74: David Petherbridge, Managing Director at RKD
From Everyday Business with Aidan Donnelly by Davy
April 2, 2026 · 57 min · Episode 74
About this episode
David Petherbridge discusses RKD's innovative approach to architecture and design.
RKD is a leading international design and architecture practice with 113 years of heritage, redefining architecture through design-led solutions that balance scale with intimacy and precision with purpose. From transforming the Guinness Storehouse into the world's number one tourist attraction to designing LinkedIn's first purpose-built European headquarters, RKD delivers projects that are technically robust, visually stunning, and environmentally responsible. With approximately 245 professionals working across seven countries and seven specialised sectors, RKD serves complex, global clients including Microsoft, Diageo, Equinix, MSD and Yahoo, thriving where ambition meets complexity across sectors that shape economies and communities; from data centres and life sciences to education, healthcare, and beyond. David Petherbridge is RKD’s Managing Director. His practical economic sense and can‐do attitude create buildings and spaces for clients that form the physical manifestation of their organisational vision. He uses design responsibly as a force for positive change, helping clients to successfully navigate challenges in their real estate portfolios. This is the 74th episode in…
People in this episode
Host: Aidan Donnelly
Guest: David Petherbridge
Topics covered
- architecture
- design
- real estate
- sustainability
- business strategy
Keywords
- architecture
- design-led solutions
- real estate
- sustainability
- business strategy
- RKD
- David Petherbridge
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: RKD, Microsoft, Diageo, Equinix, MSD, Yahoo
Places: Guinness Storehouse, Europe, Ireland
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