Residential Architecture Services
Manhattan Townhouses, Apartments & Full-Service Renovations
Designing a home in Manhattan requires more than good taste. It requires precision, discretion, technical fluency, and a deep understanding of how to navigate complex buildings, approvals, consultants, and construction constraints.
We design highly detailed residential interiors and renovations for clients who value thoughtful architecture, refined materials, and a calm, highly managed process.
Our work ranges from full apartment renovations and townhouse restorations to ground-up residences and bespoke interior architecture. Every project is approached holistically — architecture, interiors, lighting, millwork, materials, and construction detailing are developed together to create spaces that feel coherent, timeless, and deeply personal.
Services
Full Apartment Renovations
Comprehensive redesigns of prewar and contemporary apartments throughout Manhattan.
Services typically include:
- Architectural planning and space reconfiguration
- Kitchen and bath design
- Custom millwork and cabinetry design
- Lighting and electrical coordination
- Material and finish selection
- Landmark and co-op board coordination
- Construction documentation
- Contractor coordination and construction administration
We specialize in resolving the complexities unique to New York apartments — structural limitations, building regulations, acoustic concerns, mechanical coordination, and phased construction logistics.
Townhouse Renovations
Sensitive modernization of historic and contemporary townhouses.
Our approach balances architectural integrity with modern living, often involving:
- Facade restoration and exterior improvements
- Interior reconfiguration
- Stair and circulation redesign
- Garden and terrace integration
- Kitchen and entertaining spaces
- Primary suite design
- Lighting and environmental upgrades
- Detailed custom architectural millwork
We work closely with preservation consultants, expediters, engineers, and contractors to ensure the design vision is carried through every phase of construction.
Ground-Up Residential Design
Custom single-family residences designed from the ground up.
We develop homes that are carefully proportioned, highly detailed, and rooted in the character of their setting. Our process integrates architecture, interiors, and materiality from the earliest conceptual stages through construction completion.
Scope may include:
- Site analysis and feasibility
- Concept design and planning
- Exterior architecture
- Interior architecture and detailing
- Coordination with landscape, lighting, and structural consultants
- Construction documentation and administration
Interior Architecture & Custom Detailing
We believe the most successful homes are defined by restraint, proportion, and exceptional detailing.
Our studio develops highly customized interior architectural elements including:
- Kitchens and integrated cabinetry
- Libraries and studies
- Dressing rooms and wardrobes
- Architectural lighting integration
- Fireplace and stone detailing
- Decorative wall and ceiling treatments
- Built-in furniture and millwork systems
Every element is studied for scale, material continuity, usability, and longevity.
Co-op & Condo Renovation Expertise
Renovating in Manhattan requires extensive coordination beyond the design itself.
We guide clients through:
- Co-op and condo board approvals
- Building management coordination
- Filing and permit documentation
- Alteration agreement compliance
- Landmarks coordination where applicable
- Contractor bid review and negotiation
- Construction oversight and site review
Our experience managing complex urban projects helps minimize delays and maintain clarity throughout construction.
Our Process
1. Discovery & Vision
We begin by understanding how you live, what you value, and how the home should feel — not simply how it should look.
We study the architecture, constraints, opportunities, light, circulation, and long-term goals of the project before developing initial concepts.
2. Design Development
Concepts are refined into detailed architectural proposals including layouts, materials, millwork, lighting, and interior detailing.
We coordinate closely with consultants and contractors throughout the process to ensure technical rigor and budget alignment.
3. Documentation & Approvals
Comprehensive construction drawings and specifications are prepared for pricing, permitting, and construction.
We manage coordination with co-op boards, expediters, engineers, and building consultants as required.
4. Construction Administration
We remain actively involved throughout construction to review progress, answer contractor questions, refine details, and protect the integrity of the design.
Why Clients Hire Us
Clients come to us for a combination of architectural rigor, aesthetic restraint, and deeply detailed execution.
They value:
- Highly customized design solutions
- Calm and organized project management
- Sophisticated detailing and material fluency
- Experience navigating Manhattan buildings and approvals
- Clear communication and technical precision
- A collaborative but highly curated process
Our goal is to create homes that feel inevitable — spaces that are elegant, livable, enduring, and deeply connected to the people who inhabit them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you work with co-op apartments?
Yes. A significant portion of our work involves Manhattan co-op renovations, including complex board approval and alteration agreement processes.
Do you provide interior design services?
We provide integrated interior architectural design including materials, millwork, kitchens, baths, lighting coordination, and architectural finishes. We also collaborate with interior decorators when appropriate.
Do you work outside Manhattan?
Yes. We selectively take on projects in Brooklyn, the Hamptons, Westchester, and other locations depending on scope and alignment.
Can you work with an existing contractor?
Yes. We are happy to collaborate with trusted contractors or assist in assembling the appropriate construction team.
Begin a Conversation
If you are considering a residential renovation or new home project, we would be happy to discuss the scope, timeline, and goals of your project.