Roger Anderson, AIA

Studio Director

Where were you born?

Mobile Alabama

Where is your favorite travel destination?

Zion National Park, Utah

What’s something you’d still love to learn?

Another Language and Guitar

What are some of the projects you’re working on?

Chin Church, Urban Reworks, Trademark Office building

Describe our company culture in one word?

Collaborative

What kind of projects do you want to work on (or technology you want to use) in the future?

Workforce housing, multi-family residential, mixed-use, adaptive reuse, commercial/corporate office, master planning, incorporating AI, VR, AR, 3d printing into our design process.

What do you hope to see in the future in the world of architecture and design?

Enhanced design processes incorporate and utilize technologies to develop unique, engaging, intriguing, efficient, and sustainable architecture.

When did you know you wanted to be an architect/designer? (Or whatever you are, if you’re not an architect/designer!)

When I was 10 an art teacher taught me 2-point and 3-point perspectives. I immediately started drawing cityscapes. I knew then I wanted to be an Architect.

What is something you collect?

Travel memories, cars, and bikes. I had owned a few throughout the years. They inspire and intrigue me.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?

Choose to be positive and use your energies and intelligence to be happy and humble.

What is your favorite hobby?

Travel – I have been to 48 states and 18 countries and counting.

Who inspires you the most in your field?

My teammates and clients

Do you have any hidden talents?

Sense of humor

Any other interesting fact about you?

I’m a lifelong sailor.