Architects

Open Studio is intended to foster creativity and encourage experimentation in an atmosphere of cultural exchange, conversation, encouragement, and freedom of expression. It is a studio or workroom which is made accessible to all-comers, where artistic or creative work can be created collaboratively.

Open Studio believes in the practice to – Think Global, Act Local.

Globally we are sensitive about sustainability and responsible development, while locally we seek inspiration from immediate contexts. We follow a process of unpredictability, chance and discovery specific to where we build.

The studio is founded by Bhavesh Shah who is a designer based in New York and has a background in Architecture & Urban Design.

Education:

2001-Master of Science(Urban Design) @ Pratt Institute, Brooklyn

1997-Bachelor of Architecture @ Rizvi College of Architecture, Mumbai

Design & Build, Architectural & Interior Design, Construction, Gut Renovations, Kitchen & Bathroom Renovations, Pre-Design Advising, Design Consultation, Interior Design

reBUILD Workshop is dedicated to enhancing the lives of our clients by doing home renovations on time and on budget through an integrated architect-led design & build process.
Our team of licensed professionals specializes in high-quality residential projects – including brownstones and townhouses. We have the capability to assist you throughout the process, from the project planning and Building Department approvals to construction completion, using our selected team of architects, builders and craftsmen.
The reBUILD team has an extensive knowledge and experience in the New York City residential market place; trust is a qualifying characteristic of our work.

Curated is a boutique design build firm that specializes in designing, renovating and decorating exquisite properties for select clients.
Our team of architects, engineers, expediters, designers and craftsmen handle all phases of your project starting with the initial design concept all the way to the creation of custom furniture.
While we specialize in large scale gut renovations of apartments and brownstones we are happy to perform smaller individual projects for those clients whose homes may not need a major overhaul.

In the interest of efficiency, most clients choose to have us handle all aspects of their project, yet we can also provide individual services such as construction management, design or building. Additionally many of our clients bring us in prior to placing a bid or closing on a property so that we can help assess possible renovation costs prior to purchase.

Architectural Design, Interior Design, Passive House Design, Construction Administration

We design unique living spaces tailored to your individual needs, desires and aspirations.

Our residential work includes new construction, house additions, brownstone guts and co-op/condo renovations.

Eco-friendly choices are seamlessly integrated throughout each stage, including material and finish selection, building systems design, and in-house LEED administration.

As Certified Passive House Designers, we can create homes that use 75% less energy while providing unparalleled air quality and comfort.

JPDA’s extensive project management experience, along with our skill at blending budget-friendly, off-the-shelf components, green materials, and refined custom furniture and artwork can be an indispensable asset when making your ideal home a reality.

We work with clients to create timeless modern classics that maximize both livability and resale value.

Every project is thoughtfully designed and managed to ensure the greatest return in beauty, efficiency, and comfort.

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Architecture and Design, Interior Design, Brownstone Conversion and Expansion, Apartment / Residential Renovation, Commercial and Retail Interiors, Code and Zoning Analysis, Alteration Type 1 and Alteration Type II Filings

Sundial Studios Architecture & Design, PLLC is a full service architecture and design practice located in New York City, with completed projects both within New York, and throughout the United States. Our projects range from large to small scale. Current and recent work include a variety of residential and commercial projects, and involve a wide range of exterior and interior design and renovation.

We strive to create thoughtful, and beautiful work; work that is appropriate and focused on the specifics of a project’s use, site and context. Every design begins with developing an understanding of the unique fundamentals that make up a project, including design opportunity, project budget, and construction schedule.

James Cleary Architecture is a full-service architectural firm that designs a variety of commissioned and speculative works. Our projects range from a re-imagined brownstone to a modern apartment building, from renovations to new ground-up construction, and from elegant urban apartments to Shaker-inspired country retreats.

We have a deep network of long-standing relationships with skilled consultants, contractors, fabricators, and craftspeople, any of whom we can call upon to help realize your project.

Prospective Home Buyer Consultation, Design Consultation, Pre-Design, Schematic Design and Design Development, Construction Documents, Permit Set, Same-day Review at the New York City Department of Buildings, Bidding

Providing home owners with clean and cost-effective design for renovations of any size.

I love the collaboration that comes with creating something new, whether it be a kitchen remodel, a gut renovation of a townhouse, or a new home. I really enjoy turning your vision into reality, hopefully one that is even better than you had imagined, and within your budget. To do this we discuss your wishes, and ensure that they dovetail with structural and mechanical issues, building code, budgetary constraints, and of course design considerations. We work together to arrive at a design that meets all of your various needs, and then I develop this into a sets of drawings that can be presented to the Building Department (if required), and to contractors for bid. Once a contractor has been chosen, and permits pulled, construction is ready to begin. With close attention to detail, we will navigate the construction process. The end result is always well worth it.

Site, Zoning and Building Code Analysis, Budget Analysis, Life-Cycle Cost Analysis, New Construction Building Design, Renovations and Alterations, Adaptive Reuse, Sourcing of Local Materials & Manufacturing, Passive & Sustainable Design, DOB Compliance & Permit Applications, Presentation Drawings / Renderings, Construction Documentation, Bidding & Contract Administration, Construction Administration

Our studio sees each project and its particular constraints as a unique opportunity to evolve the existing. In collaboration with our clients we explore missed opportunities and find new ways to leverage limited resources in order to find the best solution for what they require. We aim not only to create beautifully articulated spaces, but methods that co-adapt their needs with the environments’.

Architectural Design, Interior Design, Alterations and New Construction, Single and Multi-family Residential

Laurie Lieberman Architects specializes in residential architecture and interior design. We focus on townhouses and apartments, and excel at both contemporary design and the restoration and modernization of traditional homes. Our goal is to combine a practical, problem-solving approach with an eye for designing beautiful, sophisticated spaces that reflect the lives of our clients.

The hallmarks of an LLA project are clean lines, meticulous detailing, and a discerning eye for color and materials. We pride ourselves on thoughtful, well-executed designs and on the partnerships we forge with clients to refine and realize their vision. LLA provides hands-on project management, staying involved with every phase of work, from schematic design through final construction. We are intent on assuring that the project as built reflects the care we take with every design.

MESH has designed a wide range of projects, large and small, residential and commercial. We have also designed many Web sites (they are habitable spaces), sometimes integrating them into architecture. We need to reconceive relationships between people and their environments in the age of the digital network.

We are always exploring new materials and technologies. In New York, where many projects are renovations, we integrate contemporary materials and techniques into old structures without erasing the older construction. MESH has established a reputation for luminous spaces with new translucent materials.

Along with innovative design goes a dedication to a client-oriented process. Successful projects are always the result of a fruitful collaboration of the client’s desires and the architect’s ingenuity. We put attention to our client’s requirements before style partisanship. This leads to innovative solutions that satisfy the body, spirit, and budget while pleasing the eye.

Homes are like microcosmic urban spaces, a setting for activities and events ranging from solitary meditation to family breakfast to work meetings. We develop new residential concepts and view the connected areas of the home as a stimulating environment for personal and interpersonal exploration and growth.

Architectural design, Interior design, Alterations, New Construction & Development

Michael Scaduto | Architect is a boutique architecture and interiors firm with experience ranging from highly detailed residential and commercial interiors to luxury multi-family development and new construction. What unites our work is inventive detailing and a a focus on function and sustainability that is grounded in a clear reading of the client’s program, budget, schedule, and the site.

Michael Scaduto is a New York State Registered Architect and a LEED Accredited Professional. He graduated from the Cooper Union School of Architecture, where he received a rigorous, multi-disciplinary and investigation focused education.

Architect, Interiors, Brownstone, Designer, Renovation

nC2 Architecture LLC is a young, dynamic firm exhibiting a rare combination of fresh design enthusiasm and considerable professional knowledge and experience. The firm’s leadership is comprised of well-educated, licensed architects who have extensive experience in many types of building both in and outside of New York City. nC2’s leadership is experienced in all aspects of project execution, from initial planning and programming through construction phase services.

Single and Multi-family Residential, Commercial and Retail Spaces, Material and Fabrication Research, New Construction and Alterations, Environmental Design, Permit/Building Construction Administration

AA64’s work is put into practice in both the professional realm as well as the academic environment. Established relationships with Columbia University’s GSAPP and Pratt Institute’s GAUD in teaching and research capacities engage the ideas and theoretical capabilities as well as the tectonic investigation of the firm’s design work.

The firm is the evolution of an architectural practice initiated by Ben Baxt in 1977 after several years as a single practitioner in Brooklyn. Michael Ingui joined the staff in 1994 and became a partner in 2000. Senior Associates Joseph Datema RA and Martha Valencia-Cordoba are colleagues sharing responsibility for firm management.

All thirteen architectural professionals in the firm of seventeen are graduates of well-recognized university design programs. Four are licensed architects. The staff also includes a full time interior designer and part-time, highly experienced construction site observer.

While working with individuals at the top of the corporate, entertainment and professional realms, our varied experiences include single-family homes, offices, multiple dwellings, retail facilities, and repurposed warehouses and churches. The firm works closely with clients to determine their needs and to fulfill their functional objectives. It is important to us that our design expresses the client’s personal values which gives each project an appropriate individual identity.

It is our goal to integrate aesthetics with building systems in an economical and environmentally friendly way. The resulting designs are technically up to date, visually timeless and serve their inhabitants well for many years. Many projects include sustainable design details meeting the standards of LEED for homes and Passive Certified Homes. Numerous projects in our 35 year history have received awards.

The firm is an active volunteer participant/supporter in many Brooklyn not-for-profit efforts, most notably, Brooklyn Community Housing and Services (http://bchands.org/) where BIA has provided technical assistance for over 20 years and designed four projects pro bono.

Our firm is licensed to practice architecture in five states.

Working collaboratively to maximize value and draw art out of the everyday.

Delivering high-quality services at competitive rates for projects that combine economic, sustainable, technical, and aesthetic demands. Specializing in minimizing long-term energy costs, maximizing comfort and beauty, and harvesting the power of direct sunlight for heating, daylighting and renewable energy. I look for intelligent and innovative opportunities to maximize ROI, performance, and pleasure with every project.

Call for a free site review and informational session – know what your energy opportunities and challenges will be prior to buying!

Adi Gershoni is a licensed architect in New York who worked for a number of well-known architectural firms as a senior architect before starting his own practice. His experience includes high-end private residences and hospitality projects, residential and commercial buildings, exteriors as well as interiors, in the U.S. and internationally.

Adi’s New York-based studio focuses on turning clients’ dreams and needs into reality. Every project is tailored to the client’s lifestyle or corporate culture, budget and time frame. Adi believes in giving equal consideration to functional requirements and creative innovation. He approaches design with attention to detail and surroundings, a sensitive use of materials and a vision of the big picture. These considerations are essential to realizing buildings and spaces that are efficient, comfortable and a continual source of inspiration and beauty.

Architecture, Interior Design, Sustainable Design, Resilience Design, Landscpe Design, Social Impact Design

The majority of BORO’s current work consists of new construction on urban infill development sites and renovations of existing historic townhouses. BORO’s thorough pre-design services include site selection evaluation, zoning and building code analysis, and site and building programming.

As part of our full-service approach, BORO performs all application filing and permit expediting services in-house to better control the approvals process for our clients. We have extensive knowledge of local zoning laws, building codes, and administrative procedures and regularly submit applications to the New York City Departments of Buildings, Transportation, Environmental Protection, Finance (for tax lot apportionment), Housing Preservation and Development, the Landmarks Preservation Commission, and MTA New York City Transit.

BORO Architects was founded in 2008 by Darrin Krumpus. Darrin is a native of Wahoo, Nebraska, and has been a Brooklyn resident since 2001. He holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Kansas State University and an M.S. in Advanced Architectural Design from Columbia University. Darrin has been a Registered Architect in New York since 2006 and a LEED Accredited Professional since 2009.

CWB works with clients’ needs, vision and budget to derive imaginative solutions. Part of that process includes identifying design challenges at the start of a project so the finished work feels integrated and effortless. The firm’s work in urban settings (where limited square footage presents unique demands) helped shape its core philosophy. The creation of spaces that are simultaneously simple and complex, elegant and modest, luxurious and understated is the basis of all CWB’s work.

Located in Brooklyn’s Gowanus neighborhood, Eric Safyan / Architect is a general architectural practice that offers a full scope of architectural services. A range of residential and commercial projects are undertaken ranging from home additions and renovations, new construction multi-family development, to restaurant and boutique design and office interiors. Each project is developed through a rigorous research and design process with attention to detail, sustainable principles, and strong client feedback. From the use of cutting edge, sustainable materials and fabrication techniques to the rehabilitation and restoration of original brownstone details, to marketing and collateral materials, ES/A believes strongly in collaboration with other fields and trades to achieve a solution that exceeds client expectations.

Current work includes a private house in Costa Rica, a restaurant in Bushwick, retail concept design for a tattoo parlor/clothing store, office design for a Gowanus-based co-work office, and renovations and additions to homes in Brooklyn, NY, specifically in the brownstone community.

Prior to forming ES/A, Eric Safyan worked for Fifield Piaker Elman Architects PC where he was Project Architect for several large scale architectural design projects which included retail design for the GAP flagship store in New York City, lobby design for the Revlon Building at 625 Madison Avenue, historic preservation work for the Flatiron Building, and designing custom homes and apartments located throughout the northeastern United States. He also designed for and managed projects for commercial and residential real estate developers, from condominium conversions in Dumbo, Brooklyn to lobby designs on Madison Avenue, for clients SL Green, Newmark & Co., Cushman & Wakefield, and Two Trees Management.

Eric Safyan holds Master of Architecture degrees from Tulane University in New Orleans, LA and from the Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc) in Los Angeles, CA. At SCI-Arc he was part of the MR+D (Metropolitan Research and Design) Program, where he graduated with honors and was nominated for the SOM Traveling Fellowship. He also studied architecture in Copenhagen, Denmark as part of the DIS exchange program and completed graduate study at the Institute for Advanced Architectural Studies (IAAS) in Venice, Italy.

He is a registered architect in New York State and volunteers with Architecture for Humanity in New York. He has sat on design reviews at Pratt University and at SCI-Arc.

Mabbott Seidel Architecture is a design practice that provides full architectural, project management, and interior design services. We specialize in creating finely detailed residences, including the design and fabrication of custom millwork and furniture. Our projects include new construction and adaptive reuse within New York City, Long Island, and elsewhere. We strongly believe that the genesis of a successful project is in the close interaction of client and architect during the design process and is realized in partnership with the team of craftspeople MSa has fostered over many successful years.

pHdesign is engaged in projects at a variety of scales. We are interested in the juxtaposition of the new and the old, the big and the small, the expensive and the cheap.

E/L STUDIO is the architecture and design collaboration of Elizabeth Emerson and Mark Lawrence, AIA. Together, our experience reflects a broad range of project types and scales. We share a deep belief in the transformative potential of design. We believe in the promise of architecture to mitigate social conditions and enable positive change. Operating from bases in New York City and Washington, DC, we draw from our two locations – innovation and flexibility from the metropolis, civic and public engagement from the capital. The hybrid of these two environments enables us to envision new solutions. In our work, we resist the tendency to calcify the status quo as we resist customary stylistic distinctions. In search of new tectonic solutions which, through their construction, anticipate new programs and new events, we develop strategies and resolutions which are unique to the problems and potential posed in each individual project. We create an architecture which is anticipatory; which fosters new relationships and growth.

Christopher holds a BAA from the Rhode Island School of Design. He is currently licensed in New York, California and Massachusetts. Christopher Warnick / Architecture was established in New York City In 1993. Prior to establishing his firm, Christopher was an influential designer with several visionary, late 20th century projects including the ‘Steel Cloud’ with Asymptote, The Tokyo International Forum with Raphael Vinoly Architects, and the U.S. National Holocaust Museum and the Museum of Natural History ‘Dino Halls” with Ralph Appelbaum. Over the years, Christopher has obtained outstanding experience as an Architect, and used this to build a reputation which extends to both coasts. His creativity and tirelessness in the service of his clients have placed him In great demand as a cutting edge design innovator. Recent projects involve the innovative use of new media in creative space for corporate clients including MVBMS Euro/RSCG, Fuel North America, J. Walter Thompson, Dreamworks SKG, 24/seven, as well as work for several private residential clients.

Whether you plan to gut renovate a townhouse, maximize the efficiency of your apartment or open your living space to the outdoors, BHA can help.

Each client brings different goals, priorities and budgets to a project. We believe that the architect’s role is not to dominate the process, but rather to guide it to completion with the client’s top priorities in mind. This successful collaboration between client and architect will result in gracious, efficient and comfortable spaces in which to live and work.

BHA offers full services for our clients from pre-design through the completion of construction. We specialize in residential renovations, additions and new construction as well as commercial and office build-outs.

BHA is just as comfortable restoring historic homes as creating modern, sleek spaces. We will work directly with developers, owner’s representatives and end-users.

Architectural Design, Interior Design

Architects serving Manhattan, Brooklyn, and beyond, since 1993. Townhouses, apartments, lofts, additions, and more. Challenging sites, programs, and landmark issues our specialty, with a focus on ambitious residences.

Architecture, Master Planning, Landscape Architecture

Barker Freeman Design Office architects pllc is a multidisciplinary architecture and design firm led by Alexandra Barker, AIA, LEED AP and Reid Freeman AIA. The firm employs material research, fabrication technologies and system integration strategies as generative tools in the design process to develop multivalent spatial solutions for public and private clients and to produce speculative research proposals.

Custom Woodwork, Custom Furniture, Design Services

BUILTIN studio is a full-service design firm, born in Brooklyn, based in Manhattan. With an extensive background in residential projects as well as commercial and retail, our team of design experts brings a practical, hands-on understanding of materiality, constructability, and an environmentally conscience design sensitivity to each project.
Over the years, BuiltIN studio has established a network of design and construction professionals to fit the needs of any size project, be it a piece of cabinetry, full apartment renovation, or multi-unit building. Approaching each project as a collaboration, BuiltIN understands the importance of open communication between studio and client. They listen to the needs and ideas of their clients and meld that with thoughtful design, style and functionality, always considering budget, context and durability. Their close collaboration with builders and contractors throughout construction also helps maintain a smooth process for successful end results.

David Cunningham Architecture Planning is an architecture practice based in downtown Brooklyn. We savior challenges in all shapes and sizes from the cabinetry to cloisters and oriels to orchestras. For each commission we are committed to find the fresh thoughtful and affordable solutions to meet the needs and ambitions of our clients. Frequently our efforts focus on transforming overlooked landmark structures and urban spaces in contemporary assets. Such endeavors depend upon a combination of preservation and innovation. While there is nothing quite like a brick, photovoltaic cells and geothermal wells can be equally captivating.

James Koster Architect, PLLC is a full-service residential and commercial architecture practice based in New York City and founded in 2003. JKA pursues a broad range of work from residential apartment, brownstone and loft renovations to commercial and development projects.

JKA does not seek to promote a specific architectural style or design approach but instead develops a design concept rooted in the unique context of the project, the aspirations of the individual client and the functional and budgetary requirements. Whether a project will develop around an experimental, modern approach or a more familiar, traditionally rooted design results from a synthesis of these elements with the consequence that no two projects are ever alike.

Women-owned full-service architecture firm focusing on the contemporary design of new buildings and renovations, historic preservation and sustainable design. Redtop’s portfolio includes townhouses, apartments, lofts and houses in Brooklyn, Manhattan, Long Island and the surrounding areas.

Virginia received her Bachelor of Arts from Wellesley College in 1986 and a Master of Architecture from the University of Pennsylvania in 1991. Her prior work experience as Associate and lead design architect on multiple large-scale projects provided significant experience in the practical aspects of building. Virginia co-founded Redtop in 2003 with long-time colleague Amy Shakespeare. Virginia is a member of the American Institute of Architects and has been LEED AP since 2009. Virginia has served as an architectural critic at The University of Pennsylvania, Columbia University, Pratt University, and Temple University.

Amy received her Bachelor’s of Architecture from Cornell University in 1994. Her experience at large firms prior to co-founding Redtop Architects in 2003 gave her expertise in the planning and design of institutional projects. As an Associate at her previous firm, she was project architect and project manager for several large-scale projects. In addition to LEED accreditation, Amy is a certified Passive House Consultant and is responsible for Redtop’s first certified passive house project. Amy has served as an architectural critic at Cornell University and Pratt University and lectured at the University of Maine.