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A stone tower that anchors the whole facade, warm stucco, black framed windows, recessed soffit lighting, and a paver wa...
11/09/2026

A stone tower that anchors the whole facade, warm stucco, black framed windows, recessed soffit lighting, and a paver walkway that leads you right to the door.

This is contemporary residential architecture at its best: bold in form, grounded in natural materials, and designed to look just as good at dusk as it does in daylight.

11/06/2026

Last-minute plan check comments. One more sheet to coordinate. One more detail to double-check. And a filing window that does not care how much coffee you’ve had.

We make it look easy. It is not. 😅🏗️

A front door worth coming home to. 🏡🤍Warm stucco, a limestone tower that anchors the whole facade, black framed windows ...
11/05/2026

A front door worth coming home to. 🏡🤍

Warm stucco, a limestone tower that anchors the whole facade, black framed windows that pull in the light, and landscaping that softens every edge. Nothing here is accidental. Every proportion, every material, every shadow line was decided before a single block was laid.

This is modern residential architecture at its most balanced: contemporary in its lines, timeless in its materials.

Is your neighborhood in a flood zone? Most NYC buyers don’t check until it’s too late. 🌊🏡Flood zones affect far more tha...
11/04/2026

Is your neighborhood in a flood zone? Most NYC buyers don’t check until it’s too late. 🌊🏡

Flood zones affect far more than insurance. They determine how high you have to build, which materials you can use below the flood line, what you can do with a cellar or basement, and what your mortgage lender will require.

Save this before you buy, build, or renovate near the water.

The best conversations happen in the kitchen. 🍳🤍One cooking, one keeping him company, w**e nearby, and nowhere else to b...
11/03/2026

The best conversations happen in the kitchen. 🍳🤍

One cooking, one keeping him company, w**e nearby, and nowhere else to be. This is what a kitchen is really for: not just meals, but the moments around them.

Did you know? Pre-war apartments are prized for a reason. 🏛️🤍Higher ceilings. Thicker walls. Real plaster, solid constru...
10/30/2026

Did you know? Pre-war apartments are prized for a reason. 🏛️🤍

Higher ceilings. Thicker walls. Real plaster, solid construction, and a sense of space that most new buildings simply can’t replicate. Built before WWII, these homes were designed with craftsmanship and proportion in mind, and that’s why they still command attention (and prices) across NYC.

The thicker walls mean better sound insulation. The taller ceilings mean more light and a greater feeling of openness. And the character? You can’t fake it.

But renovating a pre-war comes with its own rules: board approvals, aging building systems, and layouts that don’t always cooperate. That’s where an architect who knows these buildings makes all the difference.

Your backyard should work as hard as the rest of your home. 🏊🌿Pool, pavilion, outdoor fireplace, dining area, lounge spa...
10/29/2026

Your backyard should work as hard as the rest of your home. 🏊🌿

Pool, pavilion, outdoor fireplace, dining area, lounge space, and lush landscaping, all designed to flow together like one seamless extension of the home. This isn’t just a backyard. It’s an entire outdoor living experience.

Is your outdoor space living up to its potential? Let’s talk about what’s possible.

FACT: Changing how a space is used is one of the most regulated moves you can make in NYC. And getting it wrong is expen...
10/28/2026

FACT: Changing how a space is used is one of the most regulated moves you can make in NYC. And getting it wrong is expensive.

Here’s what a basement apartment conversion actually triggers:

*Zoning: your district has to allow a second unit. Not every property qualifies.
*Certificate of Occupancy amendment: you need to legally change the use from storage/utility to residential. No CO change = illegal unit.
*Egress requirements: bedrooms need properly sized windows for emergency exit. Most basements don’t meet this standard as-is.
*Ceiling height minimums: NYC requires at least 7 feet of clearance for habitable space.
*Separate entrance: required for a legal accessory unit in most cases.
*Fire separation: rated walls and ceilings between units.
*Plumbing & electrical: a full kitchen and bathroom means full permits.

Skip any of these and you’re looking at fines, stop-work orders, or being forced to restore the space; after spending tens of thousands of dollars.

Save this before you call a contractor. And DM us before you start anything.

We don’t just design walls, we design worlds. 🏎️🤍Every room in a home tells a story. And before we draw a single line, w...
10/27/2026

We don’t just design walls, we design worlds. 🏎️🤍

Every room in a home tells a story. And before we draw a single line, we ask: who is going to live here? What do they love? What do they dream about?

We imagine every corner of your home before it exists, so that when it’s built, every room feels like it was made for exactly the person who lives in it. Because it was. 🏡

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1000 South Avenue, Suite #104
New York, NY
10314

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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