R.B.J. Architectural

“To describe someone or something as, “making dreams come true” often sounds like hyperbole or salesmanship, but, when it comes to Ron Jackson and the plans he designed for our major home renovation and addition, that phrase really is the most appropriate way to describe my experience with him. Without Ron’s talent, effort, and commitment to our complicated project, we certainly wouldn’t have the gorgeous, livable, well-designed home that we do today. I think the highest compliment of Ron’s work came from our framer who told me, over and over again, what a fantastic space Ron had designed and how clear and well-considered his plans were for actually executing the construction – something apparently rare among design professionals. I could trot out the many ways Ron’s work was exceptional – in making the space feel both cozy and airy or in making a 50% increase in square footage to our midcentury ranch somehow feel and look natural and integrated. But what makes Ron stand out from other designers is how he approaches relationships with clients. Certainly, Ron’s experience and responsive communication helped us feel confident in the promise and possibility of the project, whether it was helping evaluate the house and site before we even purchased it or intervening as we navigated our (atypically complicated) permitting process. But it was the way Ron always made time for us over the course of this that truly puts him in a class by himself — the many meetings and calls we had refining our vision for the project or our several ‘emergency’ calls for help adapting to covid-related supply chain issues or the dozens of frantic text messages I sent at obscene hours about the myriad ‘surprises’ that accompany any remodel or addition. I offer my highest and categorical recommendation for engaging Ron Jackson in any design project.”

– Greg and Melissa S.