Crafting global experiences that foster human connections across all industries.
Experiences are the key to helping people see in a new light, forming a bridge of understanding which allows people to value what they are learning or seeing. Overland’s work is inherently experiential, synthesizing all design components including site, landscape, architecture, narrative, technology, and collections into powerful holistic experiences.
Thought Leaders
‘Our biggest dream yet is to bring families together in a fun-filled, memory-making destination unlike any other. A place not just to come and see, but a place to come and do,’ said the Dudes. ‘Overland is bringing that dream to life.’
Dude Perfect "Dudes"
Architects must constantly walk the line between over- or under-contextualizing a building to support its strength as a unique entity within its environment…a good architect can find a project’s meaning without being overt. Such sought-after balance has been gracefully achieved by Overland Partners.
Sean Burkholder, Texas Architect Magazine
Strategic / Ideation / Achiever / Adaptability / Connectedness
A leading practitioner of sustainable design, Bob is inspired by problem-seeking, problem-solving, and innovation that span scales and geographic boundaries. He examines the complexity of circumstances and relates them to their broader context, drawing from a diverse knowledge base that includes philosophy, history, and economics, in addition to architecture. For him, it is equally critical to learn from classical thinkers like Demosthenes or Heraclitus to understand the way the world works, how people interact, and how these elements come together to create the human condition.
Bob advocates that good design and sustainability go hand-in-hand and has spoken on this topic at dozens of regional, national and international conferences. As program chair of the U.S. Green Building Council International Conference & Exposition, he has overseen and nurtured its explosive growth and worldwide influence.
When I’m giving tours my voice changes. When I am talking in this building my voice changes… to be able to do a building that does that, is pretty significant. And the kids get it. They say they feel safe here.
Kim Abernathy, CEO of ChildSafe
Individualization / Input / Futuristic / Competition / Communication
James Lancaster is a Principal with Overland and leads the firm’s Visitor Experience area, developing market strategies and serving as a subject matter expert in the areas of non-profit, civic and cultural work. James celebrates the quality of all life through design leadership. Motivated by the potential of creating regenerative places, James approaches projects through the lens of creating harmony between the environment and the well-being of individuals and communities. By fostering a fun and inclusive design atmosphere, his teams are empowered to create immersive environments that facilitate healing, invite inspiration, and allow visitors to experience contemplation and joy.
His notable projects include the East Gateway Lodge and Visitor Center at Zion National Park, ChildSafe Harvey E. Najim Children & Family Center, Austin by Ellsworth Kelly, and The Color Inside – a James Turrell Skyspace at the University of Texas at Austin. James received his Bachelor of Environmental Design degree from Texas A&M University and received his Master of Architecture from Virginia Tech University. He serves on the board of the San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, is a LEED Accredited Professional, and holds a Living Future Accreditation with the International Living Future Institute.
Let’s create meaningful experiences that move and inspire.