Biography
Raffael Scasserra is an award-winning designer of commercial office buildings, museums, hotels, educational facilities, and sports complexes.
Raffael is highly regarded by clients and teammates for his design talent, constructability know-how, and ability to navigate complex problems. He honed his skills for more than 20 years in Washington, D.C., before relocating to Houston in 2014. With a penchant for building repositioning, Raffael spoke on the subject to NAIOP Northern Virginia and was featured in a Washington Post article on repositioning success stories. He also was a key member of the winning Gensler team in NAIOP’s inaugural Office Building of the Future Design Competition.
Design Philosophy:
“Great design has the power to transform the human experience. It connects people, culture, and place, inspires new ways of living and interacting, and creates environments that enrich both our physical and emotional wellbeing. This belief guides every project I lead, every client relationship I build, and every opportunity to shape a better future through design.
Qualifications and Recognition
Bachelor of Architecture, Carleton University
LEED AP
Associate Member, American Institute of Architects (AIA)