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  • CARNEGIE HILL I

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    New York, NY

    A full gut renovation and transformation of an Upper East Side apartment.

    Completion: 2020

    Services: Architecture | Interiors

  • LENOX HILL

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    Lenox Hill Townhouse
    New York, NY

    Achieving Landmarks approval for a complete façade replacement demanded meticulous justification. The original structure’s limitations gave way to a modern interpretation of classical order, expressed through a new limestone façade defined by proportion, rhythm, and restraint that replaced the plain stucco surface stripped of its original ornate brownstone detail.

    At 9,120 sq.ft., the reimagined residence achieves a rare harmony with timeless craftsmanship expressed in contemporary methods. A grand entry foyer, anchored by a sculptural custom staircase, sets the tone for the home. The stair’s sweeping form ascends through layers of textural stone and metal inlay, guiding the eye upward to the expansive floor-through salon on the second level.

    Every space is crafted around the homeowner’s lifestyle, balancing comfort with precision. Custom millwork, finishes, and detailing create a cohesive narrative throughout.

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    Above, five bedrooms and a full-floor primary suite embody a sense of quiet luxury – modern yet timeless, tactile yet understated. Below, the excavated cellar level extends the home’s amenities with a wine cellar, gym, and service areas.

    Perhaps the most distinctive element is the new mansard-level expansion, housing a private theater and informal family den with direct roof access through a custom sliding box skylight. This seamless connection between interior and exterior captures the project’s ambition of uniting tradition and modernity through clarity of design and craft.

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    Services: Architecture | Interiors

  • LENOX HILL III

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    Apartment
    New York, NY

    This Lenox Hill corner apartment underwent a complete gut renovation to create a more functional and contemporary family home. The reimagined plan expands the original four bedroom layout into five bedrooms with an improved flow and abundant storage designed for daily living.

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    The interiors adopt a transitional aesthetic, blending classic architectural detailing with a restrained, modern palette. A gracious entry foyer sets the tone with limestone and marble laid in a timeless harlequin pattern. The corner living and dining rooms are anchored by custom millwork pieces, including an integrated entertainment center and discreet dry bar.

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    An arched portal leads to the expanded kitchen, where Calacatta Vagli marble countertops and a custom exhaust hood underscore the home’s refined craftsmanship. Adjacent to the family den, a small study wrapped in Missoni wallpaper provides a vibrant, tailored workspace with built-in desk and storage.

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    A plum-toned powder room features a Nero Marquina stone sink and unlacquered brass fixtures to compliment the quiet luxury aesthetic.

    Throughout the private wing, rich materials and subtle textures create an atmosphere of calm sophistication.

    The primary bedroom is softened by limewashed walls and a vertically tufted upholstered headboard, complemented by window-side millwork framing city views. Its ensuite bath is finished in classic white marble, with an understated double vanity, built-in makeup area, and a shower illuminated by a window that opens to Manhattan’s skyline. The result is a thoughtfully restructured and elegantly appointed residence that marries functionality with enduring style.

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    Completion: 2025

    Services: Architecture | Interiors

  • CHELSEA I

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    Chelsea Townhouse
    New York, NY

    This turn of the century townhouse was completely transformed for modern living in the city. Dramatic moments such as the double height kitchen with wrap-around mezzanine are woven throughout the home.

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    The gracious entry foyer is separated from the garage with a fully glazed wall.

    Living space was maximized throughout along with amenities like a 400-bottle temperature controlled wine room, infrared sauna and resistance pool.

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    Completion: 2017

    11,000 SQ.FT. | 5-Story Single-Family Townhouse

    Services: Architecture

  • CHELSEA

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    Chelsea Apartment
    New York, NY

    In this full-gut Chelsea residence renovation, minimalism is not merely aesthetic—it is a structural and spatial philosophy. The kitchen is anchored by a clean run of cabinetry in bleached oak with a Taj Mahal counter and features a board approved offset sink on the wrap-around island.

    Custom PTAC enclosures are fully integrated into bespoke millwork, creating visual continuity and acoustic refinement. This project exemplifies a quiet interior with restraint and nuance.

    Elsewhere, reveal baseboards, recessed lighting, and hidden door frames dissolve the typical thresholds and transitions, giving each room a sense of expansiveness.

    Completion: 2023

    Services: Architecture | Interiors

  • LENOX HILL II

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    Lenox Hill II
    Apartment
    New York, NY

    This Lenox Hill classic three, has been meticulously reimagined in a full-gut renovation that blends timeless elegance with uncompromising detail. Encompassing 2,500 square feet, this corner residence now stands as a quiet statement of refined interior design and thoughtful intervention. From the outset, the renovation took cues from the apartment’s prewar proportions and abundant natural light.

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    Inside, every inch of the home speaks to bespoke quality. Custom millwork ranging from classic paneling and built-in cabinetry to subtle trim transitions anchor the space in tradition without slipping into nostalgia. The finishes are deliberate: soft whites, nuanced greys, and warm natural woods provide a restrained canvas upon which the client’s life unfolds. One of the more visible transformations lies in the windows with radiused corners honors the landmark facade’s historical rhythm, framing views of Lenox Hill’s streets.

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    The result is not simply a renovation, but a restoration of spirit—a contemporary take on classical ideals that feels as though it has always belonged here. In a city of fleeting trends and constant motion, this Lenox Hill apartment offers a masterclass in how to build something lasting.

    Completion: 2024

    Services: Architecture | Interiors

  • OLD WESTBURY

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    Old Westbury
    Long Island, NY

    Set within the quiet elegance of a Long Island village, this custom 6-bedroom, 8-bath residence is a complete reinvention of a formerly dated 12,525-square-foot home. Stripped to its foundations and entirely reimagined, the new design blends understated luxury with sensitivity to its site—creating a refined modern retreat that balances scale, comfort, and architectural clarity.

    At the heart of the home, a soaring double-height living room sets the tone for airy, light-filled interiors. A show-stopping open kitchen pairs with a hidden technical kitchen, allowing for effortless entertaining that flows to a sprawling terrace overlooking an infinity-edge pool. A walkout basement enhances the indoor-outdoor connection, integrating the home with its two-acre landscape.

    Above, cantilevered volumes create visual rhythm while offering passive solar shading and private terrace access for each bedroom. Clad in a mix of Danish brick and vertical shou sugi ban wood siding, the exterior is both grounded and expressive. Expansive glazing captures natural light and curated views, while the home’s low-slung form sits with quiet confidence in its surroundings—projecting a sense of calm sophistication and timeless design.

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    Services: Architecture | Interiors

  • FORT GREENE

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    Fort Greene Townhouse
    Brooklyn, NY
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    Completion: 2021

    2-Family Townhouse

    Services: Architecture | Interiors

  • CARROLL GARDENS I

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    Carroll Gardens Townhouse
    Brooklyn, NY

    A simple single story garage was enlarged with two additional stories in matching brick and the openings filled with large industrial-style windows as a nod to its utilitarian past. The building is topped with a contrasting zinc clad master floor with ipe louvers that provide privacy and shield from solar heat gain.

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    Beneath a central skylight sits a floating steel and oak staircase flanked by a towering 50′ tall millwork divider with smoked mirrors that bounce and diffuse light throughout the day.

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    Multiple exterior terraces seamlessly integrate interior and exterior entertaining spaces becoming the backdrop for informal family encounters.

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    The main terrace is equipped with a pergola for privacy and passive solar shading. A set of retractable steel doors provide unobstructed access from the bluestone paved terrace with a modern outdoor kitchen to the interior.

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    Gracious sunlit bedrooms are made easily accessible with a private elevator. Material choices remain neutral and balanced throughout maintaining a harmonious flow from room to room.

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    Completion: 2017

    Services: Design Architect | Interiors

  • BROOKLYN HEIGHTS

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    Brooklyn Heights Townhouse
    Brooklyn, NY

    In the storied neighborhood of Brooklyn Heights, this turn-of-the-century brownstone underwent an extensive interior transformation to achieve an interior architecture defined by calm materiality, sculptural restraint, and ambient clarity.

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    The renovation centers around a sculptural, fluid stair—where elegant wood treads ascend within a seamless, hand-troweled plaster balustrade, executed with measured precision.

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    Throughout, the home unfolds as a series of calibrated environments, each attuned to light, flow, and intimacy.  The carefully curated finishes are composed into a harmonious material narrative, one that underscores proportion and craftsmanship

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    Completion: 2024

    Single-Family Townhouse

    Services: Interiors