The first “architectural rendering” Robert ever produced was a red house he drew on his bedroom wall at age five. The scale was off, but his instinct for creating structures—and repurposing materials—was already clear. His parents cut the drawing out of the drywall and it hangs in the office today. At Red House, we design architecture that is thoughtful, sustainable and quietly modern. Our work balances clean forms with practical ingenuity, often incorporating reclaimed and unexpected materials. The goal is always the same: spaces that are smart, enduring, and distinctly of their place.

Robert, the architect of record and a Mississippi native, has been practicing architecture in Asheville for more than 30 years. Drea, our designer and code queen—and resident real estate agent—is an Asheville native who brings deep local knowledge to every project. Wren, our reluctant CFO, is a California native with 25 years in Asheville and a knack for herding cats. Ell earned her Master of Architecture from Tulane in New Orleans—Robert’s favorite city in the world—which may or may not have helped secure the job. And finally, our newest team member, Kayla: keeper of the schedule, client interface and project go-to.

We Like: Le Corbusier; Samuel Mockbee; our WNC mountains; live music; estate sales (a.k.a. found treasures); trips to the metal scrapyard; honest materials; salvaged steel and old brick; buildings that age gracefully; craft beer; killer cocktails; great bar lighting; dogs in the office; and well-mannered, fun clients.