I am the owner and driving force behind Decatur architecture firm, Robert Koch Designs. I knew I wanted to be an architect from a young age and earned my architecture degree in 2000 from one of the country’s top architecture schools, Kansas State University. Over the course of my 25+ year career, I have worked at both large and small firms and have experience in both commercial and residential design.The majority of my career has been focused on creating well designed, custom homes. Since founding Robert Koch Designs in 2009, I have completed over 170 custom homes and renovations.I am a Registered Architect in the state of Georgia.

As district representative, I attended the monthly board of directors meeting, acted as a liason between my district and the TCA, and recruited new members.

Managed most of the phases of project design and completion for several single family residences, and a mixed-use project.Design/ Drafting- Completed the design of numerous projects from the initial programming stages through construction- Mastered the use of ArchiCAD to quickly and accurately produce construction documents- Measured existing buildings and translated information into CAD working drawingsProject Management- Integrated client input into project design- Directed consultants to assure proper coordination with architectural working drawings- Researched zoning, ADA and building codes for project relevance and implementation into drawingsNotable projects:- College Street Lofts- Chimney Cove Clubhouse

Managed most of the phases of project design and completion for several single family residences, clubhouses, and apartments.Design/ Drafting- Completed the design of numerous projects from the initial programming stages through construction- Mastered the use of AutoCAD to quickly and accurately produce construction documents- Utilized modeling software to create 3D models of numerous buildings- Measured existing buildings and translated information into CAD working drawingsProject Management- Integrated client input into project design- Directed consultants to assure proper coordination with architectural working drawings- Researched zoning, ADA and building codes for project relevance and implementation into drawingsNotable projects (See website for pictures):- Avonlea at Tributary Clubhouse- Chimney Cove Clubhouse- Riverside House Apartments- Chambers Residence

Produced several single family residences as well as a lake clubhouse project.Design/ Drafting- Completed the design of numerous projects from the initial programming stages through construction- Mastered the use of AutoCAD to quickly and accurately produce construction documents- Measured existing buildings and translated information into CAD working drawingsProject Management- Integrated client input into project design- Directed consultants to assure proper coordination with architectural working drawings- Researched zoning, ADA and building codes for project relevance and implementation into drawingsNotable projects:- Smith Residence- Turtle Cove Clubhouse

Drafted construction documents for a 1.1 million square foot lifestyle center.

Responsible for project design and construction administration for several multi-family residential projects between 150 and 200 apartments each.Design/ Drafting- Completed the design of numerous projects from the initial programming stages through construction- Mastered the use of AutoCAD to quickly and accurately produce construction documentsProject Management- Integrated client input into project design- Directed consultants to assure proper coordination with architectural working drawings- Researched zoning, ADA and building codes for project relevance and implementation into drawingsNotable Projects:- Avalon Danbury- Avalon Darien- Avalon New Canaan

Responsibilities included drafting construction documents for single family and multi-family residential projects, transmittals and filing.

Responsibilities included drafting construction documents for residential and commercial projects, field measurements and organizing and updating architectural library. In 2003, I also partnered with Mark Garber & Associates to work on a single family residence.Design/ Drafting- Completed the design of numerous projects from the initial programming stages through construction- Mastered the use of AutoCAD to quickly and accurately produce construction documents- Measured existing buildings and translated information into CAD working drawingsProject Management- Integrated client input into project design- Directed contractor to assure proper coordination with architectural working drawings- Researched zoning, ADA and building codes for project relevance and implementation into drawingsNotable projects (See website for pictures):- Nautical Way Residence