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Summary Statement
From decades of service, RLF is nationally recognized for innovative
client-focused design solutions that not only serve our clients, but our
communities as well.
Our Firm
This is a milestone year for RLF as we celebrate 75
years of providing architectural, engineering and
interior design services. Founded in 1935 by
renowned architect James Gamble Rogers II, RLF has
grown from a proprietorship of 18 to a multi-disciplined
firm of 132 providing integrated, world-class design
solutions for healthcare, educational, cultural and
federal projects. Gamble Rogers proudly served the
Central Florida community for 61 years completing
numerous noteworthy projects and establishing an
architectural character and standard for the Winter
Park and Central Florida communities, and also was
commended as an AIA Fellow. In 1978, Gamble
Rogers handed over the daily operations to his
younger son, Jack Rogers, who served the profession
of architecture at RLF for 41 years, retiring as
Chairman and CEO in 2006, and, like his father, as an
AIA Fellow as well. With projects spanning 27 states
and four continents, RLF has continued the Rogers’
legacy as an influential member of the architectural
community by continually championing the
advancement of the profession through innovative
designs that help to enrich our daily lives.
Our People
RLF has long embraced the value
embodied in our founder’s guiding
principles: respect for people,
honesty as the foundation for
long-term relationships and
service with integrity. Our diverse
group of professionals works out
of Winter Park, Florida, creating
collaborative solutions to achieve
a truly integrated environment.
Our architects, engineers and
interior designers pursue the
highest level of success for our
clients, telling their story, not ours.
The combined efforts of our
professionals result in designs that
reflect our clients’ goals and
dreams while blending within their
communities.
RLF’s continued success is due to
our long-term client relationships
that focus on a team approach to
design with an open and honest
communication style. While many
firms have downsized or closed
their doors in the recent economy,
RLF has continued to grow over
the last 12 months - from 98
employees to our current total of
132. Our staff is large enough to
produce major projects around the
globe, yet small enough that our
senior design professionals
continue to offer personal
attention to each client.
Our Office
RLF has occupied its current
location on Lincoln Avenue
since 1948 when renowned
architect Gamble Rogers first
purchased the building. What
started as a small residentialscale structure has evolved
over the last 60 years into a
two-story contemporary
workplace. Wanting to take
advantage of the natural
environment of the site (which
includes massive ancient oak
trees) and to fit within our
neighborhood, we incorporated
natural materials to create a
relaxing and life-affirming
space. The project was given
an Award of Excellence in the
‘Office’ category in the “Best of
2009” competition held by
Southeast Construction
Magazine.
Our Community
As we celebrate our 75th anniversary this year, we
recognize our connection to the Winter Park community
threads through decades of design ~ from Gamble Rogers’
residential designs, to our work on the Rollins College
campus, expansion of the Winter Park Memorial Hospital,
and recent design for expanding the Charles Hosmer
Museum of American Art. We know this community – the
culture, the people, and the ‘feel’, because we live and work
here every day. Sam Stark, former president of the Winter
Park Chamber, once said “[Jack Rogers/RLF] is the person
[firm] people turn to for appropriate and lasting design, scale
and character for Winter Park.” We take this legacy and
commitment very seriously.
Our connection to the community is further enhanced
through our commitment and ongoing volunteer involvement
in local charities. Led by the firm’s Volunteer Committee,
RLF emphasizes community service striving to represent
our profession and dedication to the communities we serve.
For the past 10 years, RLF has participated in the local
CANstruction competition, raising money and awareness
for the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. The
RLF replicate of the Guggenheim Museum not only took top
honors as the “Juror’s Favorite,” but through our efforts we
collected over $4,000 in donations and purchased 2,500
cans of food for the local food bank.
For the past five years, RLF has been involved in the Relay
for Life Event of Winter Park organized by the American
Cancer Society. To help raise money, RLF sponsors an
annual ‘Paint Your Own Masterpiece’ Competition during
the Winter Park Art Festival. Original staff-created artwork
is auctioned to the public and reproductions are available for
purchase online. All proceeds collected benefit the
American Cancer Society in support of Relay for Life.
Through fundraising and company donations, RLF
contributed over $2,000 to the organization in 2009.
In 2008, RLF joined Habitat for
Humanity of Winter ParkMaitland to spearhead an effort
to raise money and sponsor a
Habitat House as a retirement gift
honoring Jack Rogers, retired
Chairman and CEO of RLF.
Construction of the 1,100 sf, 3bed/1-bath Craftsman-style
bungalow commenced in
December 2008 allowing the
deserving family to move in just
in time for Christmas 2009.
Volunteers from RLF,
supplemented by volunteers from
neighboring schools and Habitat,
hammered nails, cut wood,
painted walls, landscaped
grounds and more to complete
the house. RLF’s Steve
Schoene, Habitat board member,
oversaw the year-long ‘Saturday
build’ and organized volunteer
efforts of the firm. The “House
that Jack Built” marks only the
second home built by Habitat for
Humanity of Winter Park-Maitland
sponsored wholly by individuals
rather than a church, business,
philanthropic foundation,
educational institution. The
home’s dedication took place in
March 2010.
Over the past year alone, RLF
has also helped support the
following organizations:
In support of RLF’s mission to be sustainability advocates, a team of 32 RLF
volunteers helped glean 2,000 pounds of citrus which would have otherwise
gone to waste. The fruit is edible but unmarketable, so growers allow the
Society of St. Andrew’s Gleaning Network to gather it. Each year, the
society gathers more than 15 million pounds of food for the needy.
For the past five years, RLF has held bi-annual blood drives on-site for
Florida’s Blood Centers. Each drive averages over 17 participants,
consisting of RLF employees, business partners and community members.
RLF encourages employee participation by providing paid time to donate
during the workday.
Over the past 10 years, RLF volunteers have provided continuous support to
the Great Oaks Village; a foster home for children ages 6 to 17 that provides
a safe and nurturing environment for children with the hope that they will be
able to return to their home of origin once the family is stabilized. Total
contributions by RLF staff members exceed $30,000 since the initiative began;
more importantly, RLF volunteers have never failed to contribute when
essential support was required.
For the third year in a row, RLF has partnered with the City of Winter Park to
provide employee volunteers to give trees to city residents on Earth Day.
Residents are able to choose from different species of trees including Maple,
Magnolia, Cedar, Live Oak and Sandhill Live Oak.
RLF volunteers have contributed in excess of $20,000 in disaster relief efforts
for the tsunami, Hurricane Katrina and recent earthquakes in Haiti.
Boy Scouts of America
Boys and Girls Club of
Central Florida
March of Dimes
Harbor House
American Diabetes Association
Junior Achievement
Valencia Community College
Orlando Health
Central Florida ASHRAE
Florida Hospital Foundation
American Health Association
Heart of Florida United Way
Muscular Dystrophy Association
United Way
Select Publications (Past 5 years)
“Central Florida Veterans Memorial Park at Lake Nona.” The National
Center for Simulation, Mar 2010.
Stawicki Azam, Melanie. “Orlando Health to Build $24M Proton
Therapy Facility.” Orlando Business Journal , Jan 2010.
Altier, Mike. “Rogers, Lovelock & Fritz – Firm From the Sunshine
State Gets Defensive.” American Builders Quarterly, Fall 2009.
“City Projects: Casa Feliz.” City By Design, An Architectural
Perspective of Orlando, 2009. Panache Partners, LLC.
“Industry Leaders: Hollis Center at Stetson University.” City By
Design, An Architectural Perspective of Orlando, 2009. Panache Partners,
LLC.
“Industry Leaders: MD Anderson Cancer Center Orlando.” City By
Design, An Architectural Perspective of Orlando, 2009. Panache Partners,
LLC.
“Industry Leaders: Olin Library at Rollins College.” City By Design,
An Architectural Perspective of Orlando, 2009. Panache Partners, LLC.
“Lake Highland Preparatory School, Harriett Coleman Center for the
Arts.” Architectural Portfolio, 2009. American School & University / Nov
2009.
Fluker, Anjali. “Orlando VA Medical Center.” Orlando Business Journal,
Oct 2009.
“Architectural Showcase: Keesler AFB Hospital Addition.”
Healthcare Design Magazine, Sept 2009.
Editor. “Work Starts on $21M Winter Park Hospital Project.” Orlando
Business Journal, Aug 2009.
Gibbons, Timothy J. “Stimulus Funds Roll out to First Coast Military
Projects.” Jacksonville News, May 2009.
Select Publications (Past 5 years)
Maupin, Elizabeth. “Morse Museum Aims to Grow – Beck, Tiffany. “Florida Hospital Kissimmee to
To Show More Art of Glass.” Orlando Sentinel, Jan Double Size.” Orlando Business Journal, Aug 2007.
2009.
Editor. “Old School.” Orlando Business Journal, Feb
2007.
Hahn, Kate M. “CANstructing Help for Hunger.”
Maitland Lifestyle, Dec 2008.
“Architectural Showcase: Vicenza Enhanced
Health Service Center.” Healthcare Design
Editor. Florida / Caribbean Architect, Fall 2008.
Magazine, Sept 2006.
Logan, Rob. “An Architect of Hope & Service.”
Hahn, Kate M. “Red Can. Blue Can. I Can. You
Central Florida Lifestyle, Aug 2008.
Can.” Lifestyles Publication, 2006.
Maupin, Elizabeth. “Lake Highland About to Open
Editor. “All in the Family, Creating a FamilyNew Theater.” Orlando Sentinel, Aug 2008.
Friendly Work Environment is a Sound Strategy
For Business Success.” First Monday, Jun 2006.
Sagarbarria, Juan. “Something to Build On.”
Orlando Business Journal, Feb 2008.
“Architectural Showcase: Federal Healthcare
Facility.” Healthcare Design Magazine, Sept 2007.
.
AIA Orlando
Award of Merit, 2010
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
AFMC Design Awards
Award of Merit, 2005
Edwards AFB Medical / Dental Clinic
AIA Orlando
Firm of the Year, 2010
RLF
Office of the Secretary of Defense
Outstanding Achievement through Value Engineering,
2004
Sigonella Life Services Facility Recapitalization
Southeast Construction Magazine
Award of Excellence, 2009
All Souls Catholic Church
Southeast Construction Magazine
Award of Excellence, 2009
RLF Office Renovation
Keep Winter Park Beautiful, City of Winter Park
Corporate Green Award, 2009
RLF
Associated Builders & Contractors
Eagle Award – Excellence in Construction, 2008
All Souls Catholic Church
Naval Facilities Engineering Command
Merit Award for New Facility Design, 2005
Chapel / Religious Education Building, NAS
Sigonella, Italy
Healthcare / Institutional Design Excellence
Interior Design Excellence Award, 2005
MD Anderson Cancer Center Orlando
Naval Facilities Engineering Command
Merit Award for New Facility Design, 2005
Mayport Medical / Dental Clinic, NS Mayport
AFMC Design Awards
Design Award, 2005
Eglin AFB Medical Clinic Add. / Hospital Alt. / CEP
Downtown Orlando Partnership
Golden Brick Award, 2004
MD Anderson Cancer Center Orlando
International Interior Design Association
State Healthcare Award, 2003
MD Anderson Cancer Center Orlando
Associated General Contractors
Eagle Award – Excellence in Construction, 2003
MD Anderson Cancer Center Orlando
AIA/AAH/Modern Healthcare Design
Honorable Mention, 2003
MD Anderson Cancer Center Orlando
The Center for Health Design / Healthcare Design
Award
Certificate of Merit, 2003
MD Anderson Cancer Center Orlando
USAF in Europe Design Award
Honor Award – Concept Design, 2002
Spangdahlem Hospital
School Planning Management
Impact on Learning, 2002
Lake Highland Preparatory School – Admin, Math
and Science Building
awards
Awards
Awards
Downtown Orlando Partnership
Award of Excellence, 2002
Lake Highland Preparatory School – Admin, Math and
Science Building
United States Air Force
National Merit Award – Concept Design, 2002
Edwards AFB Medical / Dental Clinic
United States Air Force
Regional Award – Concept Design, 2002
Edwards AFB Medical / Dental Clinic
AIA Orlando
Award of Merit, 2001
Mayport Medical / Dental Clinic
AIA Florida
Award of Excellence, 2000
Stetson University, Hollis Center
Associated Builders & Contractors
Eagle Award – Excellence in Construction, 1998
Stetson University, Hollis Center
AIA Orlando
People’s Choice Award, 1998
Stetson University, Hollis Center
DoD Value Engineering Achievement Award for
Outstanding Navy Contractor, 1998
Public Works Facility, Naples, Italy
Air Education and Training Command
Design Excellence Award, 1997
Patrick AFB
Air Education and Training Command
Design Award, 1997
Gunter AFB
Department of the Navy
Certificate of Appreciation, 1996
Naples Quality of Life III
Department of the Navy
Certificate of Appreciation, 1996
BEQ, Gym and Child Development Center
wards
Downtown Orlando Partnership
Golden Brick Award, 2002
Lake Highland Preparatory School – Admin, Math and
Science Building
Department of the Navy
Certificate of Appreciation, 1996
Barksdale AFB, Hospital Life Safety Upgrade
Downtown Orlando Partnership
Golden Brick Award, 1995
First Presbyterian Church – Clayton Life Center
Associated Builders & Contractors
Project of the Year, 1994
Mary, Queen of the Universe Shrine
Associated Builders & Contractors
Award of Merit, 1994
Mary, Queen of the Universe Shrine
Department of the Navy
Design Excellence , 1994
Cherry Point Replacement Hospital
Associated General Contractors
Pinnacle Award, 1994
Cherry Point Replacement Hospital
AIA Florida
Test of Time, 1992
Florida State Supreme Court
Our Clients
RLF’s versatile portfolio includes a long history of design and planning for healthcare campuses,
educational and cultural facilities, and community-based facilities for both private and federal
clients. We designed our first healthcare facility in 1938 and have continued to be a leader in
cutting-edge healthcare design from basic clinics to highly sophisticated structures housing proton
beam technology. Our expertise in healthcare programming, planning and design includes
technologically advanced and demanding solutions for medical projects at home and around the
world. RLF began its history with higher education clients in the 1940’s and has continued to
develop learning spaces that positively affect campuses and neighborhoods beyond building
walls.
RLF has a long-standing history with the federal government providing design and engineering
services for both medical and educational facilities for the US Navy, US Army Corps of Engineers,
US Air Force military installations and the Veterans Administration (VA). Our relationship with the
Department of Defense is deep seeded in respect and support of our armed forces and their
families stationed here on U.S. soil and abroad. Our current work with the VA will yield the
largest Veterans Administration hospital in the world – nearly 1.5 million square feet.
Our Projects
RLF projects are wide and diverse in that we design for multiple sectors for public, private and
federal clients. Whether a 10,000 sf museum expansion or a complex 1.5 million sf medical
campus, we are committed to our clients to create places of lasting value that enrich our daily
lives.
Casa Feliz
Location: Winter Park, Florida | Owner: Casa Feliz
Completed: 1935 (original); 2001 (restoration)
Commissioned by Robert Barbour
in 1921, James Gamble Rogers II
modeled Casa Feliz after a
Spanish courtyard farmhouse,
incorporating authentic Spanish
details with a mix of elements
inspired by other Mediterranean
styles. The house is organized
around an interior courtyard
surrounded by a series of
rectangular interior living spaces
on all four sides. Spanish
architectural details are evident in
the pointed arch, rounded turret,
heavy timber balcony, bell tower
and broken brick arches.
When the home was threatened
with demolition, RLF quickly joined
the forces of city neighbors and
residents to save the structure and
to create an historic home
museum within the Winter Park
community. RLF president, Jack
Rogers, organized the “Friends of
Casa Feliz” who worked with
community leaders to raise more
than $1,000,000 to move the
home and restore it to its original
condition. The historic home was
recently added to the National
Register of Historical Places.
Today, Casa Feliz serves the
Winter Park community as a
historic home museum and rental
location for private parties,
weddings and business events.
Florida State Supreme Court Building
Location: Tallahassee, Florida | Owner: State of Florida, Florida Supreme Court
Completed: 1949
Designed in the Classical style, the Florida State Supreme Court
Building features a six-columned pedimented Doric portico.
Three entryways, each with large double doors, lead into the
central space, which is surrounded by eight columns of antique
marble with white Ionic capitals and bases of marble. A marble
replica of the Supreme Court seal is laid in the floor of the
circular space. Doors beyond the domed rotunda space lead
into the courtroom. Two-story office wings, with basement and
sub-basement levels, flank the center section. The use of the
temple front and dome, with their historical and architectural
associations with Roman precedents such as the Pantheon,
emphasize the prestige and dignity of the court. Construction
cost for the 50,000 sf building was $1.5 million in 1949 dollars.
In 1992, the Florida AIA awarded the Supreme Court Building its
“Test of Time” award, given in recognition of the lasting value of
good architectural design.
Olin Library
Location: Winter Park | Owner: Rollins College
Completed: 1986 (New) / 1999 (Addition)
The Olin Library is a four-story,
58,000 sf state-of-the-art library
and education facility providing
stack and reading areas for
300,000 volumes, 400 study
carrels, individual research offices
for faculty, classrooms, meeting
rooms, computer conference
center, rare book room and
administrative spaces.
Disguised in a two-story tropical
Spanish fenestration, the facility
seamlessly blends with the
existing 150-year old campus.
Using the sloped site, RLF
designers partially buried the
ground floor below the grade,
giving the illusion of a smaller
scaled structure that
complements the surrounding
buildings. Elaborate stonework,
barrel tile roof materials, textured
stucco walls, copper roofs and
light fixtures made of wrought iron
and textured glass further
enhance the Spanish Mission
architectural style.
In 1999, RLF was asked to design
an addition to technologically
update the facility. This included
12,000 sf of new construction and
40,000 sf of renovations. Rollins
past president, Rita Bornstein,
described the addition as “so well
integrated into the site and the
building that it looks as though it
were part of the original design.”
Mary, Queen of the Universe Shrine
Location: Orlando, Florida | Owner: Diocese
Completed: 1993
The 57,000 sf Mary, Queen of the Universe Shrine is the last
Marian Shrine constructed in the United States within the
20th century. Hosting more than 250,000 visitors annually,
the Nave seats 2,000 with standing room for another 1,000
visitors. Separate chapels seat 100 for daily mass and 40
for prayer. The Basilican form was adapted from the plan
and overall dimensions of the Basilican Church of St. Peter
in Rome which was erected by Constantine in 330 A.D.
Facilities also include a Museum of Religious Art, an outdoor
chapel and Rosary garden. In 2009, Pope Benedict
designated the church a Minor Basilica, a distinction given
for historic significance, architectural beauty or ministerial
uniqueness. Currently there are only 63 churches within the
United States with this prestigious distinction.
The Hollis Center, Stetson University
Location: DeLand, Florida | Owner: Stetson University
Completed: 2000
The Hollis Center at Stetson
University is an intramural and
student center housing
recreation, wellness and nutrition
classroom facilities. Sensitive
design maintained context,
human scale and compatibility
with surrounding buildings and
open spaces. The central atrium
serves as a welcome center for
visiting students and parents. A
“Victory Bell” enriches tradition
for the intramural athletic
program. The project was
recognized with an Award of
Excellence from the Florida AIA
and a “People’s Choice” Design
Award from the Orlando Chapter,
AIA. Perhaps more important,
the center is one of the most
frequented buildings on campus
and it contributes significantly to
connecting the University to the
surrounding DeLand community.
Spangdahlem Replacement Hospital
Location: Spangdahlem AB, Germany | Owner: US Air Force
Completed: 2002 (Design)
The design of the Replacement Hospital at Spangdahlem Air Force Base was
driven by the following owner established goals: Consolidate the ten existing
medical services into a single modern facility; reflect the scale and
architectural character of the surrounding village buildings; conform to the
German code requirements; arrange internal functions for maximum
efficiency and shorter walking distances; and provide adequate space to
allow for future expansion.
The design is split, then rotated to follow the natural curvilinear contours of
the site. This allows natural daylighting, views and ventilation into the clinical
areas and offices while reducing the overall massing. The exterior skin
reflects the prevailing trends of German architecture while conforming to the
Air Force Base architectural requirements. A green roof composed of
succulent plants over crushed brick is incorporated for enhanced
environmental sustainability.
MD Anderson Cancer Center Orlando
Location: Orlando, Florida | Owner: Orlando Health
Completed: 2003
The MD Anderson Cancer Center
Orlando is composed of a large
ten-story tower of sweeping bars
of brick and glass anchored by a
two-story plinth of earth and
water. The massing is bold and
monumental matching the existing
hospital while new delicate and
transparent elements have been
incorporated that enliven the
building façade and harmonize
with the overall campus. The
iconic cancer treatment facility
seamlessly integrates into the
existing hospital in regard to
function and aesthetics while
creating a dynamic community
presence in a life-affirming healing
environment focused on the
patient and user.
Completed in 2003, the project
has been recognized for multiple
design excellence awards by The
Center for Health Design,
Healthcare Design Award, AIA,
AAH, Modern Healthcare Design
and International Interior Design
Association.
Sigonella Education and Community Center Facilities
Location: Sigonella, Italy | Owner: Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC)
Completed: 2004
Supporting the military population
at the Signonella Naval Air Station,
the Education and Community
Center Facilities were designed to
blend with the traditional Italian
architecture of Sicily. The facilities
consist of Department of Defense
Dependents (DoDD) elementary
and high schools, the Morale
Wellness and Recreation Complex
(MWR), and seven new
community center buildings. RLF
created a master plan that
maintains architectural
consistency throughout and
creates consolidated and efficient
buildings with layouts that give an
open and flowing impression to the
base. This was accomplished by
using the same types of materials
as the existing community and by
clustering the buildings around
courtyards, allowing easy access
to the training rooms, instructional
and administrative spaces. The
project was recognized with a
Merit Award for “New Facility
Design” by the Design Awards
Program of the Naval Facilities
Engineering Command and with
the “Outstanding Achievement
through Value Engineering
Recognition” from the Office of the
Secretary of Defense.
Dr. P. Phillips Women’s Pavilion Expansion
Location: Winter Park, Florida | Owner: Winter Park Memorial Hospital – A Florida Hospital
Completed: 2007 (Phase 1A) | 2010 (Phase 1B)
Since 2004, RLF has partnered with Winter Park Memorial Hospital by
providing master planning recommendations for its future campus growth.
Expansion of the Women’s Pavilion completes the first phase of an overall
half-million sf, 160-bed expansion and 300-bed replacement to the healthcare
campus. With the grand opening planned for April 2010, this three-level
addition provides desperately needed expansion of the hospital’s birthing unit.
Connecting back to the existing hospital on all three levels, this addition
enhances the current operations of the facility. As envisioned, the new
architecture reflects Spanish and Italianate forms offering simple arched ways,
punched openings and tile rooms. Thick battered walls accentuate the base
of the building, with tall first floors and loggias or colonnades incorporated
below. The new aesthetic is based on the desire to create a more ‘hospitalityoriented’ experience for the patient. Drawing on the community’s history and
the desires of the hospital’s administration and staff, the architecture was
modeled after the ‘old Florida’ resort hotels built in the 1930s.
Harriett Coleman Center for the Arts
Location: Orlando, Florida | Owner: Lake Highland Preparatory School
Completed: 2008
The Harriett Coleman Center for
the Arts serves as a centerpiece
for developing the performing arts
program at Lake Highland
Preparatory School in Orlando,
Florida. The design team was
charged with creating a cuttingedge performance arts facility that
reflects both the school’s
excellence and vision for its
students while reinforcing the
campus as a “sense of place.” The
resulting design solution is a
29,200 sf facility that boasts a
774-seat theater, stage, dressing
rooms, costume shop, orchestra
pit, main lobby, clock tower,
various support spaces and a
separate building that hosts the
black box theater. The outdoor
veranda bridges the performing
arts theater to the black box
theater and is a perfect outdoor
room for receptions and other
social gatherings. In a recent letter
to RLF, Lake Highland’s
President, Warren Hudson,
remarked – “Our students thank
you, the community thanks you,
and we thank you.” This project
was recently showcased in the
December 2009 issue of
American School & University.
Orlando Health Downtown Campus Master Planning Study
Location: Orlando, Florida | Owner: Orlando Health
Completed: 2009
RLF has provided master
planning for the Orlando Health
campus in Orlando since 1998.
Updates to the plan have resulted
in a series of projects that create
a well integrated and efficient
modern medical campus. RLF
performed a detailed analysis of
existing conditions providing
recommendations for campus
expansion, relationships with
parking, office and clinical support
buildings, demolition and phasing,
transportation, traffic patterns,
retention/open space, campus
circulation and wayfinding. The
current 2009 Master Plan Study
proposes a five-phase campus
expansion to the south, with
options. The multi-phased plan is
for incremental expansion with
minimal affect to operations.
Integrated service zones are
developed to leverage existing
programs by consolidating
services.
The first phase of the master plan
shows the new Cardiovascular
Center of Excellence with an
expanded Emergency Department
and separate ambulance and
walk-in entries. Future phases
call for expanding and replacing
older facilities and will ultimately
help establish a new architectural
identity as a “Medical District” that
will better serve the Central
Florida community.
Andrews Ambulatory Care Center
Location: Joint Base Andrews Naval Air Facility, Maryland | Owner: Department of Defense
Project Completed: 2012 (est.)
This four-story free standing Ambulatory
Care Center will be a world-class medical
facility serving the Navy and Air Force at
the prestigious Joint Base Andrews Naval
Air Facility. This medical center
consolidates all medical support
departments from various buildings into
one new facility and will provide
comprehensive healthcare for military
personnel. The mission of Joint Base
Andrews is to provide safe and reliable
airlift and logistical support for the
President and other high ranking U.S. and
foreign officials. This base also serves as
the premier CONUS gateway for
wounded soldiers returning from a tour of
duty. Led by the 79th Medical Group, the
new Ambulatory Care Center will provide
the critical and necessary medical
services in support of all Navy and Air
Force missions.
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Location: Orlando, Florida | Owner: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Completed: 2012 (est.)
RLF is part of a joint venture
providing design and
construction administration for
the new Veteran Affairs Medical
Center campus located within
Lake Nona development’s
“Medical City.” Accommodating
approximately 1.2 million sf,, the
campus is the largest Veterans
Affairs facility in the world.
Facilities include a 134-bed
hospital, 120-bed nursing home,
residential rehabilitation,
diagnostic and treatment beds,
multi-specialty care clinic,
chapel, support and
administration areas.
The design team worked with
multiple user groups to address
and identify desired goals of the
project. This project was
recently given an Award of Merit
in the ‘Unbuilt Category’ by
AIA’s Orlando Chapter.
RLF is also providing gratis
design and fundraising support
for the Veterans Memorial Park,
adjacent to the VAMC. RLF
Chairman, Ronald W. Lowry,
AIA, was recently appointed to
the Memorial Park Foundation’s
Board of Directors, and is
overseeing the project.
Conferences / Education
RLF continually strives to maintain all levels of awareness and updates within the
architectural arena by way of participation in the IDP program, seminars, webinars,
conferences, conventions, professional certifications, significant coursework and as
speakers within their specialties. We also consistently invite consultants or vendors
to provide informative presentations to our staff. These presentations cover the full
spectrum on materials or technology that typically end in sustainability solutions for
our environment. Members of our staff have been asked to speak on occasion for
various industries and five of our young architects teach at community colleges
throughout Central Florida. We also seek out innovative facilities and often pay visits
or take tours of facilities to learn how new technology or materials might be
advantageous for our clients and the environment.
For the last two years, RLF has been asked to conduct tours of the award-winning
MD Anderson Cancer Center Orlando and Winter Park Memorial Hospital at the
ASHE PDC and Healthcare Design conferences. At HD ’09 and ASHE: PDC 2010,
RLF senior architects led the architects in the Healthcare Organizations Forum. The
interactive and open discussion was designed to address administrative and practical
issues within the delivery of healthcare projects.
In October 2009, an RLF Principal co-presented at the Southeastern Regional
Association of Physical Plant Administrators (SRAPPA) conference on the
collaborative, hands-on approach of retro commissioning for educational facility
operations as the most immediate method to manage the energy resources of large
campus facilities. In 2008, RLF also co-presented at the AHCA Conference held in
Orlando.
AIA Involvement
RLF has a long history with the AIA, dating back to Gamble
Rogers as the founding member and first president of the AIA
Orlando Chapter. Gamble was made an AIA Fellow,
posthumously, for his design achievements and impact on the
Central Florida community.
RLF currently has 25 AIA members and two active board
members – Gregory Stock, AIA, Treasurer and Steve
Langston, AIA, Director of AAH Committee. Langston
previously served as the Programs Director and is also a past
recipient of the President’s Award.
RLF architect, Rebecca Talbert, AIA, LEED AP, has had
extensive involvement with AIA over the last six years
including the Board of Directors and Program Committee for
the Orlando Chapter; Chair and Member, Young Architects
Forum Orlando; State Director, AIA Florida Committee on the
Environment; AIA Florida COTE Taskforce. Rebecca received
the AIA Outstanding Member Award in 2005 and was the 2009
recipient of the Fred H. Pryor Young Architect Achievement
award.
In 2008, retired RLF President/CEO, Jack Rogers was
designated a Fellow and received the prestigious honor in
recognition of his many contributions to healthcare initiatives
throughout Central Florida.
Senior Healthcare Architect and Principal of the firm, Robert
Yohe, AIA, ACHA, LEED AP, was awarded the 2009 Nils M.
Schweitzer Community Service Award.
Senior Healthcare Architect, Vincent Della Donna, AIA, serves
as the Forum Coordinator for the AIA Academy of Architecture
for Health and is currently serving on the Program Committee
for Healthcare Design 10 Conference.
Technology in Architecture
RLF has historically maintained a goal to research and incorporate industryrelated advances and has used Building Information Modeling (BIM) in
developing over 30 separate projects ranging from 10,000 to 1.2 million sf.
These efforts include both single and joint-venture projects, which have included
structural models for collaboration. The firm’s BIM implementation focus
includes architectural, interior design, equipment planning, mechanical,
electrical, plumbing and fire protection deliverables. With the use of BIM, RLF
develops more integrated solutions, allowing the client a better understanding of
building spaces, systems and construction methods.
The advances in BIM technology and practice allow RLF to maintain and
enhance our design services. Through research and training, RLF has taken the
opportunity to engage its resources by developing a process that creates an
internal transition from a CADD drafting-based format to the industry’s target for
BIM. The parametric and automated functions allow RLF to complement its
workflow, as well as meet the demands of its continual growth and various client
needs. This technology opens doors to introduce new potential markets related
to facilities management and other project lifecycle opportunities. Our
aggressive approach has led us to the forefront of this industry evolution so
much so that RLF has been asked to speak at Autodesk University, the
buildingSMART alliance™ and the National Institute of Building Science
functions. Several of our professional staff teach BIM courses at local
universities and community colleges.
Sustainable Design – The Green Initiative
RLF has embraced sustainable design for
many years. All disciplines of architecture,
and electrical and mechanical engineering
participate from the very beginning of the
design process to incorporate sustainable
features and energy savings into every
project. RLF has 41 LEED (Leadership in
Energy & Environmental Design) Accredited
Professionals representing over 30% of RLF
staff.
Our architects and engineers are trained in
energy and water conservation techniques;
recovering materials and reducing waste;
preventing pollution; efficiency in resource
and materials; and developing safe
environments. Because of the long-term cost
savings, RLF typically designs to LEED
standards whether or not the client plans to
complete the certification process.
We are committed to implementing green
solutions and sustainable design throughout
our practice. Our in-house “Green Team”
focuses to keep green design and
conservation issues at the forefront of our
corporate philosophy. Using the USGBC
LEED System as a guide, we have developed
a corporate Green Impact Plan consisting of
six focus areas: transportation, water and
energy use, office consumable, indoor air
quality and office renovations. We use an
integrated approach to develop sustainable
processes and practices and follow this
document as a guideline for implementing
sustainable practices into our own working
environment - ‘practicing what we preach.’
RLF encourages client and employee
environmental advocacy through programs such
as our Sustainable Design Brown Bag Lunch
series and professional associations. RLF is a
USGBC member firm and also pays for
employees’ individual membership dues. RLF
employees serve on the Florida American
Institute of Architects Committee on the
Environment (COTE) which lobbies for
environmentally responsible legislation at the
state level.
In addition to our in-house efforts, RLF supports
and promotes sustainability by participating in
local events. For three years, we have
partnered with the City of Winter Park by
providing volunteers on Earth Day to give trees
to residents. We have also been a big
supporter of the City’s initiative to develop a
commercial recycling program and expressed
interest to the Winter Park Mayor and
Commissioners in helping this vision come to
fruition. In 2009, RLF was the recipient of the
Keep Winter Park Beautiful Green Award.
In Summary
With 75 years of integrated design services, RLF remains a constant, creating lasting solutions for local
communities and clients around the globe. Built upon tradition and service, RLF is proud of the successes we
have achieved. Our designs not only contribute to the built environment, but inspire creativity and help enrich
the lives of the people who inhabit them. Our ability to create lasting design, nurture the best professionals, and
stay client-focused speaks volumes for our firm.