Robert Blaine Kemendo, RA
Chief Architect
As Principal Architect for EFC, Mr. Kemendo is responsible for management of all phases of Design and production. Responsibilities include design oversight of all phases of architecture, facility, roofing and waterproofing consulting. Duties also include project and construction management.

Mr. Kemendo brings to the EFC team a strong background in architectural design and facility consulting. Prior to joining EFC, Mr. Kemendo was associated with Law Engineering and Environmental Services, Inc., PGAL, John S. Chase, F.A.I.A., Architect, Inc., and other firms. In addition Mr. Kemendo was a visiting Assistant Professor of Architecture/Urban Design,
College of Architecture, University of Houston, 1981-82.

Education
Master of Architecture in Urban Design, Harvard University, Graduate School of Design, June, 1981

Bachelor of Architecture Cum Laude, University of Houston, College of Architecture, August 1979

Registration
Registered Architect (1988) - Texas
(NCARB Certificate Pending)
Registered Interior Design (1993) - Texas (Inactive)

 

Experience (Government)

- Naval Weapons Center (Master Plan Update) China Lake, California
- U.S. Navy Homeports (Master Plans) Corpus Christi and Galveston, Texas
- Hiram Clarke Bus Transit Center, METRO, Houston, Texas
- North Lamar Park & Ride Facility, Capitol METRO, Austin, Texas
- Rail Privatization Alternatives, The Dacoma Group, Houston, Texas
- Urban Design Guidelines, METRO, Houston, Texas

Harris County Facilities Dept. Harris County, Texas
Roof Replacement & Waterproofing - over 25 buildings managed and operated by Harris County

Experience (Educational/Institutional)

- Booker T. Washington High School Remodeling & Additions, HISD, Houston, Texas
- Furr High School Classroom Remodeling & Gymnasium Addition, HISD, Houston, Texas
- Interim Graduate Program Facilities for the College of Architecture, U of Houston, Houston, Texas
- Re-roofing and Waterproofing Projects (7), North Forest ISD, Houston, Texas
- Memorial High School Renovations, Spring Branch ISD, Houston, Texas
- Softball Facility, Port Arthur ISD, Port Arthur, Texas

- Texas Southern University (1987 Master Plan Update), Houston, Texas
- Clayton Homes (Redevelopment Master Plan, Housing Authority of the City of Houston, Texas
- First United Methodist Church (West Campus) Master Plan Houston, Texas
- Showalter Property (Planned Housing Development) Richmond, Texas
- Corporate Needs Profile/Programming Study for Panhandle Eastern Transmission Corporation, Houston, Texas
- Veteran's Administration Medical Center (FDP) Master Plans for Hospitals in the Southwestern Region (Phoenix, Arizona; New Orleans, Louisiana; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Big Spring, Marlin and Temple, Texas
- Medical Office Suites (Design Development, Contract Documents and Construction Administration) in St. Luke's Medical Tower; Houston, Texas
- Quentin Mease Community Hospital (Hospital Expansions, Parking Garage Design and Site Improvements) Harris County Hospital District, Houston, Texas
- Inpatient Innovations: Research Report on Hospital Patient Room Design (Unpublished Study)

- Quail Valley Church, Missouri City, Texas
Design & Construction Documents for new, 45,000 sq.ft. sanctuary