Brian Swanson, President
Brian Swanson has run a successful independent design practice for the past 30 years -- designing, consulting and implementing a diverse range of projects, including: shopping center planning, retail stores, luxury retail, restaurants, cafes, hotel interior concepts, and residences.
Having worked in the U.S., Canada, South Africa and the U.K., Brian brings many years of international experience and expertise to the successful design firm he established in 1986.
An award-winning designer, Brian's strength is his ability to envision exciting, unique design solutions. His numerous and diverse projects illustrate a passion for design and planning that gives Brian's work a singular, always thought-provoking aesthetic.
Primarily a specialist in retail design, his portfolio includes such notable projects as the U.S. Naval Academy Visitor Center Gift Store in Annapolis and 12 luxury stores in the Wynn Encore, with Steve Wynn, in Las Vegas. He recently designed Tyra Banks' residence and corporate offices in New York.
Between 2003 and 2011, he consulted with Barteluce Architects & Associates (BAA), New York, offering them a white label design service in the planning and design of many major projects.
Having worked in the U.S., Canada, South Africa and the U.K., Brian brings many years of international experience and expertise to the successful design firm he established in 1986.
An award-winning designer, Brian's strength is his ability to envision exciting, unique design solutions. His numerous and diverse projects illustrate a passion for design and planning that gives Brian's work a singular, always thought-provoking aesthetic.
Primarily a specialist in retail design, his portfolio includes such notable projects as the U.S. Naval Academy Visitor Center Gift Store in Annapolis and 12 luxury stores in the Wynn Encore, with Steve Wynn, in Las Vegas. He recently designed Tyra Banks' residence and corporate offices in New York.
Between 2003 and 2011, he consulted with Barteluce Architects & Associates (BAA), New York, offering them a white label design service in the planning and design of many major projects.
Recent Projects
For the past eight years, Brian has consulted with Barteluce Architects & Associates in New York City, offering services in planning and design, design direction, and implementation.
Recent projects include:
Other major projects with Barteluce Architects & Associates include: planning and design concepts for Tysons Galleria , McClean VA for General Growth Properties, Neiman Marcus department store buildings in South Coast Plaza and Boca Raton, Florida. Developed interior and exterior design for Century 21 department store, Cortland St. NYC (opposite World Trade Center).
Recent projects include:
- the luxury stores at the Wynn Encore in Las Vegas and the Wynn Resort in Macau
- the planning and interior concepts for Tyra Bank's new residence in New York City
- planning and concepts for Tyra Banks' proposed new corporate offices in New York City
- master planning and retail concepts in 1095 Ave. of Americas and 42nd St. for Blackstone Properties
- award-winning design for the multi-level Fortunoff on 57th Street and adjacent Bergdorf Goodman department store
- designs for several independent luxury retailers on Madison Avenue (New York), Rodeo Drive (Beverley Hills, LA), Michigan Avenue (Chicago), and Collins Avenue (South Beach, Miami)
- Won design competition for Lacoste's new flagship store on 5th Avenue in New York
- Won design competition for Hugo Boss' shop-in-shop concept to be implemented in Macy's department stores in the US
- Created Esprit's new flagship building concept in San Francisco
- Planning and design of Ballard Design Home prototype store in Atlanta GA
Other major projects with Barteluce Architects & Associates include: planning and design concepts for Tysons Galleria , McClean VA for General Growth Properties, Neiman Marcus department store buildings in South Coast Plaza and Boca Raton, Florida. Developed interior and exterior design for Century 21 department store, Cortland St. NYC (opposite World Trade Center).
Awards & Publications
- Fortunoff (57th Street, New York) -- 2009 A.R.E. (Association for Retail Environments) Design Award – Visual Presentation Corridor Display
- Wynn Encore (Las Vegas) “InStep” - 2009 Annual HOSPY Award for Best Hospitality Retail Store
- Atlantic Restaurant, Boston Street, Baltimore MD – Published: January 2000 Interior Design
- Published articles: May/June 2010 Style Magazine, Baltimore; May/June 2005 Style Magazine
- Voted Designer of the Year 2000 Baltimore's Best by Baltimore Magazine
Professional Resume
For a full version of Brian Swanson's professional resume, click here. 