About the Studio
We are a dynamic architecture firm with over 40 years of experience, with our design services reaching many states beyond Florida. We opened our doors in 1980 when Architects Diversified Inc ‘ADI’, Reliable Group Architects ‘RGA’, and Chillura and Associates merged firms to become one. The founder, William Henry PhD., is a protégé of pioneering architect/developer John Portman of Hyatt Regency. Portman’s design talent changed multiple American city skylines. Dr. Henry authored a book entitled ‘Return of the Master Builder’ reflecting the Portman design philosophy and still uses his principle’s today.
Our architecture firm is comprised of (3) firms; RGA Design LLC, RGA Design Forensics, and RGA Design Restoration LLC. These firms were founded on the principle that design excellence and strong business practices are not mutually exclusive, but instead synergistic whereby each enhances the other. The three firms share resources and professional protocols relying on design excellence, code, and forensic research as expert witnesses, as well as social and community responsibility in emergency response to natural disasters. Yes, we do it all! As the architect of record for over 1000 buildings across the State of Florida, Dr. Henry and RGA Design LLC have been recognized by numerous design awards. These works reflect the design philosophy of the firm that strives for an optimal blend of client satisfaction, business success, and design excellence.
William Henry, Ph.D.
Architect & Founder
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Dr. William Henry is a licensed, practicing architect in the state of Florida. He was certified by the National Council of Architectural Registration Board (NCARB) in 2005. Dr. Henry holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida and four advanced degrees, including three Master’s degrees and a Ph.D. in Architecture from the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Henry’s main area of specialization is the role of the architect in design and construction.
Having served as the architect of record on over 500 buildings across the state of Florida and other states, Dr. Henry is also an expert by virtue of application, as well as academic and proven research methodologies. Dr. Henry has served as a forensic expert witness in multiple cases involving architecture design errors and omissions, construction litigation, as well as personal injury that involve both architectural design and/or construction issues.
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