Meet the Owner

Ray is a Certified Professional Building Designer and a Professional Member of the American Institute of Building Design; he has also served as a board member. Ray spent 3 years in architecture school before his 30-year career building high-end residential homes in and around Atlanta, which included 10 years owning his design-build company. After starting RS Whitaker Inc in 2018 and transitioning to full-time design, Ray is quickly gaining recognition in the Atlanta area, the Lake Country, and Lookout Mountain.

Ray lives and works in Alpharetta and has an office in Greensboro. Ray has been married to his wife, Lauren, for 39 years and has 3 grown sons.

Having a knack for understanding how things fit in a home and being able to draw them with precision brings me great pride. As a problem solver, I relish the challenge of finding solutions that work. Redesigning every aspect of a project isn't necessary. Instead, I focus on enhancing what isn't functioning properly. My goal is to seamlessly incorporate additions in a way that appears as if they were always meant to be there.

When it comes to visualizing projects, I find that drawing in three dimensions eliminates the need for excessive explanation or hand gestures. Enabling clients to see their plans takes their understanding to a new level.

With a deep appreciation for the art of architecture and a genuine passion for masterful building, I believe I offer a unique and valuable perspective.