About Us
About Us
Led by Brendan Coburn, Kimberly Neuhaus, Jason Boutin, and Jesse Fearins, we are architects and designers who have spent nearly three decades stewarding New York’s historic architecture. Our portfolio spans 150+ rowhouse restorations across Brooklyn and Manhattan landmark districts—a living catalog of the city’s evolution that positions us as New York’s experts on 19th century masonry structures. This deep knowledge—of brownstone styles, preservation techniques, and landmark requirements—allows us to unlock design possibilities that others might miss.
But technical mastery alone does not create exceptional spaces. Our work marries a respect for architectural legacy with contemporary vision, honoring a building’s past while reimagining its future. As an integrated architecture and interior design studio, we craft environments from the inside out—where restored details meet custom joinery, where historic proportions accommodate modern life, where every detail contributes to spaces that are both timeless and fresh.
Our practice extends beyond the rowhouse. We have designed country residences that complement their landscapes, transformed former churches and schools into vibrant community spaces, and created modern offices within historic structures. Each project type deepens our understanding of how buildings evolve and how spaces can be reimagined while maintaining their essential character.
Our Approach
Rooted in tradition, inspired by craft and place—this philosophy anchors every project we undertake. We see design as a conversation across time, where our role is to preserve what endures while introducing what contemporary life enables.
Sustainability is intrinsic to our practice. Often the most sustainable building is one that already exists, and our expertise in preservation extends these structures' lives by another century. Beyond stewardship, we incorporate passive house principles, specify materials for longevity over trends, and design systems that reduce energy consumption without compromising comfort or character.
Brooklyn Roots
Founded in a Cobble Hill brownstone and now headquartered in Dumbo, we bring a distinctly-Brooklyn sensibility to every project: respect for what exists, commitment to craft over trends, and an understanding that buildings serve their occupants and neighborhoods alike.
Brooklyn's 19th century urban fabric—its rowhouses, its tree-lined streets, its human scale—taught us that the best architecture does not shout. It lasts. This shapes our approach, no matter whether we are restoring a Park Slope limestone, designing a seaside home, or repositioning a church into a community theater.
The Studio Today
Our team of 30 brings together expertise from six continents and fluency in six languages. In our studio, you will find architects and interior designers who are also builders, illustrators, furniture designers, fabricators, and weavers—creative talent dedicated to their craft. This diversity enriches our approach to design: it provides us with a broad framework to serve our clients, collaborators, and community.
Meet Our Team