RKAA Principals

Robert W. Kubicek - AIA, NCARB, CSI

Partner

Education and Certification

  •  Bachelor of Architecture / University of Arizona / 1970
  • Registered Architect / Arkansas, Florida, Kansas, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Tennessee, West Virginia, Arizona, Georgia, Louisiana, North Carolina, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Texas, Wyoming, California, Idaho, Maryland, North Dakota, Ohio, South Carolina, Utah, Colorado, Illinois, Massachusetts, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Virginia, Missouri, Washington.
  • NCARB Certification / 1987

 

Brief Bio

  • Robert Kubicek is one of the founding Partners of RKAA and has over 39 years of experience with many national tenants including J.C. Penny, Sears, Kroger, Walgreen's, K-mart, Burlington Coat Factory, Safeway, Albertson's, LA Fitness, Ross, UPS, Fed-Ex, Chase Bank, and UA Theaters.
  • Member of International Council of Shopping Centers, ICSI.

 

Experience

  • Project Design and Programming
  • Land planning, zoning and Governmental processing
  • Code Compliance

 

Community Involvement

 

  • Arizona Institute of Architects
  • Arizona Food Marketing Institute
  • International Council of Shopping Centers
  • Lambda Alpha International
  • The Construction Specifications Institute
  • Valley Partnership

 

Work Experience

  • Mall, specialties and power centers throughout the USA
  • Corporate and medical offices
  • Multi family and single family residential

 

Harvey G. Unti, A.I.A.

Principal

 

Education and Certification

 

  • Bachelors of Arts / California State University 1974
  • Registered Architect / State of Arizona 1978
  • Registered Architect / State of California 1989
  • Registered Interior Designer / State of Nevada 1998
  • Certified / NCIDQ 1997

 

Brief Bio

 

  • Harvey Unti has been designing projects in California and the Southwest for over 30 years.  He joined Robert Kubicek Architects in 1983 as Director of Design and has been a partner in the firm since 1996.

 

  • His areas of work include:
    • Programming and Document Administration.
    • Land Planning, Zoning and Governmental Processing.
    • Architectural Building Design and Interior Design.

  

Experience

 

  • Harvey has designed a wide range of projects, from single user buildings to multi-use complexes.  With both an architectural and interiors background, he brings a total concept to the project.  His experience assists owners in looking at alternative solutions for their projects.

 

  • His work experience includes:
    • Specialties Retail and Power Centers.
    • Multifamily residential and retirement housing.
    • Business, governmental and medical offices.
    • Specialties buildings include: Restaurants
    • Major Retailers
    • Multiplex Cinemas
    • Fitness Centers

 

Community Involvement

 

  • Phoenix Design Review Standards:  Harvey served for ten years on this committee which establishes aesthetics and planning standards for the City of Phoenix.

Jorge A. Calderon - Assoc. AIA

Principal

 

  • Market Segments
    • Athletic Facilities
    • Corporate Retail
    • Office
    • Theatres
    • Interior Design
    • Medical Care
    • Hospitality

 

  • Education 
    • Orange Coast College, 1984
    • Golden West College, 1986
    • Currently pursuing Professional registration in Arizona

 

  • Brief Bio:

Started his architectural career in 1985 in southern California and has been expanding his knowledge in this field ever since.  In July of 1993 he moved to Arizona and joined Robert Kubicek Architects to continue enhancing his career.  He has strong beliefs in developing and maintaining long lasting relationships with his clients.  Jorge is also fluent in Spanish.

 

He is a strong believer in the “team approach” with his staff.  His strengths are design and management.  With deliberate character, patience and technical abilities he is able to resolve any issues at hand to his client’s satisfaction.

Dave Gibson

Principal

 

  • Market Segments
    • Corporate Commercial
    • Center Renovation
    • Hospitality
    • Medical
    • Industrial
    • Land Planning
    • Multi-Family Housing
    • Education K-12

 

  • Education 
    • Associate of Architecture, Ferris State College 
  • Brief Bio:

Dave started his architectural career in 1974 in Michigan working for an Architectural/Engineering firm. In 1979 he moved to Arizona to continue expanding his knowledge in design, production and project management. Dave takes great pride in his diversification of projects he has help designed and built over his 35 years of work.

 

 

Daniel J. Marinaro- AIA, NCARB

Principal

 

Education  and Certification

 

  • Master of Architecture / State  University of New York 1986
  • Bachelor of Professional Studies / State University of New York 1984
  • Registered Architect / New York State 1991
  • Registered Architect / State of Maryland 2004
  • Registered Architect / State of Arizona 2005
  • Certificate Holder / National Council of Architectural Registration Boards 1998
  • Member American Institute of Architects 1997

 

Brief Bio:

  • Dan has been involved in a well diversified typology of Architecture in his 23 year career.   He started his career in the North East.   After completing his graduate studies, Dan worked for a few select Architectural Firms in Western New York, becoming a Partner in K2M Architects in 1993.  In 1998 Dan started Marinaro Architects & Associates in Buffalo New York. 

 

  • In 2005 Dan moved to Arizona to pursue a different style of architecture.  His passion for diversification brought him the opportunity to work on high end mixed use projects as well as custom designed estate homes.  In 2009 Dan joined Robert Kubicek Architects to assist in the diversification of the 33 year old practice.

 

 Market Segments

  • Higher Education
  • Public & Parochial Schools K-12
  • Land Planning
  • Liturgical
  • Multi-Family Housing
  • Assisted Living / Alzheimer's Facilities
  • Corporate Commercial
  • Multi Modal Transportation Design
  • Retail