Robert Norcross

Biography: January 2008 Rob is the principal in charge of Commercial Architecture at Looney Ricks Kiss. He joined LRK in 1992 and became a principal in the firm in 1999. Prior to that, Rob managed a branch office for an architectural firm, where he had full responsibility for all projects developed in that office. His experience includes all aspects of project design and management for office/corporate, recreational, hospitality, retail, civic and cultural projects. He has proven himself repeatedly at managing multi-disciplined teams on large, complex projects with fast-track schedules. Through his extensive and diverse experience, Rob has a thorough knowledge of codes, accessibility issues and historic guidelines. Rob's representative projects include AutoZone Park; FedExForum, the new NBA Arena; FedEx World Technology Center; and AutoZone Corporate Headquarters. All these projects reflect Rob's design philosophy and that of LRK-i.e., the integration of planning with architecture supports and enhances a community's quality of life with design that is sustainable for the future. The integration of planning with architecture is a hallmark of Rob's design experience. He works to design buildings that not only are functional for the users but also have a relationship to their surroundings. He goes beyond the design of an individual building to the creation of "place," incorporating the architecture, landscape, culture and history of a region in his design. Rob's commitment to design that creates a sense of place gives him the opportunity to improve, complement, and in some cases complete the fabric of the surrounding environment. Rob has been a member of the AIA-Memphis Board of Directors since 1995, serving as president in 1998. He also served on the AIA Tennessee Board of Directors from 1998-2001, was an Urban Art Board Member for four years, is a full member of ULI and is NCARB certified.