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September 27, 2007
Architect recommendations
Hi, I need a good architect who has real understanding of Brooklyn brownstones, sensitivity to their history and interest in preservation, but also a good eye for how and where to modernize. We dont' want to gut the building but to do some renovations that will make it more functional and user-friendly. Can anyone recommend someone who's attentive, has really good taste, but is not overly expensive and will work with us to try to keep overall costs down?
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Someone posted a bunch of firms yesterday on another stream and I liked this link: www.agenciearchitects.com
Good luck!
Posted by: guest at September 27, 2007 9:52 AM
Nice work. You could also go ultra high end: bfivestudio.com
Posted by: Espresso at September 27, 2007 11:43 AM
i highly recommend henry mitchell. He's an architect who's done some outstanding work for myself and friends. great eye and talent for blending brownstone architechtural features with modern design aesthetics and functionality. You can see his work at http://www.hmia.net/. tell him chris montgomery referred you
Posted by: guest at September 27, 2007 4:53 PM
> henry mitchell. He's an architect
Interior designer
Posted by: guest at September 27, 2007 7:19 PM
We used Johann Grobler (groblerarchitects.com)as the architect for a gut renovation of a brownstone. He listened to our requests and came up with a great plan. We paid a fee to get the plans approved by the DOB (rather than a percentage to oversee the whole project), and we are thrilled with the results. Best of all, he is a real gentleman in the old-fashioned sense of the word.
Posted by: RG at September 27, 2007 8:22 PM
we worked with Anne Nixon at Brooklyn Office Architects and were extremely happy. she incorporated a simple, clean modern look into our french second empire brownstone maintaining every bit of detail. it is absolutely beautiful what she did and she loves, respects and is a stickler for the details. her office number is 212-343-3500.
Posted by: guest at September 27, 2007 10:57 PM
ParkSlopeParents has architect recommendations as does ApartmentTherapy.com.
Posted by: guest at October 3, 2007 6:46 PM
I would be happy to discuss your project with you.
Our firm does many townhouse renovations in Park Slope, and I'd be happy to show you a brownstone on the upper west side that we just completed (and haven't yet photographed). In this project we respected every single piece of original detail while inserting a modern kitchen and baths.
You can see some of our work on the website
graydonyearick.com
there is a password (graydon) to enter when you select work.
Best regards,
graydon
212 920 4710
Posted by: guest at October 11, 2007 1:33 PM
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