability Update, we reflect on the guiding frameworks, innovative strategies, and impactful projects that shaped our work this year—and look ahead to what’s next. • Global Goals, Local Impact: How RSP aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals to guide our projects. • The Role of Facility Managers: Rhonda Small SFP, FMP Small shares insights on how ESG pressures are reshaping facility management to deliver measurable sustainability. • Building Resilience in Kodiak: A look at the US Coast Guard Nemetz Park housing project, a model of sustainable and resilient design. Click below to explore how we’re designing with purpose and preparing for a more resilient future. #ResilientDesign #SustainableDesign #DesignThatWorks

Following his roundtable at ICSC Centerbuild last week, RSP’s Kyle Tornow shares his insights into what retailers are doing to stay resilient in the face of climate change, and how architects and design teams are playing a major role. #RetailDesign #Resiliency #ResilientDesign #SustainableDesign #DesignThatWorks https://lnkd.in/gCMkUDBN

Big news. Big Media. RSP has been featured three times in the latest AZ Big Media People & Projects to Know issue! Luis Cruz-Martinez is recognized as a Person to Know in Architecture (p. 16) for his leadership in sustainable design and advocacy. Danielle McPeters, NCIDQ, IIDA is spotlighted as an Interior Designer to Know (p. 54), showcasing her creativity and client-focused approach. And the Arizona State University Tempe District Utility Plant earns its place among the "50 Projects to Know in 2025" (p. 64) for its innovation in efficiency and resilience. Explore the full feature below and join us in celebrating our team's achievements! #PeopleAndProjectsToKnow #SustainableDesign #InteriorDesign #Architecture #Arizona #DesignThatWorks https://lnkd.in/eBJWM8f

Metrocenter Mall is being reimagined as The Metropolitan, and RSP is at the heart of its transformation. Our design for this redevelopment celebrates the legacy of an iconic site while introducing modern housing, retail, and transit connections that will energize the community. The Metropolitan is more than a redevelopment—it’s a bold vision for creating a vibrant, sustainable neighborhood that serves as a hub for connection and opportunity. Projects like this are vital to the local community, blending history with a forward-thinking design approach. #RetailDesign #Architecture #DesignThatWorks https://lnkd.in/gMg38Pw8

RSP is proud to celebrate the grand opening of the all-new SoCo H-E-B! Located at 2400 S. Congress Avenue, this reimagined, 145,000-SF store reflects over six decades of community history while embracing modern design and innovation. From concept to completion, RSP served as both Design Architect and Architect of Record of this iconic Austin destination. #groceryretail #retaildesign #grandopeining #HEB https://lnkd.in/gdqbftYq

What does it take to design for a resilient future? In Issue #3 of our Sustainability Update, we spotlight the people designing for change and the projects that reflect it—from innovative materials and inclusive design to a community center in Tempe that empowers those in need. Discover how RSP is creating spaces that inspire hope and resilience. #ResilientDesign #SustainableDesign #DesignThatWorks

RSP’s work on the Southdale Center Herberger’s/1956 Donaldson’s Anchor Conversion has been honored with the Minnesota Shopping Center Association (MSCA) Starr Award for Innovation. This project offered a unique opportunity to reimagine a 1956 architectural landmark, transforming it into a dynamic, multi-tenant space while preserving its historical character. RSP’s design adapted the original Donaldson’s corner entry, added new window openings to introduce natural light, and integrated rooftop patios that enhance the building’s functionality and community connection. Anchored by Kowalski’s Grocery, People’s Organic, and Putt Shack, this reimagined space demonstrates how thoughtful design can honor history while paving the way for future innovation. Thank you to the project team, including CoBeck Construction Co., LLC, Simon Property Group, Ayres Associates, Kimley-Horn, and ERA Structural Engineering, for their collaboration in bringing this vision to life. #RetailTransformation #RetailDesign #DesignThatWorks

Hybrid work is now a permanent fixture of the modern workplace. For RSP Senior Project Interior Designer Megan Petraszak, IIDA, MN-CID, WRID, WELL AP, hybrid is more than just a way of working—it’s a lens through which she understands client challenges more deeply. Based in Minneapolis but collaborating entirely with her Phoenix-based team, Megan combines remote flexibility with intentional in-office interactions. This unique experience shapes her approach to workplace design, helping clients create environments that support connection, creativity, and productivity. Read our latest Insights article on how Megan’s holistic view of hybrid work informs her designs and why it’s critical for the future of the workplace. #HybridWork #WorkplaceDesign #InteriorDesign #FutureOfWork #Flexibility #DesignThatWorks https://lnkd.in/gK9Rxg4U