Robin Williams Joins as Los Angeles Managing Principal
DATEFebruary 02, 2026
We’re excited to announce that Robin Williams has joined our Los Angeles office as Managing Principal. He will be responsible for shaping the direction of the LA studio, overseeing project teams, building client relationships, and developing diverse new business in the region. Aligned with our purpose of creating spaces that people want to experience, he will strengthen and enhance the design culture of the office.
A registered architect in both the U.K. and California practicing over 25 years, Robin led many award-winning projects for a diverse range of clients across the globe. He has extensive experience with all phases of design, and has led the design and delivery of varied building typologies and scales, including city-wide master plans, new workplace headquarters, hospitality and education projects, and impactful building transformations. Driven by a passion for solving complex problems, Robin leads his teams to create unexpected and unique solutions for his clients.
Prior to joining STUDIOS, Robin served as Project Director for 13 years at Morphosis’ Los Angeles office, as a Senior Designer at WRNS Studio in San Francisco, and spent 10 years as a Project Architect for leading U.K. practice, Allies and Morrison.
We look forward to introducing you to Robin in the coming months as our Los Angeles office continues to evolve and grow.
Awards
- City of Palo Alto, Architectural Review Board (ARB) Design Award | The Hub at Stanford Research Park
- ULI Washington Awards for Excellence, Finalist | MLK Gateway II
- Future of Work Awards, Jury’s Special Prize | Ledger HQ
- BIM d’Or, Tech Show Awards | Google AI Hub
- Interior Design Magazine, Best of Year Awards, Office Renovation, Winner | Meta EMEA Headquarters
- Interior Design Magazine, Best of Year Awards, Medium Tech Office: Finalists | WHOOP Headquarters
- ULI Europe Awards for Excellence : Winner | L’Atelier Covivio
- Interior Design Magazine, Best of Year Awards, Finalist: Large Early Education | Raymond Elementary School
- AIA DC, Awards of Excellence in Architecture, Chapter Design Award: Winner | Raymond Elementary School
- ULI Washington Awards of Excellence, Excellence in Institutional Development: Winner | Raymond Elementary School
- ULI Washington Awards of Excellence: Finalists | Raymond Elementary School
- USGBC, US Local Market Leadership Swards DC, MD, VA, Decarbonization Award: Winner | Raymond Elementary School
- Fast Company, Innovation by Design Awards, Best Workplace Design: Honorable Mention | WHOOP Headquarters
- Chicago Athenaeum American Architecture Award, Display Installations: Winner | Welcome Galleries at the National Building Museum
- Chicago Athenaeum American Architecture Award, Best in office Buildings: Winner | Meta EMEA Headquarters
- Interior Design Magazine, NYCxDesign Awards: Finalist | 825 Third Avenue
- CoreNet NYC Design Excellence Awards, Project of the Year Under 25K sq ft: Winner | 825 Third Avenue
- USGBC, US Local Market Leadership Awards DC, MD, VA, Judge’s Choice Award: Winner | MLK Gateway II
- NAIOP DC MD Awards of Excellence, Best Washington DC Urban Office: Winner | MLK Gateway II
- CoreNet New England Awards of Excellence, Large Workplace: Winner | WHOOP Headquarters