BOSTON, MA – October 21, 2025 – The Boston Public Library (BPL) is pleased to announce Ken Fulk as the 2025 recipient of the Druker Award Celebrating Design and Architecture. The Druker Award is presented annually to a leader who has made outstanding and important contributions to the world of design; each award recipient shares insights on the world of architecture and design at a corresponding lecture. This year’s event, Ken Fulk: Designing a Life Well Lived, will take place on November 8, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in Rabb Lecture Hall on the lower level of the Boylston Street building. The event is free and open to the public.
Fulk’s imprint on Boston is evident in his transformation of The Quin House, the city’s 56,000-square-foot members-only social club, where he reimagined a 19th-century landmark with Art Deco flair and a sense of wonder at every turn. He also founded the Provincetown Arts Society, a nonprofit supporting local artists in Massachusetts, reflecting his dedication to creative communities.
A visionary interior designer, Ken Fulk is renowned for creating unforgettable experiences and transportive destinations. Over the last 25 years, he has elevated the daily lives of clients around the globe, designing homes, jets, restaurants, and hotels – and even creative directing birthdays, weddings, dinners, anniversaries, and family retreats. With studios in San Francisco, New York, and Los Angeles, his clients include tech leaders, financial moguls, rock stars, and Pulitzer Prize winners.
Fulk has been inducted into Hospitality Design’s Platinum Circle Hall of Fame, nominated twice for a James Beard Design Award, and received DesignLA’s “Living Legend Award." His interiors are packed with personality and color, inviting awe and conversation, and often becoming some of the world’s most talked-about spaces.
"It is an honor to present Ken Fulk with the 2025 Druker Award,” said BPL President David Leonard. “His visionary approach to design – whether transforming historic Boston landmarks like The Quin House or creating unforgettable spaces around the world – embodies the power of creativity to connect communities. The BPL is proud to celebrate his work, which demonstrates that design is not just about spaces, but about experiences that leave a lasting impact.”
During the event, Fulk will join BPL President David Leonard in conversation to offer a glimpse behind the curtain at some of his most exciting projects and new endeavors. Known for overseeing every detail – from architecture and interiors to bespoke scents, uniforms, and guest rituals – Fulk will discuss his creative design process and how design can infuse life itself with imagination and meaning. The event will feature opening remarks by Ronald M. Druker, President of The Druker Company, LTD, and will conclude with an audience Q&A.
"Ken's contributions to design perfectly reflect the spirit of The Druker Award," said Ronald M. Druker, President and CEO of The Druker Company, LTD. "His work blends imagination, craftsmanship, and a deep understanding of place, bringing vitality and artistry to every project he touches. From private homes to public landmarks, Ken shows how thoughtful design can transform environments and enrich lives, and we are honored to recognize his remarkable achievements."
To register for the Druker Award & Lecture, visit: https://bpl.bibliocommons.com/events/68efeb849b8793410090fc72
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