Profile

RFRM is a full-service architecture firm based in the DTLA Arts District.

RFRM specializes in residential and commercial projects, approaching each through dialogue, exploration, and collaboration to create purposeful, context-driven architecture with material clarity and conceptual depth. From custom homes and ADUs to restaurants, office buildings, and community spaces, our work is grounded in a sensitivity to place and a commitment to enduring quality.

We design with a focus on spatial flow, natural light, and the relationship between built form and landscape—crafting environments that are both elegant and deeply livable. Whether adapting vernacular traditions or introducing new urban typologies, we aim to create architecture that resonates across time and scale.

Our team of architects, interior designers, and makers brings technical rigor and creative insight to every phase of the process. Through close partnerships with artisans, fabricators, and clients, we deliver projects that reflect shared values and the highest standards of design.

RFRM is a City of Los Angeles certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE).

  • Javier Meier Borrani, AIA

    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.

  • Dror Ram, RA

    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.

  • SamRampy, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C

    Project 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.