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Derek Rubinoff, Principal
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nice things people have said:

“Derek is able to develop design ideas and concepts into a space that is practical and appealing.”

Michael J. Bissanti, Founder/President
FOUR burgers

“Derek worked as a true partner with me in designing three different restaurants. He is able to work within constraints when necessary, but can also “think-outside-the-box.” Has a real customer-service mentality in his work. Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, High Integrity .”

Paul Conforti, President and Cofounder
Finale Desserts Restaurants

“In 2008, Derek was the lead on designing a new prototype and second store for Yale. The results were spectacular. It was detailed, imaginative and delivered below budget....(Derek) is grounded, creative and cost conscious and will simplify an otherwise difficult process. Top qualities: Great Results, High Integrity, Creative.”

Steve Sheinkopf, Owner and CEO
Yale Appliance + Lighting

"Derek has industriously brought imagination, frugality, and a sense of
practicality honed from experience. His work is informed by a strong sense of urbanism articulated fluently within language of retail design. Importantly, Derek has also been a collaborator to our team and our program applicants, investing in an understanding of our applicants' businesses and empathizing with their goals. The results of his work have been contributing to the vibrancy of our business districts and the health of their businesses. The quality of his documentation has assisted our
applicants in visualizing improvements and helped them obtain realistic bids from contractors."

David Guzman
Economic Development Specialist
City of Somerville, MA

"Derek has a strong vernacular for all real estate asset classes such as multifamily, retail and office. Derek has always been extremely dependable, time sensitive, cost consciousness and has consistently exceeded expectations with his intuitive and creative thinking."

Jason Weissman
Founder & President
Boston Realty Advisors

"Derek is thoroughly committed to each and every client, big or small, and unwavering in his desire to ensure design excellence. In addition to his design skills, he is an effective project manager - he understands how to communicate with a wide variety of people, and remains calm regardless of the situation. He understands how to take all the different parts and pieces of the design process and make everyone, from client to consultants, work together efficiently to create a high quality product.”

Alyson Sklar
Co-Owner
Plumb