Theatre Architects

Born: 1956 (Chicago, Illinois)

David Rockwell, FAIA, has long harbored a fascination with immersive environments. He grew up in the theatre — his mother, a vaudeville dancer and choreographer, often cast him in community repertory productions. But when he was 12, David’s family had a dramatic scene change, moving from Deal, New Jersey to Guadalajara, Mexico. There he discovered a whole new world of vibrant marketplaces, street life, and public spaces.

After training in architecture at Syracuse University and the Architectural Association in London, David brought his passion for theatre 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.

David founded Rockwell Group in 1984. The 250-person award winning, cross-disciplinary architecture and design practice is based in New York City, with satellite offices in Madrid and Los Angeles.

Information sourced from the Rockwell Group .

Theatres on this website in which this architect was involved:

Dolby Theatre, Hollywood, California, USA