Rachel Jordan Bascombe is a multidisciplinary creative whose work spans architecture, interior design, and visual expression. Her visual works include graphic designs, social justice posters, and mood boards, which serve as an extension of her voice in the design community. She is driven by her goal to promote equal opportunity for communities of color to living necessities and quality of life. She was inspired to become an architect in high school after traveling to the Dominican Republic and witnessing the lack of adequate housing in comparison to the suburbs where she lived in Maryland. She wants to be remembered as a citizen architect and values architecture that is most sensitive to the community it serves.

As an architect, Rachel has worked in all phases of design and construction for both new construction and renovation projects. Her diverse set of skills, diligent work ethic, and adaptability make her a sought-after collaborator. Her keen attention to detail allows her to digest information and deliver work that is a true reflection of the client. When she is not working on projects with clients, she can be found participating in panel discussions or volunteering with the SoCal NOMA Chapter. She is described by her peers as motivated, ingenious, and open-minded. Rachel has spoken at the 2018 AIA|LA Powerful conference and her work has been featured at Beyond the Built Environment SAY IT LOUD Exhibition at SXWS and AIA National Conference in 2019.

Rachel is an alum of North Carolina State University with a Bachelor of Environmental Design in Architecture and a Bachelor of Architecture- summa cum laude. During her studies, she discovered her passion for public interest design and sustainability. She is an Elizabeth B. Lee Honor Scholar, Boney Memorial Architecture Scholar, Catalano Architecture Scholar, and Chancellors’ Leadership Scholar. In 2012, she attended the Design Guild Awards Dinner that recognized her idol, Phil Freelon. Phil Freelon has inspired Rachel to be an active mentor for the next generation of minority architects. She also led as the co-president of the USGBC Students Chapter and received her SEED certification in 2015.

She lives in Los Angeles with her husband.