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REINVENT.
RENOVATE.
REVITALIZE.

We help you create a home,

a cultural space, or a destination

that is deeply personal, timelessly

relevant, and unmistakably yours.

STUDIO PHILOSOPHY

We craft one-of-a-kind designs that bridge the elegance of history with the clarity of contemporary living, whether for private residences, hospitality, or cultural spaces. Our approach begins with what exists; revealing its essence and layering it with modern sophistication

QUEEN OF BROOKLYN HEIGHTS, Booklyn - NYC

QUEEN OF BROOKLYN HEIGHTS, Booklyn - NYC

LANDMARKED TOWNHOUSE RENOVATION - COMPLETED

Recently completed through a meticulous 2-year process working closely with landmark preservation groups and agencies, this famous 250-year-old Federal-style house is now ready for its new life. One of the project’s defining gestures was reinstating the building’s 1920s silhouette through the reconstruction of its enclosed porch.

COUCOU MIAMI, Miami - FL

COUCOU MIAMI, Miami - FL

RESTAURANT & BAR–IN CONSTRUCTION

Situated at the rooftop of the iconic brutalist building by Herzog & de Meuron, Coucou is bringing a Mediterranean breeze to Miami. We are inspired by the rich context of the site and harmonizing the existing brand identity to its new home through design and execution.

10 TOWNHOUSES WEST VILLAGE, Manhattan - NYC

10 TOWNHOUSES WEST VILLAGE, Manhattan - NYC

FULL BLOCKRENOVATION - IN THE WORKS

Located in a rare, gated cul-de-sac in the West Village, this block of landmarked 10 townhouses is undergoing full gut renovations, as well as street-scale rejuvenation. Stay tuned for the process and results.

VERDE, Manhattan - NYC

VERDE, Manhattan - NYC

RESTAURANT & BAR–IN CONSTRUCTION

Opening soon in Fall 2025, we are welcoming Verde to its first-ever North American location, minutes away from the High Line. READ was entrusted to bring the international catering and event company’s vision to life in its new US home, from architectural development to construction, handling all coordination and approvals.

OUR SERVICES

Comprehensive architectural solutions Re-ad offers a wide range of services: in addition to architectural design, interior design, and construction administration, these include space planning, urban design, strategic planning, and brand architecture. In addition, the firm maintains strong relationships with collaborating design professionals, among them structural and mechanical engineers, environmental consultants, facade specialists, and landscape designers, and are always open to bringing in new expertise. The firm works cooperatively with contractors, observing construction progress on site, providing field directives and clarifications, and representing the client’s interests as construction proceeds. Established relationships with specialty subcontractors such as millwork, flooring, metalwork, and other custom fabricators are deployed according to the needs of each project; and ongoing collaborations with artists enrich the firm’s private and public-realm projects alike.

Featured Projects

Selected works that demonstrate our approach to transformation and innovation

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