Professor Robert Lowe III

As a young artistic student, I was convinced that a career in the arts would only ensure me the same lifestyle as any other struggling artist. Instead, I looked to train in a profession that seemed to incorporate my adoration for drawing and creating, but would also afford a regular salary and a somewhat normal way of life. Architecture seemed to satisfy my wants, so with no real knowledge of what an architect does, I started taking architecture classes at Anne Arundel Community College, hoping that I had made the proper choice. Within my first semester I had met some inspiring professors and was driven from then on to do whatever it took to become an architect.

After getting my associate's degree from Anne Arundel Community College, I went on to achieve my bachelor's degree from The Catholic University of America. I had a wonderful time studying architecture in the nation’s capital, complete with the best resources in the country. I went on to work at firms of all sizes (ranging from a sole proprietorship with one architect, to a firm of 110 professionals) to gain professional experience. In 2001 I was asked to teach a night class at Anne Arundel Community College. I instantly enjoyed teaching and am now a full time professor at the community college that inspired me to start off on my journey years ago. I also run a small firm in Catonsville, Maryland.

To say that architecture has provided a somewhat normal life would be a huge understatement; however, studying architecture and design has definitely forced me to view life and my surroundings in a way that makes me appreciate things more fully!

• Credentials:
  A.A., Architecture and Interior Design, Anne Arundel Community College
  Certificate in Architectural CAD, Anne Arundel Community College
  B.S. Arch, Catholic University of America

• Professional Experience:
  Worked in a variety of firms designing residential projects, laboratories, office buildings, and assisted living communities. I was also fortunate to be selected for a special HABS/HAER (Historic American Building Survey/ Historic American Engineering Record) task force that documented historically significant buildings.  I currently run a small firm specializing in additions to older homes and renovations.

• Courses Taught:
  Architectural Design 2 and 3
  Materials and Methods 2
  Construction Documentation
  Computer Applications for DesignAutoCAD for Design

• Favorite Architects:
  Tadao Ando, Le Corbusier, Richard Meier, Antoine Predock

• Favorite Designs Visited:
  Falling Water, Getty Center, Louver, Chapel of Notre-Dame-du-Haut, St. Marks (Venice), Villa Savoye

• Quote:
  “The dive is not like the swim!”