KOHLER DESIGN OFFICE, INC
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Kohler Design Office, Inc. is a full-service architecture firm located in Fayetteville, Arkansas specializing in architectural design for residential and small to medium sized commercial projects. We are headed up by Robert Kohler, AIA. Bob is a licensed architect registered in the state of Arkansas, and he also teaches at the University of Arkansas' Fay Jones School of Architecture.
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Our design strategy is project-specific. In an addition or renovation project, existing conditions are carefully documented, and a program of requirements is generated with the assistance of the client. In new construction, site conditions are studied environmental parameters, access, orientation, esthetics are informed by client desires and budget. Design ideas, sketches, notes, and dreams are discussed and implemented into schematic design concepts.
Monitoring during the construction phase is important to assure compliance with the design intent. Local projects include: Stone Street Duplexes, Rupple Row Duplexes, Kohler Residence, Goodwin Residence, Yenawine Residence, King Residence, and the Stieber Residence, among others..
We have over 25 years experience in residential design and construction. We pride ourselves in the ability to serve clients in whatever the direction projects may take traditional, modern, or hybrid.
Design process is carefully considered according to client budget. Experience in residential design and construction provides for a realistic match-up of projected cost and design intent. From day one, time and effort is optimized for client and architect so that progress meetings are productive and energetic.
We have over 20 years experience in commercial design and construction in renovations, tenant finish-out, conversions, additions, and new construction. The goal is to align program and esthetics with budget and marketing objectives. Bob Kohler has worked extensively as in-house architect in real estate development firms which naturally provides him the experience to understand needs and financial objectives of commercial clients. Bob has designed the following commercial project types: hotel, office, multi-family, restaurant/bar, warehouse, and mixed-use. Local projects include: the Cravens Building, the Cosmopolitan Hotel, 31 East Center Building, The Wine Cellar, Metro District Building, Emelias Kitchen, EJ Ball Building, among others.........
Cravens Building
Wine Cellar
Fulbright Building
West Annex
An Owner's Representative is typically hired by a contractual owner or developer in large or complex projects to serve as a day-to-day liaison between owner, contractor, and architect. Bob Kohler has served in this capacity in several projects in the past 25 years. He was hired by the City of Fayetteville as the Owners Rep for the Fayetteville Public Library for the duration of the construction phase of the project, 2002-2004. Additionally, he has worked in Texas for a multi-family developer and has served as owners rep/project manager on several high-end urban projects in Dallas and Houston. Locally, he has served as in-house owners rep for East Square Plaza Condominiums, 31 E. Center Building, the Fulbright Building, Underwood Plaza, Rupple Row residential, among others..
East Square Plaza
Fayetteville Public Library
Rupple Row Homes
The Quarters at Memorial
Underwood Plaza
We have initiated several projects that are in various stages of development. We have undertaken studies to determine the viability of a site according to a prescribed use and development plan. A service we provide for this need is site testing and feasibility study. This is a valuable tool - to determine number of units, amount of leasable space, required parking and open space, and setback limitations of a particular site so that clients may assess the financial serviceability of a project.
Local projects proposed or in pre-development include: Westside Village (mixed use), Stone Street Duplexes, Rupple Row Duplexes, Cosmopolitan 'The Cube' Addition/renovation, and Emilia's Kitchen.
Stone Street Duplexes
Cosmopolitan Hotel
'The Cube' Addition
Westside Village
The Summit
Silver Joe's
Bob Kohler has had a broad range of experience in disciplines related to architecture since his graduation from Tulane University in New Orleans in 1981. As a licensed architect in the state of Arkansas, Bob has served as both Project Architect as well as consultant on the development side of several well-known Fayetteville projects. Bob also teaches the Professional Practice course to fifth year architecture students at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville.
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Architecture, 1981 (converted to Master of Architecture, 2004) - Tulane University, New Orleans, LA
Master of Business Administration, 1985 - Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX
PROFESSIONAL: Architect, State of Arkansas. registration number #3684
Adjunct Professor, Fay Jones School of Architecture, University of Arkansas
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION: Active member, Amercian Institute of Architects
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards
CIVIC: Bob has served on several civic boards including:
Fayetteville Downtown Partners,
First Night Fayetteville,
City of Fayetteville Board of Adjustments (current Chair),
TheatreSqurared (founding board member and current president),
University Heights Neighborhood Association (past president)
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