Donovan Ballantyne, AIA NCARB

Founder / Owner

20 Years of Experience / Over 100 projects + 14 Billion Dollars of Construction Managed

Rostrata’s founder Donovan Ballantyne AIA, NCARB brings a wealth of experience from both the Hospitality and Residential industries. He has been in the role as the architect, the designer, the owner, and the contractor which allows him to bridge gaps and truly understand the diverse needs of each stakeholder. In his recent role as Director of Design at Station Casinos, Donovan successfully managed many of the key projects for the company. His crucial contributions extended to the new Durango Casino & Resort, where he played a central role in resolving all the challenges and design decisions that came up during construction. From this experience alone he has compiled an extensive list of problems that Rostrata clients will be the beneficiaries of avoiding. 

Donovan also has extensive experience designing and managing more than 15 multi-family/mixed-use housing projects, guiding them from conception through permits and construction. He has also served as the in-house designer for the Fertitta family's prestigious residential developments, overseeing their luxury projects. Additionally, he has contributed to the construction of their latest home while working with their general contractor.

  • Ash Apartments

  • Private Residence

  • Private Residence

  • Durango Resort & Casino

  • Mijo Modern Mexican

  • Summer House Santa Monica

  • Oasis

  • Nicco's

  • The George

  • Eat you Heart Out

  • Naxos Taverna

  • Private Residence

  • Lotus of Siam

  • Red Rock High Limit Tables

  • Red Rock High Limit Slots

  • Starbucks Red Rock

  • Sync on Canoga

  • La Presna Apartments

  • Lake Arrowhead Remodel

  • Florence Apartments

  • Sacramento Commons

  • Webster Eleven Apartments

  • Wilshire Mullen Project

  • North Ridge Apartments

  • Essence Apartments

  • Warner Center Desoto/Burbank

  • Private Residence

  • Will you be my?

  • Atlanta Braves Stadium Master Plan

  • Free Bird

  • Puerto Cancun Marina Town Center

  • Universal Studio Beijing City Walk

  • Vanion Marina Village

  • The King Mall Shenyang

  • Hard Rock Seminole Spirit

  • Private Residence

  • Vee Quiva Hotel & Casino

  • MGM Cotai

  • Harrah's Rincon Phase 2 Tower

  • The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas

  • Crystal Catenary

  • Candles

  • Rose Window

  • Red Rock Resort & Casino

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