Robert F. Hastings

[1] With the exception of two years during World War II when he worked as an airframe stress analyst, he spent his entire career with the firm.

Some major works of the firm where Hastings had a prominent role include the General Motors Technical Center, designed in association with Eero Saarinen and the First Federal Building in Detroit.

His accomplishments in this area include the development of Philip A. Hart Plaza, designed by his office and completed in 1975, two years after his death.

As president Hastings began the construction of the present AIA headquarters and led the computerization of the organization's records.

In 1978 the Detroit chapter of the AIA established the Robert F. Hastings Award, given annually in recognition of exceptional service to the profession.

[7] Under Hastings' leadership, Smith, Hinchman & Grylls grew into one of the largest firms in the United States and completed many hundreds of buildings.