Cofounder/ Principal Designer
RONALD BUTARAN
Ron, a licensed architect from the Philippines who studied Architecture at Far Eastern University, co-founded Rocabu Designs in 2020. With over a decade of experience in architecture and interior design in the Philippines, Singapore, and Canada, Ron is known for his fresh, trendy, and unique design ideas.
He solves design problems by thinking outside the box and creating a unique space and experience for every client while respecting their requirements and limitations.
He is based in Calgary and enjoys dog sledding in the winter and scenic road trips in the summer.
Cofounder/ Business Director
JOHN MARTE
Co-founded Rocabu Designs in 2020 and brought in a business approach that blends well with the architecture and interior design process. He ensures that the company's business is aligned with the client's centered design goals and visions. His expertise and broad experience in Information Technology are significant assets in presenting design solutions in more advanced ways.
John studied Information Technology at the Mapua Institute of Technology in the Philippines. After years of work experience in Asia, he moved to Calgary in 2018 and appreciated nature and cityscape photography.
Senior Architect, UAP
CRISTINA VALDEZ
Cristina joined Rocabu Designs in 2021. She manages every design project by ensuring that the design solution captures all the client's requirements within budget and on time. Her experience and technical knowledge are based on a decade of professional work from architecture and construction firms in the Philippines.
Cristina studied Architecture at the Far Eastern University and is a licensed architect in the Philippines. Aside from being an architect, she also manages her own pastry business.
Senior Architect, UAP
EDGAR CUSI
Edgar joined Rocabu Designs right after its inception in 2021. He delivers every aspect of architectural design projects in a precise and well-thought-out approach. His technical knowledge and comprehensive experience in architecture and building construction are products of over a decade of professional work experience in various design and construction firms in the Philippines and Saudi Arabia.
Edgar completed his Degree in Architecture at Far Eastern University and is finishing his Master of Science in Construction Management at the University of the East. He is also a licensed architect in the Philippines and currently manages their family businesses in Manila.
