Business Details
34 Years
experience
Award-Winning Architects in New York City
Founded in New York City in 1992, our firm specializes in architecture and interior design across diverse sectors including historic preservation, adaptive reuse, and sustainable design. Our partners bring unique strengths to a small firm, with expertise in navigating NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission requirements, LEED certification, and industrial design applications. We prioritize strong client relationships by actively listening to needs and delivering tailored solutions that align with programmatic, budgetary, and contextual constraints. With decades of experience in new construction, rehabilitation, and renovation projects, we serve institutional, commercial, residential, and multi-family sectors while maintaining membership in professional organizations like AIA, USGBC, and NCARB.Our work on the first LEED-certified home in NYC demonstrates our commitment to environmental stewardship, and our repeat client base reflects our consistent delivery of quality projects completed within timeframes and budgets. We approach each project with an open mind, integrating interiors with architecture to create spaces that respect historical significance while meeting contemporary needs. Our team maintains personal involvement throughout all project phases, ensuring seamless execution from concept to completion.
Services
Historic Preservation
Interior Design
Capital Improvement Projects
Adaptive Reuse
Sustainability Services
Synagogue Architecture
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- Founded in 1992 with extensive NYC architectural experience
- LEED-certified firm specializing in sustainable design
- Experts navigating NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission
- Personalized approach with partners in all phases
- Award-winning designs recognized by AIA and QBBA
Associations and certifications
- US Green Building Council
- American Institute of Architects
- LEED
What people say
Award-winning designs
Expertise in historic preservation
Sustainable design leadership
Client-centric approach
Repeat client relationships
Services
Historic Preservation
Preserving architectural heritage through detailed restoration and adaptive reuse strategies. We navigate regulatory approvals while maintaining historical integrity. Our expertise includes materials analysis, facade restoration, and modern system integration for protected buildings in NYC and surrounding areas.
Synagogue Architecture
Creating inspiring religious spaces tailored to Jewish traditions. Our services include sanctuary renovations, mikvah installations, community expansions, and complete new construction projects that balance spiritual requirements with modern functionality and accessibility standards.
Capital Improvement Projects
Delivering value-added renovations for multifamily and commercial properties. We specialize in amenity upgrades, adaptive reuse, facade improvements, and energy efficiency retrofits for real estate investors seeking increased marketability and resident satisfaction in the NYC tri-state area.
Interior Design
Creating functional and aesthetically pleasing interiors for residential, commercial, and institutional spaces. Our full-service design includes material specifications, furniture layouts, and FF&E sourcing with expertise in integrating architectural elements for cohesive environments.
Sustainability Services
Implementing environmentally responsible design solutions through LEED-certified practices. We specialize in energy-efficient system integration, material conservation, and adaptive reuse strategies that reduce environmental impact while maintaining architectural integrity in historic structures.
People
John Field
Partner
A partner with Masters in Industrial Design, bringing practical expertise in construction documentation and sustainable design integration. Leads technical execution while maintaining hands-on involvement in all project phases.
Michael Goldblum
Partner
Partner and NYC Landmarks Commissioner specializing in historic preservation. LEED-certified architect with extensive experience navigating regulatory approvals and delivering award-winning restoration projects for protected buildings.
Jeff Moos
Architect
Senior team member with significant contributions to multifamily residential and capital improvement projects. Provides technical expertise in navigating NYC building codes and zoning requirements.
Anthony Watkins
Architect
Experienced professional skilled in adaptive reuse projects, particularly in transforming historic commercial spaces into modern, functional environments while preserving architectural character.
Leyani Klever
Designer
Creative team member focused on interior design elements and space planning, contributing to multiple synagogue architecture and educational facility projects with specialized functionality requirements.
Questions
What architectural services do you specialize in?
We specialize in historic preservation, adaptive reuse, synagogue architecture, interior design, and capital improvement projects for residential, commercial, and institutional clients.
Do you handle landmarked property renovations?
Yes, partner Michael Goldblum serves on the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission and leads historic restoration projects with regulatory compliance expertise.
Can you incorporate sustainable practices into historic buildings?
Absolutely - we specialize in integrating modern sustainable systems like energy-efficient HVAC with historical preservation requirements.
What awards have your designs received?
Our projects have won QBBA, AIA, Brick Industry Association, and New Haven Preservation Trust awards for design excellence.
Do you offer synagogue renovation services?
Yes, we provide comprehensive synagogue architecture including expansions, interior design, sacred space creation, and community hub planning.
How do you approach client collaboration?
We prioritize listening sessions during initial phases and maintain open communication throughout projects to ensure designs meet client needs and budgets.
