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Awards

2007

Hospitality Design, “Platinum Circle” inauguration

2006

Boutique Design Award Winner, Best Innovative Design, G Spa & Lounge

2005

Hospitality Design, Gold Key Award Finalist: Orient Retreat Spa

2001

Hospitality Design, Gold Key Grand Prize Award Winner: Ajune

1997

Excellence In Teaching Award: NJIT University Citation

1996

A.I.A. Design Award: Pasquale Spa & Salon

1993

Eva’s Kitchen and Shelter Competition: Awarded 2nd Place

Speaking Engagements

2021

Vegas Cosmetic Surgery, Las Vegas, “Medical Spas”

2019

HOTel & Spa – Paris, France, “Spa & Wellness Case Studies”

2019

Top Hotel World Tour, Creative Spark – New York, NY, “Hyatt House Harlem”

2017

ISPA International – Las Vegas, NV, “Design Trends that Bring Client Revenue”

2015

Professional Spa and Wellness Conference – Dubai, UAE “The How of Wow”

2014

Global Spa and Wellness Summit- Marrakesh, Morocco, “Architect’s Peek into the Future”

2014

Paris Hotel & Spa – Paris, France, “Innovative Spa Architecture + Interiors”

2013

NYSPA Symposium- New York, NY, “Designing for Profit”

2011

Spa China Summit- Kunming, China, “Profitable Spa & Wellness Design”

2011

NY Spa and Resort Conference, “Successful Design in the New Economy”

2009

Paris Hotel & Spa Conference “Designing the Wellness Experience”

2009

Aquallia Spa Expo- Lisbon, Portugal “Design for Desire”

2007

The Turning Point Shanghai, “Design for Desire: International Spa Design Trends”

2007

The Monaco Spa Event, “Designing the Wellness Experience: Architecture & Interiors”

2006

HD Boutique, “SPA: The Sensuous Experience”

2006

London International Spa Convention, “Spa Design: Architecture & Interiors”

2006

American Spa Expo, “Balancing Medical & Spa”

2006

ISPA Asia – Thailand, “Spa Design: Architecture & Interiors”

2006

Spa & Resort Expo and Conference, “Spa Design: Architecture & Interiors”

2005

Spa & Resort Conference – Miami, “Spa Design: Architecture & Interiors”

2005

Medical Spa Expo, “Medical Spa Design: Architecture & Interior Design”

2005

ISPA Asia-Pacific Conference & Exhibition – Singapore, “Spa Feasibility & Operations: Architecture & Interiors”

2005

London International Spa Convention, “Design for a Profitable Spa: Architecture & Interiors”

2005

Medical Spa Summit, “Designing a Medical Spa: Architecture & Interior Design”

2004

Toronto Medical Spa & Esthetics Conference, “Medical Spa Design: Architecture & Interiors”

2004

ISPA Asia-Pacific Conference – Yokohama, Japan, “Successful Spa Design: Celebrate Your Uniqueness”

2004

Hospitality Design Expo & Conference, “Spa: Designing for the Uniqueness of Place”

2004

Medical Spa Expo and Conference, “Medical Spa Design: Architecture & Interior Design”

2003

ISPA Conference – Dallas, TX, “Designing the Successful Spa: From Nurturing Environment to Efficient Profit Center”

2003

ISPA Asia-Pacific Conference – Taipei, Taiwan, “Designing Successful Spas: From Feasibility, Design & Operations”

2003

Spa & Resort Expo and Conference, “Design Defines Success”

2003

Resort Management Conference, “Best Resort Spa Practices”

2002

Hotel, Motel & Restaurant Show, “Best Resort Spa Practices”

2002

ISPA USA Conference – Anaheim, CA, “Incorporating Technology into High Touch Spaces”

2002

ISPA Asia-Pacific – Rotura, New Zealand, “Designing Successful Spas”

2002

New York Spa & Resort Expo and Conference, “Designing Successful Signature Treatments for your Spa”

2002

Hospitality Design Expo & Conference, “Avoiding Spa Pitfalls: Minimizing Operational Nightmares by Design”

2001

Neocon Canada Conference, “Designing Successful Spas”

2001

Neocon World’s Trade Fair, “Designing Successful Spas”

2001

SPAcifically Urban Spa Summit, “Designing Successful Spas”

2001

NeoCon South Conference & Expo, “Designing Successful Spas”

2001

Hospitality Design Expo & Conference, “Spa Success: An Evolutionary Take on Creating Unique Spa Environments”

2000

SPAcifically Conference, “Creating a Roadmap for a Successful Spa Project”

1999

ISPA Impact 2000 USA – Defining the Future, “Spa Interiors that are in Harmony with Real Time Technology”

Publications & Press

2022

Forbes, May 25, “A New European Day Spa Has Emerged As New York City’s Coolest Destination” (Governor’s Island)

2022

Travel+Leisure, April 26, “The Best View of NYC Is at This New European-style Spa on Governors Island”

2022

Shepard.com, May 2, “The Best Books to Understand the Art and Profession of Architecture” (Spa: The Sensuous Experience

2022

Insider, March 13, “See Inside QC NY, a $50 Million European Spa in New York”

2022

New York Post, March 7, “$50M Italian spa opens in former NYC Army barracks with a skyline view” (Governor’s Island)

2022

Thrillist, February 9, “This Luxurious European Spa Is Opening Its First U.S. Location on Governors Island”

2021

NYC.gov, September 28, “Mayor de Blasio Announces that Governors Island will be Open to the Public Year-Round Beginning this Fall”

2019

Sense of Wellness Magazine, November 14, “Robert D. Henry, American Architect Spa”

2019

Contract Magazine, November, “Rethinking Wellness” (Mandarin Oriental New York)

2019

Contract Design, June 17, “On Our Radar: Robert Henry”

2019

Wall Street Journal, May 15, “In Tribeca, A Place to Rest and Rumba”

2019

SpaBusiness.com, April 17, “RDHA blend, salon, medispa, inviting guests to ‘linger longer’” (ADF Salon)

2018

Well Home, Issue 1, Q4 2018, “Dedicated to Health”

2014

New York Times, June 12, “Market Ready”

2012

New York Times, April 4, “Escaping to the City’s Bustle” (Littman Residence)

2011

The World Spa Design, Art Power Publishing (Foreword, Vdara Health & Beauty, Setai Spa)

2010

American Spa, June, “Urban Sanctuary” – Cover Story (The Setai Spa)

2010

New York Magazine, March 15-22 “Best of New York”- Spa for Men (The Setai New York)

2010

Hospitality Design, June, “City Center” (Vdara Health and Beauty)

2010

Boutique Design, Jan/Feb “Henry & Hergatt” (SHO Shaun Hergatt)

2009

Salon Today, June 2009 “Salon of the Year” (Avanti Day Resort; Manalapan, NJ)

2007

Boutique Design, March/April “Cross Pollination” (Butterfly Studio)

2007

Interior Design, February, “Clean, White & Bright” (Obagi Skin Health Institute)

2006

Hemispheres – United Airlines In-Flight Magazine, November, “Spa World” (RDHA)

2006

Boutique Design, Vol. 2 No. 2, “Detox by Day, Retox by Night” (G Spa & Lounge)

2006

Hospitality Design, Vol. 28 No. 3, “Double Duty” (G Spa & Lounge)

2006

New York Times, February 2, “Cranberry Juice by Day, Bloody Marys by Night” (G Spa & Lounge)

2006

American Spa, Vol. 10 No. 5, “Mind, Body & Spirits” (G Spa & Lounge)

2006

SPACE: Night Out Vol. 64; Pace Publishing Ltd., Hong Kong, (Potion Lounge)

2006

Spa Management, Vol. 16 No. 3, “SPA: The Sensuous Experience” (book review)

2006

Medical Spas, March, “Robert D. Henry: Architect for Islands of Serenity” (Orient Retreat/ cover story)

2005

SPACE: Salon + Spa Vol. 63; Pace Publishing Ltd., Hong Kong (Butterfly Studio & Orient Retreat)

2005

American Spa, Vol. 9 No. 9, “Spa Radar: Urban Oasis” (Orient Retreat)

2005

SPA, by Allison Arieff & Brian Burkhart; Taschen (Amelia Island/ featured North American Spa)

2005

Hospitality Design: Awards Issue, Vol. 27 No. 5 “Best Hotel or Day Spa” (Orient Retreat Spa)

2005

Spa Business Magazine, Vol. 3 No. 8 “Design Profile” (RDHA)

2005

Salon Today, February, “Metamorphosis” (Butterfly Studio)

2005

Jacksonville Design, Vol. 5 No. 1 “St. Augustine Sanctuary” (PGA Spa Laterra)

2005

Zink, March, “State of Mane” (Butterfly Studio)

2005

Spa Management, Vol. 15 No. 5, “Orient Retreat Calms Taiwanese City Life”

2004

1000 Architects; Images Publishing Group Pty Ltd, Australia (RDHA Firm Profile)

2004

Contract Magazine, September, “Spa Scores a Hole-In-One” (PGA Spa Laterra)

2004

Resort + Recreation, Fall, “Spa News: Robert D. Henry Spa Nears Completion” (PGA Spa Laterra)

2004

Interior Design, April, “Matters of Design: Where There’s Smoke” (Potion Lounge)

2004

1000 Architects; Images Publishing Group Pty Ltd, Australia (RDHA Firm Profile)

2004

American Spa: Medical Spa Supplement, January, “Ajune” (cover story)

2004

Resort + Recreation, Sept./Oct., “Designing the Spa Experience” (RDHA)

2004

Ultimate Decorating; Publications International Ltd, “Sets & Style: Welcoming World Beat” (2+ 1)