Robert Smith

Experience

1. Principal

   LMN Architects

   Sep 2011 — Present

   LMN Architects was recognized as the 2016 AIA Firm of the Year. Robert is involved in higher education and convention center work throughout the United States. Selected projects include: Founders Hall is an new building as part of the University of Washington\'s Foster School of Business. It completes the business school master plan complex that LMN began in 2002 and creates an active edge to the historic Denny Yard. The building houses student-facing program offices, team collaboration and conference rooms, lounges, events spaces, and two large case-study classrooms.(2022 completion) The Edward J. Minskoff Pavilion is a addition to the Broad College of Business at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan which provides community interaction, teaching, and support spaces to support the colleges team-based learning methodology. This project was designed and delivered using Integrated Project Delivery (IPD).(2019 completion) The Greater Columbus Convention Center Renovation and Expansion includes of renovation and a addition to an iconic facility in the heart of Columbus, Ohio. Work included new meeting space and dramatically improved ballrooms, meeting rooms, concourses, and food service.(2017 completion) Huntsman Hall is a addition to the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University in Logan, Utah designed to embody the values of the School by providing world-class spaces for learning and interaction.(2016 completion) The Spokane Convention Center expansion is a addition to the Spokane Convention Center in Spokane, Washington, which adds exhibition hall space, flexible meeting rooms, and a premier ballroom to an existing facility while creating an active connection to the adjacent Spokane River.(2014 completion) Robert has also been involved with research on business school education and post-occupancy studies of several business schools.