Russell Groves
Born in a small town along the craggy shores of Nova Scotia and raised in the metropolitan area of New York, Russell Groves’ exposure to both rugged landscape and city skyline alike firmly established his singular design vision: a reverence for nature and materiality balanced by a highly sophisticated sensibility.
Russell received his Architecture degree from the Rhode Island School of Design. There, his education encompassed a rigorous and broad range of illustrative subjects, including: fashion design, filmmaking, cultural history and classical literature. This multi-faceted education provided the foundation for a keen insight into a wide array of design disciplines and honed his remarkable ability to synthesize a multitude of creative methods.
Dedicated to his profession, Russell’s began his career at Richard Meier Architects, followed by tenure at Kohn Pederson Fox. Soon after, he joined Peter Marino Architects, where he created and managed commissions for an array of important clients, including: Giorgio Armani, Donna Karan and Barneys New York.
His eponymous firm, S. Russell Groves, was launched with the incredible success of his first project, the Tea Box at Takashimaya. This innovative design led to a prestigious American Institute of Architects award, among many others. His passion for design and sophistication has led him to become the “Designer’s Designer”–-important style makers such as Michael Kors, Derek Lam and Frederic Fekkai have sought him out to create not just their public spaces, but their private as well.
A long standing resident of Greenwich Village, Russell’s philanthropic efforts focus on the rehabilitation of New York and its inhabitants–-for people and animals alike, supporting New Yorkers for Children, God’s Love We Deliver, Empire State Pride Agenda Foundation and numerous animal rescue and shelter assistance programs.
When taking the rare break from his busy schedule, Russell finds time to collect rare and eclectic early-modernist art, photography, furniture and decorative items for his New York, Los Angeles and East Hampton homes.