Who is RBA?
The Beginning
RBA opens as a full-service architecture and interior design firm. Notable first clients included Nike, AAA Washington, Coldwell Banker Bain and a host of tech and biotech companies.
First Furniture Sales
As early adopters of sustainable design; we expand that focus by matching one client's furniture needs with furniture another client no longer needs.
Safeco Sells Campus
RBA decommissions the Safeco Symetra campus. The cubicles and much of the ancillary furniture is re-furbished for the new King County Chinook office building. The project includes almost 1,600 refurbished cubicles and a significant amount of support furniture - all delivered on a fast-track schedule. The savings to taxpayers is significant and we eventually provide over 5,000 cubicles to the County.
RBA Furniture Solutions
RBA's furniture arm becomes incorporated to identify it as a separate brand. The furniture business continues to grow and over next 15 years thousands of refurbished cubicles are installed.
Glass Walls
RBA Furniture adds architectural walls to the product line, expanding our turnkey capabilities. RBA installs two full floors of glass wall for Avalara in downtown Seattle. Design, furniture and glass walls - all delivered on a fast-track schedule with no coordination problems.
King County
RBA specifies and delivers furniture for the new King County Children and Family Justice Center. This $3M project consists of four floors of furniture.
Pandemic
COVID marks a new challenge for everyone in America. RBA pivots to manufacturing safety screens to keep essential workers safe on the job. King County turns to RBA to keep 200+ staff and volunteers safe in their election facility. The same strategies are used in public health and court support facilities.
30 Year Anniversary
RBA celebrates 30 years in business. Post-pandemic clients include ZUM Transportation where a blend of pre-owned and new furniture is installed at locations nationwide. The Puyallup Tribe embraces sustainability and enjoys over 100 re-furbished cubicles in their new 4 story administration building. We look forward to another 30 years of being leaders in sustainable design and furniture.
Success Partners
Leadership
Rodney Bauch, President
Since founding RBA in 1994, Rodney is the driving force behind the company. He leads the firm and has a passion for leading successful projects. Early design opportunities for companies like Nike resulted in awards and publications; but the true success was the repeat projects for great companies throughout the NW.
Ivory Campbell, Designer
Ivory is the companies slash-person. Commercial Designer, in-house production lead, project manager, emergency installer...anything needed to complete a project. He embraces new challenges daily with over a decade of industry experience. Educated at the Art Institute of Seattle, previous clients include Amazon.com, Expedia.com, & King County.