New York is home to some of the world’s greatest architecture, so, naturally, New York architects rank among the top talents around the globe. The city’s residential architects are pros at creating livable urban spaces, renovating historic apartments, and creating country retreats away from the hustle and bustle of the five boroughs. Whether you need someone to maximize the layout of one of the Big Apple’s notoriously small apartments, build a Hamptons beach house or an upstate residence, or do a gut renovation of a prewar co-op, these New York architects—all of whom are listed on the AD PRO Directory—should be your first call.

Launched in 2024 by architect Martin Finio and continuing the work of his prior firm, Christoff:Finio, In Studio is a New York City–based architecture and design studio known for sculptural, inventive buildings and interiors. Whether the firm is completing a gut renovation of a Brooklyn town house or devising a dramatic Connecticut country home, the team approaches each project with creativity and curiosity, paying close attention to each detail within a space. In Studio collaborates with a talented roster of artisans, craftspeople, and sustainablity experts to bring its sophisticated yet welcoming residences to life.

Led by Natalie Rebuck, Re: Design Architects specializes in innovative custom designs that blend character and craftsmanship. The Brooklyn and North Fork–based firm offers architectural and interior services for residential, commercial, and institutional projects, incorporating sustainable practices and state-of-the-art technology. Rebuck and her team are particularly adept at adaptive reuse and historic renovations, honoring the original architecture of a space while bringing in modern functionality and the client’s personality. Whether Re: Design Architects is transforming a former potato chip factory into a modern family home or updating a neogothic lobby in Chelsea, the firm approaches each project with meticulous attention to detail and creative design solutions.

Since its founding in 1999 by Brian Sawyer and John Berson, New York City studio Sawyer | Berson has distinguished itself for its comprehensive approach, encompassing architecture, interior design, and landscape architecture. The AD100 firm’s work runs the gamut from modern Hamptons retreats to historic Manhattan town houses and includes new construction, renovations, and gardens throughout the country and the world. Whether the project is classical or contemporary, each Sawyer | Berson design is meticulously composed, deeply researched, and beautifully integrated into its surroundings.

Principal Neil Schwartz leads a small but mighty team at TNB Architecture + Interiors, a New York City–based firm offering tailored designs with an emphasis on sustainability. Schwartz is LEED and Passive House certified and incorporates eco-friendly solutions to fit the needs of the project and clients. Founded in 2016, the firm works on residential and commercial projects throughout the New York area and from Los Angeles to the Berkshires. TNB Architecture + Interiors guides clients through each step of the process, from the initial brainstorming to the final walk-through.

Founded in 1998, Formarch is a New York City–based multidisciplinary architecture and interior design firm that elevates homes across the country into stylish sanctuaries. Drawing inspiration from Gaston Bachelard’s The Poetics of Space, the boutique firm’s artful projects use organic materials and natural light to craft environments that blend aesthetics and function. Whether designing modern Hamptons beach houses or Miami highrises, Formarch makes sure each home enhances the client’s life and sense of well-being. The firm’s architecture and interiors teams frequently work hand-in-hand, ensuring a cohesive vision from start to finish.

For over 40 years, Mojo Stumer Associates has been designing modern spaces imbued with rich details and a high level of functionality. Led by co-founder Mark D. Stumer, the Greenvale, New York–based architecture and interior design firm works on everything from custom homes to corporate headquarters to gyms and spas. Client service is a key focus for the experienced team. Each project is overseen by one of the firm’s principals, and a dedicated project manager works with clients from start to finish, keeping budgets and schedules organized and coordinating with the firm’s trusted roster of collaborators.

The work of Beril Khalaf Interior Design and Architecture proves that minimalism and drama aren't mutually exclusive. The Plainview, New York-based firm, which also has offices in Washington and Istanbul, brings a global perspective to its projects around the world, incorporating details that speak to the culture, history, and landscape of the site. Working on a variety of project types from residential to hospitality, founder Beril Khalaf and her team specialize in interior architecture and are known for their use of natural materials, integration of natural light, and eye-catching details.

Rooted in history and designed for modern living, the work of Brooklyn-based Elizabeth Roberts Architects is meticulously tailored to the client and context. The firm’s residential portfolio includes town houses, mountain retreats, and country farm houses, and the team of architects, designers, and decorators has also brought its aesthetic to commercial and cultural spaces from New York to Los Angeles. Led by founding partner Elizabeth Roberts, the studio is known for its sensitive renovations, which bring new life, personality, and functionality to historic structures such as an 1860s Italianate brownstone in Brooklyn and a 1783 farmhouse in Connecticut.

Specializing in high-end residences in New York and California, Timothy Bryant Architect brings a deep sense of tradition to its elegant projects. Founded by architect Timothy Bryant in 1997, the firm is known for its timeless homes, which are informed by classicism, history, and an appreciation for the needs of its clients. Timothy Bryant Architect’s portfolio includes a wide range of residential work, including a seaside escape in Nantucket, a 1917 Park Avenue apartment, and a Montecito estate. The architect frequently partners with esteemed collaborators, including Victoria Hagan, Timothy Whealon, and Michael S. Smith.

With over 100 new builds and renovations under its belt, New York City–based firm Anik Pearson Architect has the construction process down to a science. Founded by Anik Pearson in 2001, the firm collaborates with clients on a wide range of projects, from historic restorations to ground-up custom homes, and makes the most out of every budget. Pearson brings a focus on sustainability to her work, and the LEED-accredited professional has designed sustainable retreats in remote areas such as the Ozarks in Arkansas and the Escalante Wilderness in Utah.

Architect Rachel Robinson and structural engineer Michael Dunham brought their talents together to form their New York City–based architecture, interior design, and structural engineering firm, Dunham Robinson. Robinson and Dunham specialize in luxury residential, hospitality, commercial, and cultural projects and have a knack for updating historic Manhattan and Brooklyn homes to fit their clients’ changing lives, whether they’re starting families or becoming empty nesters. Custom elements and one-of-a-kind details are common in the firm’s work, and the design duo fabricates custom furnishings through their sister company, DuroDeco.

Founded by Tana Nesbitt-Hayes, Studio8 Architect draws repeat clients with its bright and airy residences located from New York to Miami to Panama. The full-service architecture, design, and landscape studio makes the renovation process uncomplicated and transparent, working closely with clients to craft tailored homes that reflect their interests and personal styles. Whether transforming a Brooklyn town house or customizing a new high-rise apartment in Panama City, Nesbitt-Hayes enhances each home with easygoing yet polished modern style, adding custom furniture and millwork for one-of-a-kind living spaces.

Led by partners Bobby McAlpine, Greg Tankersley, and Ray Booth, McAlpine has been devising exquisite homes from coast to coast for over 40 years. The architecture and interior design firm has offices in New York, Atlanta, Nashville, Montgomery, and Palm Beach, and designs a wide range of structures from chapels to family compounds. The firm’s Southern roots are evident in its gracious and welcoming residences, which are built in a range of architectural styles depending on the site and needs of the client. McAlpine’s work has been celebrated in best-selling books, and the firm collaborates on furniture collections with top brands, including Lee Industries and Holland MacCrae.

Context is key in the work of Guerin Glass Architects. The firm, which has offices in Brooklyn, Los Angeles, and Honolulu, specializes in site-specific designs that feel deeply connected to their locations and incorporate sustainable principles. Led by principals Brendan Guerin and Scott Glass, the studio designs private homes, resorts, residential towers, and restaurants, and Guerin Glass Architects’s portfolio includes projects around the globe, including a historic Aspen miner’s cabin turned minimalist estate and a modernist Hamptons retreat nestled into rolling farmland.

Headquartered in Roslyn, New York, Sussan Lari Architect is a boutique firm offering residential and commercial architecture, interior design, landscape design, and construction administration in the tri-state area. Founded in 1992 by architect Sussan Lari, the firm works in a range of styles, including its signature “Modern Classic” aesthetic, and projects showcase sustainable materials and a focus on functionality and wellness. Lari and her team take the time to get a full picture of their clients’ needs and lifestyles, and the firm expertly manages the construction process to ensure the finished project meets its high standards.

Striking materials have a starring role in the work of Fontan Architecture, a full-service architecture and interiors firm based in New York City. Founder Jorge Fontan’s background in architecture and construction allows him to give clients a complete picture of the renovation process and expertly transform a wide range of residences from Manhattan lofts to Brooklyn brownstones. Fonan and his team collaborate closely with clients to design spaces that suit their needs and blend a home's historic elements with modern style for interiors that feel contemporary and functional.

While architecture and interiors studio D’Apostrophe Design’s portfolio includes everything from historic brownstone renovations to jewelry store designs, there’s a clarity of vision that can be found in each project. Established in 1996 and led by principal Francis D’Haene, the firm is a favourite with members of the art world, including artists and dealers, who call on D’Apostrophe Design to craft galleries and personal homes. The studio’s designs feel modern and polished yet personal and inviting, and the team has crafted stunning homes throughout the United States and Europe.

Whether designing a gallery-like apartment in Paris’s Palais Royale area or a contemporary retreat in Casablanca, Crina Architecture takes a curatorial approach to architecture and interiors, assembling impressive collections of art and design objects within functional creative spaces. Crina Arghirescu Rogard earned her stripes working with Charles Zana and Adam Tihany before starting her Brooklyn-based firm, which works on residential and commercial projects internationally. Crina Architecture infuses spaces with minimalist details while honoring the architectural context and partners with talented craftspeople and artists to ensure that spaces are one of a kind.

Founded in 2010 by Yaiza Armbruster, New York City–based Atelier Armbruster specializes in blending modernism and historic details into creative and inviting residential and commercial spaces. Sustainability is an important component of the firm’s work, and the team of architects and designers works to preserve and enhance the original elements of a structure. Eye-catching details such as soaring bookcases, hidden offices, and custom metalwork add to the unique environments, and the firm has a knack for using bold color in both adult and kid-centered spaces.

Renova is a New York-based design and construction firm known for its ability to devise unique, client-focused projects. The firm, which also has an office in Miami, takes a design-build approach, handling everything from the initial plans to bringing on collaborators to site visits. Founded by Greg Dyer, Renova works on projects throughout New York and the Hamptons, as well as in Miami and Rio De Janeiro, and boasts immense experience with renovations. The firm works in a range of styles, but natural materials, carefully planned layouts, and ample light are throughlines in its portfolio.

From the jump, Emily Abruzzo and Gerald Bodziak’s practice has been garnering accolades, starting with winning the coveted League Prize in 2010, just a year after its founding. Fifteen years on, this Connecticut- and Brooklyn-based firm shows no signs of letting up. Whether they’re taking on the restoration of a nationally recognized historic place, a branch of the New York Public Library, or a town house, you can expect immaculate attention to functional, attractive details.

Renovating even under the best conditions is stressful. Throw in the complexities of doing so in New York City—from navigating tricky condo boards to grappling with city and landmark regulations—and it’s an even more daunting task. That’s where Harvard-trained architect Michael Mahal comes in: With his design and construction management firm MDG, Mahal is a homeowner’s ally in achieving a smooth, efficient home renovation. Well-versed in both pre- and postwar buildings, MDG’s architectural team also acts as the project’s engineers and construction experts, meaning that head-scratching structural questions can get answered quickly. If you’re looking for a white-glove renovation service, consider adding Mahal and his crew to your short list.

Founded in 2000 by Michele Busiri-Vici, Space4Architecture creates residential, cultural, and hospitality spaces that showcase simplicity and clarity of design. Busiri-Vici and current principal Clementina Ruggieri lead the firm, which has become known for its minimalist, loft-like homes, striking residential towers and public buildings that feel deeply connected to their contexts. S4A collaborates closely with clients and keeps them involved throughout the entire process to ensure the finished environment enhances their lives.

Given that cofounding principals Jess and Jonathan Nahon earned their stripes working at Soho House and Ralph Lauren, respectively, it’s no wonder their firm, Sugarhouse Design and Architecture, has become the go-to for the world’s most stylish brands, including YSL, Cult Gaia, Tory Burch, and The Hoxton Hotel. The firm takes a holistic approach, considering the architecture, interior design, and landscape design of each project to create a strong aesthetic that carries through every aspect of the design. Whether Sugarhouse Design and Architecture is designing a boutique hotel, flagship store, or penthouse apartment, the end result is memorable.

From modern lofts to traditional penthouses, Elizabeth Steimberg Architects has a knack for translating its clients’ personal styles into captivating and comfortable homes. Interior architect Elizabeth Steimberg brings 37 years of experience to her practice, which specializes in luxury residential renovations and interior design. Steimberg takes a hands-on approach, overseeing each project personally and working closely with clients through the entire process.

Workshop/APD is a multidisciplinary architecture and design firm that brings together a team of 100 architects, interior designers, and product designers under the leadership of founding principals Andrew Kotchen and Matt Berman and principal architect Thomas Zoli. The firm’s modern-yet-timeless designs grace penthouses, beach retreats, and hot spots, including boutique hotels, restaurants, and social clubs. Workshop/APD’s projects vary in style, but each highlights the site’s context and features one of a kind, handcrafted elements.

Led by Erica Goetz AIA, Ergo Architects transforms New York City residences into tailored, urbane homes. The firm draws inspiration from the existing site and its materials, as well as the surrounding environment, to create designs that are functional and transportive. Exquisite stone, eye-catching lighting, and surprising moments, such as hidden rooms and unique layouts, are hallmarks of Ergo’s captivating residences, which range from a soaring Park Avenue apartment to a Federal-era Brooklyn Heights town house.

In business for more than two decades, Alan Berman’s Upper West Side–based firm is a one-stop-shop for homeowners: The firm is capable of handling all aspects of design—from architecture to contracting right down to interior design. (They’ve even been known to build their own furniture.) Capable of adapting to a client’s tastes, Archetype has handled projects ranging from historical Brooklyn town house renovations to landmarked Upper East Side abodes to hospitality, office spaces, and even health care environments.

Founded by Nate McBride in 1983, McBride Architects brings a wealth of experience and versatility to its projects, which range from residences to art galleries to a Tibetan Buddhist monastery. The team’s residential work is driven by a strong sense of empathy, and they strive to create spaces with deep connections to their occupants, incorporating the client’s needs and personal style. McBride Architects works in a variety of aesthetics, from Colonial farmhouses to modern lofts.

Jean-Gabriel Neukomm brings over 30 years of experience with luxury residential, hospitality, institutional, and urban planning projects to JG Neukomm Architecture. Striking simplicity and bold gestures are hallmarks of the firm’s sophisticated designs, which include town houses, multiunit developments, art galleries, and stores for brands such as Calvin Klein and Pringle of Scotland. The firm has become known for its ability to renovate historic and landmark structures and brings an artful eye to all aspects of the project, even designing what may be the world’s chicest basketball court.

Purple Cherry Architects and Interior Design has been designing elegant homes across the country for over 30 years. Whether they’re 3,000-square-foot homes or 40,000-square-foot estates, the firm’s residences are imbued with a sense of grandeur and comfort and take full advantage of their setting. Purple Cherry Architects and Interior Design has offices in New York, Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia, and the team includes LEED-accredited professionals, allowing the firm to incorporate sustainable practices in clients’ homes.

Studio Zung proves that modern design can feel warm and welcoming. The firm includes a multidisciplinary team of architects, interior designers, and visual marketers working together to craft compelling design concepts. The practice’s services include residential, hospitality, and commercial architecture and interiors, as well as store design, furniture and product design, and scenography. From airy Amagansett beach houses filled with natural materials to sophisticated Soho lofts with bespoke furnishings, Studio Zung’s designs showcase creativity and mindfulness.

Neal-James Stufano began his career working as the in-house architect for MacAndrews & Forbes, and now he brings his experience with high-end interiors to NJ Caine Architecture. With its attention to detail and collaborative process, the firm has become a go-to for celebrities and captains of industry. NJ Caine Architecture works on projects across the country, from classic Hamptons estates to modern Bel Air mansions. Across them all, you’ll find a sophisticated understanding of today’s luxury living.

Andrew Franz founded his eponymous architecture firm in 2003, and he has assembled a talented team of architects, interior designers, and LEED-accredited professionals. The firm’s work is driven by a commitment to creating designs that have a positive impact on their clients, the environment, and the community. With a portfolio that includes everything from tropical retreats to urban lofts, Andrew Franz Architect has a knack for designing spaces that are functional, inventive, and modern.

Bedford-based Carol Kurth Architecture + Interiors is an integrated firm, creating beautiful residences and commercial spaces both inside and out. Led by principal Carol Kurth, the firm is known for its ability to blend modern, traditional, and natural elements in its designs, which range from sophisticated high-rises to country retreats. Carol Kurth Architecture + Interiors tailors each home to the client’s needs with specialty spaces such as dance studios, indoor lap pools, basketball courts, and home theaters.

Joy is at the heart of the work of The Up Studio, an architecture, interior, and brand design studio founded in 2010 and led by firm partners John Patrick Winberry, Jeffrey Ramirez, and Adam Wanaselja. The firm takes a multidisciplinary approach, crafting strong concepts that translate into exciting yet livable designs. Based in Long Island City, The Up Studio works on projects across the country and is expanding its reach internationally.

Architect Bruce Nagel first hung out his shingle in 1984 in East Hampton, and today his firm, now Bruce Nagel + Partners Architects, operates out of offices in the Hamptons, Chicago, and West Palm Beach. The firm lends its expertise to a broad range of projects, from cultural facilities and hotels to educational buildings and private residences, and it works in a variety of styles depending on the location and needs of the client.

Founded by former furniture maker and artist Pierre-Henri Hoppenot in 2016, Studio PHH Architects is a Brooklyn-based firm offering architecture, interior design, and furniture design services. Light plays a major role in the firm’s work, and projects also showcase sustainable construction practices, a strong relationship to the surrounding environment, and an exceptional attention to detail. Studio PHH Architects’s projects include beach retreats, Brooklyn town houses, country escapes, as well as schools, climbing gyms, and a brewery.

Principal Sarah Jefferys founded her firm, Sarah Jefferys Architecture + Interiors, in 2001, and since then the studio has become renowned for its modern and energy-efficient designs. With offices in Manhattan and Connecticut, the firm specializes in renovations and new construction, completing projects such as town houses, country homes, and commercial spaces throughout New England. Sustainability is a driving force for the firm, which plans to complete net-zero projects within the next five years.

Partners Danny MacNelly, Katie MacNelly, and Adam Ruffin bring over two decades of collaboration to their Brooklyn- and Virginia-based studio, ARCHITECTUREFIRM. The firm values clarity in both its approach and its designs, which include residential, hospitality, office, mixed-use, and hospitality projects. From striking urban developments to serene country retreats, ARCHITECTUREFIRM ‘s work displays a connection to its location, eye-catching natural materials, and beautifully incorporated artwork.

Natural materials take center stage in the work of Starling Architecture PLLC. Founded by Ian Starling, the Brooklyn-based architecture and design studio focuses on apartment and town house renovations, retail and restaurant spaces, and new build projects. Starling Architecture’s streamlined spaces are imbued with modern warmth, and the firm views each project as a chance to explore new concepts. While the team has worked extensively in New York City and Eastern Long Island, they are also currently designing projects nationally and internationally.

Architect Amie Sachs founded her boutique architectural design practice in 2012, which specializes in spaces that are elevated yet comfortable. Offering both architecture and interior design services, Amie Sachs Architect prides itself on a deep roster of talented and trusted collaborators, including contractors, consultants, and craftsmen. The firm’s projects—from a chic West Village town house to a cozy country home in Bridgehampton—showcase comprehensive attention to detail and plenty of personality.

Classically trained architect Andrew Ballard has been devising elegant homes and interiors for over 30 years. His firm, Andrew B. Ballard Architecture & Interior Design, is adept at a wide variety of styles, from traditional to contemporary, and has completed projects across the United States and the Caribbean. Ballard and his team have worked extensively in New York City—including on the combination of two apartments on Central Park, the renovation as well as interior and garden design of a Tribeca duplex, and many other projects within Manhattan’s premiere building cooperatives—allowing them to navigate challenging projects with experience.

After working for over 14 years at Ferguson & Shamamian Architects, Sole Mendez founded her own firm, Bellwether Architects, specializing in traditional residential architecture and design. Mendez and her team tackle a variety of projects in New York, from kitchen and bathroom remodels, to apartment combinations to multifamily residence conversions, as well as renovations across the country. The client’s needs are at the heart of every project, whether it be a remodel or a new build, and the firm values collaboration and building strong relationships—not only with clients, but also with consultants, contractors, and tradespeople.

New York City architecture and design firm BoND (Bureau of Noam & Daniel) was founded in 2019 by Noam Dvir and Daniel Rauchwerger. The former journalists and Harvard Graduate School of Design alums devise bold work that is rooted in the conceptual realm, so you won’t find a signature style in BoND’s projects, which include high-end residential designs, work and retail spaces, and fashion and art-world projects. Though each undertaking is singular, the design duo is known for spaces that feature innovative uses of materials, such as the stainless-steel-clad fireplace in this Chelsea apartment. In BoND’s visionary hands, minimalism is joyful and welcoming.

The history of visual and decorative arts inspire the work of David Bers Architecture, a go-to firm for creatives such as Isaac Mizrahi, Lena Dunham, and Jeffery Seller. The hands-on studio is committed to sustainability, believing that luxury design and environmental consciousness can and should coexist. Its projects range from new buildings to renovations, and it has designed everything from art galleries to country homes. Beautiful, natural materials are a hallmark of the firm’s work, and the team utilizes progressive building techniques and the latest material technology.

Based in New York City and Palm Beach, Florida, Fairfax & Sammons Architecture designs buildings and spaces that are infused with history, but made for the modern age. The firm works in a variety of styles, devising everything from Palladian villas to Shingle-style beach houses to Arts and Crafts cottages. Founders and principals Anne Fairfax and Richard Sammons established the firm 30 years ago, and since then it’s built a team of 20 architects and designers who help create their classical designs.

São Paulo–native Andre Mellone brings his refined and artistic eye to his Manhattan-based AD100 firm Studio Mellone, which he founded in 2012 after stints at several highly respected companies, including Robert AM Stern, Mark Hampton, and Sawyer | Berson. Mellone takes inspiration from Brazil and New York City and has developed a captivating, understated style that’s won him fans in the art and fashion worlds. In addition to private homes, the studio tackles retail, commercial, and product design projects.

Gallery KBNY offers a one-stop shop for New York City renovations. The full-service design-build firm handles every aspect of a project from start to finish, including architectural planning, interior design, and construction. The firm is experienced in handling the specific challenges of Manhattan and Brooklyn renovations, including procuring permits from the Department of Buildings and dealing with building management. Clients have a dedicated team for their projects and can track renovation updates, approve design concepts, and share ideas via an app.

Architects and longtime friends Joe McGuier and Megan Prime founded their firm JAM in 2014, bringing together over 30 years of experience in the field. The style-agnostic firm’s specialty is blending the old with the contemporary: Renovations are respectful of historic details while introducing thoughtful, fresh elements, and new builds are conscious of the existing landscape. The firm has tackled everything from Brooklyn lofts to upstate farmhouses, mixing vintage and modern pieces to create spaces that are unique to each client.

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Tradition and modernity are in perfect balance in the work of Kligerman Architecture & Design, both in the firm’s process and the designs themselves. Clients will see their projects visualized in watercolors and virtual reality renderings, experiencing the best of the past and present modes of design. From Shingle-style homes in the Hamptons to modern retreats in the Pacific Northwest, the firm’s work is rooted in history while incorporating sculptural elements, enduring materials, and expanses of glass that allow the interiors to feel connected to the landscape.

Lang Architecture thinks long-term when designing, focusing on the entire life cycle of a building. Drew Lang and his interdisciplinary team pays particular attention to place and purpose, studying the site and its natural surroundings, as well as the client’s needs and lifestyle. The firm has applied its thoughtful and sustainable process to various renovations and new builds, including Manhattan and Brooklyn town houses and modern residential developments in Mississippi and the Catskills region of upstate New York.

Lara Apelian founded her full-service architecture and interiors studio in 2019. Drawing inspiration from travel, nature, color theory, and the artisans she collaborates with, Apelian brings color, craftsmanship, and well-considered details to each project. Though based in New York City, the firm takes on projects across the country and around the world and is currently working with clients in California, upstate New York, and Copenhagen.

Manhattan and Hudson, New York–based firm Messana O’Rorke takes minimalism to captivating new heights. Its restrained yet detailed style uses a focused palette of materials and colors, and the firm works to highlight the intrinsic qualities of each space. Founded 27 years ago by Brian Messana and Toby O’Rorke, Messana O’Rorke takes on both residential and commercial projects, and its designs can be found in every type of environment, from cities to deserts. The award-winning firm published Messana O’Rorke: Building Blocks, a monograph of their work, in 2022.

Following stints at REX and OMA, architect Andrew Heid founded his practice No Architecture in 2014. Since then, the firm has become known for its harmonious designs that connect nature with modern life. No Architecture’s innovative projects include private residences, museums, and other buildings and structures around the world. In addition to his work at No Architecture, Heid is design critic in architecture at Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design. He contributed an introduction to Glass Houses, which will be published in October by Phaidon.

Founded in 2001 by partners Melissa Baker and Jon Handley, Pulltab specializes in warm, light-filled residential designs featuring intelligent and practical solutions for modern living. Inventive details, such as hidden storage and built-in furniture, are incorporated into projects, helping clients utilize and organize every square foot of space in their homes. Baker and Handley find inspiration in everything from midcentury-modern architects, such as Carlo Scarpa and Marcel Breuer, to the poet Juhani Pallasmaa and author Leonard Koren’s book on wabi-sabi, resulting in unique and personal spaces.

Led by architect Karen Frome, Rise Projects takes a passionate, highly involved approach to residential, commercial, and institutional design, offering practical yet inventive solutions for its clients. The firm is known for its thoughtful designs that blend elegant and bold elements. On the residential side, Rise Projects has completed everything from Tribeca penthouses to Brooklyn brownstones to Fire Island beach houses, each befitting the setting and showcasing the personalities of their occupants.

Founded by Alex Gil, Spacecutter Architects’ mission is to realize “sublime, functional beauty” in each of its projects. The firm approaches each design—from the gut reno of a historic Tribeca loft to a colorful Mexican restaurant in Brooklyn—with careful attention to detail along with an experimental, inquisitive approach to finding the best ideas for the project. Spacecutter Architects is hands-on through the entire process, from concept design to construction to completion, infusing each of its contemporary designs with a variety of styles and influences.

Husband-and-wife team Britt and Damian Zunino are the talents behind Studio DB, a Manhattan-based architecture and interiors firm. The couple founded the studio in 2007, and it’s since become a go-to for New York’s most creative residents, including fashion executives and filmmakers who love a mix of sophistication and fun. Their projects don’t shy away from color, and are filled with unique details like whimsical patterns, unexpected shapes, and surprising materials. The design duo has completed homes across the city and the US at large and is currently working on projects abroad in Lake Como and Canada.

Residential projects are a specialty for Valerie Schweitzer Architects, a female-led firm working on both coasts with offices in New York and Los Angeles. Sustainability is a driving force in the office’s work, which includes multifamily LEED Gold apartment buildings, modern beach houses, and elegant Manhattan apartments, with aesthetics ranging from rustic to eclectic. The team’s designs—including their award-winning creative pavilions—seek to forge connections with nature and enhance its surrounding environment.

Collaboration is at the heart of Yellow House Architects’s (YHA) process, whether the team is working on a town house renovation or the construction of a 19-story condominium building. Founded by architect Elizabeth Graziolo, the AD100 firm is known for its modern takes on traditional architecture. You’ll find a sense of luxury and comfort in every YHA project, no matter the budget. The team’s sought-after style has been featured in the 2023 Kips Bay Show House in New York City and AD’s 2021 Iconic Home virtual showcase.

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