Rauhaus Freedenfeld & Associates (rfa), with offices on both the East Coast and the West Coast of the United States, has earned national recognition for its innovative design solutions across more than 500 projects over the past 40 years. In addition to extensive experience with retail, commercial, and hospitality projects, rfa has also developed an international reputation for outstanding animal care facilities. Indeed, the firm is renowned as veterinary hospital architects, animal shelter architects, and boarding/breeding facility architects and is licensed to practice architecture in nearly every state in the United States and abroad. rfa undertakes each project with a clear understanding of the client's goals and financial objectives. Every project becomes a unique blend of form and function. Function meticulously serves the client's needs, and form boldly reflects the functions within while creatively maintaining harmony with each location's regional architecture. The two rfa Principals, Richard Rauh, AIA, and Warren Freedenfeld, AIA, are both devoted to their clients and dedicated to providing each with personal attention, unparalleled service, and outstanding design that is always balanced with sustainability and financial responsibility.