PROF. ROBERT ADAMS - M.Urban Design, B.Arch RAIA PIAAs Director of Design and Culture, he is one of six directors at the City of Melbourne.Through this portfolio, in 1985 Rob put in place the first comprehensive urban design strategy for the city. He has guided its implementation from strategic vision and implemented projects such as the City’s revitalisation project, Postcode 3000, Swanston Street, QV, Birrarung Marr, Queensbridge Precinct, Turning Basin and CH2.This comprehensive program over two decades is unique and has seen a reversal in the way the city is both perceived and as it functions. Rob’s division has received over 70 state and national awards for design excellence. Recent awards include:2006 - Places for People - Research Award (EDRA, USA)2005 - Australian Award for Urban Design - Places for People2005 - United Nations - World Environment Day 2005 - CH22004 - RAIA - Joseph Reed Award - Birrarung Marr2003 - RAIA Presidents Award 2003 - City Edge Conference Series2003 - Lighting Design Awards - CBD Lighting Strategy2002 - RAIA - Joseph Reed Award - Vending and Amenity Facilities2001 - AIPM Restoration - Melbourne Town Hall Organ2000 - RAIA Walter Burley Griffin Award - RMIT Urban SpacesHe has been a visiting lecturer at RMIT and Melbourne University and in June 2004, the University of Melbourne recognised Rob's contribution to the University and the city with the title of Professorial Fellow within the Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning.www.melbourne.vic.gov.au