Dror Benshetrit
Dror Benshetrit is an American artist, designer and inventor based in New York City. He opened his studio Dror in 2002 in New York and focuses on product, interior, installation and architectural design. His major works include a structural support system named Quadror, Galataport Masterplan in Istanbul, Türkiye, and the Cappellini Peacock chair. His studio has partnered with companies, developers, and institutions such as Alessi, Bentley, Tumi, Levi's, Boffi, Louis Vuitton, and Target. Dror's work is in the permanent collections of major museums in North America, Europe and the Middle East, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Dror | |
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| Occupation(s) | Artist, designer, futurist |
| Years active | 2002 – present |
| Style | Holistic design, forward-thinking, comprehensive vision |
| Board member of | Museum of Arts and Design (New York) |
| Spouse | Davina Benshetrit |
| Website | studiodror.com |
Benshetrit firm's first architectural project consisted of a high-end residential masterplan for Nurai, a private island off the coast of Abu Dhabi. Dror designed 24 beachfront villas. The project was dubbed the “Most Luxurious in the World” by Newsweek Magazine.