Robert joined tvsdesign in 1974 and has been a studio director since 1980. Robert was appointed principal in 1992 and is the director of the Design for Learning Studio at tvsdesign and the Principal of Record for the studio. This studio specializes in the creation of learning environments for collegiate, arts, institutional and corporate clients. The Design for Learning Studio espouses the idea that the well designed environment encourages learning by enhancing occasions for user interaction and collaboration. The Design for Learning Studio applies this principal in all aspects of design, from master planning and programming, to architecture and interior design.