Rob McGowan developed a love for high design when he was just a boy, inspired his Father's role in Italian imports and high end retail. In the early1990s, Rob founded a high-end optical and designer eyewear business that was later acquired by an Italian conglomerate. For the next chapter of his life, Rob once again looked to what he enjoyed most: Design.

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After establishing a working relationship with PoliformSpa in Los Angeles, he set his sights on opening his own showroom in Sun Valley, Idaho to service the Intermountain West. In 2005, Rob opened the doors to Architectural Resources (now arcasa) - the first and only contemporary furniture showroom in Sun Valley. Since then, the business has grown to over 6000 feet and become one of only a hand full of B&B Italia mono brand stores along with securing exclusive distribution to Cassina, Minotti, Poltona Frau and Flexform.

Rob remains very involved in the community, having served multiple terms on both the Sun Valley Center for the arts as well as Community school boards. He calls Sun Valley home with his two children, Chloe
and Peter.

Originally from Ohio, Steve studied Visual Communications at Kent State University. He took this academic background and kicked off his career in interior design in Florida. After a few years, Steve brought his design experience to Ketchum and has made a name for himself in the Valley since 2007.

 

Steve’s design style is contemporary with an organic edge; he emphasizes simplicity and timelessness. As arcasa's head of interiors, Steve manipulates and unites textures, color palettes, and scale to create client-oriented environments. In addition to his clean yet creative eye, Steve’s innate understanding of people is fundamental is his design practice. With this intuition, Steve translates the client’s functional needs and aesthetic vision into a stunning, comprehensive final product.