A founding partner of Taylor Smyth Architects, Robert has designed many of the firm’s public sector, educational, recreational and university projects. With over thirty years experience, he is recognized for his expertise designing a variety of imaginative community projects, and his collaborative client centred approach.

Robert believes well designed community projects that embody a strong urban form, a careful attention to detail, and the inventive use of materials, are vital to the creation of a rich and enduring public realm. This belief guides much of his work, including recent additions to three public schools – Cedarvale Community School, JR Wilcox Community School, and Highfield Junior School. He was the partner-in-charge for a major capital project for the Toronto District School Board; an addition to Swansea Junior and Senior Public School, and is contributing to a new build $32 million Lawrence and Midland High School in Scarborough, Ontario.  

Robert’s post secondary academic projects, include numerous projects for York University including the School of Social Work, Finance Department Offices, Nadal Management Centre, Glendon College Welcome Centre, and Osgoode Hall Law School renovations. He has also completed projects for the University of Guelph and George Brown College, as well as the City of Toronto.

Sustainable design is central to Robert's design approach. He has completed two LEED projects to date, the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Ontario Regional Headquarters, and Taylor Smyth Architect’s own office. Other sustainable projects of note include the Highfield Junior School addition, featuring a storm water wetland meadow, and the Nadal Management Centre.  

Robert has guest lectured at the University of Toronto, and has been a guest critic at the Ryerson Department of Architectural Science. He also served as president, and a board member for two childcare centres and served as both a member and chair of the Ontario Association of Architect’s - Experience Requirements Committee.