nC2 architecture llc

nC2 architecture llc Passionate about design. We are a design-oriented, full-service architectural practice established in 2006. We create environments in which life stories unfold.

Our approach is thoughtful, collaborative, inquisitive and reflective of deep beliefs in what constitutes good design. We believe that design affects people's lives in ways that are deeper than aesthetics. We believe we have a responsibility to create thoroughly good design. And we believe that every good design starts with a clear understanding of function and use, consideration of the surroundin

g context and and a deep appreciation of client direction. We believe in embracing complexity. Many factors affect design - the client’s needs, tastes and budget, the existing context, both historic and physical, the talents of each member of the design team, the need to be as judicious as possible with our natural resources, as well as technical considerations such as building systems and code constraints. We believe that it is the architect’s task to dig deep and extract the essence of these influences and then synthesize these factors into a functionally and aesthetically coherent work of architecture.

Lobby renovation of a 169-unit condominium. Clean lines of the millwork and concierge desk complement the exposed steel ...
02/26/2025

Lobby renovation of a 169-unit condominium. Clean lines of the millwork and concierge desk complement the exposed steel structure.

Details of a kitchen project of ours in Brooklyn Heights. Traditional pulls, face-frame cabinets with inset doors and ex...
02/19/2025

Details of a kitchen project of ours in Brooklyn Heights. Traditional pulls, face-frame cabinets with inset doors and exposed hinges are the key to creating a vintage aesthetic.

Oval-shaped banquette cut off at a diagonal to fit gracefully into this small breakfast nook.
02/06/2025

Oval-shaped banquette cut off at a diagonal to fit gracefully into this small breakfast nook.

In our Pacific Street project we took advantage of an existing non-usable attic to create a dramatic double-height livin...
01/30/2025

In our Pacific Street project we took advantage of an existing non-usable attic to create a dramatic double-height living/kitchen/dining room with a loft space suspended within it. We were thrilled to have this project featured in Open House New York this past fall.

Williamsburg townhouse- double-height living room overlooking the triple-height entry hall.
01/27/2025

Williamsburg townhouse- double-height living room overlooking the triple-height entry hall.

A rear parlor kitchen in a townhouse is a very challenging design exercise. For this one with a full wall of windows and...
01/23/2025

A rear parlor kitchen in a townhouse is a very challenging design exercise. For this one with a full wall of windows and one door to the rear yard and very small footprint, we used the generous ceiling height to maximize functionality.

Light filtering down onto the stairs and bridge-like hallways in our Williamsburg townhouse.
11/28/2023

Light filtering down onto the stairs and bridge-like hallways in our Williamsburg townhouse.

The pattern of a parquet floor imprinted onto the subfloor planks that were below it. The layers that are uncovered duri...
10/17/2023

The pattern of a parquet floor imprinted onto the subfloor planks that were below it. The layers that are uncovered during demolition can be pretty fascinating.
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Restoration of original woodwork in this Manhattan townhouse project.----
10/10/2023

Restoration of original woodwork in this Manhattan townhouse project.
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Old wood frame buildings in NYC often had brick infill between the wood studs of the exterior walls. This was called “no...
10/05/2023

Old wood frame buildings in NYC often had brick infill between the wood studs of the exterior walls. This was called “nogging” and added some degree of fire resistance to the exterior envelope of the building. In select areas of this project we reinstalled the existing wood studs and nogging after reinforcing the structure with steel beams and columns. We left the entire assembly exposed as documentation of the history of the building. Before and after photos of the same location.
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The subdued facade of our Williamsburg Townhouse, featuring brick, steel and concrete block, emulates the surrounding co...
10/03/2023

The subdued facade of our Williamsburg Townhouse, featuring brick, steel and concrete block, emulates the surrounding context of brick warehouse buildings that exist in this corner of the neighborhood.

In this Fort Greene townhouse we created an undulating surface out of penny tiles that cascades down the wall, over the ...
10/02/2023

In this Fort Greene townhouse we created an undulating surface out of penny tiles that cascades down the wall, over the tub deck, down to the floor and up to the window sill.
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1000 Dean Street #220
New York, NY
11238

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