Robert Ball is a Portland businessman who specializes in preserving historic landmarks and creating innovative classics for contemporary urban living. He uses historic elements in singular new ways. In the spirit of regeneration, Robert and his team preserve and recycle wherever possible.

With his partners, Tom Connor and Don Woolley, Robert's passion for Portland's rich urban history has resulted in the city's most stunning and pioneering properties. These include The Avenue Lofts and Marshall-Wells Lofts in the Pearl District, and The American and The Embassy condominiums in the Historic Alphabet District. All are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.