Rob Watson
Architect Worked in London Established Robert
Watson Architects Pty Ltd - now trading as watsonarchitecture+design which is based in Melbourne
Who is Rob Watson?
Kesho Leo – stairs to Mamas
residences - Designed by Rob Watson
What motivates Rob in his architect
ure designs?
Kesho Leo – stairs to Mamas
residences - Designed by Rob Watson
Simple Technologicall
y advanced and environmentally sustainable.
Kesho Leo – Side stairs
access - Designed by Rob Watson
What are Rob’s
influences?
Kesho Leo – Side stairs
access - Designed by Rob Watson
Personal, educational and professional.
Kesho Leo – Side stairs
access - Designed by Rob Watson
Personal:Mechanic
alArt &
sculpture
Kesho Leo – Side stairs
access - Designed by Rob Watson
Educational:UniversityStudying
different writers
Kesho Leo – Side stairs
access - Designed by Rob Watson
Professional: Past
Experience “The only source of
knowledge is experience”
Albert Einstein
Continual reading and research
Kesho Leo – Back verandah area –
Designed by Rob Watson
What is your creative process
when starting a piece of work?
Kesho Leo – Back verandah area –
Designed by Rob Watson
Response to the problem posed
Fully understand and research
Solving someone else’s problem
Questioned constantly
Kesho Leo – South
Elevation –
Designed by Rob Watson
Rob Watson Project :
Kesho Leo Children’s Village – Tanzania East
Africa
Kesho Leo – South
Elevation –
Designed by Rob Watson
Background Info NGO foodwatershelter Kesho Leo Tanzania, East Africa Infrastructure Manager and Consultant.
Kesho Leo – South
Elevation –
Designed by Rob Watson
Design Brief Home and community centre Educational, social and health facilities Approximately 80 residents
Kesho Leo – South
Elevation –
Designed by Rob Watson
Limitations/Considerations Power Weather Surface Area
Expensive
Availability
Skills
What elements & principles of design
are present?
LINE
RHYTHM &
PATTERN
SHAP
E
SPACE
TEXTURE
Advice for Design Students: No “golden” answer Keep stimulated & keen
References Phone/Email Interview with Robert Watson www.watsonarchitecture.com www.foodwatershelter.org.au