Sustainable Architecture Firm NYC

Custom Architectural Solutions in the New York City & tristate area

Thoughtful Design for a Complex Urban Landscape

Award-Winning Architecture & Interior Design Firm in New York City

At Building Studio Architects, we believe great architecture serves both people and place. As a LEED-certified sustainable architecture firm based in New York City, we specialize in thoughtful, context-sensitive design, with a focus on adaptive reuse, historic preservation, and urban infill projects that breathe new life into existing spaces.

Whether we’re restoring a landmark, reimagining a multifamily residence, or designing a new community space, our work reflects the character and complexity of the city around us. Since 1992, we’ve helped clients across Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, and the greater NYC area shape projects that are timeless, efficient, and environmentally responsible.

A map highlighting the areas we serve in New York City, including Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, and Staten Island

BSA NY Office: 494 8th Avenue, 23rd Floor New York, NY 10001
**For projects outside this area, contact us.

we are pros at navigating these city agencies:

  • NYC Environmental Protection
  • NYC Planning
  • New York City DOT
  • NYC Buildings

Architecture Across NYC & the Tri-State Area

For over 30 years, Building Studio Architects has designed residential, commercial, and historic projects across New York City and the Tri-State area. Our work spans iconic Manhattan neighborhoods, vibrant Brooklyn communities, and extends into Long Island, Westchester, New Jersey, and Connecticut.

  • Greenwich Village, East Village, Lower East Side, SoHo, Tribeca, Upper East Side, Upper West Side, Chelsea, Midtown, Inwood, Harlem, Murray Hill

  • Williamsburg, Park Slope, DUMBO, Prospect Heights, Ditmas Park, Midwood, Prospect-Lefferts Gardens, Atlantic Yards, Greenpoint, Newtown Creek, Borough Park, Seagate, Crown Heights

  • Kew Gardens, Long Island City, Astoria, Flushing, St. Albans, Jamaica, Cambria Heights

  • Riverdale, Fieldston, Kingsbridge, Claremont Village, Parkchester

  • Snug Harbor, Travis, New Springville

  • Long Island:

    • Five Towns: Lawrence, Cedarhurst

    • Eastern Long Island: Hamptons, Montauk, Stony Brook, Port Jefferson

    • Nassau County: Great Neck, Port Washington, Valley Stream, Oyster Bay, Roslyn

    Westchester & Rockland Counties:
    Tuckahoe, Yonkers, Mount Vernon, New Square, Spring Valley

    Connecticut:
    New Haven, Greenwich, Stamford, Fairfield, Bridgeport, Newtown, Oxford, Southbury, Waterbury, West Haven, West Hartford, Wolcott

    New Jersey:
    Newark, Essex County, Cedar Grove, Teaneck, Englewood, Elizabeth, Tenafly

Architecture & Deisgn Services

renovation & Additions

Expansions, sustainability updates, and interior renovations for a wide array of project types

interior design

Complete interior design services including layout, finishes, furniture and furnishings.

New buildings

Complete design services for new homes, multifamily buildings, religious institutions, schools, medical facilities, & commercial spaces.

Sacred Space Design

Ground-up or renovation, security improvements, classrooms, sanctuaries, and community centers.

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Capital improvements

Landlord and Real Estate services for multifamily residential, commercial retail, offices & industrial buildings.

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Historic Preservation

Preservation and restoration of historic and landmarked buildings including Adaptive Reuse projects.

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Site & Space Planning

Conceptual analysis of program and site to maximize return, efficiency and/or design intent.

zoning & code analysis

Expertise in zoning, building, and other relevant codes for New York City and nationally.

Featured Architectural Projects in the NYC Region

Williamsburg Bridge with the DOT Storage Warehouse designed by Building Studio Architects

Deep Local Roots, Thoughtful Design

Rooted Here. Designing for What’s Next.

At Building Studio Architects, we bring deep local knowledge and decades of experience to every project. From New York City to the Tri-State suburbs, we design buildings that reflect the identity, needs, and future of the communities we serve.

With strong ties across Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, and beyond, our team understands the nuances of city agencies, zoning, and historic preservation. We've led projects in neighborhoods like the East Village, Riverdale, and Murray Hill, and in counties throughout New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.

Whether you're restoring a landmark, reimagining a space, or planning something entirely new—we’re ready to help you make it real.

Let’s design something that belongs here.