--- title: "RBA Architecture Inc — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/rba-architecture-inc-pfvwus-pf~310547482 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~310547482.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "RBA Architecture Inc" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/356386e3083ef7e3_1726-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "50 Leonard Street, Suite 203, Belmont, Massachusetts 02478, United States" latitude: 42.4128 longitude: -71.2044 phone: "(781) 354-0055" website: http://www.ruthbennettassociates.com rating: 0 review_count: 0 best_of_houzz_awards: 1 followers: 48 last_updated: 2026-08-25 --- # RBA Architecture Inc Original Houzz profile: [RBA Architecture Inc](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/rba-architecture-inc-pfvwus-pf~310547482) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Belmont, MA - **Serves:** Boston, Cambridge, Newton, Somerville, Waltham, Brookline, Arlington, Lexington, South Boston, Gloucester, Wellesley, Belmont, Winchester, Concord, Bedford, Wayland, Weston, West Concord, Lincoln, Chestnut Hill, North Shore, Wellesley Hills - **Houzz rating:** 0.0 out of 5 (0 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2019), for Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - 1,000 Ideabook Saves RBA ARCHITECTURE Inc. is a full service architecture business based in New England. Our portfolio of work includes custom single family and multi-family residences, renovation and preservation of historic structures, corporate office design, space planning, master planning and urban design. Our design process integrates elements of history with modern technology, site conditions, construction and beautiful details. From planning to construction we collaborate with the Client, generate ideas and solutions, incorporate the expertise of consultants and manage each phase of the project to realize the highest standards of design and service. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Home Remodeling - Architectural Drawings - Custom Homes - House Plans - New Home Construction - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Kitchen Design - Sustainable Design - Kitchen Remodeling - Energy-Efficient Homes - Floor Plans - 3D Rendering - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Green Building - Bathroom Design - Space Planning - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Universal Design - Multigenerational Homes - Pool House Design & Construction - Drafting - Home Restoration - Historic Building Conservation - Project Management - Handicap-Accessible Design - Outdoor Kitchen Design - Barn Design & Construction - Mudroom Design - Staircase Design - Garage Design - Landscape Plans - Home Gym Design & Construction - Construction Drawings ### Areas Served - Boston - Cambridge - Newton - Somerville - Waltham - Brookline - Arlington - Lexington - South Boston - Gloucester - Wellesley - Belmont - Winchester - Concord - Bedford - Wayland - Weston - West Concord - Lincoln - Chestnut Hill - North Shore - Wellesley Hills ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | RBA Architecture Inc | | Address | 50 Leonard Street, Suite 203, Belmont, Massachusetts 02478, United States | | Phone | (781) 354-0055 | | Website | http://www.ruthbennettassociates.com | | License Number | provided upon request | | Followers on Houzz | 48 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [RBA Architecture Inc](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/rba-architecture-inc-pfvwus-pf~310547482) - **Website:** http://www.ruthbennettassociates.com - **Phone:** (781) 354-0055 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Certifications: AIA, NCARB, Professional Licenses: Massachusetts, New York, Colorado - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2019), for Design. ## Selected projects - [Wingaersheek Beach](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wingaersheek-beach-pj-vj~6792343) - Location: Gloucester, MA - Photos: 23 - [Beach Villa](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beach-villa-pj-vj~2849379) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - Description: This villa facing the Ocean was originally built in the Eighties and the Client wanted a modern remodeling. The Project gave it a new design, with new custom windows, new cedar siding, new zinc roofs and entrances. I collaborated with RBA Architecture for the general main idea and I took care of most of the construction details - [Tudor Colonial Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tudor-colonial-renovation-pj-vj~2836276) - Location: Blacksburg, VA - Photos: 9 - Description: Project in collaboration with RBA Architecture - [Contemporary Colonial](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-colonial-pj-vj~6337150) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Shaker Farmhouse Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/shaker-farmhouse-kitchen-pj-vj~6337146) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Boston Brownstone](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/boston-brownstone-pj-vj~2913950) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - [Ocean Front Beach House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ocean-front-beach-house-pj-vj~6337133) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Bathroom Design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bathroom-design-pj-vj~2929959) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Modern Farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-farmhouse-pj-vj~129985) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - Description: Modern New England Farm House - [Colonial Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/colonial-renovation-pj-vj~2913858) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - [Attic Master Suite](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/attic-master-suite-pj-vj~2833653) - Location: Blacksburg, VA - Photos: 4 - Description: The project consisted in building a dormer, a new bathroom, closet, and finishing all the attic space, creating a third floor master suite. In collaboration with RBA Architecture. - [Georgian Revival Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/georgian-revival-renovation-pj-vj~235692) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 [See all 12 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/rba-architecture-inc-pfvwus-pf~310547482) ## Community Q&A **Q: homeowner** *(in Photo Questions)* love those wineglasses! where did you purchase them? A: sorry we can't be of help, they belong to the owner **Q: Paneling?.** *(in Photo Questions)* What type of wood and dimensions for the horizontal panels? A: Hello frankathryn, the paneling is a horizontal V-groove painted poplar. The dimension is designed to align with each stair nosing making the panels 7 9/16" high. Thank you from RBA Architecture. **Q: Remodeling** *(in Photo Questions)* What are room dimensions? A: Hi Rita, so sorry for the delayed response. The room is 18 ft x 22 ft and the ceiling is 22 ft at the highest point. Best regards, Ruth @ RBA **Q: Love the fireplace. What kind of stone was used? Thank you!** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hi Honeybborrows: this is a split face grey granite. Thanks, RBA Architecture Inc. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-25.*