Clare Rainone is a registered architect in the state of Connecticut, with N.C.A.R.B. certification. She received her degrees from University College Dublin in Ireland, where she was born and raised. As part of her six-year architectural studies she spent an academic year at Oulun Yliopiston, the University of Oulu, in Finland, on a European exchange program. She also spent a year gaining work experience and traveling extensively; she visited Japan and Peru and a few places in between! It was during this period that she met her American husband. Upon completing her studies she did an internship with the Exhibition Department at the Guggenheim Museum, New York before working for a year with an architectural practice in Dublin. Upon moving to the United States permanently she worked in the commercial studio at Roger Ferris + Partners before turning to residential architecture.

Immediately prior to joining Rob Sanders Architects she worked with Amanda Martocchio Architecture + Design. She has lived in Wilton with her husband, two young children, and two labs for 9 years. When children permit she enjoys swimming, sailing, skiing, running, reading and traveling! She appreciates being immersed in the Wilton community; living, working and having kids attend Wilton schools.

Charles Corrente brings great depth of experience to his responsibilities in preparing schematic designs and construction documents for the firm’s many projects. Prior to joining RSA in 2005, Mr. Corrente was a draftsman for the West Haven firm Sapienza & Lessig, Architects & Planners. There he gained expertise in drafting for both residential and commercial construction projects. He is also talented in the almost lost art of hand drafting.

Charles is a 1987 graduate of Platt Regional Vocational Technical School in Milford, Connecticut. While there, he won several state-wide drafting awards from the Connecticut Home Builders Association.

After moving back to his childhood home in the mid-2000s, he designed and built a new 2-story, 3-car garage/studio to replace the existing dilapidated 1-story structure.

Charles is the proud father of two children and recently became “Pop-Pop” for the second time.

Andrew Almeida joined RSA in 2023. A Connecticut native, he interned at the firm while pursuing his undergraduate studies. Andrew graduated with a 5-year Bachelor of Science degree in Architecture from the University of Miami (FL) with minors in Urban Studies and Art. As part of his academic endeavors, he studied abroad in Rome, Italy for a semester and traveled extensively throughout Europe.

Upon graduating, he worked at Schafer Buccellato Architects in New York City focusing on high-end classical residential architecture. Andrew is a skilled designer and draftsman with expertise in producing detailed 3D models and renderings for projects.

Personal interests include sketching, watercolor painting, and exercising, specifically playing in a men’s ice hockey league.

Willa Ratner joined the RSA team in 2016 as Office Manager, quickly adding Bookkeeper and Adobe Suite guru to her roles. With a background in copy writing, graphic design and advertising, she spent the previous decade-plus running her own graphic design business with a focus on non-profits and the arts. She enjoys cooking and creating new recipes, book clubs, visiting family and friends in her hometown outside DC, and any time spent on a beach. She and her husband raised their sons in Wilton where they continue to live with their beloved dog.