Orginally from Cusseta, Alabama / M.Arch from University of Texas at Austin (2005); B.Arch from Auburn University (2000).

Robert founded Thoughtbarn in 2007.  His diverse design and building experience focuses on material experimentation, building systems and refined details.  He is a strong designer with a sophisticated understanding of construction processes and exacting quality control standards, making him an invaluable leader through all phases of a project.

Prior to founding Thoughtbarn, he worked in the offices of Baldridge Architects in Austin, Adjaye Associates in London and Roth + Sheppard in Denver, and was a lead research member for the Plastics in Architecture project conducted by current Kieran Timberlake Research Group director Bille Faircloth. He was also a founding partner of BBIITT (Building Integrating Technology), a digital fabrication consultancy that collaborated with other design firms to create products, furniture and small scale works.

Robert has taught graduate and undergraduate studios at the University of Texas School of Architecture and is a regular visiting critic.

Originally from London, England / M.Arch from UC Berkeley (2007), B.Arch from Cambridge University, UK (2001); Rural Studio Outreach Program (2003).

Lucy joined Thoughtbarn as Co-Director in 2010 and is a licensed architect in the state of Texas. A skilled communicator and organizer, she has a passion for delivering project excellence within complex urban settings and in partnership with diverse stakeholder groups.

One of her key interests is in the fusing of design practice with public-interest and advocacy work. She attended the Outreach Program in at Auburn University's renowned Rural Studio in Alabama and was awarded the Branner Travelling Fellowship from UC Berkeley, which enabled her to spend a year working with architects around the globe innovating with participatory design methods.  Her past experience also includes a Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership and Management from Austin Community College, work for Austin architecture firms KRDB and Pollen Architecture, and London firms Simon Conder Associates and Eldridge Smerin Architects.

She is a current member of AIA Austin’s Housing Advocacy Committee and has served on the Publications Committee of Texas Architect magazine and as a board member of Civic Arts, a nonprofit that fosters the integration of arts and culture strategies into community planning.  In 2020 she was the recipient of AIA Austin's Emerging Professional Award.

Originally from Moscow, Russia / BArch from University of Texas at Austin (2011).

Andrei has worked with Thoughtbarn as a core member of the team since 2011.  He provides broad technical oversight and advanced digital modelling capabilities on all Thoughtbarn’s key projects.  He is an avid cyclist with a tremendous skillset for mathematics, scripting, and dialing in difficult technical details.

Anna’s design work has taken her from Barcelona to Brooklyn. Outside of her own exploration, she loves hearing about architecture and cities from the perspective of others and has helped organize community mapping projects around Austin. Anna has worked in the New York offices of ARO and has a passion for community mapping research and its potential for collaborative environments. Licensed to practice Architecture in the state of Texas #28083

Originally from Dallas, Texas. / BArch from Texas Tech University; MArch from Texas Tech University.

Land Arts of the American West Field Program Participant

Adrian has spent much of his time in the American West exploring landmarks, geographical icons and learning about the significance of the architecture on the land it inhabits. Throughout this time, he gained a love for hiking and camping. He has worked on various fabrication and construction projects ranging from the design of a support vehicle for overlanding to robotic fabrication in metals and wood furniture refurbishment. Adrian, in and outside of architecture values the smaller details of things and the focus in all of his design work is tailored to that interest.

A Jersey girl born + living in Texas / B.A. in Film (2012) Full Sail University, M.F.A. in Creative Writing (2014) Full Sail University

Tricia joins the team as a studio assistant, and is a storyteller at heart. Delighted to be working with designers who tell their clients' tales through reimagined spaces and inventive creations utilizing calculated details, she aims to be a valued assist by matching this team's thoughtful consideration and seemingly-effortless momentum. Outside of the office, Tricia can be found basking near water or dancing somewhere dive-y.