Mehrzad Rafeei
Woodland Hills,California
Summary
Licensed architect and project manager with extensive experience in managing multifamily residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. Expertise in project coordination, permitting, and code compliance ensures successful project delivery and client satisfaction. Strong track record of leading projects from concept through completion, effectively navigating complex regulatory environments.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Founder / Principal Architect
RADArch – Mehrzad Rafeei Professional Corporation
Woodland Hills, USA
01.2025 - Current
- Founded and currently managing a professional architectural practice focused on residential, commercial, and mixed-use development projects.
- Leading project design, consultant coordination, permitting, and client communication.
- Providing architectural design services, feasibility studies, and entitlement support.
Project Manager
The Albert Group Architects
Santa Monica, USA
01.2015 - 01.2026
- Managed commercial, apartment, mixed-use, and industrial building projects through all project phases.
- Coordinated consultants, clients, jurisdictions, and internal production teams.
- Oversaw permit processing and agency approvals including planning, building and safety, accessibility, and green code compliance.
- Led construction documentation, code analysis, consultant integration, and project scheduling.
- Worked extensively with California Building Code, zoning ordinances, and local planning requirements.
Associate Architect / Assistant Manager
West Pacifica Design
Beverly Hills, USA
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Worked on commercial and multifamily residential developments.
- Served as the primary coordination contact between clients, consultants, contractors, and design teams.
- Managed permit approvals and responses for building, planning, accessibility, green code, and agency corrections.
- Assisted in project management, design development, and construction documentation.
- Developed strong familiarity with California building and zoning codes.
Board Member / Project Manager / Designer
Opal Construction Co.
Isfahan, Iran
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Participated in company leadership and project management for architectural and construction projects.
- Managed design coordination, construction oversight, and consultant communication.
- Contributed to business operations and project development strategies.
Architectural Designer
Freelance Architect
Isfahan, Iran
01.2003 - 01.2011
- Provided independent architectural design services for residential and commercial projects.
- Produced architectural drawings, conceptual designs, and construction documentation.
- Coordinated directly with clients, consultants, and contractors.
Education
Master of Design Research - Emerging Systems and Technologies / Media
Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc)
Los Angeles, CA01-2012
Master of Architecture - Incomplete
Islamic Azad University of Khorasgan
Isfahan, Iran01-2006
Bachelor of Architecture -
Islamic Azad University of Khorasgan
Isfahan, Iran01-2003
Skills
- Architectural design
- Project management
- Building code compliance
- Feasibility studies
- Permit processing
- Client relationship management
Certification
- California Architectural License, 2019
- Architecture License of Iran (Design & Supervision), 2007
Workshops And Professional Development
- 2013, Digital Design/Fabrication Workshop (Digital Casting)
- 2012, Robot House Workshop
- 2011, Interior Design Workshop
- 2010, Green Architecture Workshop
- 2009, Traditional Structures & Cultural Heritage Workshop
- 2006, Math & Art Workshop
Publications And Awards
- 2013, Onramp No.4, SCI-Arc Press
- 2012, Best ESTm Final Studio Project
- 2012, Advanced Coding Project selected for SCI-Arc Spring Show
- 2012, High Resolution Project selected for SCI-Arc Spring Show
- 2011, Selected as Best Architectural Instructor, Daneshpajoohan Institute of Higher Education
- 2009, “Forgotten Language in Desert,” Second Local Conference of Desert – Ardestan University
- 2008, “Architecture of Holy Places,” Islamic Azad University of Falavarjan Research Publication
- 2006, “Holy Place,” Rah va Sakhteman Architecture Magazine
Timeline
Founder / Principal Architect
RADArch – Mehrzad Rafeei Professional Corporation
01.2025 - Current
Project Manager
The Albert Group Architects
01.2015 - 01.2026
Associate Architect / Assistant Manager
West Pacifica Design
01.2012 - 01.2015
Board Member / Project Manager / Designer
Opal Construction Co.
01.2007 - 01.2011
Architectural Designer
Freelance Architect
01.2003 - 01.2011
Master of Design Research - Emerging Systems and Technologies / Media
Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc)
Master of Architecture - Incomplete
Islamic Azad University of Khorasgan
Bachelor of Architecture -
Islamic Azad University of Khorasgan