James has worked and resided in China following his graduation in 2013, to pursue his curiosity and interest in Asian culture and design. He has had the opportunity of working with Ma Yansong at MAD Architects, as well as working with the respected Korean architect Seung H-Sang at IROJE Architects & Planners, with a wide range of project types across Asia, and is currently based in Gensler's Houston office.

During his undergraduate studies, Robert has lived and studied abroad in Rome studying Italian Art and Architectural history and design. He has also spent a semester in Germany while at Pratt Berlin, in addition to an intensive design-build course at the Bauhaus in Weimar.

James graduated with honors from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY, with a five-year NAAB-accredited Bachelor of Architecture degree.