David Rockwell is the founder and President of Rockwell Group, an award-winning architecture and design practice in New York, with satellite offces in Madrid and Shanghai. For over 30 years, the firm has crafted a unique narrative for each project through the intersection of theater and architecture. Its roster includes global hospitality projects for Nobu and W Hotels, the TED Theater and other cultural destinations, and Broadway set designs. From surface and floor coverings for Maya Romanoff, The Rug Company, and Jim Thompson, to lighting for Rich Brilliant Willing and Gaia&Gino, the firm celebrates product design as a natural extension of its immersive environments.
David’s honors include the American Institute of Architects New York Chapter President’s Award, the National Design Award by the Smithsonian’s Cooper Hewitt National Design Museum, and the Presidential Design Award.
