Our Founders

Robert Mosher raised in Los Angeles. He attended The Art Center School, USC and University of Washington (in Seattle) where he majored in architecture. Drafted by the US Army and lated discharged on medical disability, Mosher completed his degree in Seattle as World War 2 came to a close.

Roy Drew, raised in Pasadena, graduated with a bachelor's degree in Graphic Arts from Stanford in 1936 and a Masters in Architecture from Yale in 1941. As WW2 was enveloping the world, Drew gained experience working for Myron Hunt and Henry J. Kaiser. Following his service in the US Navy (1942-1946), Drew rejoined his architecture career where he met Robert Mosher in Paul Haynes' Los Angeles office.

By 1948 they established the firm Mosher and Drew, Architects. Early work was primarily residential and commercial commissions in La Jolla - including garage remodels, additions, signage, fences, store fronts and any other work they could secure. The magazine's editor, Elizabeth Gordon, after seeing images of his early homes, requested that Robert Mosher work for the magazine. Roy agreed on him taking a sabbatical from the firm so he could pursue the role of Building Editor for the national shelter magazine. Moving to New York City, for a two-year span Robert lived with his family in Dobb's Ferry, commuting in to Manhattan daily. In preparation for House Beautiful's landmark dedication of an entire issue on architect Frank Lloyd Wright, Mosher lived with Mr. Wright at Taliesin in Spring Green, WI for 2-3 weeks. This period left a lasting impression on Mr. Mosher.

Robert Mosher, Legacy