ABOUT
INTRODUCTION
INC is an open source, multi-disciplinary, architecture and design studio, with experience in a wide range of project types from big to small that specializes in the integration of the design disciplines. We approach a chair, a room and a super structure all equally.
We posit that good ideas can come from anywhere and unlock the creative process to inspiration from our collaborators and the world outside our studio.
A tripartite leadership structure guides our projects from conception to completion and balances the three essential elements of successful design: joy, utility and craft.
At INC to lead is to listen and thus each project is a unique portrait imbued with the aspirations of our clientele, be they an individual or a segment of the population. Based in New York, INC works globally and takes a global view by implementing environmental best practices naturally.
FEATURES
SOCIAL CONTEXTUAL-ISM
At INC “context is king”. We propose that good design can be driven by the social, cultural, physical and historical context of a project. We assert that a project can legitimately take its place in the environment of a city or in the heart of its user by creating a meaningful dialogue with its physical and cultural conditions.
CURTAINS TO CURTAIN WALLS
We are a multi-disciplinary architecture and design studio, with experience in a wide range of project types, from big to small, specializing in the integration of the design disciplines. Having executed residential buildings, hotels, restaurants, galleries, stores and private residences, we approach a chair, a room and a super structure all equally from tables to towers, embracing the constraints of each as the seeds of inspiration for their development.
PORTRAIT ARTISTS
We affirm that to lead is to listen hence each of our projects is a unique portrait imbued with the aspirations of our clientele, be they an individual or a segment of the population. Portraiture is a metaphor for how we interact with our clients, by approaching each project as an individual subject with distinctive attributes to be focused through our design lens, we fashion tailored designs that capture the distinctive desires of the end user.
GLOBAL POSITIONING
Based in New York, Incorporated works globally and takes a global environmental view by implementing best practices naturally, not as an afterthought, with all three principals LEED certified. With completed projects at diverse scales and in urban to rural contexts around the globe, we are uniquely qualified to lead a variety of complex projects, incorporating green solutions appropriately.
OPEN SOURCE
We are an open source design studio where all ideas are created equal but only the strongest survive; thus unlocking the creative process to inspiration from our clientele and the world outside our studio. We thoughtfully filter the information and ideas that flow through our open studio, allowing only the strongest ideas to survive, and thus bringing a refined aesthetic to a wide range of project types.
US IS MORE
Many heads are better than one. Our practice emerges from more than a decade of collective knowledge power, which we access through a live, shared, virtual archive. Through a carefully maintained library of materials, ideas, details, products, and know-how, we approach challenges in unexpected ways, translate successful solutions between contexts, and enrich our projects through shared information.
PARTNERS
THE UNWHOLLY TRINITY
Conceived as a singular intensely collaborative studio, INC is the brainchild of Adam Rolston, Gabe Benroth, and Drew Stuart. Dedicated to an integrated vision for the architectural and design disciplines, these three creatives shepherd every INC project,
Big or small, from beginning to end, with a passionate hands-on engagement that brings their respective talents and interests to bear. The inspiration, functionality and technique required at each phase of the design, construction and fabrication process is provided by their distinct but complementary gifts.
This “team-of-interdisciplinary-specialists” approach, informs the culture and structure of the studio, where an “expert” is always within reach. Adam keeps an eye on the big picture, from 30,000 feet and down to earth, making sure that the sum is always greater than its parts.
Gabe wants to leverage the power of technology in the studio, to build a better world outside it. For Drew the DNA is in the details that turn a good idea into a great design. Together they are on a mission to fashion objects, spaces and buildings that are deeply connected to their social and cultural contexts. As they like to say…..design for humans.
TEAM
ADAM ROLSTON
Creative & Managing Director, Partner
Adam Rolston has been engaged in the practice of architecture since 1985, was born and raised in Los Angeles and attended Syracuse University School of Architecture, where he studied both in Syracuse and in Italy under the influence of the northern Italian Rationalists.
Adam has served as the Senior Designer and Project Architect for many large-scale, commercial office, residential condominium, private residential, hospitality, and retail projects in Southeast Asia, Europe and New York. He is known for his keen attention to detail, his ability to tackle the design and planning of complex projects at a variety of scales and for his careful attention to client and user needs. Adam is a registered architect in the State of New York, a member of the AIA New York chapter and the USGBC.
DREW STUART
Field Director, Partner, AIA, LEED AP
Drew Stuart has been engaged in the practice of architecture for nearly two decades. At the University of Cincinnati School of Architecture, and in extensive travels to Europe and Asia, Drew developed a commitment to quality and craft.
He joined Tsao & McKown Architects in 1999 where he worked for seven years before founding INC in 2006. Drew has designed and executed private residential interiors, homes, hotels, spas, restaurants and large and small residential condominium developments - all with a domestic sensibility. He possesses a particular interest in the complexities of ushering a design from conception to realization while maintaining an appropriate balance between design and constructability.
HILARY KROLL
Project Manager, Senior Associate, AIA, LEED AP
Hilary Kroll joined INC Architecture and Design in 2006. She is a Leed AP and a licensed architect in New York State. She received a Master's Degree in Architecture from the University of Cincinnati and also studied in Copenhagen, Denmark where she developed a passion for the sequential experience of spaces.
As a Senior Associate at INC, Hilary enjoys designing all things great and small; she is particularly interested in projects that encompass the total design of the interior and the exterior. A conceptual thinker at heart, Hilary enjoys translating formal ideas and palettes from concept, through design, and into the built environment. She has been the Project Manager and Project Architect at INC for many projects that range from residential design including multifamily condominiums and private residences of all types, to hospitality design including hotels, restaurants, spas, fitness centers, conference centers, and amenity spaces. It is happily her daily goal to transform New York City, one beautiful space at a time.
TYLER KLECK
Project Manager, Senior Associate, RA, LEED AP
Tyler Kleck has been on the INC team since 2007. Born and raised in northwest Ohio, Tyler attended the University of Cincinnati where he graduated with a Master's degree and a B.S. in Architecture. As a Senior Associate at INC
Tyler has designed and managed projects ranging from high-end apartment and office renovations to ground-up condominium buildings as well as numerous luxury hospitality spaces. With an additional interest in graphic design, Tyler has also helped develop many of the branding aspects on various commercial projects. Perhaps born of his midwestern roots, Tyler takes pride in wearing as many hats as required to complete a project, no matter how small the task.
ARTHUR MCGOEY
Project Manager, Associate
Arthur McGoey is interested in a broad range of design issues; from user experience and millwork details to exterior envelope design and building performance. Starting in 1998, Arthur’s experience includes high-end residential, townhouses, multi-family housing, airports, offices, schools and stadiums.
Arthur originally moved to New York City to pursue his Masters of Architecture at Columbia University. He has also earned a B.A. of Architecture and a B.S. Civil Engineering from the University of New Mexico. A common thread throughout Arthur’s work is a focus on a leveraging computation, visualization and information technologies to aid design, both practically and conceptually.
LOUISA REVITTE
Project Manager, Associate
Louisa Revitte has been involved in various aspects of the design world for the last 15 years. She earned an undergraduate degree in 2004 from Harvard University with a concentration in History of Art and Architecture. She then moved to Florence, Italy where she studied Interior Design at L'Accademia Italiana. Interested in attaining a professional degree in design,
She returned to the US and attended Pratt Institute, where she earned her Master's degree in architecture.Her past work experience includes retail design at Pompei AD in NYC and residential design at Maryann Thompson Architects in Cambridge. Louisa joined the INC team in 2010. Since then she has helped develop the FF&E department. At INC, she has been able to combine her love of all design facets, from art and architecture to interiors and decorating. Her passion is in the final layer of design and how it can coordinate seamlessly with the broader design, particularly when large floral prints or disco-era items are involved.
MICHAEL NARTEY
Project Manager, Associate
Michael Nartey was born in Ghana and raised in New York City, he went on to study at Syracuse University School of Architecture. After receiving his undergraduate degree from Syracuse, he joined INC in 2010.
While working with INC, Michael has been involved from conception to realization on several high-end residential and commercial projects at various scales. His background in architecture coupled with experience working on interior projects at INC has allowed him to partake in a wide range of design problems. His interests lie within the fabrication techniques of not only architectural and interior design concepts, but also sculpture and furniture design.Outside of INC, Michael has been developing this interest by engaging in the fabrication of bespoke design projects.
SALLY GIBSON
Comptroller
Sally Gibson’s career began in the tech industry in Silicon Valley in the 1970s. When her husband started his own tech startup in 1987, he said he would not trust his accounting to anyone but Sally. Thus began her accounting career. Since then, she has worked in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, software development, baseball, hospitality.
Performing arts, and non-profit environmental groups. Since moving to New York City in 2004, her focus on architecture accounting has increased and the combination of high tech background and accounting knowledge has enabled her to provide extra value. She has been with INC since the start of time.
GABRIEL BENROTH
Studio & Information Director, Partner - [email protected]
Gabriel Benroth graduated magna cum laude with dual degrees in Architecture and Interior Design from the University of Cincinnati. Apropos of experience in high-end retail, residential, and hospitality design, Gabriel’s finds joy in the intersection between architecture and interior design. His specialty in visualization and design is renowned in the industry. As Studio Director, Gabriel has expanded the traditional role by kit-bashing new and legacy technologies to build INC’s unique integrated platform.
NEIL SHAH
Project Manager, Associate/ [email protected]
Neil Shah is a Project Manager with INC. Since graduating from New Jersey Institute’s College of Architecture & Design, Neil has worked in multiple roles on various project typologies. He uses this experience to help INC execute high end residential, commercial, fitness, and corporate projects. He is known for his ability to problem solve on the fly, software savviness, unforgiving standards of quality, and need for bespoke coffee and craft beer in the office.
