ROBERT FRANCIS AREY (1920-1996)

Born in Richfield NC, Arey graduated from Virginia Tech with a BS in Architectural Engineering in 1943 and a MS in Architecture in 1946.  He worked for Northup and O'Brien from 1947-1950 then for the Army Corps of Engineers from 1950-1952.  He returned from service and became a partner in Stinson Arey Hall until 1960 when he opened his own solo firm.

1951- The Justus and Reby Nissen Randolph House, 2648 Club Park Road, Winston-Salem NC. Commissioned in 1946.  Construction began in 1949.   Inspired by the Marcel Breuer House constructed in New York’s Museum of Modern Art courtyard.  Sold to Dr. John Stanley who hired Arey to design kitchen and bathroom additions in 1973.  As of 1994, the owner was William F. Womble, Jr.  Sold in 2001 to John D. and Dominique P. Patrick.

1955 - 315 Buckingham Road, Winston-Salem NC.   An addition was put on the rear but the front is intact as Arey designed it.  Sold in 2002 to Susan H. Gray.

1956 - The Betty S. Yount Residence, 2800 Greenwich, Winston-Salem NC.  As of 2011, still owned by Betty Yount.