our firm
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Rob Bramhall Architects is a designer of select high-end residential, institutional and specialty commercial projects throughout the Northeast, coastal South, the American West and Canadian Maritimes.
We are a small practice, best known for the design of architecture and architectural interiors for town, country, campus, hospitality, resort and recreation use – in waterfront, woodland and mountain settings – and in a wide range of urban and suburban locations.
Our work is inspired by the traditions that have guided architects and builders for generations. It’s about quality, simplicity and balance, thoughtful detailing and expert craftsmanship. It’s about harnessing natural beauty and about creating architecture that elevates the everyday.
Most important, it’s about the high standards we hold ourselves to in terms of going the distance – with energy and enthusiasm – to get it right for those who make it all possible: our valued client partners.
Some thirty years ago, we put out a shingle with little more than a dream and a high degree of intention, imagining that creating ‘good’ architecture in special places would make for a very fulfilling career and a fun life.
That dream has taken us from Nantucket to Naples; Palmetto Bluff to the Yellowstone Club; all over New England, and even to tiny Prince Edward Island in Canada. We have focused on the design of ‘lifestyle’ properties – whether simple or grand – for those who share our passions and interests, and for those who have introduced us to new worlds through their projects.
Our thanks go to the many skiers, sailors, swimmers, hikers, bikers, racquet players, golfers, boaters and fishermen, as well as the artists, readers, writers, composers, puzzlers, beer brewers and auto buffs for bringing such an incredible range of great opportunities – and fun! – our way.
ROB BRAMHALL
Principal
Rob brings nearly forty years of experience in architecture and construction to his clients and their projects. A New Englander by birth, the RBA-founder spent his teen years framing houses and his college summers on Nantucket as a carpenter and painter. An avid outdoorsman, Rob later lived in the mountains of Montana and Wyoming while training to become an architect, hiking, fishing and enjoying powder mornings. His love of the rugged West and of his native New England has given form to a design sensibility that embraces the best of both, blending a deep respect for history and regional architectural traditions with an abiding reverence for nature in all her forms.
Before enrolling in architecture school, Rob pursued foundational studies in Building Construction at Dean College outside Boston, and later earned Bachelor and Master of Architecture degrees from Montana State University in Bozeman. A member of the American Institute of Architects, Rob is a Registered Architect with professional licenses in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey and Montana. In the past three decades he has completed projects in Florida, South Carolina, New Jersey, Montana, all six New England states, and Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Rob has extensive experience working on behalf of individual property owners, private institutions and commercial business agents. He is detail-oriented, bringing a combination of strengths in design, project management and technical issues to his practice, as well as extensive field experience and a strong command of construction issues.
JARROD MARTIN
Senior Project Designer | Project Manager
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​Jarrod has nearly 15 years of professional experience in architectural design and production and has been with RBA for 10 of those years. A graduate of Roger Williams University School of Architecture, Jarrod holds both Bachelor and Master of Architecture degrees. He works closely with Rob as a design collaborator and in producing detailed construction document sets for multi-million dollar residential, hospitality and institutional projects. A New Hampshire native and father of three, Jarrod has a passion for global travel and is a long-distance runner who enjoys exploring micro-breweries – including one he designed with Rob!
LUIS BOLIVAR
Project Coordinator
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Luis has been with RBA since 2020. He has more than twelve years of professional experience, initially working in the design and fabrication of custom design elements and architectural specialties, before transitioning into architectural design and production. He holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the Boston Architectural College, where he has also served as an instructor. Luis produces construction documents, coordinating the work of structural, mechanical and civil engineers, interior designers and other consulting professionals. He also creates high-resolution 3D renderings and graphics which help clients better visualize and navigate the design process. A native of Puerto Rico, Luis is an avid outdoorsman and curious traveler who enjoys climbing, fishing and hiking all over the United States, as well as in Europe and the Far East.
KYLE LENNAN
Project Coordinator
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A graduate of Roger Williams University School of Architecture, Kyle joined RBA in 2021 and is currently working towards an advanced degree at the Boston Architectural College. He is responsible for aiding in the development of detail-oriented construction documents, working in BIM software to refine both interior and exterior design details. He facilitates coordination efforts with project engineers, compiles and manages documents for client selections and schedules for project cost estimation, and is an experienced 3D rendering specialist for the firm. A native New Englander, Kyle grew up on Boston’s North Shore. He loves living on the coast and enjoys hiking and skiing in the mountains of Maine.
BETSIE BRAMHALL
Creative Partner​
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Betsie has over forty years of experience in design firm practice and operations, having served as an Associate and Director of Marketing at a number of leading national design firms. A graduate of Phillips Academy, Andover and Wellesley College, where she studied art and architectural history, Betsie brings her strengths as a writer, critic and designer to the projects of the firm. She is an Affiliate Member of the American Society of Interior Designers, has been an independent dealer of decorative arts and antiques, and has co-authored an architectural monograph, Graham Gund Architects (AIA Press). A New England native and lifelong lover of old houses and all things vintage, Betsie enjoys exploring back roads, hiking and skiing in the mountains, and salt water kayaking on the waters off Cape Cod.