Eric S. Robinson, AIA

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Eric S. Robinson, AIAPrincipal

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California Licensed Architect # C 009742

New York Licensed Architect # 030014-1

Georgia Licensed Architect # 28139Nevada Licensed Architect # 5219

Though his career has led him to places as differentas the Arizona desert and New York City, Eric Robinsonswork is unified by his passion for creating architecturethat resonates with place and purpose. His keentechnical imagination and considered approach to

materials are revealed throughout his portfolio, whichincludes custom residences, corporate offices, andcultural institutions. Whether using simple materials topoetically respond to an intense climate or integratingtechnical infrastructure into a refined space, he strivesto find the beauty that emerges from honest, simpledesign solutions.

Before joining Melander Architects in 2002, Eric worked

with Will Bruder+Partners, Arizona, Smith and ThompsonArchitects in Manhattan, and Cho Wilks Benn inBaltimore. At Melander Architects his design agility hascontributed to award-winning projects in San Francisco:the California Academy of Sciences Transition Facilityand new offices for the editing company Filmcore.

Eric attended Columbia University, earning an AB inArchitecture, graduating Cum Laude, and Master of

Architecture, completing additional graduate studies atthe Eidgenssische Technische Hochschule inSwitzerland. He is a registered architect in California,New York, Georgia and Nevada. His work has beenfeatured in Dwell, Architectural Record, Contract, andthe San Francisco Chronicle Magazine, and in 2007,California Home & Design and The San FranciscoBusiness Times recognized Eric as an emerging talent inthe architecture industry.

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FilmcoreLocation: SanFrancisco, California

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Ascent Media

Phase: Completed Spring 2006

Program: New Post-Production Editing Offices


$1,250,000

8,600 square feet

Filmcore, a Los Angeles-based post-productionediting and distribution company, approachedMelander Architects in late 2005 to assist them indesigning new offices for their San Franciscogroup. Filmcore asked Melander to develop acost-conscious design which would facilitatecommunication between their editors and staffwhile creating a residential-feeling environmentwithin which to host their clients. Additionally,Filmcore asked that the design maximize naturallight while highlighting the raw charm of their newindustrial loft space.

To accomplish these ends, Melander employedthree key components: 1) an open, "living loft" to

encourage casual interaction among staff andclients; 2) a continuous wall of translucent slidingglass doors and fixed panels to provide privacyfor the editing rooms along the north perimeterwall while allowing light to enter into the "livingloft"; and 3) an abundance of residential furniture,built-ins, and incandescent lighting to create thefeeling of a home rather than an office.

In 2007, Filmcore was awarded a NorthernCalifornia Chapter IIDA Honor Award


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California Academy of SciencesLocation: San Francisco, California

On the 150th anniversary of their founding, as part ofthe construction of a new facility on the site of theircurrent building, the California Academy of Scienceshired Melander Architects to help them find a five-year temporary home. Our office and the Academyanalyzed five different building sites in San Franciscobefore selecting a building in the South of Market

District to house the Academy's Transition Museum &Research Facility.

Within the 217,000-square-foot, seven-story facilitythe Academy's broad range of functions include aworld-class public aquarium, exhibit and teachingspaces, a caf, a retail store, a research library,laboratories, collection storage facilities, andadministrative offices. Due to the complex

grouping of uses, the hazardous nature of some ofthe collections, and the stringent requirements of thecurators and scientists, Melander Architectsorganized and managed a multidisciplinary teamof specialists, including mechanical, structural,and fire-protection engineers, exhibit designers,aquarium designers, code expediters, and exhibitfabricators. With the opening of the facility in theSummer of 2004, the California Academy of Sciencesrepresents Melander Architects' largest and mostcomplex project to date and was awarded a SanFrancisco Chapter AIA award in 2007.

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California Academy of Sciences

217,000 gross square feet

$ 13,500,000

Phase: Completed 2004

Program: Transition Museum & Research Facility

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Glory Chen ShoesLocation: San Francisco, California

Melander Architects was asked to upgrade a twolevel store on San Franciscos Maiden Lane for acontemporary shoe designer, Glory Chen. The mainrequirement was to complete the design andconstruction within two and half months, whileavoiding any design moves that would trigger the city's

planning review process. The team met this challenge,with the store opening in May of 2008.

Glory Chen produces two lines of products. Workingwith the client, the architects placed the bolder line onthe ground level where it can be easily viewed fromMaiden Lane. The second, less avant-garde line wasplaced on the second floor and accessed by a sky-lit

open stair adjacent to a large wall mural designed bythe client Joy Chen.

Since the shoes and accessories are so unusual itwas determined that a simple white enclosure withcarefully chosen graphic counterpoints wouldforeground the product. The focus is on theproduct, not the environment.

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Glory Chen Shoes


$ 650,000


Program: Commercial Remodel



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Takara SakeLocation: Berkeley, California

The 6,500-sf expansion, a free-standing structure setin the service yard of an existing sake productionfacility, makes room for modern equipment andincorporates two new fermenting tanks with a totalcapacity of 33,000 gallons.

To meet the aggressive schedule, Melander Architectsdeveloped a straight-forward, functional form to expediteconstruction while simultaneously infusing the projectwith a high level of design, including sustainable features,in order to facilitate the project's passage through thecity's design review process. The new long-span buildingis comprised of concrete block with an open web steel joist roof structure. An east-facing clerestory runs thelength of the building to enhance interior daylighting, and

overtime, climbing vines will cover the south-facingexterior wall. Immediately adjacent to the new buildingstand two 35-feet-tall stainless steel fermenting tankssupported by a structural armature that allows accessto the tanks from above.

The site was reconfigured and new landscaping andfencing were introduced to buffer the neighborhood andcreate outdoor break areas for employees. Permeable

paving and flow-through planters to treat storm water,while not required, were well received by the city.

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Takara Sake


$ 6,000,000

Phase: Construction 2008

Program: Sake Production Facility Expansion



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Casey Family ServicesLocation: Baltimore, Maryland

As part of the Annie E. Casey Foundation, CaseyFamily Services reaches inner-city areas to developcommunity-based programs to help strengthen fam-ilies and provide healthy, nurturing environmentsfor children.

The project brief called for converting an historic, early20th century firehouse into a counseling center thatincludes offices, classrooms, meeting rooms, a drop-indaycare center, outdoor play area, and basementsupport spaces. The design proposed a two-story,sky-lit atrium that sets off new construction from old andmaintains the integrity of the original brick structure.The atrium was conceived as the building's "living

room" and provides a welcoming space for casualgatherings and more formal meetings.

The client required sensitivity to the scale and massingof the neighborhood, so the design team preserved andcelebrated the character of the historic building whileintroducing a functional, cost-effective, and whollycontemporary addition.

Casey Family Services' new counseling facility receivedan Honor Award from both the Baltimore and Marylandchapters of the American Institute of Architects.

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The Annie E. Casey Foundation


$ 4,800,000

Phase: Completed 2000 (w/ CWB Architects)

Program: Community Counseling Headquarters



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Park School Math & Laboratory FacilityLocation: Baltimore, Maryland

As part of a plan to bolster its middle- and upper-school math and science curriculums, the Park Schoolcalled for construction of a single facility to house newscience labs and mathematics and computertechnology classrooms. The program brief requiredan affordable building that would take advantage of its

lakefront site, be organized to allow for maximumflexibility, and provide various opportunities forinformal student gatherings outside the classrooms.

The new facility orients northeast with generouswindows along its lakefront edge. Wide hallways anda two-story lobby provide ample seating areas forstudents. Public areas are outfitted with computer

ports and feature views of the surrounding landscapeto encourage use. Within the building, structural andmechanical systems are left exposed to allow studentsto study the building's component elements. Theinterior finishes include durable and economicalmaterials such as vinyl tile flooring, carpeting,impact-resistant drywall, and concrete block. Theexterior is composed of sand-blasted block, brickveneer, and cedar siding to coordinate with the

campus's existing color palette.

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The Park Day School

13,000 addition / 14,000 remodel

$ 3,000,000


Program: School Remodel & Addition



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Croom Vocational High SchoolLocation: Marlborough, Maryland

In an effort to teach practical skills and encourage self-esteem in at-risk youths, Prince George's County askedCroom Vocational High School to provide an alternativeenvironment to the traditional public high school.

A scheme was developed to takes full advantage of therural, eastern sloping site while addressing the pragmatic

requirements of security, material deliveries, and a varietyof classroom configurations. First and foremost, the planhad to facilitate constant supervision of a student body witha history of discipline problems.

Composed of a two-story academic wing, a vocational wing,and a free-standing gymnasium, the complex is a hybrid oftraditional open-campus planning and double-loadedcorridor typologies. An outdoor walkway connects the

academic wing to the rest of the complex as students areinvited to leave the controlled interior and circulate along anopen-sided arcade with views of the athletic fields andfarmland beyond. While the students' sense of autonomy isset free by this open walk, the proximity of a glass-enclosedmedia center allows for close supervision of the courtyard.Building systems are affordable and durable, and includesand-blasted and ceramic-faced concrete block, stainedconcrete floors, and generous glass expanses opening to

views and sunlight.

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Prince Georges County Public Schools


$ 9,000,000

Phase: CDs Completed 1999

Program: New Vocational High School



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Loyola College Student CenterLocation: Baltimore, Maryland

The College Center project consists of 50,000 SFof renovation and a 30,000 SF addition for a total of80,000 SF over 4 levels.

The program includes a full range of studentrelated functions, office suites for the

Departments of Athletics and StudentDevelopment, a 400 seat multi-purpose room,bookstore, food court, coffee house, and readingroom. The new atrium, composed of a three-storyglass wall and the stone facade of an historicbuilding, connects disparate levels and creates aninterior thoroughfare for students.

The College Center received a Design Award fromboth the Baltimore and Maryland chapters of theAmerican Institute of Architects.

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Loyola College


$ 19,500,000


Program: Student Center Addition & Renovation



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West Jones Street ResidencesLocation: Savannah, Georgia

The West Jones Street Residences transform a 19th-century townhouse and carriage house in downtownSavannah into condominiums that juxtapose historic andcontemporary elements.

The intention of the remodel was to retain as muchhistoric fabric as possible, while ensuring that newelements -- such as kitchens, bathrooms, and staircases-- are distinctly contemporary in their design. Throughoutboth the townhouse and carriage house, original hardpine floors remain and were preserved and brick wallswere left exposed whenever possible. Although the newkitchens are contemporary, when they occupy historicrooms, the design treats the kitchen components morelike furniture, with extensive use of built-ins to make the

distinction between old and new as clear as possible.

The project is taking advantage of historic tax credits andfollowing the Secretary of the Interior's Standards forHistoric Preservation. It is also aiming for certification inthe U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energyand Environmental Design program , although whenhistoric preservation and sustainability measuresconflict, historic preservation takes precedence.

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Jesse Mount Partners, LLC

8500 gross square feet

$1,900,000

Phase: Construction 2008

Program: Condominium Conversion



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Island ResidenceLocation: Savannah, Georgia

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Name Withheld at Owners Request


$ 1,000,000


Program: Private Vacation Residence


The program brief for this family vacation houseincluded combining kitchen, dining, and livingspaces into an open plan to allow for entertaining,creating a master bedroom suite that incorporatesa painting studio and porch, and providing twoadditional bedrooms and a flexible space to serveas both family room and guest room. The owner, a

Savannah native, wanted the house to withstandthe harsh conditions of its oceanside environmentwith minimal exterior maintenance.

Flood-zone regulations mandated that the housebe raised at least six feet off the ground. Theclient's requirements for parking, generous patiospace, and a pool were accommodated on thetight lot by raising the house an additional two

feet. Thus elevated, the house sits within acanopy of shade trees for privacy, while thespaces below frame views of the marsh andocean and form a sheltered breezeway.

The Island Residence has been featured innational publications, including Dwell, CustomHome, and The New American House IV.


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Dolores Heights ResidenceLocation: San Francisco, California

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Witheld at owners request


Program: Renovation of Private Residence

When a debilitating illness rendered a beloved five-levelresidence inaccessible, the owners hired MelanderArchitects to study ways to integrate an elevator into thehome. Careful analysis found that an existing light wellcould accommodate a custom-three-sided elevator whileretaining most of the light well's function and minimizingthe impact on the interior spaces.

The top floor was completely reconfigured to create amaster suite and sitting area to create a strong connectionto outdoor terrace that extends the room. Thoughtful useof glass allows natural light deep into the home. A"walk-able" skylight enclosing the light well extends the terracewhile still allowing light to penetrate. Fire-rated glass wasused for the deck's handrail fulfills code requirementswithout obscuring light and views. Photovoltaic panels sitatop the suite.

While the location of the elevator significantly minimizedthe impact on the existing structure, the project still trig-gered seismic improvement requirements. Wheneverpossible, the design incorporated grab bars, wheelchair-friendly circulation, curbless showers, and other accessi-ble details to allow the couple to enjoy their home fully for

years to come.

3,200 square feet

$1,000,000


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Weigand CabinLocation: Greer, Arizona

This 850-square-foot vacation cabin is located in the WhiteMountains of eastern Arizona. The clients, a pair of educatorsat Arizona State University, wanted a summer retreat wherethey could focus on writing and painting.

The program called for a single bedroom, a living

room, and a dining room, as well as a loft that couldaccommodate weekend guests or serve as a study. Astrict budget required the design to employ a simpleform, traditional platform framing, and local materials.Affordable materials such as concrete block, cedarsiding, and raw aluminum roofing are left unadornedto age in their forest setting. The building's mass andorientation are designed to take advantage of passivesolar heating and cooling techniques while screening

out views of nearby neighbors.

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Robert & Barbara Weigand

850 gross square feet

$ 90,000


Program: Summer Vacation Cabin


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Wilson ResidenceLocation: Walnut Grove, California

The Wilsons are a farm family native to the CaliforniaDelta region, who wanted to move from their suburbanhome to a working farmhouse in the midst of their pearorchard. The program included a 4,200-square-footresidence, a 900-square-foot barn, and 1,400 squarefeet of living quarters for long-term guests and seasonalworkers. The three structures are set within the

orchard and loosely arranged around a central courtyard,creating a sheltered ground for family gatherings andsubtly alluding to historic California farm compounds.

The buildings are long and low, with each one lookingback on the others across the open courtyard. Theyspeak an understated farm vernacular composed ofsimple forms, natural materials, and finely crafteddetails. Spartan concrete floors and corrugated steel

roofs mix with cool stucco plaster and warm fir windowsfor an effect that is both rural and modern.

Melander Architects was honored to have inheritedthis project at an early phase from our friend, the latearchitect David Morton. In developing and executing hisschematic design, it was crucial to both the Wilsons andour office that David's vision be respected. In the endwe feel we have created a project where our voices andDavid's blend to speak in harmony.

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Leslie & Chiles Wilson


$ 2,500,000


Program: Live/ Work Farm Complex


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