THAD SHAFFER

Principal

Thad Shaffer is a California-licensed Architect with extensive experience in planning, architecture and interior tenant improvement work. His projects have included both new construction and remodeling/renovation work. His clients have included both for-profit and non-profit housing developers, public and private educational institutions, religious organizations, community agencies, both single-store owners and national retail organizations, and individuals. He has been responsible for the management of multi-disciplinary teams and has been project architect and manager for a variety of projects, including:

    • Educational classroom buildings, administrative offices, lounges
    • Commercial freestanding stores, mall tenant improvements 
    • Housing condominiums, dormitories, private residences
    • Planning master plans, feasibility studies, ADA analysis 

Mr. Shaffer enjoys working with clients first to critically analyze their needs and then to identify creative design solutions to satisfy these needs. His commitment continues through the construction process to ensure the realization of the project's goals. His broad experience in design, implementation, planning and management also allows him to work effectively with and focus the efforts of multi-disciplinary teams.

Years Experience: 29

Professional Practice

    • 1997 to present Principal: Reif/Shaffer Architects
    • 1990-97 Principal: Thad N. Shaffer, Architect
    • 1983-90 Vice-President: Backen Arrigoni & Ross, Inc.
    • 1978-83 Project Architect: Freebairn-Smith & Associates

Education

    • 1978 Master of Architecture: University of California, Berkeley 
    • 1973 Bachelors of Arts in Architecture & Fine Arts: University of 
       Pennsylvania, Philadelphia 

      
Licensing 
       
    • California Liscensure 1982