Thoughts On Design

In my years of experience designing lobbies, hallways, and amenities for New York’s most discerning co-ops, condos, and hotels, one truth has never changed: A beautiful design that doesn’t function…

After more than three decades designing lobbies and hallways for some of New York’s most prominent co-op and condo buildings, I’ve learned one truth that surprises many Boards : good design isn’t…

When you walk through your building’s lobby every day, it’s easy to stop noticing the details. But your visitors and prospective buyers notice them immediately — the colors, the lighting, the…

When I first started working with boards and property managers, something became very clear: when our clients have a basic understanding of the interior design terms we use during NYC co-op lobby and…

As the founder and lead designer at Sygrove Associates Design Group, I’ve spent over 30 years creating lobbies that people love to come home to—and hotel public spaces that people remember long after…

Real-world examples from residential buildings in New York City where architecture, neighborhood, and resident voices shaped the design decisions.

I've learned a lot during my three decades of NYC residential lobby renovations. At the top of my list is this: the most dramatic transformations happen when you respect a building's history while…

Here’s something I’ve learned after decades of working on co-op and condo lobby renovations in the New York City metropolitan area: it’s the mistakes you don’t see coming that trip you up. The kind…

As the founder and lead designer at Sygrove Associates Design Group, I've spent over thirty years leading a brilliant team of interior designers in transforming lobbies and hallways in New York…