His formal architectural education began at the University of Colorado Boulder and continued through a transformative six-year apprenticeship at the Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture. There, he gained immersive experience in architectural design, historic restoration, and hands-on construction work at Taliesin campuses in Arizona and Wisconsin, both of which are now UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The program also emphasized the integration of arts, performance, and community life, offering a uniquely holistic approach to architectural education.

Following Taliesin, Robert worked on significant restoration projects, including working with the Project Architect for San Francisco’s Ghirardelli Square, before settling in Augusta, Georgia, in 1982. Over the decades, he has led numerous historic preservation efforts through his role as Principal Architect at 2KM Architects and active involvement in local preservation organizations, such as Historic Augusta. His work spans hundreds of preservation and adaptive reuse projects across Georgia and South Carolina. Personally committed to preservation, he has restored multiple historic homes and led the 2010s rehabilitation of the 1870 Jacob Phinizy House, now home to his architectural office and an event center.