INC Architecture and Design
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Architecture, Interior design, Furniture design |
| Founded | 2006 |
| Founder | Adam Rolston, Gabriel Benroth, Drew Stuart |
| Headquarters | New York City , United States |
| Products | Architecture, Interior design, Furniture design services |
Number of employees | 50 |
| Website | www |
INC Architecture and Design, PLLC (INC) is an architecture and design firm located in New York City, established in 2006 by Adam Rolston, Gabriel Benroth, and Drew Stuart. Based in Manhattan's SoHo district, INC offers expertise in architecture, interior design, and furniture design, employing approximately 50 specialists. Their portfolio features prominent works such as the 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge, the Rockefeller Center Rink Level Concourse, and the TWA Hotel.
The firm's name, INC, is inspired by Latin words that embody fundamental design values: Iucunditas (pleasure), Necessarius (functionality), and Creo (craftsmanship). This reflects their approach to integrating beauty, practical use, and artisanal quality into their projects.
Noteworthy Projects
- TWA Hotel (TWA Flight Center), Queens, NY
- 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn, NY
- Rockefeller Center Rink Level Public Concourse, New York, NY
- Anagram Columbus Circle, New York, NY
- The Treadwell, New York, NY
- The Line Hotel DC, Washington, DC
- The Morrow, Washington, DC
- Saint Marks Place, New York, NY
- Momofuku Noodle Bar (Time Warner Center), New York, NY
- 121 East 22nd Street, New York, NY
- Equinox locations in DUMBO and Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY
- The Sutton Condominium, New York, NY
- Parlour Condominium, Brooklyn, NY
- The Vandewater in Morningside Heights, Manhattan
These projects highlight INC’s proficiency across multiple sectors including hospitality, residential living spaces, retail environments, and fitness facilities—enhancing their competitive position within the architectural landscape.
Awards and Honors
- 2017 HD Awards: Winner for 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge Park (Best Sustainable Project); Finalist for Hex Table (Casegoods and Furniture)
- 2017 NYCxDESIGN Awards: Winner for Equinox DUMBO (Health and Wellness); Finalist for The Sutton (Residential Lobby/Amenity Space)
- 2017 BDNY Gold Key Awards: Winner for 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge (Best Eco-Conscious Hotel and Best Guest Room Luxury); Designer of the Year
- 2017 Interior Design Best of Year Awards: Winner for 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge (Domestic Boutique Hotel); Honoree for Equinox DUMBO (Fitness)
- 2018 Architizer A+ Awards: Jury Winner for 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge (Hotels & Resorts)
- 2018 HD Awards: Winner for The Line Hotel DC (Public Space - Lifestyle)
- 2018 NYCxDESIGN Awards: Winners for 18th Street Triplex (Medium Apartment) and 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge (Hotel)
- 2018 AHEAD Awards: Winner for 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge (Hotel New Build)
- 2018 Interior Design Best of Year Awards: Winner for The Line DC (Hotel Transformation); Finalist for 18th Street Triplex (Mid-Size Apartment)
- 2019 Architizer A+ Awards: Finalist for Parlour (Residential Unbuilt Multi-Unit Housing)
- 2019 NYCxDESIGN Awards: Winners for Momofuku Noodle Bar Columbus Circle (Restaurant) and INC Studio (Firm’s Own Office)
- 2019 AHEAD Awards: Winner for TWA Hotel (Hotel Transformation)
- 2019 DNA Paris Awards: Winner for Vandewater (Architecture: Housing)
- 2019 Interior Design NYC PowerGrid 100: TWA ranked #20 Largest Projects; Firm ranked #17 Top Firms
- 2019 Best of Year Awards: Winner for TWA Hotel (Hotel Transformation); Finalist entries included INC Studio and Frank Chair
- 2019 Architect's Newspaper Best of Design Awards: People's Choice Award for TWA Hotel (Hotel of the Year)
- 2020 Frame Awards: Winner for TWA Hotel in categories Building of the Year, Lighting - Indoor, Adaptive Reuse
- 2020 HD Awards: Winner for TWA Hotel (Restorations and Transformations); Finalist in Midscale Hotel category
- 2020 NYCxDESIGN Awards: Winners for TWA Hotel (Hotel and Commercial Lobby/Amenity Space) and 121 East 22nd Street (Residential Lobby/Amenity Space); Honorees included Vandewater and Portale projects
- 2020 Interior Design Best of Year Awards: Honoree for Saint Marks Place (Residential)
- 2021 AHEAD Awards: Winner for The Joseph Nashville (Suite)
- 2021 ULI New York Awards: Finalist for TWA Hotel in ULI Americas Awards for Excellence
- 2021 Architizer A+ Awards: Finalist for Parlour (Residential Multi Unit Housing Mid Rise)
- 2021 NYCxDESIGN Awards: Winner for 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge (Iconic NYC Project); Honoree for Parlour Facade
- 2021 HD Awards: Winner for The Joseph Nashville (Suites)
- 2021 AN Best of Products Awards: Winner for Lamé (Residential Furnishings)
- 2021 Interior Design Best of Year Awards: Honoree recognitions for The Joseph Nashville and Iris Fine Dining
- 2022 NYCxDESIGN Awards: Winners for JACX&CO Food Hall and commercial lobby at 1740 Broadway
- 2022 Architect's Newspaper Best in Practice: Honorable Mention awarded to Firm as Large Northeast Architect Firm
- 2023 NYCxDESIGN Awards: Winner for TWA Hotel as Iconic Project; Finalists included Saint Marks Place Facade and Rockefeller Center Rink Level
- 2023 Interior Design Best of Year Awards: Winner for The Morrow Boutique Hotel; Honoree recognition for Five Acres Casual Dining
- 2024 Architizer A+ Awards: Finalist status achieved by The Vandewater Multi Unit Housing High Rise
- 2024 HD Awards: Finalist designation earned by The Morrow Upscale Hotel
- 2024 Re-Thinking the Future Awards: Runner Up honor granted to Anagram Reception Desk Interior Design Element
- 2024 NYCxDESIGN Awards: Winner distinction awarded to Anagram Columbus Circle Multi-Unit Housing
- 2024 SARA NY and National Awards: Received both Winner and Honor Award respectively for Anagram Columbus Circle Multifamily Residential project
- 2024 Interior Design Best of Year Awards: Winner recognition given to Anagram Columbus Circle; Honoree status awarded to The Treadwell Residential Lobby + Amenity
- 2024 AIANY Interiors Award: Recipient of award for Anagram Columbus Circle Residential Review
- 2024 AIA New York Design Awards: Merit Award presented to Rockefeller Center Rink Level Corporate Interiors
- 2025 CDA Awards: Longlisted nominations include Anagram Columbus Circle as Best Residential Project and Rockefeller Center Rink Level as Best Commercial & Cultural Project
External links
INC Architecture and Design: Official Website