I spent summers in the Hamptons in the early 70’s. That period was a time of great experimentation in architecture. Each year there would be new amazing modern house built during the preceding winter, or still under construction. I made a point of getting on my bike and visiting each one. I was lucky enough to meet some of my new “heroes” and I started to speak to them about being an architect.

I loved to draw and I took drafting courses in High School. I participated in the Cornell summer program between 11th and 12th grade of High school which further clarified my direction. When it came time to apply to college, architecture school at the Rhode Island School of Design was my first choice and firmly my direction.

I have set up my office on the top floor of our Brooklyn Brownstone. I’m at my desk before 8:00am every day. The first few hours are my favorite time, before the phone starts ringing. Since most of our new work is in the Hamptons, I drive out to do field work every week. Being in the field is my favorite part of my job.  As in most creative professions the rule of 5% inspiration and 95% perspiration holds true. I do live for the 5% time but I have found that I love the “creativity” of running a business. Most of my work is residential and my relationship with clients is a major driver of the creativity of the project.

What drew you to the locations you selected?

The projects I have selected are all parts of ambitious architectural projects.  Each loft is more than an interior of an anonymous building but instead integral to the building as a whole.  These locations, while being interiors, are a vibrant part of New York City at large.