David Rockwell
David Rockwell
David Rockwell is an American architect and designer. He is the founder and President of Rockwell Group, a 250-person award winning, cross-disciplinary architecture and design practice based in New York City with satellite offices in Madrid and Shanghai...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionArchitect
CountryUnited States of America
memories shapes different
My work is strongly rooted in place and memory, in personal, formative experiences that took shape within very different environments.
almost creates landmark people
It creates a kind of landmark that people know when they go to Rosa. It's almost like an oasis. It's kind of cool; it orients you.
both chance collage created detroit enter entering existing feels gives historical sound space stage
What we've done (in Detroit) is created a movie set so it gives movie-goers a chance to enter a space that feels like a sound stage and in fact, is very sound-stage-like in how it's set up, ... But the set that you're entering into is a collage of both existing and historical Detroit buildings.
space design environment
Portable designs have the power to transform unused public spaces into dynamic environments that build and invite communal experiences.
design identity cuisine
The design of a restaurant should embrace the identity of the chef, the nature of the cuisine, and the context of the restaurant itself.
memories inspiration school
The color and spectacle of Mexico's streets sparked my interest in community driven space and experience, a passion that I began to develop while studying architecture at Syracuse University and then at the Architectural Association School in London. Having been immersed in such a diverse array of lively environments, it would be impossible for me not to use these memories and experiences as inspiration for my work.
brother play childhood
Play and transformation were a bit part of my childhood - using whatever materials were at our disposal, my brothers and I would constantly build and create fantasy worlds.
design stories achieve
Good restaurant design is about achieving equilibrium between the food, service, and design - in effect, telling a complete story.
meaningful technology way
Technology should be used to create unforgettable experiences that enhance our natural and built environments, transforming them in newly meaningful ways.
jobs answers restaurants
But what makes my job so great is there's no one answer that's right for every restaurant.
meaningful elements world
In our highly mediated, technologically driven world, we're all looking for meaningful ways to connect. This has constantly inspired me to create environments full of lively, immersive, experiential elements specifically crafted to foster human connection.
needs invitations limitation
Briefs need limitations and invitations
opportunity challenges opportunities-to-learn
Every project is an opportunity to learn, to figure out problems and challenges, to invent and reinvent.
mean thinking design
I like entertainment and think mastery is good, though I don't feel like a master. If a theme means having a story that's legible, then that's certainly what we do. But we don't treat design as an add-on layer.