# Robert Filary, AIA > Education Sector Leader I Architectural Design Leader, Associate Principal Location: Napa, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/robertfilaryaia As the Architectural Design Leader for HED's San Francisco and Sacramento offices, I am focusing my design passion to create sustainable settings that inspire and bring joy to the human spirit. Licensed Architect and Designer with experience and knowledge of various building typologies found throughout the United States and Canada. With 25+ years of professional experience, I am an effective innovator, mentor, communicator and leader in the realm of architecture. I believe in the collaborative spirit that leads to the creation of successful design solutions and sense of place that reflects and shapes our time and culture. Beyond architecture, I have a strong commitment to improving my community. I have been actively involved in AIA in hopes of inspiring the creation of better built environments by working with communities to create more thoughtful and sustainable buildings. I have served as the President of the AIA Las Vegas Chapter, Nevada State Chapter President, and President-Elect for the AIA Redwood Empire Chapter (Northern California). I have partnered with the American Cancer Society as an Event Chair for the Relay for Life. Similarly, I have been the Team Captain for the Candlelighters Race for Childhood Cancer and for the Make-a-Wish Foundation charity events. Boys & Girls Clubs and Safe Nest Shelters have also benefited from my volunteer design services. As further verification of my dedication to the profession and the design community, I received the AIA Nevada 2010 Young Architect Award, AIA Western Mountain Region 2012 Young Architect Award, and was named as one of ‘Southwest Contractors-ENR Top 20 Under 40’ leaders in the Architecture-Engineering-Contractor Industry. ## Work Experience ### Architectural Design Leader @ HED Jan 2021 – Present | San Francisco, California, United States At HED, great design is about thinking creatively to overcome challenges and improve real world outcomes. Our firm has a long history and reputation for excellence because we believe that all the facets of our design, from architecture, consulting, engineering, and planning, must create a positive impact for our clients, the community, and the world through responsive, innovative, and sustainable design solutions. See how HED advances your world at www.hed.design. ### Director of Design @ Quattrocchi Kwok Architects (QKA) Jan 2016 – Jan 2021 | Santa Rosa, California ### Senior Project Architect @ Quattrocchi Kwok Architects (QKA) Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 | San Francisco Bay Area Served as Senior Project Architect with Lead Designer and Project Management responsibilities. Continue to provide consulting services for QKA. ### Owner @ The Filary Collective Jan 2015 – Jan 2021 | Napa, California The Filary Collective is a design consulting firm. Most recently, we have worked on designs for Chipotle, Dunkin Donuts, multiple retail tenants (new and modernizations), K-12 schools and residential interiors. ### Design Manager, Associate Principal @ CallisonRTKL Jan 2013 – Jan 2015 | Seattle, Washington Worked with Nordstrom to redefine their store image. The final outcome is something that is more hip and fresh, but still retains the high-end sophistication associated with the brand. ### President, Nevada Chapter @ The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Jan 2012 – Jan 2013 ### Designer & Project Manager @ Pugsley. Simpson. Coulter. Architects Jan 2007 – Jan 2013 | 2480 E. Tompkins Avenue, Las Vegas Nevada 89121 Diverse roles and project types ranging from retail, educational and hospitality design. Served as Lead Designer, Project Manager and Project Architect. ### President of the Las Vegas Chapter, 2010 @ American Institute of Architects Las Vegas Jan 2010 – Jan 2011 ### Senior Studio Design Lead K-12 @ SHarchitecture Jan 2005 – Jan 2007 Senior Designer for SH's Education and Government studios. ### Design Associate @ TMP Architecture, Inc. Jan 2001 – Jan 2005 ## Education ### Masters of Architecture in Architectural Theory & Design North Carolina State University ### Bachelor of Science in Architecture in Architecture Lawrence Technological University ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/robert-filary-aia-a8467940 --- Source: https://flows.cv/robertfilaryaia JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/robertfilaryaia/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-13