DAS Studio

We recently had the pleasure of working with DAS as architects for a 1,200 sf addition to our home. Included is a garage, an entry/mudroom, living space with 3-sided fireplace, full bath, closets and a conservatory which connects the addition to the existing house. Having never undertaken such an ambitious home improvement project before, we needed a ton of guidance. Working in collaboration with David and Stefanie was a wonderful experience. They listened to us. They advised us. But the decisions were ours. The design they created incorporates all the elements we wanted in a seamless flow that looks just as good from the outside as it does on the inside. One of the best aspects of working with them was the innovative and cost-effective ideas they generated that were essential in helping the addition not look like an addition. Throughout the project, their guidance was invaluable in balancing project requirements with budget. David and Stefanie are consummate professionals. They were always available to us, and they worked very well with the rest of our consultant team and contractor. The end result is a beautiful, cozy, light-filled space, perfect for the way we live. We couldn’t be happier. We highly recommend DAS. No one could have better professionals in their corner.

DAS helped us with a close to gut renovation of a 100+ year old property in NYC. They did a great job of helping us update and reconfigure the space while retaining its character. Given their deep knowledge and ability to draw from different styles, they came up with beautiful and functional designs for particularly the kitchen & bathroom and some spaces for which we needed to create a different footprint. In addition to design, they also helped us navigate the permitting process in NYC and its various hurdles, and helped us evaluate contractors, and find a contractor that we were very happy with. As renovations always involve some level of stress, it was helpful to have their input and experience to keep us on track. They are personable and easy to talk to, a pleasure to work with, and I would recommend them without reservation. I almost want to move again, just so we can do another project!

When we renovated our Brooklyn apartment last year, including the kitchen/dining/living area, the foyer, a bathroom and 5 closets, we wanted an architect that would address our needs for greater storage, more working space in the kitchen, a more open living/dining/foyer space, and more accessible closet space, and do all this with our aesthetics and within our budget. Working with DAS Studio was the best decision we ever made! They designed the space based on a detailed examination of our needs and came up with innovative solutions and beautiful designs, including the woodwork. We have doubled our storage, yet our apartment looks larger and more open and has a beautiful flow. Every single person who visits us comments that our apartment is looking so much bigger and commends the architect. My husband wanted function and I wanted form, and we got both! We would happily work with them again.

This is my second renovation with DAS. A few years ago I renovated my apartment with the exception of the bath. When it came time to renovate the bath, I didn’t hesitate and contacted DAS. As expected, DAS lent its expertise in rendering the design plans and exquisite materials and fixture recommendations, always keeping in mind my particular needs and taste (clean lines, storage, and desire for a spa-like environment) and price limits. What was once a small, dark space is now a bright, welcoming one. The final product was beyond my expectations and included suggestions that I would never have thought of. DAS was particularly helpful as liason among the co-op board and GC (also obtained at DAS’s suggestion), saving me from untold stress during the reno. I can’t recommend DAS highly enough and wouldn’t hestitate in calling them with any renovation project down the road!

The DAS Studio team turned our very old and teeny studio apartment into a fabulous and sleek and modern one bedroom heaven. We couldn't be more pleased. Constant communication, true listening, creative boldness and enterprise, the list goes on. We are in love with our new place and the low stress process that DAS Studio shepherded for us.

I worked with DAS Studio on apartment renovation drawings for my co-op. Stefanie and David were a pleasure to work with. As a new homeowner, they explained to me the general process and things to consider. Stefanie also had great ideas for materials and colors for my new countertop and making storage space in my kitchen. My drawings were prepared in a timely manner and Stefanie also communicated effectively with my management company. I highly recommend them!

DAS Studio has been a pleasure to work with professionally. Stefanie and David innovate creative ideas to produce a beautiful final product and also provide the technical detail to make it all happen. They are both easy to work with and responsive to changes that inevitably come up in the course of a project. We very much enjoyed working with them, and look forward to more projects in the future.

The renovation of our prewar two-bedroom apartment in Manhattan was a big project for us and we absolutely love the result and receive nothing but the greatest compliments from all our visitors from the Americas and Europe all while staying within the limits of our budget. We would strongly recommend the designers and managers of this project, DAS Studio, to our best friends and to anyone who is looking for two creative, dedicated and client-oriented architects. David and Stefanie listened carefully to all our needs and dreams and merged them with their ideas and our budget constraints, often offering solutions we had not thought of at all. The choices suggested by the architects regarding kitchen layout and cabinetry, bathroom style, tiles, fixtures, location and style of wall units in addition to the overall scheme of wall colors, created the ambience we had been looking for: modern but cozy, classy but comfortable, while preserving the basic prewar style of the apartment. Construction in a Manhattan residential landmarked building can be an organizational and regulatory nightmare but DAS Studio handled building requirements and contractor management with detailed familiarity and patient persistence. We were very lucky to find DAS Studio. Throughout the construction process they helped us manage the stress created by such a project and, in the end, made it a pleasure having experienced it.

Stefanie has been an instrumental consultant on various issues spanning multiple projects; everything from interpreting NYC building codes to actual design and construction management. Stefanie is smart and thoughtful and very responsive to client needs and sensitivities. I look forward to working with Stefanie again, soon. And highly recommend her to both design professionals and end-users.

DAS Studio helped us with an interior renovation of the common areas of a 1910 16 unit apartment building in Brooklyn. David and Stefanie's strong points are in listening to the client's ideas and bringing their own ideas and solutions to help bring a concept into reality. They provided great options and recommendations about finishes, hardware and improvements that were appealing and practical and within our budget. DAS helped us identify and negotiate with a general contractor at a competitive price. They kept us on track during construction and were always very professional and focused on the project. We finished on time and in budget, and overall got great value, which had a significant impact on the appeal and value of the property. In all, DAS helped unite the old and the new, updating our building without effacing its historical features. Finally, they are easy to relate to and work with. Overall, we recommend the DAS team enthusiastically!

As an Interior Designer I have happily collaborated with DAS Studio on two projects in New York City. Whether cleverly reformatting space in a Master Bath or incorporating unusual architectural lighting, David and Stefanie time and again come up with creative solutions to design challenges that enhance both style and functionality. Their projects truly make the most of the space. Professional in all respects, they are efficient and responsive - it's a great pleasure to work with them.

Hats-off to DAS Studio for bringing Passive House Technology into historic Manhattan! I had the opportunity to tour an apt coop unit that had just undergone gut-rehab -- but via energy-saving Passive House construction techniques, thanks to Stefanie's expertise and a forward-thinking client. I remarked on how the super-insulated walls created deep, crisp window jambs, actually complementing DAS Studio's elegant minimalist design. Then I noticed all the sunlight streaming-in through the super-insulated efficient windows, yet how comfortable the temperature was inside (even though we were at the top floor of a 1920's brick building in the sweltering summer). Only 2 split AC/heating units are needed to serve the entire apt. Talk about energy savings! But one of the best revelations came near the end of my visit, when I acknowledged how calm the space felt. I realized this was because it was so quiet. The air barrier tightness and super-insulation of Passive House technology truly does keep the noise out. As a fellow architect, I hold DAS Studio in great esteem for creating this oasis of serenity in downtown Manhattan. It's a perfect integration of elegant design with environmentally responsible methods and materials.