--- title: "RD Design Team & Architectural Consultants — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/rd-design-team-and-architectural-consultants-pfvwus-pf~1258647966 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1258647966.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "RD Design Team & Architectural Consultants" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/b573644302b0ee8f_7119-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "60 East Mitchell Dr, Phoenix, Arizona 85012, United States" latitude: 33.5097 longitude: -112.0678 phone: "(623) 340-0709" website: http://www.RdDesignTeam.com rating: 5 review_count: 13 best_of_houzz_awards: 4 followers: 177 last_updated: 2026-08-14 --- # RD Design Team & Architectural Consultants Original Houzz profile: [RD Design Team & Architectural Consultants](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/rd-design-team-and-architectural-consultants-pfvwus-pf~1258647966) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Phoenix, AZ - **Serves:** Phoenix, Gilbert, Glendale, Scottsdale, Peoria, Tempe, Paradise Valley - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (13 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2016–2019), for Service, Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves Welcome to RD Design Team, Inc.! We, Dora Castillo and Rafael Castro, are the founding principals of RD Design Team, a vertically integrated firm that offers Architectural Home Design Services in the Phoenix metropolitan area. We are a husband-wife team that uses a multi-faceted set of skills to create climate-appropriate and socially responsible contemporary infill and remodel projects in Phoenix. We are proud of our housing projects because we employ innovative modern design, sustainable building strategies and a social mission to improve urban neighborhoods to every single one. We have always been drawn to the clean lines of modernism and this is the style that we bring to our development projects. Our particular brand of contemporary modernism is imbued with Spanish and Mexican influences and is firmly rooted in the climate and conditions of the desert Southwest. We specialize in ground-up urban infill homes and remodeling of older Phoenix houses, adding a modern flair to the historic character and creating contemporary and comfortable spaces for families, couples and individuals. Because we are vertically integrated and experienced in both the design and construction aspects in-house, we ensure that projects stay on budget and on schedule and are executed with the highest possible quality. Give us a call or message today to learn how we can help you with your new home or remodel! ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Home Remodeling - Architectural Drawings - Custom Homes - House Plans - New Home Construction - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Floor Plans - Energy-Efficient Homes - 3D Rendering - Green Building - Drafting - Historic Building Conservation - Construction Drawings ### Areas Served - Phoenix - Gilbert - Glendale - Scottsdale - Peoria - Tempe - Paradise Valley ### Typical Job Cost $30,000 - 1000,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | RD Design Team & Architectural Consultants | | Address | 60 East Mitchell Dr, Phoenix, Arizona 85012, United States | | Phone | (623) 340-0709 | | Website | http://www.RdDesignTeam.com | | License Number | 201232 | | Followers on Houzz | 177 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/RdDesignTeam?fref=ts - Blog — www.rddesignteam.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [RD Design Team & Architectural Consultants](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/rd-design-team-and-architectural-consultants-pfvwus-pf~1258647966) - **Website:** http://www.RdDesignTeam.com - **Phone:** (623) 340-0709 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Best of Houzz 2016, 2017 - Featured in Houzz Tour: A Tale of Two Courtyards. Click here to view: https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/87798336/list/houzz-tour-a-tale-of-two-courtyards - **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2016–2019), for Service, Design. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 13 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — roma design studios, May 2018** > When it was time to hire an architect to expand and transform my outdated ranch home into a modern, urban comfortable home, there were many architects in Phoenix and Scottsdale to consider. In fact, it was a hard decision, but only until I discovered Dora Castillo's and RD Design team's beautiful renovations and new homes in central Phoenix. > > Upon seeing Dora's projects, her designs instantly spoke to me in a contextual sense and I knew I could entrust her with the very personal experience of redesigning my midtown diamond in the rough. Through the design process, she delighted, surprised, and amazed me with her visions, design, and inspiration. Dora's design work is simply amazing, her ability to transform the interior of a home in connection to the outdoor world is exceptional. She is an absolute master at integrating natural light, shadows, space, and form!! Dora and her husband are truly the essence of urban infill homes, and I strongly recommend them to friends, families, and colleagues every chance I get. If you are considering an urban infill project, Dora and RD designs can help you achieve your dreams! I am thrilled to say that I am on my second home redesign with Dora and team!! **Comment from RD Design Team & Architectural Consultants:** > Thank you for your kind words, it has been a pleasure being able to help you with your two entire home remodels converted into Modern Homes. Looking forward to helping you with your future projects. **★★★★★ — Arlee Reach, May 2018** > I am very proud to represent Dora & Rafael through azarchitecture/Jarson & Jarson Real Estate. They are very talented architects and builders and highly respected for their projects here in the Valley of the Sun. Their personality comes through in their work by virtue of the expertise of workmanship, quality of materials as well as their thoughtful and innovative design. They are a pleasure to know and work with! **Comment from RD Design Team & Architectural Consultants:** > Thank you so much for your kind words Arlee. It has been a pleasure having you represent us as the Realtor for our homes. **★★★★★ — Sven Kleinwort, July 2017** > As a builder and developer of single family homes I have been a long term client. Dora has proven her ability to translate rough ideas into appealing designs during the many projects she has handled for me. Her plans feature attractive elevations, thoughtful floor plans and efficient use of space. As a one stop shop they will handle every aspect of the process from concept to permit-ready plans with a very reasonable turn around time. **Comment from RD Design Team & Architectural Consultants:** > Hi Sven, thank you! we truly appreciate your thoughtfulness. We look forward to working together on future projects. **★★★★★ — Sandra Garza, July 2017** > Dora is a caring, down to earth, and highly professional architect who designs with her clients wants and needs at the forefront. All of our meetings were stress free as she offered solutions that transformed a 1960's ranch home into a contemporary beauty. She helped us make decisions and moved our project forward with step-by-step guidance. We are so glad we chose her firm. Her office personnel also impressed us with how well they support each other to make our project happen. **Comment from RD Design Team & Architectural Consultants:** > Hi Sandra, thank you! we are very glad that you chose us to help you with your remodel. We appreciate your words. **★★★★★ — Matthew Sheard, June 2017** > I have worked with Dora and Rafael on various projects over the past 5 years. They design unique modern structures that stand out. I enjoy working with them and have and will continue to recommend them. **Comment from RD Design Team & Architectural Consultants:** > Hi Matt, we appreciate your kind words, your work and knowledge. **★★★★★ — Travis Jack, Feb. 2016** > We had an AMAZING experience working with Dora Castillo and Rafael Castro at RD Design Team, Inc. From the excellent planning and unique design elements to contractor recommendations, they made the process streamlined and easy. They worked closely with the city to get prompt approval for plan submissions and went above and beyond in all aspects of our 4,000 square foot remodeling project. Many Thanks! > > Travis Jack **Comment from RD Design Team & Architectural Consultants:** > Hi Travis, Thank you! We love the way your office remodel turned out, and we truly appreciate your kind words. **★★★★★ — sunrae313, Jan. 2016** > We are entering phase two of an extensive remodel of our 1960's home in Paradise Valley, AZ. After interviewing many design/build companies we chose RD Design Team, Inc. to take on our challenging project. RD Design Team has proven to be professional, innovative and creative. We have put our trust in them to complete our project from beginning to end. Dora Castillo and Rafael Castro understood our vision and produced architectural plans that far exceeded our expectations. All permits and town approvals were taken care of seamlessly in a timely manner. Their positive and enthusiastic attitude has made this entire process a pleasure. We highly recommend Dora Castillo and Rafael Castro at RD Design Team! **Comment from RD Design Team & Architectural Consultants:** > Hi Shelley, thank you so much! We are glad you love your new home as much as we do **★★★★★ — Erika Thompson Creative, Oct. 2015** > I have worked with RD Design Team for the last two years. Dora and Rafael are wonderful people with great creativity and professionalism. RD Design Team focuses on streamlined, contemporary projects that fulfill the most discerning client's needs. I have worked with them on new construction projects and complete home renovations. Their keen sense of design, down to earth approach and positive outlook set them apart from many other design build firms. I always look forward to the next project with them. **Comment from RD Design Team & Architectural Consultants:** > Hi Erika, thank you! we really appreciate your work and positivism. **★★★★★ — faynyc15, June 2015** > RD Design is an amazing architectural design teamwork between husband and wife owners, Rafael Castro and Dora Castillo as builder and architect. Together, they are a Tour De Force in contributing to the fast changing urban landscape of Phoenix especially in the downtown areas, by building affordable and chic urban modern houses. Each of their houses has its own unique design with plenty of modern architectural characteristics: open plan layout, high ceilings, glass walls & doors, polished concrete floors, to name a few. Each house is equipped with eco-friendly stainless steel appliances, LED lighting, network-wired, and wired remote access for sound/security systems. > > I am lucky to have been able to buy one of their houses (one of the brainchild of Dora), and I am very happy with its own simple modern design twist. It has very simple and clean-line floor plan with 10'-13' high ceilings, lots of glass walls, Bosch appliances, glossy white cabinets matching the white quartz countertop of the kitchen island and kitchen counters. I love the exposed concrete block walls jotted to the vaulted ceilings in the interior and exterior of the house, which is widely used to this day in modern/contemporary houses, condos and buildings in the valley since it was introduced by a Mexican architect that became popular in 1950s and 1960s. Lastly, Rafael and Dora are there immediately whenever I need a helping hand in the house. > > RD Design is all about building the defining affordable architecturally unique homes in the valley. **Comment from RD Design Team & Architectural Consultants:** > Thank you so much for your kind words! We love nothing more than knowing you enjoy our design as we do! **★★★★★ — John Priddy, April 2015** > RD Design is amazing. They designed and built an incredible New Century Modern home in Mid-Town Phoenix that was exactly what I was looking for! Dora Castillo is the architect and her husband Rafael Castro is the site supervisor and what a team they make. Far from ordinary, the design is simple, elegant, and functional. LED lighting, polished concrete floors, alarm, audio, and security systems, and very low maintenance materials make living here very carefree. > > When I added an additional an additional garage, there was no question that RD Design was the one to integrate the design and build it in a way that complemented the rest of the home. I'm very pleased with the work done and highly recommend them. **Comment from RD Design Team & Architectural Consultants:** > Hi John, thank you for your words, we truly appreciate it. We are so honored that you love your Midtown home. **★★★★★ — slilley3, April 2015** > I am the past Vice President & Treasurer of the Longview West Neighborhood Association ( 20 years). I had the opportunity of personally touring the house at 802 E. Fairmount in February of this year. The house is beautiful - inside and out. I do believe the home has made a real impact on Fairmount and for our community, which is from Osborn to Indian School Rd. and from 7th St. to 12th St. The community is an older neighborhood and tends to be transient in nature due to rental activity. The construction of this home has encouraged more pride in our community, with the improvement of other homes and home ownership in the neighborhood. I have observed other homes built by the RD Design Team and they are equally beautiful. The concept of what The RD Design Team does is innovative and very receptive to communities such as ours. > Sandy Lilley > Longview West Neighborhood **Comment from RD Design Team & Architectural Consultants:** > Hi Sandy, thank you for your thoughtful comment! We sincerely appreciate it. **★★★★★ — azarchitecture, Dec. 2013** > There’s a new force making a difference in the future of In-Fill homes. RD Design Team, consisting of Dora Castillo and Rafael Castro, are the dynamic husband and wife architectural design build team that are poised to leave a lasting creative stamp on the visual landscape of Phoenix. > > With one successful spec home built, sold and admired, two more completed and on the market, and a major remodel coming soon, this is one group that can design and build chic, affordable and eco-efficient modern home and remodels. > > They run a great crew and it shows in the work: As Architect and General Contractor, they oversee every detail and can make realistic changes on the fly. > > With several built projects, they are fast becoming a tour de force for In-Fill Modern design. Working with us at azarchitecture/Jarson & Jarson is a perfect fit and we are proud to be working together with RD Design on several new projects. You can be sure that this is one talented couple that will will leave a lasting design thread in our Valley. > I wholeheartedly recommend them! > > Scott Jarson - azarchitecture/Jarson & Jarson **Comment from RD Design Team & Architectural Consultants:** > Hi Scott, thank you for your kind words! We appreciate all the detailed work you put into our projects. ## Selected projects - [Mezquite at Twenty-nine](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mezquite-at-twenty-nine-pj-vj~2633829) - Location: Phoenix, AZ - Photos: 17 - Description: NEW. MODERN. AFFORDABLE! High-efficiency and eco-features meet modern design in this beautiful architect designed home “Mezquite” at twenty-nine by RD Design Team, Inc. is a completely new home with a most modern design. With a delicate “butterfly” roof and clean, steel, wood and stucco detailing, this home evokes the optimism of mid-century design with all of today’s energy efficiency and construction! From finished concrete floors to the euro-style cabinets with quartz composite counters, no d… - [Palo Verde @ Twenty-nine \| Phoenix AZ](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/palo-verde-twenty-nine-phoenix-az-pj-vj~2633425) - Location: Phoenix, AZ - Photos: 16 - Description: NEW. MODERN. AFFORDABLE! High-efficiency and eco-features meet modern design in this beautiful architect designed home with NO HOA! “Palo Verde” at twenty-nine by RD Design Team, Inc. is a completely new home with a most modern design. With a delicate “butterfly” roof and clean, steel, wood and stucco detailing, this home evokes the optimism of mid-century design with all of today’s energy efficiency and construction! From finished concrete floors to the euro-style cabinets with quartz composite… - [New Contemporary Home, Phoenix, Arizona](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-contemporary-home-phoenix-arizona-pj-vj~1128963) - Location: Phoenix, AZ - Photos: 24 - Description: Wind @Twenty-Six is the last in a four-project series called ELEMENTS. It is a 1,800 sf ground-up infill home designed, developed and built by RD Design Team, with four bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a two-car garage. It is located on 28th Street and Thomas in central Phoenix, close to the 16th and Thomas Street hub and close to the southern border of Scottsdale. Wind @Twenty-Six incorporates high-impact architectural features in a modest-sized home including beautiful tactile materials, daylight… - [Longview West Contemporary Infill Project - The Courtyard House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/longview-west-contemporary-infill-project-the-courtyard-house-pj-vj~663838) - Location: Phoenix, AZ - Photos: 32 - Description: Featured in Houzz Tour: A Tale of Two Courtyards. Click here to view: https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/87798336/list/houzz-tour-a-tale-of-two-courtyards The Courtyard House is a ground-up infill project, designed, developed and built by RD Design Team in the Longview West neighborhood of Central Phoenix. The house is 1,898 square feet with three bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, and a conditioned garage that doubles as a bar and social area. The main design inspiration behind this project is th… - [Arcadia Mid-Century Phoenix AZ](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/arcadia-mid-century-phoenix-az-pj-vj~566511) - Location: Phoenix, AZ - Photos: 23 - Description: Midcentury at Arcadia is an extensive remodel of a home we purchased in very poor condition in lower Arcadia on 53rd Street and Thomas Road. We completely transformed this house into a fantastic contemporary home while retaining the best of the midcentury modern character of the original building. Part of the remodel were major additions to the house including a master bedroom, a master bath, a walk-in closet, a laundry room, and pantry and a carport. Since the neighborhood is very family-orient… - [Live-Work Contemporary Project at Central Phoenix - EARTH house](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/live-work-contemporary-project-at-central-phoenix-earth-house-pj-vj~403326) - Location: Phoenix, AZ - Photos: 5 - Description: Water and Earth on Central are part of a pair of projects that we designed as a community as well as individual homes. They are also a part of our Elements series of homes. Water and Earth are located close to the intersection of Central and Osborn, within walking distance to some of midtown’s landmarks – the Phoenix Financial Center, the Heard Museum, the Phoenix Theater and Steele Indian School Park. The live- work homes are intentionally located at the heart of the central city only a 5 minut… - [Live-Work Modern Project at Central Phoenix](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/live-work-modern-project-at-central-phoenix-pj-vj~663862) - Location: Phoenix, AZ - Photos: 12 - Description: Earth and Water on Central are part of a pair of projects that we designed as a community as well as individual homes. They are also a part of our Elements series of homes. Earth and Water are located close to the intersection of Central and Osborn, within walking distance to some of midtown’s landmarks – the Phoenix Financial Center, the Heard Museum, the Phoenix Theater and Steele Indian School Park. The live- work homes are intentionally located at the heart of the central city only a 5 minut… - [FIRE @ Mitchell](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fire-mitchell-pj-vj~663864) - Location: Phoenix, AZ - Photos: 11 - [Shape 29](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/shape-29-pj-vj~4034056) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 21 - Description: ​NEW. MODERN. AFFORDABLE! High-efficiency and eco-features meet modern design in this beautiful architect-designed home with NO HOA! “Shape29” is the newest design by the talented RD Design Team, Inc., a completely new-built home with modern design. With clean-lined, steel, wood and stucco detailing, this home evokes the optimism of mid-century design with today’s energy efficiency and quality construction! From finished concrete floors to euro-style cabinets with quartz composite counters, no d… - [29 Shadows](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/29-shadows-pj-vj~3976592) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 18 - Description: NEW. MODERN. AFFORDABLE! High-efficiency and eco-features meet modern design in this beautiful architect-designed home with NO HOA! “29Shadows” is the newest design by the talented RD Design Team, Inc., a completely new-built home with modern design. With clean-lined, steel, wood and stucco detailing, this home evokes the optimism of mid-century design with today’s energy efficiency and quality construction! From finished concrete floors to the euro-style cabinets with quartz composite counters,… [See all 10 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/rd-design-team-and-architectural-consultants-pfvwus-pf~1258647966) ## Ideabooks - [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/104888542/list/wish-list) — 13 ideas [See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/doracastillo) ## Community Q&A **Q: Bed** *(in Photo Questions)* Where can I find the bed. A: the bed was built by myself, metal frame and wood. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. 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