Dale Cohen’s work combines intellectual rigor and creative intuition, seamlessly blending architectural clarity with the subtleties of interior design. Trained as an architect, she has spent over two decades weaving together the threads of interior architecture, from meticulous renovations—encompassing everything from plumbing to cabinetry to murals and custom wallpaper—to the finer art of furniture curation and custom designed pieces and bespoke art selection. Her approach is one that sees space as more than just a container, but as a narrative that unfolds through material, texture, and light. This is a world she has shaped through an unwavering commitment to both form and function, creating environments that are at once thoughtful, elegant, and highly personalized.

Ms. Cohen’s journey began at the University of Michigan, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Architecture, followed by a Master of Architecture from Yale. Her education formed the bedrock for a career that has taken her across continents, from the architectural studios of France and the Netherlands to the hallowed halls of Yale, where she managed significant projects such as overseeing Richard Serra’s installation at the Yale Art Gallery to the re-glazing of the British Art Center. When Ms. Cohen moved to NYC she enriched her practice with positions in design leadership, notably at Ingrao. where she applied her architectural acumen to a sweeping 35,000-square-foot home in Greenwich, CT.

In an era where the line between architecture and interior design often blurs, Cohen’s role in the restoration of Gracie Mansion under the Bloomberg administration remains a landmark moment—demonstrating her ability to bridge the demands of historic preservation with the precision of contemporary design. She continued to set the stage for transformative work at the Watchcase Factory Art + Design Installation in 2016, a project for Cape Advisors where she was the sole designer, marking yet another example of her ability to rethink industrial spaces with a sophisticated eye.

Cohen’s impact extends beyond the confines of her projects; she has become a respected voice within the architectural community. As a lecturer, adjunct professor, and sought-after speaker, she has shaped dialogues around design, how gender affects our interactions with the built environment and the history of women in architecture. She is a thought leader in the study of brain patterning and how men and women’s brains are dissimilar leading to different experiences of the built environment and our abilities to engage with the design process. The umbrella for this research is a subsidiary of her company, A GENTLEMAN’S HOME.

Beyond her own work, Ms. Cohen is dedicated to the architectural community, she served ass chair of the AIANY Interiors Committee, where she spearheaded a transformative reinvention of the group, expanding its reach and fostering a culture of mentorship for emerging designers. Most recently she is a member of the  Architecture Dialogues Committee and AIANY Cocktails and Conversation, as well as to Yale’s Alumni Day of Service Project. Through the creation of THE ARCHITECT IS IN, a pioneering initiative that unites Yale-trained architects with non-profit organizations for collaborative design projects, Cohen has cultivated a space for cross-generational and global design collaboration—imprinting her legacy on both the profession and the community at large.

Ms. Cohen’s work is a blend of intellectual rigor, creative exploration, and community service, making her a transformative force in both the design world and the broader architectural community. Ms. Cohen works to go beyond the conventional, forging spaces and dialogues that resonate with intellectual depth, creative flair, and a profound sense of purpose. Her influence is not just in what she creates, but in how she elevates the discourse surrounding architecture and interior design, shaping both the spaces we inhabit and the way we understand them.