My work is strongly rooted in place and memory, in personal, formative experiences that took shape within very different environments.

- David Rockwell

But what makes my job so great is there's no one answer that's right for every restaurant.

- David Rockwell

Good restaurant design is about achieving equilibrium between the food, service, and design - in effect, telling a complete story.

- David Rockwell

Portable designs have the power to transform unused public spaces into dynamic environments that build and invite communal experiences.

- David Rockwell

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…

- David Rockwell

Every project is an opportunity to learn, to figure out problems and challenges, to invent and reinvent.

- David Rockwell

Technology should be used to create unforgettable experiences that enhance our natural and built environments, transforming them in newly meaningful …

- David Rockwell

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 certai…

- David Rockwell

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 stu…

- David Rockwell