David Howell, DHD President
David Howell is a licensed architect in New York State and New Zealand and the President of DHD Architecture & Interior Design, a New York City architecture and interior design firm he founded in 1995. With more than 30 years of experience, he leads a diverse portfolio of projects spanning landmark building restorations, loft conversions, commercial interiors, and private residences.
Originally from New Zealand, Howell earned a Bachelor of Architecture with honors from the University of Auckland. After establishing his first independent architecture practice in Auckland in 1990, he relocated to New York City in 1992. He is a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the New Zealand Institute of Architects.
Howell’s work bridges architectural traditions from New York and the United States with the indoor-outdoor living and modern design sensibilities of New Zealand and Australia. His approach combines an international perspective with a strong understanding of the local context, creating distinctive spaces for residential, commercial, and hospitality clients.

