see all...Viewing 3 out of 10 projects
David Applebaum creates beautiful works of architecture that are an expression of the life and taste of each client. Indeed, every commission is a uniquely choreographed blend of the client’s dreams, the setting’s personality and the architect’s insight.
I havetaken direct charge of each project, bringing my experience and vision to the entire design and building process in both historical and modern designs.
Clients include Cuba Gooding Jr., Diane Keaton, Frank Sinatra, Rupert Murdoch, Brad Grey, Bob Hope, Manfred Simchowitz, and Jeff Ayeroff for residential work and Quincy Jones, Esprit and Virgin Records for commercial work.
I graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Environmental Design from Texas A&M University in 1980 and a Master of Architecture from UCLA in 1984, where I was awarded Best Thesis Project. I first established my credentials and reputation for excellence at the architectural offices of Edward Grenzbach in Los Angeles, Franklin Israel in Los Angeles and Joseph D’Urso in New York City and have been licensed to practice Architecture in the State of California since 1990.
David Applebaum Architect, Los Angeles, CA, US, Principal
Complete responsibility for the architectural design, interior design, integration, construction documentation, bidding, implementation and construction observation of design driven commercial projects throughout the world. Clients include The Shanghai Bistro Restaurant in Hong Kong, Pure Indulgence Confections, Virgin Records, Qwest Records, Quincy Jones Entertainment, David Salzman Productions and Brentwood Optical. The attention to image requisite to these commercial projects allow me to work directly with the company CEO’s. In certain cases I would develop the budget, time frame and design strategy with an architectural committee and we would jointly report to the company board. My responsibilities call for the management of architectural and structural teams comprised of up to 11 people; as well as numerous consultants, construction managers, and the construction team.
Complete responsibility for the architectural design, interior design, integration, construction documentation, bidding, implementation and construction observation of major residential projects throughout the United States. Clients include Cuba Gooding Jr., Frank and Barbara Sinatra, Diane Keaton, Rupert Murdoch, Brad Grey, Robert Bloomingdale, Bob and Delores Hope, Jeff Ayeroff, Hiro Yamagata and Shari Lewis. Residential projects call for me to report to and deal directly with the client; as well as their business managers and lawyers. My responsibilities call for the management of architectural and structural teams comprised of up to 11 people; as well as numerous consultants, construction managers, and construction personnel.
Guided by the philosophy that the principles of good design are the foundation upon which all great things are built; David Applebaum Architect has built a reputation of balance, proportion, delight and attention to detail. As a team, David Applebaum Architect provided distinctive, comfortable and beautiful designs with timely and responsible professionalism. My goal has always been to produce a final product beyond the expectations of my clients, while balancing the needs and concerns of the different parties involved with each project. As the sole proprietor, I have been responsible for continuously attracting work, managing cash flow, adhering to time constraints, allocating resources, controlling legal and business concerns and supervising professional development. As a business owner, my responsibilities also include delegating, managing and caring for the timelines and budgets for the many projects as well as the many employees and consultants under my charge.
Edward Grenzbach Architect, Los Angeles, CA, US, Project Architect
As Project Architect, I reported directly to Edward Grenzbach. I was also given the capacity to deal interdependently with the clients and their representatives as well. Similar responsibilities as listed above for the design and supervision of $25 - $35 million of construction a year. Clients included Warner Brothers, The Los Angeles Rams and The Wilshire Group; as well as Rupert and Anna Murdoch, Frances Bergen, Mace Neufeld, Mo Ostin, Adnan Khashogi and Dennis Tito (this home was featured in the movie Wag The Dog). I was directly responsible for a staff of 5, as well as the coordination with designers and consultants.
D'Urso Design, New York, NY, US, Project Architect
Designed and supervised construction of the flagship stores and showrooms for ESPRIT in Los Angeles, New York City and Washington D. C. Developed the “store within store” prototype for ESPRIT shops in department stores all over the world. Designed and supervised construction of the ESPRIT “flagship store within store” shops in Bloomingdale’s and Macy’s in Manhattan. Reported to Joe D’Urso, as well as Doug Tompkins and Barry Miguel of ESPRIT, and the three ESPRIT visual directors from San Francisco, Tokyo and Hong Kong. Managed a staff of nine, comprised of draftspersons, designers and the visual merchandising staff of five. I co-authored ESPRIT’s official visual merchandising manual. I created and taught a design workshop for every ESPRIT employee, to understand and become a part of the entire ESPRIT experience.
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, CA, US, MArch, Architecture
Best Thesis Project - MArch I, 1st Place
