Ownership Anyone?

We believe there is a systemic lack of ownership by all parties in the design industry. While our competition delegate & point fingers, we aim to serve our clients by taking control of the design and making things simple for all parties.

By providing both Architecture and Interior Design under one roof we eliminate the additional and always missed coordination that hiring two separate consultants creates. The costly problems in construction always arise at the hand off. We provide tremendous value by minimizing these issues through deep coordination with our necessary consultants and by taking full control of the design.

Sacramento Commons - Rostrata Architecture & Interior Design

If an Architect or Designer spends 95% of their time in the office can your really expect them to execute buildable details?  Can a contractor really determine the best way to build something without having the experience to visualize the design? How can either of them serve the client well without having walked a mile in their shoes? Rostrata’s founder Donovan Ballantyne AIA, NCARB, understood early on that perspective is what is missing throughout the industry and chose to work as the architect, the designer, the owner & the contractor. We believe that this perspective & knowledge separates us from anyone else in the industry.

Walk a mile in everyone’s shoes

Perspective

Durango Casino Construction - Rostrata Architecture & Interior Design

Our objective is to be a true partner, offering General Contractors clarity instead of confusion. We organize our drawings and facilitating seamless communication with all parties so everyone is clear from the beginning.  Our commitment extends beyond the design phase; we actively engage in the construction process and provide a significant onsite presence. This proactive involvement allows us to contribute to swift decision-making, ensuring our projects have continuous momentum and success. 

Together we can do great things

True Partnership

Donovan Ballantyne, AIA NCARB

Donovan Ballantyne, AIA

Founder

Founder Donovan Ballantyne AIA, NCARB, has devoted the last 20 years contributing to over 100 significant projects worldwide, totaling a development value reaching $14 billion. In his recent role as Director of Design at Station Casinos, Donovan successfully managed many of the key projects for the company, most importantly the new Durango Casino & Resort, where he played a central role in resolving all the challenges and design decisions that came up during construction. With a 2-year construction schedule and an incomplete design set there were many costly lessons from this project alone from which Rostrata clients will be the beneficiaries of avoiding. 

  • Concept & Schematic Design

    Architecture, Interior, Landscape, Lighting Design

    Art, Brand, Carpet, Furniture, Product, Textile Design

    Yield Studies

    Masterplanning

    Zoning Code Analysis

    Sketches / 3D Modelling

    Program & Space Planning

    Material & Finish Sourcing

    Photorealistic Renderings & Animations

    Entitlement Packages

    Community & Design Review Board Presentations

    Consultant Selection / Proposal Review

  • Design Development

    Pre-Kick Off Architectural Development

    Case Management Meetings Building Dept

    Architectural & FF&E selection / specification

    Drawing & Documentation

    Building System Coordination

    Signage Design

    Budgetary Analysis

    Value vs Cost Conversations

    Project Tabulations

    Meetig Minute & Agendas

    Physical Models

    Marketing Videos, Imagery & Narratives

  • Construction Documentation

    Permit Set Level Detailing

    Permit Set of Drawings & Specs

    Permit Submission & Tracking

    Permit Expediting

    Construction Set Level Detailing

    Construction Set of Drawings & Specs

    Highlighted Material Call Out References

    Organize packages for specific sub contractors

    Bidding & Negotiation Assistance

    Bid Review & Recommendations to Award

    Long Lead Time Analysis

    Contractor Page Turns

  • Construction Administration

    Contribute to Pre-Construction Meetings

    Site Observation Reporting

    Reviewing Substitution Requests

    RFI & Shop Drawing Review

    FF&E Shop Drawing Review

    Installation of FF&E

    Punch list documentation and follow up

    Stone Sourcing & Procurement

    Veneer Sourcing and Procurement

    FF&E Procurement & Tracking

    Owner Representation / Construction Management

    Updating Drawings Through Construction

Testimonials

If your project is facing hurdles or if you seek a fresh approach, connect with us by using the link below. We're ready to share insights on issues that are unfortunately commonplace for owners and discuss proactive solutions.

We see the whole picture.