Roman and Williams Revenue and Competitors

In 2002, Robin Standefer and Stephen Alesch partnered to found the New York-based design studio Roman and Williams Buildings and Interiors. The firm has since garnered international attention for their work on hotels, restaurants, retail spaces, homes, and product design. Distinguishable by their ingenious blending of historical elements with a modern reference, Roman and Williams strives to create projects which consistently find the tension between spontaneity and rigor, refinement and rebellion, and past and future. The studio places an emphasis on sturdy, well-made objects, custom designing many of the furniture and fixtures found in their work. Each project is instilled with a heightened sense of narrative and familiarity. Credited with disrupting the hospitality industry by creating an alternative to the ‘boutique' hotel Roman and Williams is known for their work on such projects as Ace Hotel New York, The Boom Boom Room at the Standard Highline, and the historic Chicago Athletic Association Hotel. Their restaurants have received extensive praise, including Le Coucou, with Stephen Starr and Chef Daniel Rose. In another project of cultural and civic significance, the firm is collaborated on the re-design of the British Galleries at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Roman and Williams has received numerous accolades for their approach, including the prestigious 2014 National Design Award for excellence in Interior Design and a recurring presence in Architectural Digest's Top 100 Designers. Robin and Stephen were cited by Fast Company in 2016 as two of the most Creative People in Business. Roman and Williams Guild opened its doors in December 2017, featuring their own designs of furniture, lighting, and accessories for the home along with a highly curated selection of goods from all over the world. Committed to quality, beauty, and endurance The Guild champions timeless design, natural materials, and masterful craftsmanship. www.rwguild.com