
After receiving his Bachelor of Environmental Studies and Bachelor of Architecture Degrees from the University of Waterloo in Canada, David began his career as a designer with Adamson Associates in the early 1980s. In 1985 he joined NORR Partnership Limited to lead the firm’s design activities, and from 1989 to 1996, David was the Principal-in-Charge of Design, during which time the firm won numerous international design competitions. David rejoined Adamson Associates in 1996 as a Partner. He is currently responsible for many of the firm’s large-scale projects in North America and around the world. He also works in close collaboration with internationally acclaimed design architects on high profile projects such as Towers 2, 3 and 4 at the World Trade Center, New York (Foster + Partners, Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners, Maki and Associates) and the new Guggenheim Museum in Abu Dhabi (Gehry Partners).
David has developed a broad base of experience during his 25 years in the profession. His expertise includes: master planning, urban design, architectural and interior design. His projects include: commercial office and mixed-use developments, healthcare, research and development, academic, institutional, sports and recreation, hotel and residential facilities, and transportation centres.
David is a member of the Ontario Association of Architects, Royal Architectural Institute of Canada, and American Institute of Architects. He is a Registered Architect in the States of New York, New Jersey, Nevada, Florida, Illinois, Connecticut and District of Columbia, and a Registered Architect in the Province of Ontario. David is a LEED™ Accredited Professional.