A graduate of Georgia Tech, Robert has since put down deep roots living inside the perimeter, where he’s watched Atlanta transform into the urban center it is today.

His architectural career began as a draftsman at Architectural Design Concepts in 1984 where he advanced to Vice President for Design by 1997. But he always felt the need to express his own concepts and designs, which culminated in the founding of Ross Design, Inc.

As a member of the American Institute of Architects, Robert believes that good design does not happen in a vacuum. To that end he began the Atlanta Chapter of the AIA’s Custom Residential Architects Network (CRAN) as a way to build relationships and community among Atlanta’s Residential Architects. Continuing Education is a way of life, not merely a requirement to check off.

Believing strongly that you should practice what you preach, Robert has lived in the same home in the Ormewood Park neighborhood for over three decades. And it’s here that he’s slowly evolved his home to match the changing needs of his family, while working to improve the community.

When he’s not creating, you’ll find Robert in the garden where he’s transformed the landscape of his backyard into a lush parklike setting. And, while he does love a good walk on the Beltline, visit to a museum or live theater, his love of architectural design is never far from his mind, planning many family vacations around historical sites and tours.