Philosophy
“Minimalism is not the solution. It is the guise under which complexity is best hidden.”— Messana O’Rorke
Founded in 1996 by Brian Messana and Toby O’Rorke in New York City, Messana O’Rorke is renowned for crafting spaces of sublime restraint and ethereal beauty. Their process utilizes a rigorously limited palette of materials orchestrated in an architectural language of distilled boxes, blocks, and containers that emphasize the qualities of space itself rather than the things that fill it. The apparent simplicity and serenity of Messana O’Rorke’s designs belie the astonishing richness and variety of the experiences they nurture.
The architects’ projects span a wide spectrum of residential and commercial assignments in multiple geographies— city, suburb, mountain, desert, ocean. Yet even as they adapt their fundamental design vocabulary to address differences in program and context, Messana O’Rorke’s signature remains unmistakable in the ways they carve space and light. Their designs simultaneously foster both contemplation and invigoration, repose and action. There is no straining for theatrical effect, no tortured architectural calisthenics, simply a search for order, clarity, and beauty. - Messana O’Rorke Building Blocks, Rizzoli 2022
Bios
Brian Messana established his New York-based architecture firm with Toby O’Rorke in 1996. Before that, he worked with Peter Marino, Richard Meier & Partners and Asymptote in New York. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Brian received his master’s degree from Columbia University in 1992 and a Bachelor in Architecture from California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo. He is on the board of the Society of American Registered Architects and is a committee member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Custom Residential Architects Network. Brian is a member of the AIA, Architectural League of New York and International Interior Design Association, among others. He has taught architecture courses at Columbia University, Pratt Institute, the University of Texas at Austin, and the University of Southwestern Louisiana in Lafayette.
A native of Scotland, Toby O’Rorke graduated from the School of Architecture at Oxford Polytechnic in 1985. He interned with the Greater London Council Department of Architecture for a year and moved to Sydney to train at Ancher Mortlock and Woolley Architects for nine months. In 1989, he earned his postgraduate degree from Oxford Polytechnic. Toby relocated to New York City in 1989 and worked at Henry Myerberg Architects, the Office of Thierry Despont, Margaret Helfand Architects, and a number of freelance jobs before joining Polo Ralph Lauren’s store development team. In 1996, he founded Messana O’Rorke with Brian Messana. Toby is a member of the Royal Institute of British Architects and is licensed to practice in the United Kingdom.
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Press
2024
West 22nd Street Loft, No. 03
Turner, Oonagh. “What Type of Flooring Never Goes Out of Style? Interior Designers Say These 5 Looks Are "Trend-Proof” Living Etc. (January 28, 2024).
2023
West 22nd Street Loft, No. 03
Dalzell, Rebecca. “Inside a Flatiron Loft That Doubles as a Spalike Retreat.” Interior Design Magazine (November 2023).
West 53rd Street Apartment
Zachs, Stephen. “Media Pad.” AN Interiors (Spring/Summer 2023, Issue No. 23).
Jewel Box
Maranzana , Chiara. “Alcova Preziosa Precious Alcove.” Abitare (April, 2023).
Malin+Goetz Nolita
Leenheer, Ilonka. “Simpel Maar Groots.” Dutch Financial Daily (April 2023).
Brian Messana
Red, Melanie. “The 8 Best Shower Heads of 2023, Tested and Reviewed.” People.com (April 7, 2023).
West 76th Street Apartment
Sartin, Clare. “Self-care at home: Malin + Goetz.” ELLE Decoration (March 2023).
Messana O’Rorke Building Blocks
Stathaki, Ellie. “Architecture books to inspire shelf love.” Wallpaper*. (February 2023).
Messana O’Rorke Building Blocks
RADAR / Read. Design Anthology. (Winter 2023).
Horatio Street Apartment
McKeough, Tim. “A Serene Oasis in the West Village, in Just 450 Square Feet.” The New York Times (February 24, 2023).
Jackson Avenue House
Conroy, Claire. “Case Study: Jackson Avenue House by Messana O’Rorke.” Residential Design. (January 19, 2023).
2022
Messana O’Rorke Building Blocks
De Conti, Massimo. Corriere Della Sera Living. (November 16, 2022).
West 76th Street Apartment
Howarth, Dan. “Messana O'Rorke places marble bathrooms in Malin+Goetz founders' New York apartment.” Dezeen. (November 19, 2022)
Messana O’Rorke Building Blocks
Reynolds, Emma. “This New Coffee Table Book Celebrates Architecture Firm Messana O’Rorke’s Minimalist Designs.” Rob Report. (November, 10 2022).
Messana O’Rorke Building Blocks
“Clear spot.” Monocle Minute on Design (November 9, 2022).
West 76th Street Apartment
Stathaki, Ellie. “We visit Malin+Goetz founders’ balanced Upper West Side apartment.” Wallpaper (October 21, 2022).
Junegrass House
Rus, Mayer. “Tour a Distinctly Modern Home in Jackson, Wyoming.” Architectural Digest. (October 18, 2022).
Messana O’Rorke Building Blocks
Rus, Mayer. “Messana O’Rorke Building Blocks.” Rizzoli (October 18, 2022).
Pod Cast
Kilburn, Hamish. “sliding doors’ moments in design.” Hotel Designs, Design Pod. (October 3, 2022).
2021
Junegrass House
Barnett, Zachary. “The Space Between.” Homestead (December 2021/January 2022).
Jackson Avenue House
Fox, Meg. “Dividing the Gap.” Design New Jersey (June/July 2021).
2020
Ten Broeck Cottage, Bank Street Apartment, Bush Street House, West 22nd Street Apartment No.2, East 7th Street Apartment, Mercer Street Loft
Sallick, Barbara. The Perfect Kitchen. New York: Rizzoli (March 2020).
Ten Broeck Cottage
England, Nicole. Resident Dog (Hardie Grant, November 10, 2020).
Cape Cod House
Conroy, S. Claire. “Catch of the Day.” Residential Design 4 (2020).
Jewel Box
“Best of Year: Small Apartment.” Interior Design (January 2020).
Jewel Box
Sunshine, Becky. “Small Wonder.” Sunday Times Style (January 5, 2020).
2019
Jewel Box
“Best Apartment Transformations of 2019.” Interiordesign.net (December 2019).
Tank House
Pearson, Tessa. “The "Home Upgrade. “ Gestalten (November 2019).
Jewel Box
Lassell, Michael. “The Top Brass.” Interior Design Homes: Best of Kitchen and Bath (November 2019).
Jackson Avenue House
Tucker, Ethan. “A Glass Walkway Bridges Classic and Contemporary Style in This New Jersey.” Dwell.com (October 2019).
The Majestic
Garrell, Kristie. “10 Animals in Design.” Interiordesign.net (August 2019).
Plaza de Pacifica Condominium and West 12th Street Apartment
McKeough, Tim. “The Kitchen Counter Challenge.” New York Times (June 2019).
Malin + Goetz Century City
Dorris, Jesse. “Messana O’Rorke Goes Minimalist for Malin + Goetz’s Century City Shop.” Interiordesign.net (May 2019).
East 22nd Street Apartment No. 2
De Conti, Massimo. “L’architetto suona sempre 2 volte.” Livingcorriere.it (June 2019).
2018
Malin + Goetz Nolita
Block, Annie. “Messana O’Rorke Designs a Crisp, Clean Store in NoLIta for Malin+Goetz.” Interior Design (September 2018).
2017
East 7th Street Apartment
Lassell, Michael. “Messana O’Rorke Updates an Apartment in a Former NYC Synagogue.” Interior Design (September 2017).
“Top 50 Designers 2017-2018, The Names You Need To Know.” New York Spaces (December 2017/January 2018).
Ten Broeck Cottage
Kristal, Marc. The New Old House (New York: Abrams, 2017).
2016
The Majestic Apartment
Margolies, Jane. “Best of Year.” Interior Design (December 2016).
London Towne House Apartment No. 2
van Uffelen, Chris. “Dark Elegance, Design Inspired by Fashion.” Posh & Proud (January 5, 2016).
Bank Street Apartment
Lassell, Michael. “Hide and Seek.” Interior Design (September 2016).
Bush Street House
Bishop, Deborah. “The 2-for-1 Dream Home.” San Francisco Chronicle (September 11, 2016).
Bush Street House
Jao, Carren. Hue Journal Volume 01 (April 2016).
Malin + Goetz Madison Avenue, Malin + Goetz DTLA, Malin + Goetz Montana Avenue Stores
Cohen, Edie. “Loyalty Counts.” Interior Design (April 2016).
The Majestic Apartment
Margolies, Jane. “Take Two.” Interior Design Homes (Spring 2016).
East 62nd Street Condominiums
“Redux.” New York Spaces (April/May 2016).
East 62nd Street Condominiums
Halberg, Morgan. “New and Noteworthy.” New York Observer (April 6, 2016).
Chelsea Gardens Apartment
Haddad, Nicole. “A Canvas Reinvented.” New York Spaces (January–March 2016).
Tank House
Sinacori, Jacqueline. “The Chicest Water Tower in Manhattan.” Elevate (Winter/Spring 2016).
2015
East 22nd Street Loft, Bush Street House
“Best of Year.” Interior Design (December 2015).
Bush Street House
O’Keeffe, Linda. “Tour a Chic Pacific Heights Cottage Designed by Messana O’Rorke.” San Francisco Cottage & Garden (November/December 2015).
London Towne House Apartment No. 2
Carpoto, Virginia. “Celebrating Glamour.” Attitude (October 2015).
“Q&A with Brian Messana of Messana O’Rorke.” New York Spaces (September 2015).
East 22nd Street Loft No. 1
Loos, Ted. “Messana O’Rorke Designs Factory Loft for Young Clients.” Interior Design (September 2015).
Mercers Road House
Richardson, Tim. “Spatial Awareness.” Gardens Illustrated (August 2015).
Charles Street Townhouse
Gallagher, Alanna. “Manhattan Transfer.” The Irish Times (August 2015).
Bush Street House
Cohen, Edie. “High Style in Pacific Heights.” Interior Design (July 2015).
London Towne House No. 2
Péus, Camilla. “Luxus Lounge.” Places of Spirit (April/May 2015).
London Towne House Apartment No. 2
Hirst, Arleen. “Drama by Design.” Architecture News Interiors (May 6, 2015).
London Towne House Apartment No. 2
“Best of Year.” Interior Design (January 2015).
2014
London Towne House Apartment No. 2
Kellogg, Craig. “Fashion’s Tribe.” Interior Design (September 2014).
Vieques House
Smith-Eppsteiner, Julia. “Learning to Enjoy the Walls.” No. 3 (September 2014).
21st Street Townhouse
Treffinger, Stephen. “The Screen.” New York (June 2014).
West 12th Street Apartment
De Conti, Massimo. “Lusso casual nel Greenwich Village.” Living Corriere (March 2014).
Vieques House
GA Houses 136: Project 2014 (Tokyo: ADA Edita Tokyo, 2014).
Charles Street Townhouse
Broadhurst, Ron. The Urban House (New York: Rizzoli International Publications, 2014).
2013
Tank House
Chetner, Marina. “Pent Tank House.” United Hemispheres (October 2013).
London Townhouse Apartment No. 2
McKeough, Tim. “A Halston-Inspired Two-Bedroom in Chelsea.” New York: Design Hunting (October 2013).
Phoenix House
GA Houses 130: Project 2013 (Tokyo: ADA Edita Tokyo, 2013).
Ten Broeck Cottage
Mapoa, Kopinoioy. “It Was Once a Farm House.” Ideal Houses (January/February 2013).
2012
Charles Street Townhouse
Niujorkas, Carlzo. “After Reconstruction.” Centras (April 2012).
2011
West 67th Street Apartment
O’Keeffe, Linda. Brilliant: White in Design (New York: The Monacelli Press, 2011).
Charles Street Townhouse
“Best of Year.” Interior Design (December 2011).
Charlton Street Loft
McCarthy, Fiona. “Up and Away.” Living Etc. (November 2011).
Building Blocks
“Kitchen Bath Collection: Simplicity Itself.” Interior Design (October 2011).
East 7th Street Loft No. 2
Grawe, Sam. “100 Kitchens We Love.” Dwell (Summer 2011).
Building Blocks
Makavosky, Paul. “Clean and Seamless.” Metropolis (August 2011).
Charles Street Townhouse
Kristal, Marc. “A New Order.” Interior Design (June 2011).
Abramovitch, Ingrid. “Flooring—What the Pros Know.” Elle Decor (April 2011).
Tank House
Wheafer, Emma. “Eye to the Sky.” Scoop Homes & Art (Spring 2011).
McKeough, Tim. “Minimalism to Spare.” New York Times (February 2011).
Ten Broeck Cottage
Desler, Christina. “Mixed Double.” Schöner Wohnen (January 2011).
2010
Ten Broeck Cottage
Keens, Leta. “Winter Wonder.” Inside Out (Winter 2010).
Storefront Loft, Ten Broeck Cottage, Tank House
Maynard, Nigel. “Architects We Love.” Residential Architect (November/December 2010).
Charlton Street Loft
“I Love New York.” Interior Design (September 2010).
West 67th Street Duplex
Tempelsman, Audrey. “The Villanueva Apartment.” New York Spaces (July/August 2010).
Storefront Loft
McKeough, Tim. “Space to Hang: Messana O’Rorke Architects.” Manhattan (March/April 2010).
Storefront Loft
Raggi, Valentina. “Bianco Nero.” Grazia Casa (February 2010).
Ten Broeck Cottage
Lassell, Michael. “Design 100.” Metropolitan Home (October 2010).
Ten Broeck Cottage
Lytle, Bethany. “House Tour—Livingston, New York.” New York Times (August 2010).
2009
Lake House
GA Houses 109: Project 2009 (Tokyo: ADA Edita Tokyo, 2009).
Ten Broeck Cottage
Broadhurst, Ron. Next Houses: Architecture for the Twenty-First Century (New York: Abrams, 2009).
West 55th Street Loft No. 2
“Houses We Love.” Dwell (September 2009).
2008
Ten Broeck Cottage
Wilhide, Elizabeth. Scandinavian Modern Home (London: Quadrille Publishing, 2008).
Ten Broeck Cottage
Broto, Charles. Smart Home Extensions (Links, 2008).
Perry Street Loft, Storefront Loft
Vranckx, Bridget. 150 Best Loft Ideas (New York: Harper Design, 2008).
Wall House
GA Houses 103: Project 2008 (Tokyo: ADA Edita Tokyo, 2008).
Ten Broeck Cottage
Egan, Maura. “One Plus One Is One.” Architectural Digest (January 2008).
Storefront Loft
MacIsaac, Heather Smith. “Bright Ideas.” Elle Decor (January/February 2008).
Ten Broeck Cottage
Callaghan, Jeremy. “Brave New York.” Homes & Gardens (February 2008).
Ten Broeck Cottage
Weber, Cheryl. “Articulating the Minimal.” Residential Architect (June 2008).
Storefront Loft
Quinn, Bradley. “Gallery Style Glamour.” Elle Decoration (September 2008).
Ten Broeck Cottage
“Houses We Love.” Dwell (November 2008).
West 12th Street Apartment, Perry Street Loft, London Towne House Apartment No. 1, Storefront Loft
Trulove, James Grayson. 25 Apartments Under 1000 Square Feet (New York: Harper Design, 2008).
2007
Ten Broeck Cottage
Millard, Bill. “Cottage Industry.” RIBA Journal (March 2007).
Tank House
Paredes, Cristina. New Penthouse Design (Cologne: Daab, 2007).
Box House
GA Houses 98: Project 2007 (Tokyo: ADA Edita Tokyo, 2007).
Storefront Loft
Llorella Oriol, Anja. New Interiors: Inside 40 of the Most Spectacular Homes (New York: Harper Design, 2007).
Ten Broeck Cottage
Lamote, Camille. “Dans Le New York, Esprit Pioneer.” Marie Claire Maison (December 2006/January 2007).
Ten Broeck Cottage
Callaghan, Jeremy. “Inside Their World.” Elle Decor Croatia (December 2006/January 2007).
Storefront Loft
“Studio Office.” Monitor (November 2007).
2006
Tank House
Broto, Charles. Apartment Interiors (Links, 2006).
East 54th Street Apartment
Schleifer, Simone. Small Interiors (Cologne: Evergreen, 2006).
Tank House
Llorella Oriol, Anja. Ultimate New York Design (Augsburg, Germany: teNeus, 2006).
London Towne House Apartment No. 1
Conran, Terence. How to Live in Small Spaces (London: Conran Octopus, 2006).
Messana O’Rorke Office
Crosbie, Michael J. Architecture for Architects (Melbourne: Images Publishing, 2006).
Sussex Street Townhouse
Mostaedi, Arian. Great Spaces: Home Extensions (Links, 2006).
Ten Broeck Cottage
Block, Annie. “Best of Year House.” Interior Design (December 2006).
Storefront Loft
Lorenzo, Pagnamenta. “AIANY Design Awards.” Oculus (Fall 2006).
Ten Broeck Cottage
Talbot, Amanda. “New York State of Mind.” Living Etc. (November 2006).
Perry Street Loft
Novo, Alexandra. “Koss Residence.” Attitude (November 2006).
Storefront Loft
Kyrlova, Tania. “Lofty Ambition.” Interior Design (October 2006).
Ten Broeck Cottage
Bernstein, Fred. “Doing What Comes Naturally.” Metropolitan Home (October 2006).
West 17th Street Loft
Hrabi, Dale. “Lofty Ambition.” Men’s Health (September 2006).
Short Hills House
Collins, Beth. “Letting Go.” Kitchens & Baths (September 2006).
“Architects Directory 2006.” Wallpaper (August 2006).
Tank House
Kellogg, Craig. “Heaven Can Wait.” Interior Design (March 2006).
Tank House
Bravo, Isabel. “An Apartment in New York.” Disen Art (March 2006).
2005
London Towne House Apartment
Kristal, Marc. “Like Magic, A Pocket Size Loft.” New York Times (March 31, 2005).
West 55th Street Loft No. 1
Daniels, Amanda. “Inner Space: A Lofty Transformation.” From House to Home (April 2005).
Galahad House
GA Houses: Project 2005 (Tokyo: ADA Edita Tokyo, 2005).
West 55th Street Loft No. 1
Margolies, Jane. “Loft in Transition.” Interior Design (April 2005).
West 55th Street Loft No. 1
Bravo, Amber. “Bright White.” Dwell (June 2005).
Storefront Loft
Lange, Alexandra. “Lean Cuisine.” New York (June 2005).
2004
Ten Broeck Cottage
GA Houses 74: Project 2003 (Tokyo: ADA Edita Tokyo, 2004).
17th Street Loft
Kristal, Marc. “All Work and All Play.” Dwell (June 2004).
West 11th Street Apartment, Broadway Loft
Castillo, Encarna. New Bedroom Design (Cologne: Daab, 2004).
Sussex Street Townhouse
Castillo, Encarna. New Kitchen Design (Cologne: Daab, 2004).
Messana O’Rorke Architects
Bahamón, Alejandro. Offices for Small Spaces (New York: Harper Design, 2004).
West 17th Street Loft, Arrojo Cutler Salon, Axis Theatre, Fisherman’s House, Broadway Apartment, Aveda Salon
Cuito, Aurora. New York Minimalism. (New York: Harper Design, 2004).
Short Hills House
Beautyman, Mairi. “Food and Shelter.” Interior Design (September 2004).
Tank House
Kristal, Marc. “Through the Roof.” New York (April 2004).
2003
Savage House
Sullivan, C. C. “From Ray to Reality.” Architect (2003).
Island House
GA Houses 74: Project 2003 (Tokyo: ADA Edita Tokyo, 2003).
2002
Angel’s Edge
GA Houses 70: Project 2002 (Tokyo: ADA Edita Tokyo, 2002).
West 25th Street Loft
Kim, Sheila. “Let It Shine.” Interior Design (October 2002).
Gardiner, Virginia. “Make Room for Baby.” Dwell (October 2002).
17th Street Loft
Paul, Donna. “Double Vision.” Interior Design (February 2002).
Axis Theater
“AIANYS Design Awards.” New York State AIA News (Winter 2002).
“New York City AIA Chapter Design Awards.” Oculus (March/April 2002).
2001
Fisherman’s House
GA Houses 63: Project 2000 (Tokyo: ADA Edita Tokyo, 2000).
“New York City AIA Chapter Design Awards.” Oculus (December 2001).
“New York City AIA Chapter Design Awards.” Oculus (November 2001).
Coleman, David. “Our Dogs, K-9 Design.” House & Garden (November 2001).
Broadway Apartment
Kleinman, Susan. “Loft Art.” Metropolitan Home (September/October 2001).
SkinCareLab
Urbach, Henry. “Skin Deep.” Interior Design (April 2001).
SkinCareLab
Brodsky, Daniella. “SkinCareLab.” City (Summer 2001).
“AIANYS Design Awards.” New York State AIA News (Fall/Winter 2001).
2000
Fisherman’s House
GA Houses 63: Project 2000 (Tokyo: ADA Edita Tokyo, 2000).
“Hate Love.” Interior Design (December 2000).
Sussex Street Townhouse
Lewis, Julia. “Something New, Something Old.” Interior Design (October 2000).
Messana O’Rorke Office
Lewis, Julia. “Back to the Basics.” Interior Design (May 2000).
Broadway Apartment
“Bue Finestre Su New York.” Casa Abitare (April 2000).
Broadway Apartment
Coffee, Kierra. “Try This at Home.” Lucky (Summer 2000).
“New York City AIA Chapter Design Awards.” Oculus (January 2000).
1999
Axis Theater
Urbach, Henry. “Theatre of Operations.” Interior Design (September 1999).
Arrojo Cutler Salon
Urbach, Henry. “Clean Cut.” Interior Design (February 1999).
1998
Arrojo Cutler Salon
“Prelude to an Opening.” American Salon (June 1998).
Paul Morris Gallery
“Gallery Guide: Chelsea’s Shifting Landscape.” Interior Design (May 1998).
525 Made in America
Nasatir, Judith. “Strip Search.” Interior Design (January 1998).
Angel’s Edge
GA Houses 55: Project 1998 (Tokyo: ADA Edita Tokyo, 1998).
1996
California Mart and Karen Kane Calmart Showroom
Urbach, Henry. “Figlio d’Arte.” Interior Design (May 1996).
Awards
2024
Hudson River Guest House
Society of American Registered Architects, California Council
Award of Merit
Horatio Street Apartment.
Society of American Registered Architects, California Council
Award of Honor
Passaic River House
Society of American Registered Architects, California Council
Award of Merit
2023
West 22nd Street Loft, No. 03
Interior Design Magazine’s Best Of Year
Small Apartment
The Townhouse Hotel
Interior Design Magazine’s Best Of Year
Honoree, On The Boards Commercial
West 22nd Street Loft, No. 03
Architecture Masterprize
Winner, Apartments, Interior Design
West 53rd Street Apartment
Architecture Masterprize
Winner, Apartments, Interior Design
Hudson River Guest House
The Architect's Newspaper, Best of Design
Honorable Mention, Unbuilt - Residential, Single-Unit
Passaic River House
Global Architecture & Design Awards
Second Award, Private Residence, Small-Medium, Concept
Hudson River Guest Cottage
Global Architecture & Design Awards
First Award, Private Residence, Small-Medium, Concept
West 53rd Street Apartment
Global Architecture & Design Awards
Second Award, Interior Residential, Built
Hudson River Guest House
Future House International Residential Award
Winner, Vacation Homes
Passaic River House
Future House International Residential Award
Winner, Private Homes
Junegrass House
Future House International Residential Award
Winner, Private Homes
Crosby Street Loft
Future House International Residential Award
Winner, Residential Interior Design
West 53rd Street Apartment
American Institute of Architects, New York City Chapter, Interiors Annual Residential Review Exhibition
Junegrass House
DNA Paris Design Awards
Winner, Architecture/Housing
Crosby Street Loft
DNA Paris Design Awards
Winner, Architecture/Housing, House Residential
Crosby Street Loft
Honor Award. Society of American Registered Architects, New York Council
Junegrass House
Luxe Residential Excellence in Design Awards
Regional Winner, Interior Architecture, Greater New York
Vieques House
Architizer A+Awards
Finalist, Unbuilt - Private House
Jewel Box
Society of American Registered Architects, California Council
Award of Merit
Junegrass House
Society of American Registered Architects, California Council Award of Honor
2022
West 76th Street Apartment
Architect Newspaper’s Best of Design Awards
Winner, Interior Residential
Junegrass House
Interior Design Magazine’s Best Of Year
Medium Country House
Phoenix House
The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies Design Awards American Architecture Award
Junegrass House
The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies Design Awards American Architecture Award
Horatio Street Apartment Architecture Masterprize
Winner, Apartments Interior Design
Junegrass House
Architecture Masterprize
Honorable Mention, Residential Architecture - Single Family
West 76th Street Apartment Architecture Masterprize
Honorable Mention, Apartments Interior Design
West 76th Street Apartment
The Plan Shortlisted
Horatio Street Apartment
The Plan Shortlisted
Junegrass House
The Plan Shortlisted
Junegrass House
Architecture & Design Collection Awards Bronze
Winner, Private Residence (Medium) Architecture Built - Professional
West 76th Street Apartment Architecture & Design Collection Awards
Silver Winner, Apartment (Medium) Interior Design Built - Professional
Junegrass House
SBID International Design Awards Finalist
Junegrass House
Society of American Registered Architects, National Design Awards Award of Honor
Vieques House
Society of American Registered Architects, National Design Awards Award of Excellence
Junegrass House
The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies International Architecture Award, Private Residence
Phoenix House
The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies International Architecture Award, Private Residence
Cape Cod House
Global Design & Architecture Design Awards
First Award in Private Residence, Large & Built
Phoenix House
Global Design & Architecture Design Awards
Second Award, Private Residence, Small-Medium & Concept
Jewel Box
Global Design & Architecture Design Awards
Third Award, Private Residence, Small-Medium & Built
Wall House
Global Design & Architecture Design Awards
Second Award, Private Residence, Large &Concept
Jackson Avenue House
DNA Paris Design Awards
Winner, Interior Design, House Residential
West 76th Street Apartment
DNA Paris Design Awards
Honorable Mention, Interior Design, House Residential
Horatio Street Apartment
DNA Paris Design Awards
Honorable Mention, Interior Design, House Residential
SIT Furniture Design Award
Interior Designer of the Year
Junegrass House
SIT Furniture Design Award
Winner, House Interior Design
Jewel Box
SIT Furniture Design Award
Winner, Apartment Interior Design
West 76th Street Apartment
SIT Furniture Design Award
Honorable Mention, Apartment Interior Design
West 76th Street Apartment
ICFF Interiors Awards
Finalist, Residential
West 76th Street Apartment
Interior Design Magazine’s NYCxDESIGN Awards
Honorable Mention, Small Apartment
2021
West 76th Street Apartment
Society of American Registered Architects, National Design Awards Award of Merit
Jackson Avenue House
Interior Design Magazine’s Best of Year
Honoree, Small House
West 76th Street Apartment
Interior Design Magazine’s Best of Year
Honoree, Small Apartment
Jackson Avenue House
Society of American Registered Architects, National Design Awards Award of Merit
California Senior Housing
Society of American Registered Architects, National Design Awards Award of Merit
Jackson Avenue House
Society of American Registered Architects, New York Council
Award of Honor
California Senior Housing
Society of American Registered Architects, New York Council
Award of Honor
2020
Jewel Box
Society of American Registered Architects, New York Council
Award of Excellence
East 22nd Street Loft No. 02
Society of American Registered Architects, New York Council
Award of Merit
California Senior Housing
Interior Design Magazine’s Best of Year
Honor Award, Unbuilt and Theoretical Projects
Cape Cod House
American Institute of Architects, New York State
Award of Honor
Jewel Box
Society of American Registered Architects, Pennsylvania Council Professional Gold Award
Jewel Box
The Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design and The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies Design Awards American Architecture Award
Jewel Box
Residential Design Magazine’s Architecture Awards
Honor Award for Architectural Interiors
Jewel Box
DNA Paris Design Awards
Honorable Mention, Interior Design/House Residential
2019
Jewel Box
Interior Design Magazine’s Best of Year
Winner, Small Apartments
Jewel Box
American Institute of Architects, New York City Chapter, Interiors, Residential Review, Exhibition Winner
Jewel Box
Architecture MasterPrize
Winner, Interior Design/Apartment Interiors
Jewel Box
Society of American Registered Architects, National Design Awards Award of Honor
East 22nd Street Loft No. 02
Society of American Registered Architects, National Design Awards Award of Merit
Jewel Box
Interior Design Magazine’s NYCxDESIGN Awards
Winner, Small Apartment
East 22nd Street Loft No. 02
Interior Design Magazine’s NYCxDESIGN
Honoree, Small Apartment
2018
Cape Cod House
Architizer A+Awards
Finalist, Unbuilt - Private House
Box House
Interior Design Magazine’s Best of Year
Honoree, Residential Projects “On The Boards”
Cape Cod House
Society of American Registered Architects, Pennsylvania Council
Professional Bronze
2017
Cape Cod House
Interior Design Magazine’s Best of Year
Finalist, Unbuilt and Theoretical Projects
Cape Cod House
Society of American Registered Architects, National Design Awards
Design Excellence
2016
The Majestic Apartment
Interior Design Magazine’s Best of Year
Winner, Small Apartments
The Majestic Apartment
Society of American Registered Architects, Pennsylvania Council
Professional Bronze
The Majestic Apartment
Interior Design Magazine’s NYCxDESIGN
Winner, Residential, Small Single Family
East 22nd Street Loft No. 01
Interior Design Magazine’s NYCxDESIGN
Honoree, Residential, Small Single Family
East 22nd Street Loft No. 01
Interior Design Magazine’s Best of Year
Finalist, Small Apartments
Bush Street House
Interior Design Magazine’s Best of Year
Finalist, Small Houses
2014
London Towne House Apartment No.02
Interior Design Magazine’s Best of Year
Finalist, Small Apartments
2013
Vieques House
Society of American Registered Architects, National Design Awards
Award of Honor
Ten Broeck Cottage
Society of American Registered Architects, National Design Awards
Award of Honor
2012
Charles Street Townhouse
Society of American Registered Architects, Pennsylvania Council
Award of Honor
2011
Charles Street Townhouse
Interior Design Magazine’s Best of Year
Finalist, Multistory Residence
2009
Sunshine & Hope School
Sunshine & Hope International Design Competition
Technical Excellence Award
2006
Ten Broeck Cottage
Interior Design Magazine’s Best of Year
Best of Residential Freestanding Projects
Expo Zaragosa Competition
Winning Entry
Storefront Loft
American Institute of Architects, New York City
Award of Citation
2002
Axis Theatre
American Institute of Architects, New York State
Award of Citation
2001
SkinCareDay Spa
American Institute of Architects, New York City
Award for Interior Architecture
SkinCareDay Spa
American Institute of Architects, New York State
Award of Merit
1999
Axis Theatre
American Institute of Architects, New York City
Award for Interior Architecture
1998
Jyväskylä Cultural Center
Jyväskylä Music and Arts Center Design Competition
First Runners Up Group
Exhibitions
2023
West 53rd Street Apartment
Annual American Institute of Architects, New York City Chapter, Interiors Residential Review Exhibition
2019
Jewel Box
Annual American Institute of Architects, New York City Chapter, Interiors Residential Review Exhibition
2014
Vieques House
Global Architecture Houses Exhibition, GA Gallery, Tokyo
2013
Number 9
Free Arts: A-Z Project Exhibition, Hearst Tower, New York City
2013
Phoenix House
Global Architecture Houses Exhibition, GA Gallery, Tokyo
2012
Jalk Chair
Pink Project Exhibition, Suite New York, New York City
2009
Lake House
Global Architecture Houses Exhibition, GA Gallery, Tokyo
2008
Wall House
Global Architecture Houses Exhibition, GA Gallery, Tokyo
2007
Box House
Global Architecture Houses Exhibition, GA Gallery, Tokyo
2006
East 9th Street Loft
AIA New York Design Award Exhibition, AIA Center for Architecture, New York City
2006
Zaragosa Competition
Zaragoza 2008 Exposition, Water and the Sustainable Development of Cities, Proposal Exhibition, Zaragosa, Spain
2005
Savage House
Global Architecture Houses Exhibition, GA Gallery, Tokyo
2004
Flight 93 Memorial
Flight 93 National Memorial Competition Entrants Exhibition, Somerset, Pennsylvania
2004
Ten Broeck Cottage
Global Architecture Houses Exhibition, GA Gallery, Tokyo
2003
WTC Memorial
World Trade Center International Memorial Competition Entrants Exhibition, New York City
2003
High Line Competition
High Line International Entrants Exhibition, Grand Central Station. New York City
2003
Perth Amboy School
Perth Amboy High School Competition Entrants Exhibition, Perth Amboy, New Jersey
2003
Island House
Global Architecture Houses Exhibition, GA Gallery, Tokyo
2002
Axis Theatre
Design Awards Exhibition, Arts Center, New York City
2002
Savage House
Global Architecture Houses Exhibition, GA Gallery, Tokyo
2001
SkinCareLab
Design Awards Exhibition, Arts Center, New York City
2001
Apple Orchard House
Global Architecture Houses Exhibition, GA Gallery, Tokyo
2000
Fisherman’s House
Global Architecture Houses Exhibition, GA Gallery, Tokyo
1999
Axis Theatre
Design Awards Exhibition, Arts Center, New York City
1998
Angels Edge
Global Architecture Houses Exhibition, GA Gallery, Tokyo
1998
Jyväskylä Cultural Center
Jyväskylä Music and Arts Centre Competition Exhibition, Jyväskylä, Finland