January 16, 2015

David Rockwell, AIA

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David Rockwell, AIA, courtesy of Rockwell Group.

Firm : Rockwell Group.

Location : New York, NY.

Honors : Interior Design Best of Year Awards; Cooper-Hewitt National Design Award; Pratt Legends Award; Presidential Design Award.

Bio : Long before turning his attention to architecture, David Rockwell harbored a fascination with immersive environments. After training in architecture at Syracuse University and the Architectural Association in London, David brought his passion for theater and artistic eye for the color and spectacle of Mexico to his profession. Today, his work ranges from restaurants, hotels, airport terminals, and hospitals, to festivals, museum exhibitions, and Broadway sets. Known for his commitment to charitable organizations, David currently serves as Chair Emeritus of the Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS (DIFFA) and as a board member of the Cooper Hewitt National Design Museum and Citymeals-on-Wheels.

Completed Projects :

Built Upon A Dream: Atlanta’s National Center For Civil And Human Rights

Working It: Rockwell’s Neuehouse Is More Club Than Office

Maui Wowee: David Rockwell Designs Andaz’s First Resort

Falling Water: Rockwell Group Transforms An Old Mill In Upstate New York

Fit For A Queen: Rockwell Group’s W Paris-Opéra

A&D Working For The Greater Good: Mass Design Group

Curtain’s Up: Yotel Comes To NYC’s Theater District

Shall We Dance? David Rockwell Brings Movement To Las Vegas’ Cosmopolitan

David Rockwell’s Andaz Rocks Wall Street

In the News :

David Rockwell: 2002 Hall Of Fame Inductee

Rockwell Group Snags Two Tony Nominations

IIDA Awards: Rockwell Group Europe’s W Paris-Opéra

Rockwell Group’s “Play Work Build” Opens At National Building Museum

Rockwell Helps New Festival With Set Design And Talent

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