BRR Elevates the Everyday Experience
We’re a national architectural design firm located across the United States, and our history spans decades. Since our founding in 1963, we’ve partnered with national and international brands to design and produce environments across North America. Our design process is collaborative with each and every client, and we provide full-scope architectural design services, including virtual reality, interior design, code services and more.
1963
YEAR FOUNDED10
OFFICE LOCATIONS300+
TEAM MEMBERS90+
LICENSED ARCHITECTS50
STATES LICENSED IN4
NCIDQ–CERTIFIEDINTERIOR DESIGNERS
National Reach,
Local Presence.
We work hard to provide exceptional architecture services for our clients at both the local and national level. We strive to become extended members of our clients’ teams, and we’ve intentionally expanded into multiple locations across the country to help us achieve that goal.
Who we work with
Awards & Recognition
2023 Awards
- AIA Arkansas Design Award
- VMSD Designer Dozen Award
- Kansas City Business Journal Twenty to Know in Architecture
2022 Awards
- RaceTrac: AIA-Georgia Design Award
- Kansas City Business Journal Best Places to Work
- AIA Kansas Firm of the Year
- Retail Touch Points’ 40 Under 40
- University of Kansas Distinguished Alumni Award
2021 Awards
- AIA Central States Region Emerging Professional Friendly Firm
- Avenue 82: Kansas City Business Journal Capstone Award Winner
- Burnt End BBQ: Kansas City Business Journal Capstone Award Winner
2020 Awards
- Regency Park: Kansas City Business Journal Capstone Award Winner
- Cyderes Cyber Defense Center: Kansas City Business Journal Capstone Award Winner
- AIA Central States Region Outstanding Emerging Professionals Friendly Firm
Snapshots from our history
- 1963
- 1986
- 1993
- 2000
- 2003
- 2006
- 2010
- 2012
- 2013
- 2018
- 2020
- 2022
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1963
Firm founded as Franklin-Frieze Architects, located in the KC area
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1993
Chuck Raidl and Chris Rhea become Principals, the firm’s name changes to Boice-Raidl-Rhea Architects, Inc.
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2003
Second BRR office was established in Bentonville, Arkansas.
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2006
Boice-Raidl-Rhea Architects, Inc., becomes BRR Architecture, Inc.
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2010
Work begins with AMC Theatres
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2012
Whole Foods Market becomes a client.
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2013
Chris Rhea becomes Chairman of the Board, James Hailey succeeds Chris as President/Chief Executive Officer
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2018
10th office opens in Seattle, Washington.
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2022
Mariah Meyer becomes the firm’s first-ever female President & CEO