Profile

Founder + Principal

Javier Meier Borrani, born in Germany, has crafted a distinctive professional trajectory by drawing upon his diverse background and experiences. Having spent his formative years between Lima, Peru, and Los Angeles, California, he developed invaluable insights that contribute to his global perspective.

In 2018, Javier founded RFRM Collective—a multidisciplinary architecture firm based in the Los Angeles Arts District. Committed to delivering outstanding design and service, RFRM Collective works diligently to exceed the expectations of both its clients and the communities it serves.

Javier earned his Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Southern California (USC) in 2014. He seamlessly integrates international experience with local expertise, which serves as the foundation of RFRM Collective. His academic achievements at USC include receiving the prestigious Thomas Byerts Award for his final degree project, which focused on social and public service. He is a registered architect in the state of California.

Throughout his career, Javier has forged strong partnerships with city officials, nonprofits, and local stakeholders to bring exceptional design to Los Angeles and beyond. His commitment to community enrichment is exemplified by his roles as a Board Member—and later as President and Land Use Committee Co-Chair—of the Los Angeles River Artists and Business Association (LARABA), an organization dedicated to supporting artists, businesses, and the Downtown Arts District. Additionally, he serves on the Board of Directors of the Arts District Community Council LA (ADCCLA), further reinforcing his active role in shaping and nurturing local communities.

Javier Meier Borrani's professional journey is a testament to his unwavering dedication to enriching lives through architecture and design. As the founder of RFRM Collective and a respected community leader, he continues to aspire toward making a lasting and meaningful impact on the city of Los Angeles and its surrounding areas.

Senior Associate

Dror is an architect who believes that great architecture and design strikes a balance between function and aesthetics. He is drawn to problem solving and views each project as a puzzle with each team member fundamental to discovering the solution. Regardless of project scale, from private residential to retail, schools, offices, and large commercial projects, Dror has brought the same level of care to coordinating the project team and bridging between project constraints and Client desires. As Project Architect Dror will be responsible for supervising the development of all design and architectural plans, including the consultants’ work.

Architect

Since graduating from architecture school in 2014 Samuel has quickly gained experience across a broad range of retail, hospitality, mixed-use, office, and industrial project types. In addition, he has collaborated with a diverse group of clients, and has gained the ability to listen to their needs and desires.  He believes that a successful project requires teamwork between all stakeholders involved in the design and construction process. Furthermore, he believes that the future of architecture must rely on the ability to solve problems with the knowledge of the changing nature of construction, technology, and economy.

Designer

Lauren Hanna is a designer interested in the intersection between architecture and the visual arts. She attended the University of California, Riverside where she obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Art History with an emphasis on Latin American Art and Architecture. There she developed an understanding of the importance of architectural specificity and how the built-environment should serve as a direct reflection of the communities that make it up. She then went on to pursue her Masters of Architecture I degree at the Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc), where she graduated with a Thesis Merit Award and the showcasing of her project at the SCI-Arc Selected Graduate Thesis Show. Alongside this, she is the founder of her own custom jewelry business which has ongoingly collaborated with her local art scene for the past 7 years. Her various interests have manifested themselves in her love for residential architecture where she is able to design at various levels of detail that tell the story of her clients. In her freetime, she loves to craft and do photography.

Designer

Luciano Nandino is a designer from Fontana, California. He has worked in several distinguished firms across Southern California including SGH Architects and TOLO Architecture where he gained experience designing retail and gallery spaces. Luciano attended California State Polytechnic University in Pomona where he received his Bachelor of Architecture, along with several accolades including the outstanding senior project award. Beyond his design work, Luciano’s interests are diverse ranging from literature and comedy to combat sports.