In the Spring of 1988, Rand Eardley and Hank Louis, proposed to the Principles of the Salt Lake City firm for whom they were working the idea of opening a branch office in Park City, Utah. Although receptive to the idea, the Principles of the firm hesitated long enough, that Rand and Hank decided to venture out on their own and in May of 1988, 15.15 Architects was created.  

A small office was secured in the Deer Valley Plaza, drafting tables were purchased and the doors were opened for business. Projects and clients were plentiful and soon the small firm had hired two University of Utah Architecture School graduate students. Within the first year 15.15 Architects had outgrown the small office and moved upstairs to a larger suite and hired an office manager and additional staff. Projects ranged from small residential remodels, to a Deer Valley Hotel, to an art exhibit in Yokohama, Japan and varied commercial and industrial projects. 

By the fall of 1994, the business philosophies of Rand and Hank varied enough that it was agreed to terminate the partnership, dissolve 15.15 Architects and reestablish businesses separately. Hank stayed in Park City under the name of Form 15 and Rand moved his business to Salt Lake City and continued practicing architecture as REA Architecture, Inc. 

Although still involved in many Park City Projects, REA Architecture, Inc. secured new projects and clients along the Wasatch Front, Utah and Idaho, including the LDS Church, providing Architectural Services for projects from St. George to Southern Idaho.  

Early 1999 saw the elimination of the drafting board and REA Architecture, Inc. became “computerized”, designing projects and producing construction drawings utilizing computer aided drafting and design (CADD).  

REA Architecture, Inc. is one of the first architectural firms in Utah to use AutoDesk’s REVIT, 3D modeling program for design and production drawings. REVIT is leading the way in three dimensional, architectural design and drafting. This tool allows the designers at REA Architecture, Inc. to explore multiple design scenarios, in a medium that is easy for any and all clients to understand, providing the owner with the best possible finished product.  

2004 has brought new work and growth, including a contract with the Air Force Center for Environmental Excellence (AFCEE) involving projects across the country. REA Architecture, Inc. continues to expand, looking forward to new challenges and opportunites.

Business Philosophy

REA Architecture, Inc. specializes in personal service for all types of building projects from residential to commercial and industrial.

 

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