Robert Sharp Architect, Inc.

www.sharparch.net

311 W. Spring Street

Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701

479-442-0229

   Robert Sharp practices in his home town of Fayetteville, Arkansas.  His design ethic is deeply rooted in the history, patterns, and construction methods of the region. Over the years, he has developed expertise in designing mixed-use buildings in in-fill locations.  He also has deep experience in adaptive re-use and historic restoration.  Robert Sharp has done extensive work designing two and three story courtyard apartment buildings for TND and infill locations.  In addition to his architectural practice, Robert has worked as a developer and has a good understanding of the role that good design plays in maximizing the value of a real estate investment.

   Robert has also served the community as a member of the Historic District Commission, Downtown Architectural Standards Committee, and as chair of the Land Use Working Group for Fayetteville Natural Heritage’s Green Infrastructure project.  Robert has served on the board of non-profit groups such as the Jefferson Center for Arts and Education and Partners for Better Housing, a group dedicated to providing energy efficient, well designed affordable houses in Fayetteville’s Walker Park Neighborhood.

   Currently, Robert is focused on two overarching project types:  The first is maximizing the design potential of the normative American wood frame house.  His designs celebrate the confidence, frugality, and cultural heritage of this most loved domestic architecture.  The second is Incremental Sprawl Repair, a sequential process of converting poorly performing, worn out commercial strip centers into vibrant, healthy, and valuable neighborhoods.