Architecture that’s built around you, and built to last
Great design solves the problems you can see and the ones you can’t. We handle the creative vision, the technical detail, and the code complexities of building in New York City, so your project moves forward with fewer surprises.
From a single renovated kitchen to a ground-up commercial space, here’s how we can help.
Residential design and renovation
For owners of lofts, brownstones, townhouses, and apartments who want a home that finally fits.
We rethink how you live in your space, then handle every detail to get you there. We’ve restored century-old brownstones, opened up dark and choppy floor plans, and combined units into seamless single homes.
Types of projects we work on:
- Full gut renovations and restorations
- Combining apartments or units into one home
- Penthouse and rooftop additions
- Kitchens, baths, and custom millwork
- New plumbing, electrical, heating, and cooling systems
- Modern upgrades that preserve original detail
Commercial and institutional design
For property owners and institutions building or upgrading spaces that serve the public.
We design storefronts, retail spaces, community centers, schools, and non-profit facilities that work hard and welcome people in. We’re as comfortable navigating regulatory approvals as we are sketching the big idea.
What we handle:
- Storefronts and retail buildouts
- Community centers and public spaces
- Schools and non-profit facilities
- Adaptive reuse of existing buildings
- Coordination with agencies like the NYC School Construction Authority, Landmarks, and the State Historic Preservation Office
Passive House and high-performance design
For clients who want a building that costs less to run and feels better to be in.
Passive House is an ultra-low energy standard that can reduce energy use by 75% to 90% versus typical new construction. With a Certified Passive House Designer on staff, we can build these principles into your project from day one.
What you get:
- Dramatically lower energy bills
- Cleaner, healthier indoor air
- Consistent, comfortable temperatures year round
- Quieter interiors, insulated from street noise
Construction management and code expertise
For clients who want fewer surprises between design and done.
Because our founder has built as well as designed, we understand the realities of the job site. We help protect your budget, timeline, and quality from the first sketch to the final walkthrough.
As part of every project, we take care of:
- NYC zoning and building code navigation
- Construction management and oversight
- Budget and timeline guardianship
- Coordination of engineers, landscape architects, interior designers, and expediters