5,000 Square Foot Triplex Loft & Penthouse The owners wanted a dramatic yet comfortable home, to capitalize on a stunning view of downtown Manhattan, and to celebrate the existing building structure. The glass façades of the penthouse and courtyard provide two levels of open space that allow rain, snow, sun and skyline ‘into’ the interior. The existing structure…

Two couples bought this beautiful landmarked building to divide into two duplex apartments. DDA designed and filed the entire division and layout of the building, and  completely detailed and managed the construction process for one of the duplexes. The client wanted to update the living spaces for a more contemporary lifestyle while working with and matching the traditional architectural…

DDA was approached to renovate the top-floor of a Tribeca loft building, add a penthouse and roof deck. The existing space was configured as two funky 1980s-era artist lofts and a failing tar roof.  DDA gutted the interior, combined the spaces, and added a jewel-box like penthouse and grand roof deck with sweeping, lower Manhattan views….

Brownstone Renovation, Upper West Side, New York, NY When the client bought this brownstone in Upper West Side, it was obvious that the house has been badly maintained and cheaply renovated over many years, even though the house sits on one of the most prestigious blocks in New York City. The client wanted to restore the house to…

Combination of three studio apartments into one loft-like West Village two bedroom haven The owner came to DDA to help her tie together her apartment – itself a combination of two small studios – with the adjacent studio next door which she had just acquired. DDA tied the spaces together seamlessly to create one unified…

Two Bedroom, Brooklyn Loft The owners of a formless “developer white box” two bedroom loft approached DDA with the desire to reconfigure their space to have better flow and include a guest room, an office, expanded and improved storage (including a walk-in master closet), an improved entry, and an additional bathroom. They also sought to…

3,500 Square Foot Gut Loft Renovation An owner/developer approached DDA to design several lofts in his Franklin Street loft building in in Tribeca.  The project involved a complete gut renovation of the entire floor and the creation of a large luxury loft apartment including all new mechanicals and services. Grand flowing spaces and luxurious finishes combine with…

4,000 square foot Tribeca Loft Renovation & Penthouse Addition This top floor loft in a former warehouse building has been dramatically converted into a spacious multi-level loft with penthouse and roof deck. Having lived in Tribeca  for many years, the owners were eager to expand their existing “bare bones” loft to a home more suitable for…

Modern Gut Renovation of Landmark Limestone Townhouse DDA worked with the owner/developer, Uptown Townhouse, to create a spacious, light-filled, and thoroughly modern two-family residence in this grand, historic, limestone townhouse.  The building was,  quite literally, a wreck – with pre-existing unsafe building violations, no roof, and collapsed or removed floors throughout.  A full gut renovation was required…

Family Cottage, East Chop, Martha’s Vineyard The clients were the third generation to live in this summer island home, built by their grandfather, years ago.  The design sought to tap into the family history of the house,  rich with memories.  We wanted the additions to be romantic and fun and tied to the ever-present sense…

1,800 Square Foot Gut Loft Renovation On one of Tribeca’s prime blocks, a young couple sought to create a home for their growing family.  The large, bright loft had not been renovated since it’s original conversion from warehouse space into living space.  The family wanted to maximize the openness and flexibility of the loft.  DDA succeeded in…

Family Vacation Home, Martha’s Vinyard. The island community of East Chop offers stability and continuity to the succeeding generations who have been returning there for over 60 years.  The client wanted a brand-new house in East Chop to provide that same sense of belonging as the old family homes in the neighborhood.  DDA helped define…

House Addition, Porch Addition, Landscaping DDA was approached to help the owners expand the residence while also improving the home’s connection to the site.  The addition of the landscape improvements and pool area create an inviting refuge for the family, while the expansion of the home is linked to the welcoming outdoor space by a traditionally proportioned and detailed…

Dramatic Loft Space The client for this loft renovation wanted a much grander space, without sacrificing efficiency. DDA crafted this soaring, tiered space to fit the bill. The expansiveness and grandeur is apparent immediately upon entering the apartment. That’s mostly the result of two simple, yet effective choices: a dramatic new curved ceiling and light…

DDA was approached to renovate the kitchen in this 1927 East Bay mansion in California.  The kitchen had a poorly executed late 1980s renovation that left the kitchen dark, with cheap looking and feeling cabinetry, low-end appliances, and very awkward circulation.  The clients liked the basic kitchen arrangement, but wanted to improve the connection and circulation between…