Rob Anderson 1996 - 2009

1. OVERVIEW of EXPERIENCE
ROB ANDERSON
297 Decatur Apt 2
Brooklyn, New York, 11233
(917) 657.5824
phormalizer@hotmail.com BORN:
Gresham, Oregon, USA 27 August 1972
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Architecture, 1996
Washington State University, Pullman, Washington
Bachelor of Science, 1996
Washington State University, Pullman, Washington
Denmark International Study Program,
Copenhagen, Denmark 1995
HONORS & AWARDS:
NBBJ
Telenor Headquaters
2005 Fiabci Design Award
2004 AIA Honor Award for Architecture
2003 Norwegian Lighting Prize
2000 Telenor Fornebu Headquarters 1st prize invited comp
Reebok World Headquarters
2003 AIA Award for Design Excellence - Boston Society of Architects
2003 AIA Award of Commendation Seattle Chapter
2003 Award Winner- Assoc. Gen. Contractors
2002 Award Winner- Build Massachusetts
2002 Office of the Year BOMA
2000 American Architecture Award- Chicago Athenaeum
SNOHETTA
2005 Toronto Waterfront, 2nd prize invited int comp
2004 WTC Cultural Center, New York, New York
2004 Nesoya Conference Center, 2nd prize invited int comp
2003 Bezier Media Library, 2nd prize invited int comp
2003 Luxembourg National Library, 3rd prize invited comp
2003 Kvärnholmen Masterplan, 1st prize invited int comp
2002 Sollentuna Mixed Use, 1st prize invited int comp
2000 Akron Art Museum, 2nd prize invited int comp
ACADEMIC
1996 Public Markets Civic Streets, AIA Commendation
1996 Construction Management Design Competition,
Reno, NV Third Prize
PERSONAL
2000 to 2005 Centrum Tigers Basketball Klub, Starting Center
2004 - 2007 Centrum Tigers Basketball Klub, Chairman of the Board
BIOGRAPHY:
Growing up in the Pacific Northwest, Rob Anderson has always had an understanding of the connection between urban environments and natural landscapes. While working with Peter Pran, Rob’s interests
with design on an international level lead him to return to the Nordic region to develop professionally. During this period, he was part of a multi-national team lead by NBBJ, developing award
winning projects. After spending 9 years in Norway, Rob returned to the US with Snohetta helping to establish the New York Office after a successful interview for the Cultural Center
on the WTC site in Lower Manhattan.
He believes the world architecture is changing at an astonishing pace and that perhaps now more than ever architecture can nurture positive social and
community values. Rob has developed a unique digital design process enabling him to further explore the creative process in a collaborative
manner. He has lead the design of numerous international projects and has extensive experience with every phase of the building
process.

2. Projects: ASIA, EUROPE, AFRICA
PROJECTS WITH NBBJ 1997 - 2000, 2007 TO PRESENT:
ASIA
CHINA
Xiamen Waterfront Mixed Use, 300 000 m2 2007
Dalian City Center, 600 000 m2 2007
EUROPE
NORWAY
Telenor Fornebu Headquarters, 150 000 m2 2003
PROJECTS WITH SNØHETTA 2000 – 2006:
ASIA
COLOMBO, SRI LANKA
Barbaleen Island Spa and Resort, 15 000 m2 2002
EUROPE
ÅLBORG, DENMARK
Ålborg Concert Hall, 15 000 m2 2003
BEZIER, FRANCE
Bezier Media Library, 4000 m2 2nd prize 2003
MÜNICH, GERMANY
BMW Event and Delivery Center, 50 000 m2 2001
TRIESTE, ITALY
Trieste Waterfront Masterplan, 300 000 m2 2002
LUXEMBOURG, LUXEMBOURG
Luxembourg National Library, 30 000 m2 3rd prize 2003
NORWAY
Norwegian National Opera, 35 000 m2 2008
Tingvalla TV-studio, Aker brygge, 3000 m2 2006
National Library Extension, Solli plass, 5000 m2 2003
Stiftstaden Mixed Use, Hamar, 20 000 m2 2003
Peter Dass Museum, Alstahaug, 1500 m2 2007
Forustranda Masterplan, Stavanger, 100,000m2 2004
Fristaten Conference Center, 30,000m2 2nd prize 2004
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN
Kvärnholmen Masterplan, 200 000 m2 1st prize 2003
Sollentuna Mixed Use, 35000 m2 1st prize 2002
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND
WHO Headquarters, 5000 m2 2002

3. Projects: AMERICAS
PROJECTS WITH NBBJ 1997 - 2000, 2007 TO PRESENT:
NORTH AMERICA
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTES
Reebok World Headquarters, 50,000 m2 2000
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
Lakeside Middle School, 5,000m2 1997
PROJECTS WITH SNØHETTA 2000 – 2006:
NORTH AMERICA
AKRON, OHIO
Akron Art Museum, 4000 m2 2nd prize 2000
NEW YORK, NEW YORK
WTC Cultural Center, 30,000 m2 2004
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO
National Library, 30 000 m2 2003
TORONTO, CANADA
Toronto Waterfront 2nd prize 2005
WINNIPEG, CANADA
Winnipeg Human Rights Museum, 30 000 m2 2003

4. Reebok World Headquarters
Project: Reebok World Headquarters
Location: Canton, Massachusettes
Typology: New International Headquarters
Scope: Arch, Int, Planning:
Full Contract
Size: 50,000 ft2
Client: Reebok
Schedule: Completed Summer 2001
NBBJ received 1st Prize in an invited architectural competition for the New Reebok Headquarters in Canton,
Massachusettes. Client needs required the building be constructed within a 4 year timeframe to accomodate
expiring leases around the greater Boston area. The fastracked design utilized the latest 3d modeling software to
ensure the CD drawings would be completed within a 10 month timeframe.
The concept for the building integrated sporting activities with and office building, one where designers can test
their products oniste creating a research facility for athletics. Ammenities included a state of the art fitness center,
a regulation NBA basketball court, running track, and numerous sporting fields. A central circulation spine connects
the 4 office wings and doubles as an exhibition hall.

8. Te l e n o r F o r n e b u H e a d q u a r t e r s
Project: Telenor Fornebu Headquarters
Location: Oslo, Norway
Typology: New International Headquarters
Scope: Arch, Int, Planning:
Full Contract
Size: 150,000 ft2
Client: Telenor Eiendom
Schedule: Completed Fall 2003
NBBJ / HUS / PKA Architects received 1st Prize in the Invited international architectural competition for the New
Telenor Fornebu Headquarters in Oslo, Norway. The multinational joint venture joined forces to form an onsite
project office sited on the old Fornebu airport.
The 150,000m2 headquarters was conceived as one building integrated into the sloping site situated along the
Oslo fjord. Sited around a central plaza, two circulation boulevards house public ammenties connecting 8 office
wings that accomodating 8000 employees in 6000 flexible workstations. The headquarters utilized hot desking
techniques to reduce the overall area of the building, creating a flexible working enviroment. The headquarters is
the largest wireless building in Scandinavia and was completed in a 5 year timeframe.

12. HIFC Mixed Use
Project: HIFC Mixed Use
Location: Hangzhou, China
Typology: Residential, Hotel, Office & Retail
Scope: Arch, L Arch, Int, Planning:
Invited International Competition
Size: 109,000 ft2
Client: GTC Developments
Schedule: Under Review
Visitors as far back as Marco Polo and Su Dongpo spoke about the quality of light that is unique to Hangzhou. The
design for the pixel building connects with this natural effect by refracting light in varying directions transforming the
facade into the natural surrounds, whether it is a reflection of the sunset, or a shimmer in the lake.
Upon seeing the western façade one notices instantly the dramatic contrast of light created by extending the
program of the residences outward into the park and mountains beyond. Organic in feel, the pixel façade orients
views towards the scenic countryside that is Hangzhou. Framed living rooms below create balconies above.
Allowing residents to step outside and enjoy a one of a kind view.
The elevators are separated into 2 banks of 4 a low rise bank and a high rise bank forming the structural backbone
of the building. 4 elevators to the east serve the upper half of the building, while the four elevators to the west
serve the lower half of the residential floors. This provides maximum flexibility allowing the building to be zoned for
singular use (service apt or hotel) and for dual use, (service apt + hotel). NBBJ’s design approach connects with
the natural surroundings of Hangzhou connecting residents with the surrounding views of the near by park, river,
and mountains. The design is currently under review.

14. Akron Art Museum
Project: Akron Art Museum
Location: Akron, Ohio, USA
Typology: New Art Museum
Scope: Arch, L Arch, Int, Planning:
Schematic Design
Size: 40,000 ft2
Client: Akron Art Museum
Schedule: 2nd prize int. comp. 2001
Although the existing Akron Art Museum was well established in a early twentieth century former
post office in the center of the city, it had not been able to grow to meet the changing needs of the
community. The administration therefore decided to expand into its existing sculpture garden and in
addition create a new arts center for the community. In addition to the interior facilities the administration
also envisaged creating new outdoor sculpture and gathering places in an iconographic facility that
would have an impact on the region.
The Snøhetta scheme intended to remove itself from the visual chaos that existed in the downtown
area. Rather than competing with the eclectic mix of new and old structures, the design is seen as
simple, somewhat inevitable form independent from the ground. The new garden created was then
able to pass into the lobby areas below the main galleries that float above the horizon. A water course
was resurrected from the natural drainage patterns of the existing sloping site. The water passed
along the entrance plaza and formed a waterfall at the main entrance, similar to many natural features
found in the area. Although the project did not win first prize in the competition it was well received and
garnered a great deal of positive criticism.

16. Tingallvalla Vistors Center
Project: Tingvalla Visitors Center
Location: Oslo, Norway
Typology: New Visitors Center
Scope: Arch, L Arch, Int, Planning:
Full Contract
Size: 30,000 ft2
Client: Lindstow Eiendom
Schedule: Schematic Design
S i t u a t e d o n t h e c e n t r a l w a t e r f r o n t i n O s l o t h e Ti n g v a l l a v i s i t o r s c e n t r e c r e a t e s a c e n t r a l p o i n t w i t h i n
t h e O s l o f j o r d p r o v i d i n g a f u l l p a n o r a m a o f t h e m a i n h a r b o u r. T h i s 3 , 0 0 0 m 2 b u i l d i n g a c c o m m o d a t e s
a restaurant, lounge, yacht club and marina, as well as a TV studio for the local station NRK. The
Oslo Rådhus, (city hall), provides the main backdrop for the studio.
Constructed of concrete, wood and glass, the interiors fold into the adjoining spaces creating overlaps
within the functions. Here the upper platform of the TV studio and the sloping restaurant combine to
form a dinner theatre for evening performances. Parallel to this space a lounge and yacht club reside
1m under the average tide line creating an inverted aquarium where the patrons get an unobstructed
v i e w o f l i f e u n d e r w a t e r.
The accessible roofscape formed by three undulating curves, doubles the size of the existing outdoor
serving area raising people above the boat cabins for a breathtaking view of the Oslo fjord. A
stepped seating area creates an outdoor performance space for street performers and special outdoor
gatherings. The main viewing platform sits on the upper east curve as not to obstruct the summer
sun.

18. Luxembourg National Library
Project: Luxembourg National Library
Location: Luxembourg, Luxembourg
Typology: New National Library
Scope: Arch, L Arch, Int, Planning:
Schematic Design
Size: 300,000 ft2
Client: Administration des Batiments Publics
Schedule: 3rd prize int. comp.
Like the city walls of Luxembourg, the Library is neither landscape nor building, in nor out. Rising into the sky, the reading room
beckons visitors to interact, to read and to be read. At the heart of this connection is the most physical and enduring aspect of the
building, the book collections of the Library of Luxembourg. A tall, solid tower of book magazines centrally located defines both the
outdoor room and the organization of the library.
The raised Reading Hall, lifted high above the tree line creates a new cloud-like feature seen atop the Kirchberg plateau from the
historical city center. This floating form rises above the new museum creating a frame for the new Philharmonic Hall, allowing it
to be seen from the city. This attractive floating form creates a unique focus upon the Library drawing people to the area and
sending views ever more skyward atop the crest of the hill. The new Library can be seen to unite the sky and the earth at the crest
of Kirchberg in a unique yet inevitable form.
The smooth character of the Library’s raised Reading Hall creates a new and distinct platform for the new commercial and
civic towers beyond, atop the plateau.This is especially important since the Library occupies the most visible portion of the new
Kirchberg development and is, by virtue of its size, the most prominent of its new additions seen from the city. The new platform
unites many differing silhouettes into one skyline.

20. Petter Dass Museum
Project: Petter Dass Museum
Location: Alstahaug, Norway
Typology: New Museum and Library
Scope: Arch, L Arch, Int, Planning:
Schematic Design
Size: 3,000 m2
Client: Alstahaug Kommune
Schedule: Built 2007
A spectacular and modern museum, an 18th century parsonage and a beautiful medieval church: The Petter Dass Museum is a
place of contrast. The Petter Dass Museum was established in 1966 and today is part of Helgeland Museum.
The museum primarily tells the story of the parson poet Petter Dass (1647 - 1707), who lived and worked at Alstahaug from 1689
until his death, and of his many-faceted role in Norway’s cultural history.
The parson poet Petter Dass lived and worked here for 18 years, and he is therefore strongly connected with Alstahaug. Through
his distinctive writings, bearing the stamp of North Norway’s natural and human environment, Petter Dass is considered one of
the most important poets of the Dano-Norwegian realm of his time.
Archeological digs indicate settlements at Alstahaug from the 1100s, possibly earlier. The site has been a church site since
about 1200, when the first section of Alstahaug church was built. The oldest parts of the church are built with soapstone in the
Romanesque style. The church at Alstahaug is one of seven Norwegian medieval churches that have been preserved.
The main exhibit in the new museum building takes as its starting point the social and religious conditions of Petter Dass and his
times. The person, the poet and the parson Petter Dass is presented from different angles. Also present in the exhibit are such
topics as religion in a multicultural society and questions concerning the way we take care of our natural resources.
The museum also offers an ever growing research library. Its contents span from literature by and about Petter Dass to 1600s
history, history of literature, religion and church. Research facilities are available with PC and a wireless network.

24. Norwegian National Opera
Project: Norwegian National Opera
Location: Oslo, Norway
Typology: New Opera House
Scope: Arch, L Arch, Int, Planning:
Full Contract
Size: 380,000 ft2
Client: Stattsbygg
Schedule: Completed Spring 2008
SNØHETTA received 1st Prize in the anonymous, open international architectural competition for the New National
Opera House in Oslo, Norway. The competition included 230 accepted entries from around the world including
some well-known practices such as the offices of Mario Botta, Richard Rogers, Eric Moss among others.
A sloping roof surface has been designed that rises directly from beneath the fjord. It is designed with fractures,
stairs, the stage roof surfaces and the stage towers as defining features to the vast platform that can be traversed
from the sea to the uppermost levels by the visitor. Together with the vertical movement, the diagonal lines create
a convincing composition that, at the same time, is humble, adapted to the scale of the city, distinctive and unique
in the city landscape. It forms an extension of the landscape surrounding the city and is not clearly distinguishable
as either building or ground.

28. W o r l d Tr a d e C e n t e r C u l t u r a l M u s e u m
Project: WTC Cultural Museum
Location: Ground Zero, NYC
Typology: New Cultural Museum
Scope: Arch, L Arch, Int, Planning:
Full Contract
Size: 250,000 ft2
Client: Lower Manhattan Development Corp
Schedule: 1st prize international tender
schematic design underway
In October 2004 Snøhetta, was awarded the commission to design a museum and cultural building on the former
World Trade Center site. This commission was awarded to Snøhetta after an interview process that included
consideration of the company’s previous and on-going work as well as a presentation of ideas concerning how
Snøhetta would approach this important project. Sixty of the world’s foremost architectural companies were initially
considered for this project, and was reduced to six. This group included Pei Cobb Fried, Moshe Safdie, Shigeru
Ban with Frei Otto, along with Snøhetta.
The primary functions for the new Museum Complex building includes: The Drawing Center, The International
Freedom Center, and the Visitor’s Center for the World Trade Center Memorial. The total size of the building is
approximately 25,000 m2 and is expected to cost approximately 200 million US Dollars. The project will be the
only building placed on the Memorial site. Detailed information about the new Museum Complex project and other
projects at the former World Trade Center site can be found on the LMDC website: http://www.renewnyc.com
Snøhetta’s design approach is characterized by an exploration of context: This important place carries with it the
power of its history and a new hope for the future. It is a place that conveys the memories and dreams of all those
around the world that are affected by its presence without forgetting its intimate connection with the people of New
York. Snøhetta’s design creates a natural, unimposing yet memorable building that complements the essential
integrity of this sublime ground.

32. MARKETING & CLIENT DEVELOPMENT WITH SNØHETTA 2003 – 2007:
Marketing and Client Development activities which lead to project award and or invite to compete in paid competition or tender phase(s). Activities included:
- Self lead investigation into project research and discovery of project leads, expert knowledge of EU TED Database, and GSA Procurement Database
- Extensive work with prequalification development layout and design
- Consultant team development and selection
- Design team selection and scheduling
- Client interviews and firm presentations
- Developed and information archiving and organization system for past prequal’s to streamline prequalification development costs and efficiently archive information via
the use of marketing templates.
- Developed budgets for Concept Design Phases of projects including project development cost, rendering, model building, travel and accommodations costs.
- Development of marketing network with Buro Happold Europe / US and URS in Seattle, relationships lead to increase in marketing leads in Europe and the US.
EUROPE
National Library Extension, Oslo, Norway 2003
- Research, Prequalification, & Resulting Competition
Ålborg Concert Hall, ÅLBORG, DENMARK 2003
- Research, Prequalification, & Resulting Competition
Bezier Media Library, BEZIER, FRANCE 2003
- Research, Prequalification, & Resulting Competition
Luxembourg National Library, LUXEMBOURG 2003
- Research, Prequalification, & Resulting Competition
Hepworth Museum, WAKEFIELD, UK 2004
- Research, Prequalification, & Resulting Competition
Liverpool Museum, LIVERPOOL, UK 2004
- Research, Prequalification, & Competitive Interview
NORTH AMERICA
National Library, MEXICO CITY, MEXICO 2003
- Research, & Resulting Competition
Winnipeg Human Rights Museum, WINNIPEG, CANADA 2003
- Research, Prequalification, & Resulting Competition
WTC Cultural Center, NEW YORK, NEW YORK 2004
- Research, Prequalification, & Project Award
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Mixed Use, PITTSBURGH, PA 2005
- Research, Prequalification, Shortlisting
Toronto Waterfront Masterplan, TORONTO, CANADA 2005
- Research, Prequalification, & Resulting Competition
FBI Headquarters, LOS ANGELES, CA 2006
- Research, Prequalification & Resulting Competitive Tender
ASIA
Asian Games, DOHA, QUATAR 2004
- Research, Prequalification