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Robin Callister, Creative Director and Senior Architect at Urbanist Architecture

Robin Callister

BA(Hons) Dip.Arch MA ARB RIBA
Creative Director & Senior Architect

Education

MA Professional Practice (RIBA Part III), University of Portsmouth
DipArch (RIBA Part II), University of Portsmouth
BA(Hons) Architecture, University of Portsmouth

Practice Areas

Planning permission
Urban design
Green Belt
Conservation area
Refurbishments/Extensions
New build housing

With an eye for excellence, Robin acts as the Creative Director of Urbanist Architecture and leads the architectural team. He relishes problem-solving and delving into the details of projects to reach unparalleled outcomes that support our clients’ goals with creative acumen.

Robin brings over 20 years of professional experience, working on multiple residential, healthcare, civic and mixed-use developments across rural and urban settings. He is well-versed in running projects and can confidently oversee your extension, new home or larger development from feasibility to completion.

As a Hertfordshire resident, he brings a crucial perspective to our Green Belt projects. He oversees all of our architectural projects as part of our quality control in the practice. Robin thinks broadly and strategically, and puts people first, always making sure all our projects are feasible and livable while still being exciting or elegant pieces of design.

In addition to his role at Urbanist Architecture, Robin also serves as an external examiner for RIBA's Part III examinations, which demonstrates the respect and recognition he’s held within the profession. That means he’s the perfect complement for our incredibly bright, intelligent, and driven team.

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I love working directly with people who own the property we are working on - whether it’s their home or a development site - they always have a personal passion that helps to inspire the team working with them
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Creative Director & Senior Architect
Robin Callister

BA(Hons) Dip.Arch MA ARB RIBA
Creative Director & Senior Architect

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Creative Director & Senior Architect

Articles from Robin

The latest news, updates and expert views for ambitious, high-achieving and purpose-driven homeowners and property entrepreneurs.

Articles from Robin

The latest news, updates and expert views for ambitious, high-achieving and purpose-driven homeowners and property entrepreneurs.

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The A-Z of building regulations drawings with building regs checklist
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5 fantastic ways to design buildings specifically for long-term maintenance
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Feasibility assessments and planning appraisals: Everything you need to know
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Building on your own land in the UK: Can you get planning permission?
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How much does it cost to build a house? [2023 £/m2 building prices]
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Finding and appointing a Principal Designer: A step-by-step guide
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Minimum space standards for new homes [2023 update]
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How to get planning permission to extend a Grade II listed property [2023 update]
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Paragraph 80 houses: Building a new home in the countryside
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Planning drawings: Here's what architects say about planning drawings
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