About
Hot Desk Studio is a group born out of the concept of utilizing design-thinking to create beautiful solutions for the way we live.
We approach our challenges with no preconception, or pretention.
We pride ourselves in our experimental approach, collaborative process, and appreciation of craft.
Robert (Nick) Lyons has been working in the architectural, interiors, and design-related fields for over 10 years.
He prides himself in bringing passion and unique perspectives to projects of any size, and any budget.
Nick fully engages in the collaborative and problem-solving nature of the design-profession, and enjoys working with other professionals, artists, fabricators, and craftspeople to deliver designs and products like no other.
Education:
+University of Florida
2009 - 2013: Bachelors in Design
2017 - 2019: Masters in Architecture
+Vicenza Institute of Architecture
Spring 2013
+Teaching Assistantships - University of Florida:
Fall 2011..........Design 03
Spring 2012....Design 04
Fall 2012.........Design 03
Fall 2017...........Design 01
Spring 2018.....Design 02
Fall 2018………..Design 01
Spring 2019…...Design 02
Fall 2019………..Materials + Methods
work experience:
+Halflants + Pichette
https://www.halflantspichette.com/
Sarasota, Florida
2019-Current: Residential / Multi-Family Project Manager
+Sixty Design
Tampa, Florida
2017- 2021: Residential / Commercial Design Lead and Project Manager
+Open Workshop for architecture + design
https://www.owarchitecture.com/
Tampa, Florida
2018: Junior Designer
+Robert Ibarra Architect
Tampa, Florida
2014-2016: Draftsman/3D Modeler
+Alfonso Architects
Tampa, Florida
Intern 2011-2012
2013-2017: Junior Designer/Project Manager for Residential, Commercial, Cultural Projects
+Bittel Americas
San Jose, California
2015-2016: Freelance Product Design
+Phillips Development Realty
Tampa, Florida
2017-2018: Freelance Rendering
Publications / Awards:
+Martin Gundersen, Sr. Scholarship
+James F. McLean Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to the top scoring pin-up assembly of the
class/year.
+Design Communications Association 2014
Platform, Frame, Box Section
Winner in “Design Undergraduate 2014”
category for drawings.
+University of Florida Journal of
Undergraduate Research 2012-2013
Published Work
Operable Tectonics as an
Architectural Language
+Arthur Blenn Anderson Endowment 2018
For Residence + Retreat
+CBA Prize 2018
For Workshop + Studio
+UF SOA Graduate Teaching Award 2019
+UF SOA Graduate Award 2019
Awarded to the top graduate
student of each class
contact:
robertnlyons@gmail.com