Reviews

Roger delivered a highly functional, mission-aligned facility that met our operational needs and long-term vision. The project was completed on time and within budget and has been well received by staff, stakeholders and the community. Roger was consistently responsive, collaborative, and solutions-focused.

Roger played a key role in helping us develop a thoughtful and functional design and floor plan that reflects both the operational needs of an animal shelter and the realities of working within a government framework. He successfully coordinated the necessary engineering services and ensured that all components of the project moved forward in a cohesive and organized manner.

Roger’s ability to balance creative design, technical coordination, and the unique demands of a government customer made him an invaluable partner. I would not hesitate to recommend him to any organization seeking an architect who is skilled, dependable, and experienced in navigating complex public-sector projects.

Throughout our project, RL Architecture consistently demonstrated a high level of professionalism, technical expertise, and design excellence. Their ability to balance our team’s vision with practical constraints—such as budget, timelines, and regulatory requirements—was particularly impressive. Communication was clear and proactive at every stage, and they were responsive to feedback while maintaining strong design integrity.

I have participated in a number of animal shelter planning and construction projects. Roger Layman and his team were pleasant to work with from start to finish. Roger impressed me with his ability to listen and ask questions to fully understand organizational and community needs being addressed with the project. Beyond that, what I truly appreciated, was that he cared about the needs of the staff using the facility daily to help animals. For Roger, his design (which is gorgeous and functional) was never about ego. It was about getting it right for his client.