I am a real estate broker and have referred Victoria to many of my clients whether it be small or…read morelarge scale work. They have all come back to me very happy with her service and work. She is extremely talented and I will continue to refer her!

Victoria drafted plans for a complete apartment renovation. She worked with the board and managing…read moreagent to get all of the alterations approved.

Just this morning I was looking at the tile Anna Jacknik picked out for my office bathroom, ( a…read moremarble hex tile) and I was thinking how lovely it is and how much I enjoy every choice Anna made in our year of working with her. Anna is an amazing architect who is delightful to work with and her attention to detail is amazing. Our project was huge and unwieldy. It was like a house renovation and Anna guided us along through the process giving us "homework assignments" along the way as there are a zillion choices to be made :faucets and door knobs and drawer pulls and paint color. She would send us curated selections to choose from and this made everything easier. Anna has true architectural vision - she came into our huge dark space and immediately had suggestions to open the space up and make it brighter and all of her suggestions worked! We are delighted with her work and even now after our project is finished we are continuing to get ideas and will have her design cabinetry for our bedroom wall. While many architects are wanting to push you to do more work - Anna really listened to us and let us decide the scope of the work. We are completely delighted with our new home and that is thanks to Anna Jachnik. I will be posting photos soon !!!

We just finished our renovation, and I cannot say enough great things about Ania!! She is…read morewonderful to work with! She is intelligent, experienced, creative, detail-oriented and enthusiastic. I have been addicted to Holmes on Homes for years, and was nervous about the prospect of working in an old tenement building. However, Ania, was able to make sense of the ridiculously serpentine plumbing and gas lines and provide a plan that was acceptable to our persnickety co-op board. Along with the contractor of her choice, Sohome, we had an amazingly pleasant experience that was completed on-time, on-budget and "no problem." Our kitchen and bathroom went from being a weird and non-functional space to a beautiful, gourmet kitchen with a beautiful bathroom, that i love more and more every day!!

Working with Jack was one of the best decisions we made for our home, but more importantly, for our…read morefamily. From the very beginning, she had a vision that we couldn't see, but trusted enough to follow. We were hesitant about committing to a treehouse bed--it felt like a big, slightly risky choice--but Jack gently pushed us to go for it. That decision completely transformed the room. What was once just a bedroom is now a magical, imaginative world where our daughters play, dream, and truly live. It's the heart of their childhood right now, and we have Jack to thank for that. They play for hours there and enter into a world of their own. She has an incredible eye for statement pieces. The wallpaper she helped us choose is a perfect example--this stunning blush pink with ornate, gold peacock detailing that somehow feels both whimsical and sophisticated. It's a true "moment." People comment on it the second they walk into our apartment, and Jack knew from the start that it would define the space. She was absolutely right. She also has a gift for solving design challenges in a way that feels both practical and beautiful. Our daughters' room had no closets, and we were working with a bulky IKEA wardrobe that felt purely functional. Jack reimagined it completely--adding blush-toned doors to match the wallpaper and new hardware--so that it now looks like a custom, built-in piece that could have cost thousands. It's seamless, elevated, and incredibly smart. Every choice she made felt intentional. The rug she selected pulled the entire room together in a way I had struggled to do despite looking at endless inspiration images. It's not only beautiful but also a space our daughters love to play on every day. What really sets Jack apart is her commitment to getting things just right. We had chosen a chandelier we liked, and most designers would have left it there--but Jack kept searching until she found something we truly loved. The final piece she selected is now one of my favorite lighting fixtures in our entire apartment. This room is more than just well-designed--it's joyful, imaginative, and deeply personal. Jack didn't just decorate a space; she transformed how our daughters experience their home, and for that, I'm forever grateful. Jack really cares--about her clients, about their spaces, and good enough isn't good enough. She cares about your space in the way that you do, and that is truly rare.

I worked with Josh on a full apartment renovation in Manhattan, and the whole process was smooth…read moreand enjoyable from start to finish. He's knowledgeable, easy to work with, and always patient--even when big decisions came up. Josh has great ideas, but he also brings the kind of practical experience that's so helpful when you're going through a renovation for the first time. I'd happily work with him again and definitely recommend him to any neighbors thinking about renovating!

Great to work with and goes the extra mile for quality and service. Could not be happier with Jo…read moreand her crew.

Happy to recommend Jo Laurie and her team. Before we retained Jo Laurie Design we did do our due…read morediligence and contact references. ( She was more than happy to supply and they could not have spoken more highly of the company) We purchased a studio apartment in the city that had not been renovated in over 30 years. Jo and her team were indeed a one stop shop. They dealt with every aspect of the project, from permits from the DOB, the building requirements, so complete project supervision. We are were delighted when the project can in on time and on the budget that we had approved. We have added a 4 fold gain of the value of the unit, we are thrilled.

Reuben Gross is a wonderful architect. He designed a two floor addition to our home, provided…read morecountless recommendations for vendors and contractors, and helped us through the whole process to completion. Highly recommend.

I am a custom home builder and worked with many architects in the last 20 years. Reuben is always…read moremy #1 choice to work with for all kinds of projects because of the following reasons: 1. Plan details: We usually don't see many details on the plans with other architects as much as Reuben got them. This is super helpful to understand well the scope of work and reduced the number of loopholes for the majority of General Contractors/Builders to take advantage of and come up with multiple change orders during the execution and make the journey a very bumpy road. 2. Timelines: He is great on the timeline and a man of words. Don't see many architects following the time commitment. 3. Instantly available for Help Whenever we got any questions during execution, he get back to us right away which makes our guys work non-stop. 4. Understanding homeowner requirements: He understand very well the priorities of homeowners before the starting plans and most of the time hit more than 80% of them at the first draft. 5. Architectural design with practicality: He got great architectural skills and most importantly also takes care of practicality in the layout which has a huge benefit to the homeowner. We have seen many cases for other architects that the closet door is hitting the bed later. Of course, these kinds of problems are not visible/prominent until construction is complete and all furniture is set up in the house. I highly recommend Reuben Gross and that's gonna save tons of time & money down the road. Hasnain Nasar

Hi everyone. Javier…read morehas been incredible to work with. When we originally purchased our home, we were lost and lacked the creative details needed to re-imagine our home and develop the designs that could maximize the potential of the space. Without Javier's help, I don't think we would have ever realized the potential of our home. He completely reconfigured the design of our space, worked within our budget, and handled communication with our town when adjustments needed to be made. Javier was punctual, honest, and extremely professional. Subsequent projects that we've had in the house have all resulted in us calling him for his opinion because we know exactly what to expect. I highly recommend him for any architectural needs you may have!

We hired Javier to design a 500 sq ft kitchen and dining space as an addition to our home in Essex…read moreCounty, and we couldn't be happier with the results. From our first meeting, he was kind, respectful, and genuinely eager to understand our vision. He listened carefully to what we wanted which is a comfortable, sophisticated kitchen that felt inviting without being stuffy and delivered exactly that. Javier really knows building codes and maximized every inch of allowable space on our property. He was always responsive, willing to explain design choices or answer my building science questions, and collaborated beautifully with our designer throughout the process. His digital visualization tools were incredibly helpful, letting us see the addition in 3D before construction began. The final design required minimal revisions because he nailed our vision from the start. The addition seamlessly blends with our home's original architecture while beautifully enhancing both interior and exterior. Javier incorporated clever storage solutions, including a coat closet we needed, and designed the huge windows we requested that flood the space with natural light. The kitchen is exactly what we hoped for--open, welcoming, and perfectly suited to how we live. I would absolutely hire Javier again.

The previous reviews were spot on...Saul is truly very helpful…read more I needed an architect to go over a potential purchase and I found SDH on yelp. Since the building is in Park Slope and I am familiar with another project of his nearby I thought to reach out. He was very courteous, prompt and professional. I was talked out of a potential headache and I am very grateful. I will certainly retain his services in the future when the timing and situation is right.

I felt like he answered all my questions very helpfully! In the end I did not acquire his services,…read morebut I definitely hope to in the future.

Completely enjoyed my tour of their office as part of Open House NY last weekend. The architect on…read moreduty Saturday was patient answering all of my questions. Their open plan with plenty of natural light appears to offer a great environment for working. The guide informed me that the office will be moving in early 2010 to Greenwich St. She was designing of the new place. Based on their portfolio for [kpe] and Levi Strauss, their office will be amazing. She let me take photos of their workspaces. Several other firms did not allow this, so they earn bonus points for being so open-minded. She also said that their office was used for a film with Meryl Streep and Steve Martin that will be released in December 2009. I'll be looking for that one. A few searches on IMDB suggest that the title will be "It's Complicated" (2009).