ABOUT

robert rolls established first impressions projects in 1995. robert is a qualified carpenter and master builder, he has studied architecture, travelled widely and has brought many genres of new home and renovation concepts to fruition.

robert rolls, director:

grew up on a family farm with four siblings
carpentry apprenticeship & building studies
studied architecture at oceania polytechnic
worked in carpentry on the consul general’s residence japan
formed first impressions to provide excellence in building & design
life-long connection to Japan, amalgamating his Japanese and Australian building expertise to highlight the best of both worlds
married to natalie with four children ciarn, eamon, kyah & narah
pursuits include traditional couta boat building & fine woodworking

associations

first impressions projects is proud to be a registered member of, or associated with, the following organisations:

building designers association of victoria Inc BDAV
bdav.org.au

building practitioners board building commission victoria
buildingcommission.com.au

master builders association australia
masterbuilders.com.au

housing industry association HIA
hia.com.au

mt eliza executive education melbourne business school
mteliza.mbs.edu

philosophy

the first impressions projects team take a holistic approach to building, understanding the relationship between the client, architect and builder are all integral elements of every project and are intrinsically linked. robert’s personal attributes of passion, commitment, energy and optimism are evident in his approach to life and filter through into first impressions projects and its team. we believe in fostering the personal development of our team as our most valuable resource.

first impressions projects promotes a warm, approachable business culture which allows for clear communication at all times between all parties. this also allows for our projects to be closely managed, delivering the best outcome. we embrace change, being aware of new developments in materials and technologies and incorporating these into our projects. we regularly attend trade exhibitions to be at the forefront of new developments in building and design. we believe in the effect and impact of the first impression, and will leave you with a lasting impression of high quality workmanship. first impressions last. get peace of mind that your project will stand the test of time.

architect, client, builder relationship

“robert rolls of first impressions projects was selected to build was was not an easy build, being on a sloping site with difficult access. i found robert from day one to be a well organised, detail minded builder, and had an interest in providing a best possible outcome. this he achieved and more, and it was a pleasure working with him. his input into providing solutions where we came up against more difficult issues was invaluable. have no doubt we will work together on future projects.”
– selwyn blackstone, selwyn blackstone architects.

“we extend our compliments to everyoneat first impressions projects for the quality of the home’s workmanship. it was a pleasure to work with robert. he is very personable and professional, very organised and his attention to details were top class, there were many challenges during the build but he always had solutions. throughout the building process his communication was excellent. overall it was a great team work between the architect builder and client.”
– somers clients, mia 2017 home over $2m

testimonials

“a notable personal strength apparent in robert is his sense of fairness and openness, putting a high priority on the relation ship between architect, builder and client to achieve the desired outcome. in management and negotiation of both construction and financial issues, robert maintained a sense of fairness which is not possible to specifically write into a contract. this enabled a sense of trust to develop during the construction between builder, client and architect.”
–jade vidal, bower architecture

“in both cases my clients requested a premium end product, and i can confirm that robert was able to deliver excellent results. robert has particular qualities, not always found in this industry. his interest in all aspects of the creative design process as well as his competence in building procedure has allowed him to confidently propose alternative design solutions to this designer.”
– russell grainger, russell grainger design consultant

“dear robert, now that our project is drawing to a conclusion it remains for me to thankyou so very much for your extraordinary efforts at farlie. your grace under pressure, your eye for detail and your great building and administration skills were all surely tested on this project and the result speaks extremely well of your talents in each of these areas…”
– peter jopling

“i am pleased to say that we were extremely impressed with the standard of work carried out by robert and his team. robert obviously takes an immense pride in the quality of his work. this was evident not only in the standard of finish, which was excellent, but also in his constant liaison with us to discuss potential changes and improvements as the works proceeded.”
– marilyn and louis gross

“robert’s calm demeanour and good communication skills enables him to tackle difficult issues (that invariably occur during construction). he has shown a commitment to working through details in order to find practical solutions that also reflect the architectural intent.”
– luke middleton eme group

“given that renovations are inevitably very stressful to owners, we have particularly appreciated robert’s personal qualities of good humour, honesty and integrity, which have minimised the usual pressures of such a difficult process. he has been extremely consultative and communicative each step of the way, he has related to us with a sense of calmness and openness, and he has been entirely trustworthy and honest in his interactions.”
– r.a rechner & w.c. bunston