Custom Homes & Renovations Across All Five Boroughs
Full-service residential architecture from schematic design and DOB NOW filings through construction administration.
Deep expertise with brownstones, townhouses, single-family homes, luxury residences, and multi-family buildings.
Projects delivered across 23 U.S. states with deep roots in NYC zoning, permitting, and LPC processes.
One team, one firm — from first sketch to certificate of occupancy.
Architecture Designed Around How You Live
ArcheA Studio is a full-service residential architecture firm based in New York City. We design custom homes, renovations, additions, and multi-family residential buildings for homeowners, developers, and investors across all five boroughs.
Founded by Ana Kurtsikidze — a licensed architect with over 16 years of professional experience and a Master’s degree in Architecture and Design — the firm specializes in translating each client’s lifestyle, aspirations, and budget into architecture that is functional, beautiful, and built to last.
Whether you need an architect for a ground-up new construction home in Staten Island, a brownstone renovation in Brooklyn, a townhouse redesign in Manhattan, or a multi-family residential project in Queens, ArcheA Studio manages the full scope of work from first sketch to final inspection.
What We Design & Build
Custom Home Design
Single-family homes, duplexes, and luxury residences tailored to your site, zoning requirements, and personal vision. Covers conceptual design, space planning, material selection, and full construction documentation.
Home Renovation & Addition
Gut renovations, floor plan reconfigurations, vertical and horizontal additions, basement conversions, and kitchen-and-bath overhauls. We handle all DOB NOW filings, permit applications, and inspections.
Brownstone & Townhouse
Brooklyn brownstones and Manhattan townhouses demand expertise with narrow lots, party walls, landmark restrictions, and aging infrastructure. We balance historic character with modern performance and livability.
Multi-Family Residential
From three-unit walk-ups to mid-rise apartment buildings. Unit layout optimization, code-compliant egress, energy code compliance, and full MEP and structural coordination.
Luxury Home Architecture
Elevated design with meticulous attention to material quality, spatial proportion, and bespoke detailing. Custom millwork, curated finishes, seamless indoor-outdoor transitions. Upper East Side, Scarsdale, Todt Hill, and beyond.
New Construction Homes
Site analysis, zoning review, schematic design, design development, construction documents, DOB permitting, and construction administration. Maximum lot potential within all NYC Building Code requirements.
Six Phases, One Team
Initial Consultation & Site Evaluation
We visit your property, discuss your goals, review zoning constraints, and establish the project scope and budget range.
Schematic Design
We develop preliminary floor plans, massing studies, and design concepts. You see your home take shape through drawings and 3D visualizations.
Zoning Analysis & Code Review
We verify that the design complies with NYC Zoning Resolution, building code, energy code, and any applicable landmark regulations.
Design Development
We refine the design with detailed material selections, interior layouts, and MEP coordination.
Construction Documents & Permitting
We produce the full architectural drawing set for DOB NOW filing and permit approval, handling all agency submissions and examiner objections.
Construction Administration
We monitor construction progress, review contractor submittals, conduct site visits, and ensure the built result matches the approved design.
Where We Work
What Sets Us Apart
Deep NYC Regulatory Knowledge
In 2024, the NYC DOB processed over 175,000 permit applications. A project lacking proper filings risks stop-work orders and fines of $2,500–$25,000. We handle DOB NOW submissions, zoning lot analyses, and agency expediting so your project moves forward without preventable setbacks.
One Firm, Full-Service Delivery
Schematic design, zoning analysis, code compliance, DOB NOW filings, material selection, interior design, and construction administration — all under one roof. This integrated model reduces coordination errors and keeps your project on schedule.
Collaborative Engineering Partnerships
NYC residential projects almost always require structural, MEP, and energy code documentation. We maintain active partnerships with engineering firms, coordinating disciplines early in design rather than scrambling during construction.
Proven Track Record
From a single-family home on Staten Island to a mixed-use building in Brooklyn, ArcheA Studio has designed across the full spectrum of residential typologies — new construction, gut renovations, brownstone restorations, townhouse modernizations, and luxury custom residences.
NYC Residential Construction Today
In 2025, the NYC DOB received 1,972 new building permit filings totaling 67.5 million square feet — producing over 57,000 proposed residential and hotel units across the five boroughs.
Brooklyn led with 513 permits (26% of the total), followed by Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island. For homeowners and developers planning a residential project, demand for experienced architects who can navigate NYC’s permitting process efficiently has never been higher.
ArcheA Studio’s familiarity with DOB NOW, zoning variances, and code compliance positions us to move projects from design to approved permit faster than firms without deep local regulatory expertise.
Common Questions
Start Your Project
Whether you are building a new custom home, renovating a brownstone, or developing a multi-family building in New York City, ArcheA Studio delivers residential architecture designed around your life and built to meet NYC’s regulatory requirements.
