David I. Smotrich studied at the Harvard Graduate School of Design (AB 1955, MArch 1960) and gained valuable experience working at I.M. Pei & Partners before founding the firm. He built a studio culture focused on quality design combined with a strong client-centered mentality. This proven approach remains a proud legacy of the firm. Throughout his career, Smotrich was dedicated to creating socially significant architecture as his primary architectural objective.
