Good with people, good with design, and good with construction management. Also very experienced in…read moreall aspects of architectural design

Bill evaluated my home and did a complete review of things I need to do. He saved me big chunk of…read moremoney and headaches. I'll definitely retain Bill for ongoing projects!

Jim consulted with me several times on my gut renovation project and provided expert advice. He…read morebrings expertise from two decades of experience to the table, and also his work is of impeccable quality. I saw a passive house he was gut renovating in Park Slope, and it was absolutely stunning! Jim knows how to preserve historic details while bringing the design into the modern era in a tasteful, classic way. He exudes calmness and wisdom and is a pleasure to be around. Full disclosure in that I ultimately had to choose a less experienced architect because Jim's fee, although completely reasonable given his level of skill and expertise, was a bit out of our price range.

Jim was great to work with. We did a semi-gut renovation in 3 bedroom/2 bathroom apt. The quality…read moreof his work and suggestions were exactly what we wanted based on my husband and my feedback. Jim is very detailed and each week during renovation, we had him manage the project with the contractor to ensure the final output was done properly. Most Manhattan apartments are not symmetrical, so the early stage on doing things a certain way goes a long way on the final look. He understands plumbing, and electrical well to communicate to our contractors. He referred us to a HVAC engineer. When it came to interior design, we had Sarah who provided feedback and suppliers information. She was also very helpful. Jim knows the DOB process well and helped us resolved many issues even during covid and DOB rule changed in 2020 and 2021. We also had him manage the project with the contractors. The contractors don't have the same design eyes and were a bit sloppy and forgetful so it was imperative to have Jim help us. Urban charges by the hour and provided an accurate estimate of the cost. Make sure what projects he's working on so he can allocate time properly. In the beginning with the design drawing schematic, it took a while cause he was on a couple of brownstone projects but overall still have a very positive experience with Jim. He was responsive.

I've hired SWA twice and would hired them again. Each time I've used his services he has given…read moregreat ideas on layouts and is a pleasure to work with!

We used Matt a few years ago for the renovation of our new home and again recently for some…read moreadditions. Matt was recommended to us by a few friends who used him on similar projects. We had seen his work and were attracted by his designs. His initial concepts were right on the money and he transformed a small 60 year old shack into our dream home. But the reason I recommend Matt is not so much his designs (he really does some beautiful work) but his hands-on approach. He was very involved throughout the entire process and we always felt we had an advocate looking out for us until the end, even after he was fully paid. It is clear Matt loves what he does and gets very involved in making sure the project is done right and his clients are taken care of. Yes there were times it was hard to get him on the phone as one of the other reviewers complained about; I think he spreads himself thin due in part because he is so hands-on, but our experience was anything but bad. He was there when we needed him, far beyond our expectations, and continues to be a resource anytime we have a question or need a referral.

Matthew Korn was my Architecht PLUS on my house in Oyster Bay Cove. I say plus because he not only…read moredesigned my home and provided wonderful plans but he was integrally involved in the construction and interior trim design. Matt and his entire team greatly exceeded my expectations and continually over delivered. Their level of detail cannot be described in words and is better suited for the pictures of the gorgeous projects they have been responsible for. I have and will continue to recommend him to friends and family many of which who used him and were more than pleased. Matt and his entire staff gave us a beautiful home. If you need an architect he's your guy. Feel free to message me and you can come see his work first hand to gain appreciation for what an architectural firm of this level can do to make your property into a first rate home