Founded in 1998 in New York City, Spacesmith is an architecture, interior design, and consulting firm specializing in interior renovation, adaptive reuse, and new buildings for both private and public sector clients. A versatile Womenowned Business Enterprise, we are a team of highly skilled architects, designers, planners, and project managers. Spacesmith was founded on the guiding principles of open collaboration, social relevance, innovation, and design clarity. We are distinguished by a unique combination of large firm capabilities and boutique firm services. These distinctions lead to a seamless process and a highly personalized client solution. The result is clean, enduring design. Our experience with clients such as the School of Visual Arts, St. John’s University, Columbia University, and New York University has led us to understand the inherent needs and priorities associated with academic projects. Our work is renowned for understanding performance-driven cultures that enable our clients to attract and retain leading educators, researchers, and students.
Columbia University Chandler Hall New York, NY A former chemistry lab is transformed into much needed classrooms with a flexible design that speaks to the new demands of modern-day higher ed.
School of Visual Arts New Residence Hall New York, NY Spacesmith provided design services to the School of Visual Arts during the design and construction of their new 500 bed residence hall. Design Architect: Ismael Leyva Architects P.C.
School of Visual Arts MFA Photography and Video New York, NY Our team renovated classroom, studio, faculty, and common spaces. 2,000 sf was gained by repurposing an unused loading dock.
You have to know what it looked like before: a warren of makeshift spaces with sound problems and no heat or air conditioning. Now it’s a totally different environment — a professional, lovely space to work in that represents the school the way it ought to be represented. - Charles Traub, Chair, School of Visual Arts MFA Photography
School of Visual Arts MFA Design for Social Innovation New York, NY Our team designed flexible classroom and break out areas geared towards spontaneous collaboration with modular furniture throughout.
School of Visual Arts MFA Social Documentary Film New York, NY Spacesmith utilized the core to house technology driven spaces and surround them with classrooms, faculty offices, and break out areas.
School of Visual Arts CAVA Computer Store New York, NY Our team opened up a leaden faรงade to create a modern and inviting storefront. Custom-made millwork creates rigorously organized displays.
New York University 181 Mercer Street New York, NY Spacesmith is responsible for all FF&E on this new, 735,000 sf mixed-use complex: housing, sports center, performance spaces, and classrooms. Design Architects: Davis Brody Bond and Kieran Timberlake
St. John’s University Career Services Queens, NY This space was renovated with a contemporary and professional feel to visually reflect the quality of St. John’s University graduates.
Cooper Union New York, NY Our design brought together Cooper Union’s Admissions, Registrar, and Financial Aid Offices to create an efficient “one stop” for students.
Spacesmith is a member of the US Green Building Council and is committed to providing efficient, comfortable, and environmentally sensitive environments. Our team includes LEED Accredited Professionals and has researched and implemented a variety of methods to reduce energy consumption, improve air quality, and reduce the impact of construction on the environment. Beyond their ecological benefits, these proven measures create healthy living environments that improve the morale and productivity of the workplace.
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