Robert Blaser, AIA, Principal, and Design Practice Leader at Michael Graves Architecture (MG), finds himself in the unique position of having been mentored by the firm?s namesake. (Fun fact ? Blaser was an aerospace engineer prior to becoming an architect!) Drawing from more than 25 years in the industry at MG, it was recently announced that Blaser is forming an experiential design team ? something Graves did himself to foster innovation and growth. The design team helps keep this legacy alive while propelling the firm toward honors that architectural heritage while encouraging evolution, marking a historic moment for all parties involved.
NFT Nightclub \ Photo courtesy of Michael Graves Architecture + Burkard Group
As an architect, Blaser is passionate about designing user experiences no matter the context. He dreams big while accounting for the smallest interior details working with owners, developers, operators, and fellow designers to turn their stories into architecture overflowing with character. And that carries over into how Blaser leads the firm as he grows Grave?s legacy through initiatives such as the experiential design team. ?I like to tee up the conversation and see the various generations run with it, finding both common ground and differences that result in magical experiences,? he mentions. NFT Nightclub \ Photo courtesy of Michael Graves Architecture + Burkard Group
The catalyst to creating the new experiential design team grew from the various hands and m...