David Richards FAIA, LEED AP, PMP

David helps lead project delivery and studio operations for HOK. Based in Detroit, he is a senior principal who brings nearly 50 years of experience managing complex, large-scale architectural projects. He began his career at ROSSETTI as a young draftsman and grew into his role as the firm’s chief operating officer and chairman.

David has a track record of finding ways to make projects and processes work better. His project portfolio includes landmark buildings such as the Palace of Auburn Hills, the USTA National Tennis Center; including the Arthur Ashe Stadium and Louis Armstrong Stadium and the 1,000,000-sq.-ft. Compuware Headquarters Building at One Campus Martius in Detroit. Under his operational leadership ROSSETTI has experienced the most unprecedented stretch of success in the firm’s 50-year history.

The American Institute of Architects elevated David to its College of Fellows for his national leadership in practice management—an area where his influence extends well beyond any single firm. He previously served as the Chair of the AIA Center for Practice, the Chair of the Practice Management Knowledge Community, the Chair of the AIA Best Practices Committee, editor of the AIA’s Practice Management Digest and he produced continuing education videos for the AIA|U.