ABOUT

ABOUT ME

As an Australian Registered Architect and Certified Practicing Project Manager, Rob Armsby is able to provide a comprehensive array of services, including architectural and interior design and project management.

Based in Tokyo, Japan, he truly loves what he does, and over the past 30 years, he has helped hundreds of clients complete their projects to the highest standards, on time and on budget.

No matter the size or scope of your job, get in touch with Rob today or keep reading to find out more!

BACKGROUND

Rob comes from a family of designers, and contractors, with his Father an avid weekend renovator, Grandfather manager of Engineering and Construction firms and his Uncle & Great Uncle being architects.

Rob assisted his father to renovate multiple family homes from a very young age. From that interest he chose to study technical drawing through high school to understand more.

At age 15 he had his first taste of a professional career when he undertook work experience with his great uncle’s firm, Hudson Roussos Architects. The house he part drafted was probably his first building.

Thereafter he assisted friends, neighbours & close relatives renovate theirs homes too, leading to paid construction site work in late teens and twenties.

A career in Architecture was a early plan.

EDUCATION

Rob studied Architecture at the University of Tasmania, where he not only focused on designing buildings but on how to consider and emphasise the importance of people & place, environment and context.

He elected to focus on Ecological (Green) Design, Historical Design & the Theory and Practice of Cultural Heritage Management.

These vital components of design, often subtle but highly impactful, are engrained in his outlook now.

He later went on to study Management, Facilities Management, and Project Management, which led to him achieving Certified Practicing Project Management (CPPM) certification.

Along the way, he also expanded his knowledge further by successfully completing a range of short courses.

EXPERIENCE

While in his third year of studies, Rob began working at Michael Cooper and Associates (MCA) Architects, transitioning to a full-time position when he graduated in 1995. Company founder Mike became a mentor supporting Rob on his way to becoming a Registered Architect in 1999.

Alongside that support, Mike introduced Rob to many private clients with smaller projects more suited to a sole practitioner. This gave him the impetus to kick-start his own private career, and in 2001 after completing several hundred projects, he decided to expand his horizons and move overseas.

What was meant to be a two-year sidestep has now exceeded twenty.

Background

Professional

Achievements

CAREER SUMMARY

25 years architectural design & project management experience
Six years of development project management
Six years at large architectural / engineering companies
30 years as private practitioner

Along the way, he has also practised as an:

Architect, Project Architect, Interior Designer, Project Controller, Quantity Surveyor, Project Manager (Client Side / Developer Side / Site Management / Sub-contractor), Development Manager, Construction Manager, Developer, and Owner Builder.

He has also worked across a broad spectrum of clients, including:

Australian Customs, Australian Federal Police, BHP BIO Mitsubishi, Lend Lease, CBRE Group, Dept. of Defense, Hastings Deering, New Zealand Embassy, Nisade, Private Developers, Randstad NV, Residential Clients.

Some of the project sectors he has been fortunate to design and manage include:

Commercial, Defence, Educational, Embassy, Governmental, Health, Historical, Hotel, Heavy Industrial, Manufacturing, Resort, Retail & Residential.

LOCATIONS

Rob has completed a comprehensive array of projects across the globe, including:

Australia (regional & remote), Japan (regional, remote & alpine), The United Kingdom (historical urban and countryside), China, Hong Kong, Papua New Guinea (regional & remote), and New Caledonia.

OVERALL

Thanks to his rich and varied background, Rob is able to provide a comprehensive array of services. His insightful and thorough approach ensures that he can support your project from start to finish, no matter the size or scope.

From designing a proof of concept and helping you to kick-start your project with a solid start to conducting defect inspections and engaging with third parties, Rob will be with you every step of the way. He is passionate about providing the very best service possible, striving to help them achieve their goals and enjoy fantastic end results.

Want to find out more? Get in touch today and start defining your goals.

BACK

REGISTRATIONS

REGISTERED ARCHITECT
BOARD OF ARCHITECTS, TASMANIA, AUSTRALIA

REGISTRATION # 554
1999 - PRESENT

CERTIFIED PRACTICING PROJECT MANAGER
CPPM, AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT, SYDNEY
2021 - PRESENT

ROB ARMSBY

REGISTERED BUSINESS, ASIC, AUSTRALIA

ABN # 968 2073 6261

2012 - PRESENT

EDUCATION

BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE
UNIVERSITY OF TASMANIA, TASMANIA
1994-1995

BACHELOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN
UNIVERSITY OF TASMANIA, TASMANIA
1991-1993

DIPLOMA OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT
UNE PARTNERSHIPS, SYDNEY
2019-2020

DIPLOMA OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
UNE PARTNERSHIPS, SYDNEY
2012-2013

DIPLOMA OF MANAGEMENT
TAFE QUEENSLAND, QUEENSLAND
2011

Registrations

Education

PROFESSIONAL

STUDENT DESIGN AWARDS JUROR

GHD FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND

2011

STUDENT DESIGN AWARDS JUROR

GHD FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND

2010

STUDENT ARCHITECTURAL AWARDS JUROR