Team
Our Team
The ORB Architecture team is well educated and versed in their own individual crafts. Through continued education we keep our crew up to date on updated building codes, systems, products, and technological advancements. We look forward to serving you and your aspirations!
Rich Barber
About Rich
Where did you receive your education in architecture?
Arizona State University
Registrations/Certifications
NCARB, Arizona, California, New Mexico, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, Texas, and Montana
Your biggest featured project at ORB
A great assemblage of professionals, dedicated to client service, and growth
What phase of the project do you primarily focus on?
Marketing, Site Planning, and Design for outstanding clients.
Fun Fact
Somewhere along this life path, I lost my Boston accent!
Richard Alvarez
About Richard
Where did you receive your education in architecture?
Arizona State University
Registrations/Certifications
LEED AP
Your biggest featured project at ORB
Aura Watermark
What phase of the project do you primarily focus on?
Preliminary Design through Construction Documents
Fun Fact
Learned how to ride a motorcycle before a bicycle
Juan Astiazaran
About Juan
Where did you receive your education in architecture?
Instituto Tecnologico de Monterrey
Registrations/Certifications
None
Your biggest featured project at ORB
Broadstone The Grand
What phase of the project do you primarily focus on?
Design Development and Construction Documents
Fun Fact
Drove an 18 wheeler across the country for 8 months
Thompson Ward
About Thompson
Where did you receive your education in architecture?
University of Nebraska
Registrations/Certifications
Arizona
Your biggest featured project at ORB
Broadstone Waterfront
What phase of the project do you primarily focus on?
Construction Administration
Fun Fact
Fan of the Nebraska Cornhuskers
Jose Salazar
About Jose
Where did you receive your education in architecture?
Mexico City
Registrations/Certifications
Registered Architect in Mexico
Your biggest featured project at ORB
Waterfront
What phase of the project do you primarily focus on?
Preliminary and Construction Documents
Fun Fact
I visited Area 51.
Erika George
About Erika
Where did you receive your education in architecture?
ORB Architecture, I received my Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science and Human Development at California Lutheran University.
Registrations/Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree
Your biggest featured project at ORB
Fortunately, I get to touch all projects as they start! Some of my favorites have been Broadstone Lincoln, Aura Watermark, and The Standard.
What phase of the project do you primarily focus on?
Pre-development, Office Management, Contracts, and Employee Benefits.
Fun Fact
I can sing you the Hamilton Musical from beginning to end.
Laura Davidson
About Laura
Where did you receive your education in architecture?
University of Wisconsin – Green Bay, Finance Management
Registrations/Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree
Your biggest featured project at ORB
ORB Finance Management
What phase of the project do you primarily focus on?
Accounting
Fun Fact
I’m a certified Reflexologist in my spare time.