David Orens

David Orens, AIA, has extensive experience in architectural design and project management, currently serving as Principal at Safdie Architects since July 2000. In this role, David has successfully managed high-profile projects such as the Habitat Golden Dream Bay community in China and the Parkside | Monde Residential Development in Canada, as well as serving as the Senior Project Architect for the Serena Del Mar Hospital in Colombia. Prior to this, David worked as an Architectural Designer at Knight, Bagge and Anderson, Inc., where responsibilities included designing the Suffolk University Student Center and overseeing multi-phase renovations for the university. David began the professional career as an Intern Architect at Steven J. Karr, AIA Inc., and served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Educational qualifications include a Master of Landscape Architecture from Virginia Tech and a Bachelor of Architecture from the School of Architecture at Syracuse University.