Meaningful Spaces, Masterfully Designed
RGA is a boutique architecture firm with an award-winning portfolio that spans the globe. We specialize in designing five-star luxury hotels while delivering architectural solutions that meet our clients’ exacting needs.
After many successful years with Hill Glazier Architects, Robert Glazier, along with Ryan Mills, Trevor Eberz, and Manuela Pelaez, are now collaborating in a new firm, RGA Robert Glazier Architects. Since our establishment, our firm has designed more than 25 resorts, including projects in South America, the Caribbean, Africa, Europe, and the U.S. As a small, design-focused firm, we commit ourselves to only the best projects, and are able to fully dedicate our team in every aspect of the project from conception through opening day.
Robert C. Glazier, AIA, NCARB | Founder
rcglazier@gmail.com
Robert specializes in the design of world-class destination resorts and mixed-use urban hotels, with over 40 years of hospitality design experience. Spanning the United States, Central America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, his projects respond to local architectural traditions and natural site features, and are consistently recognized as category leaders in international travel publications with several of his projects awarded the ULI Award of Excellence. Robert’s client list includes: Four Seasons, One & Only, Montage, Pendry, Rosewood, Ritz Carlton, Auberge, St Regis, and Park Hyatt. While at the helm of Hill Glazier, Robert co-authored hospitality design publications: Building Types Basics for Hospitality Facilities (New York, 2001), Hotel Design, Planning and Development (New York, 2001), and Time Saver Standards for Building Types – Hospitality Chapters (New York, 2001). He has been recognized as part of HD’s Platinum Circle. He holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Cornell University, and is a California Registered Architect.
Ryan J. Mills | Principal
ryan@robertglazierassociates.com
Ryan specializes in designing luxury resorts, hotels, and residences with 25 years of experience in hospitality architecture. His journey into the field of architecture is anything but conventional. After earning a Fine Arts degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara, he started his career in digital art and animation. Throughout the 1990s, he worked in digital arts, animation, and art direction for gaming and movie production companies, which ultimately led him to his true passion: architectural design. With a foundation in fine arts and hands-on experience in multiple mediums, from painting and sculpture to digital modeling and animation, Ryan views architecture as a form of art. He believes that successful architectural design is the discovery and arrangement of elements — color, texture, form, space, and composition — composed together to engage our senses and emotions.
Trevor Eberz | Principal
trevor@robertglazierassociates.com
Born and raised in Santa Barbara, California, Trevor has always had a passion for design. From a young age, he found inspiration in the intricate details of architecture, the elegance of furniture design, and the beauty of automobiles. This lifelong fascination led him to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, followed by further studies in Germany, where he broadened his approach to architectural design. As a Registered Architect in California, Trevor has dedicated his career to creating bespoke high-end residential and hospitality projects. His work embodies a commitment to quality, innovation, and an appreciation for the unique character of each project. With experience working on projects across America, mainland Mexico, and the Baja Peninsula, Trevor brings a diverse understanding of design informed by various cultural contexts.
Manuela Pelaez
manuela@robertglazierassociates.com
Manuela is a dynamic professional holding both bachelor's and master's degrees in Architecture as well as an architectural license in Spain. After spending five years studying architecture in Madrid, she gained valuable experience in Berlin, London, New York, and Santa Barbara, honing her expertise in interior architecture, urban planning, residential design, and hospitality projects. Originally from Colombia, Manuela has lived and worked in Switzerland, the UK, Germany, Spain and the U.S., bringing a rich international perspective to every creative endeavor. Her passion for art and design led her to study plastic arts and photography, which naturally evolved into a deep love for the built environment. She chose this path to create spaces that are not only functional and beautiful but also deeply meaningful.