David is a UK-qualified architect, with over 25 years of professional experience in architecture, interior design and project management, divided between the UK and Asia.David established the Asian office of Aston Design in Singapore in August 2018, to provide architecture and interior design consultancy for hospitality and mixed-use projects in Asia, Europe & the Middle East. In his role as Managing Director, David will continue to build on his expertise honed over 18 years at… Show more David is a UK-qualified architect, with over 25 years of professional experience in architecture, interior design and project management, divided between the UK and Asia.David established the Asian office of Aston Design in Singapore in August 2018, to provide architecture and interior design consultancy for hospitality and mixed-use projects in Asia, Europe & the Middle East. In his role as Managing Director, David will continue to build on his expertise honed over 18 years at the helm of JPA Design's Asian headquarters in Singapore.With a strong focus on hospitality and retail, David has been instrumental in the design and renovation of many prestigious hotel and mixed use projects of all scales. In his 25-year career he has completed 5-star resorts, palaces and luxury urban hotels across five continents. David’s work includes The Pierre, New York; InterContinental Tokyo; Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai; Cape Weligama, Sri Lanka; Lake Palace, Udaipur; The Nautilus, Maldives; Taj Cape Town; Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur; & Le Prince Maurice, Mauritius.David works closely with a talented team of architects and designers to create interiors which reflect the needs and aspirations of clients and users alike. He combines thorough research with a timeless approach to design, and has built a reputation for producing appropriate and effective design solutions in response to complex briefs. His comprehensive experience and operational understanding brings enormous value to any hospitality project. David’s overriding philosophy is that in order to be successful, innovative interiors must also achieve the appropriate functionality, flexibility and longevity. Show less

David joined JPA Design in 1998 and headed JPA’s Asian operations from 2000 to 2018. With his team in Singapore he built JPA's impressive hospitality portfolio, with a string of successful and widely acclaimed projects across five continents, many of which are icons of hospitality in their respective locations.In his time with JPA, David earned a reputation as a talented creative leader, with a thourough and disciplined approach to projects, yet with a flexible attitude much valued by… Show more David joined JPA Design in 1998 and headed JPA’s Asian operations from 2000 to 2018. With his team in Singapore he built JPA's impressive hospitality portfolio, with a string of successful and widely acclaimed projects across five continents, many of which are icons of hospitality in their respective locations.In his time with JPA, David earned a reputation as a talented creative leader, with a thourough and disciplined approach to projects, yet with a flexible attitude much valued by Owners and Operators alike. With his vast experience and broad operational undestanding, he earned the trust of discerning clients, and the respect of his peers, firmly establishing himself as a leader in hospitality design in the region. Show less