David Howell has a 30-year background as an architect and interior designer. A native of New Zealand, he was trained at the University of Auckland, where he received a Bachelor of Architecture degree with honors. He is a registered architect in the state of New York and in New Zealand, and he is a member of the American Institute of Architects as well as the New Zealand Institute of Architects. He established DHD Architecture and Design in 1995.As envisioned from its beginnings, DHD has always been a special cross-cultural meeting ground. Howell finds synergy in pairing the distinct design philosophies from two hemispheres, where the towering history of New York and America’s manifold architectural traditions merge with the indoor-outdoor living, modern idioms, and relaxed environmental design of his home country. “Those of us from that part of the world in New Zealand and Australia, I think we have a different energy and autonomy. We’ve learned to bring ideas from the edge to the centre. Architecture becomes a practical, hands-on job as much as an artistic one. Boots and all, we will do anything.” David Howell has been recognized with numerous awards and his work appears in many national and international publications. He has been exhibited widely in both New York and New Zealand. He lives Manhattan and the Catskills with his family.