ABOUT WORK BLOG MEDIA CONTACTWBE TESTIMONIALS BOIES SCHILLER AND FLEXNER “Spacesmith was very good in partnering with us, and the contractor, on problem solving what was a very unique design project with a very unique set of challenges. There were a ton of surprises that came up during construction, but Spacesmith did not let us down in any way and met what we thought were their obligations on the project.” — Aaron Schiller, CEO, Shiller Projects CAROLINA HERRERA “As architect of record, Spacesmith was extremely helpful in explaining the design architect’s intentions, moving the project forward, and being available to answer questions as needed. As one of only three retail stores in the country, the New York location makes a very important marketing and branding statement for the company, and has attracted a lot of attention in the marketplace. The company’s senior leadership could not be more pleased with the outcome of this project – it’s like a dream come true.” — Giuseppe Celio, Chief Operating Officer, Carolina Herrera AQUAVIT “I have known and worked with Michel Franck for the past 30 years and hold him and his skills as an architect and designer in high regard. When it came time to give Aquavit its first major renovation and update in the past 15 years, I did not hesitate to call Michel and his team at Spacesmith. Through Michel’s direction and leadership, the project team came to understand the Aquavit brand, clientele, and food offering, and how best to translate this into the new design and layout. It’s only been a few weeks since the restaurant has reopened, and I am already hearing from new and loyal customers how pleased they are with the dining experience.” — Håkan Swahn, Owner and President, Aquavit New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) “Spacesmith’s design of the new headquarters beautifully meets the organization’s needs and more. NYLAG does such critical work for New Yorkers in need. Spacesmith has been part of building a space that will allow our staff to work at its very best for many, many years to come. This is a space we are so proud of and we are thrilled to welcome our clients here.” — Sara Meyers, Chief Operating Officer, NYLAG BACARDI-MARTINI INC. “Spacesmith takes time to understand the client, the brand and how to design a space that reflects the brand. Above and beyond achieving excellent design solutions, it’s the attention to details, the follow-up, the project management, the seamless collaboration with the client and other consultants that differentiate Spacesmith. But the best part about working with Spacesmith is that when problems do come up, they are there to proactively solve the problem.” — Louise Matthews, Global VP Real Estate, Bacardi-Martini Inc. ABRAMS HEADQUARTERS “Spacesmith took time to answer a myriad of questions and collaborate with us to make our new office embody the personality of our company, as well as highlight our products.” — Merle Brown, Manager of Corporate Events and EA to Michael Jacobs, Abrams Books ABRAMS HEADQUARTERS “The design of the office reflects Abrams’ brand and personality exceedingly well, and we’ve had a parade of prospective tenants come through our office since we moved in as the building uses our space to market to future tenants. The end product easily exceeded our expectations. The project came in on time and under budget, and it looks a lot more expensive than the actual cost – a big plus for the Finance person on our build-out team!” — Tom Moloney, CFO, Abrams Books TRADINGSCREEN “We interviewed a number of architectural and workplace design firms and Spacesmith rose to the top based on their understanding of what we wanted and the creative vision needed to get us there. Not only did they manage the project but, just as importantly, they managed our expectations. The team (Spacesmith) knew what we wanted from a design perspective and, when speaking with the general contractor, made sure our best interests were properly voiced and represented. Since moving into our new workplace, we have seen a huge increase in employee engagement and morale. Spacesmith’s design vision is clean and fresh and they have the expertise to see a project through from start to finish.” — Kevin Held, CFO, TradingScreen SCO FAMILY OF SERVICE “From one workplace consolidation project to two others, a state-of-the-art training facility, and a multi-purpose recreational facility, the relationship between SCO Family of Services and Spacesmith has grown and blossomed well. The Spacesmith team is highly responsive to our needs, and has put forth insightful designs that will have a positive impact on our organization, and those we serve, for years to come.” — Hayden Blades, Vice President, Facilities and Property Management Business Operations, SCO Family of Services SCHOOL OF VISUAL ARTS, MFA PHOTO/VIDEO “Spacesmith really listened to us…they paid attention. They would hear what our interests were…programmatically…and aesthetically. I love that it’s open to the street, psychologically and emotionally it’s helped immensely. Sound and light were always a concern but…I was pleasantly surprised that I haven’t witnessed any trouble. The kitchen area has been an amazing improvement in the design…the students really love hanging out at the table. The public really likes it…the alumni really likes it…people love sitting on the steps. It’s a good place a work; it’s a good place to be…it’s created a creative space. We’re really enjoying this. Every little piece works.” — Randy West, Director of Operations, MFA Photo/Video, School of Visual Arts SCHOOL OF VISUAL ARTS, MFA PHOTO/VIDEO “The space was envisioned to be a place to gather our whole community, and it’s really working beautifully. The acoustics are terrific. You have to know what it looked like before...it was a warren of makeshift spaces…sound problems, no heat and air conditioning…it’s a totally different environment. It’s a very professional, lovely space to work and I think it represents the school the way it ought to be represented. I’ve been here over 30 years, and somehow we were a leading program and had a space that looked like a cow pen. I think the school is enhanced in every way.” — Charles Traub, Chair, MFA Photo/Video, School of Visual Arts MTV NETWORK “Jane Smith is an amazing role model for myself and other women as she lives her life with a fierce sense of authenticity, passion and commitment to great causes such as an organization dear to my heart, NEW (Non Traditional Employment for Women). She is a clear example of by giving it your all and reaching for the best in everything you do, you show the world how to aspire for what’s right, instilling a sense of hope and inspiration to so many. When Jane is leading, one is in very capable hands.” — Ellen Albert, Executive Vice President at Viacom SCHOOL OF VISUAL ARTS, DESIGN FOR SOCIAL INNOVATION “Having worked closely with Jane Smith both as a client and colleague, I recommend her for this project highly. She exemplifies the values important to the wellbeing of women.” — Cheryl Heller, Chair, MFA Design for Social Innovation, School of Visual Arts RED HEADQUARTERS “Spacesmith was there every single step of the way, listening and guiding us; their level of service was above and beyond what we expected, it surprised all of us. Spacesmith was just as committed to our project as we were; just as if this was their new home.” — Tamara Horton, Director of Operations and Events, RED Distribution BROOKLYN COMMUNITY SERVICES “Jane Smith has expertly led the team of professionals who are designing BCS’s new space, and serving as owner’s representative / construction project manager for this complex endeavor. Spacesmith’s design approach is both innovative and mission-focused, while also respectful of the ongoing cost challenges faced by BCS as a social services provider. Jane and her team support our organization both “on and off the field.” She is a pleasure to work with, and I wholeheartedly recommend her as lead architect for any organization that shares BCS’s commitment to equity and social justice.” — Maria Simpson, Executive Director, Brooklyn Community Services BROOKLYN COMMUNITY SERVICES “On behalf of Marla Simpson, Janelle Farris, Angela Chiappara and the Cornerstone site directors, I want to thank you for the excellent job you did putting together the Brooklyn Community Services Cornerstone report. Your observations are very astute, and a significant number of the recommendations easy for us to implement. We all appreciate the work and care that went into this project. Your report will be a valuable resource for both the Cornerstone programs and the communities they serve. It was a pleasure working with you.” — Les Lopes, Purchasing Manager, Brooklyn Community Services CREMIEUX “The Spacesmith design perfectly fits our project requirements. We want to expands the brand’s retail presence utilizing this established design model.” — Stefan Cremieux, President, Cremieux HERMÈS of PARIS PARFUMERIE “We have achieved a beautiful new Fragrance Boutique and I want to thank you all for your hard work and dedication on this project which clearly show in the results. Everyone at HOP is extremely happy with the results.” — Ivy Mcarthur, Construction PM, Hermès Of Paris MARKETAXESS “It has been a pleasure working with you and the team at Spacesmith over the years. You have been very helpful to me. You have created two great office spaces for MarketAxess in London and New York that are often commented on by visitors to the offices – and of course when you are not around I take all the credit!” — Jim Rucker, Former Global Head of Operations Services, MarketAxess PART OF THE SOLUTION “When POTS was exploring various expansion options that would suit the increasing needs of the surrounding community we leaned heavily on Spacesmith as our architects and designers to thoughtfully integrate the breadth of our diverse programming into a single space. Spacesmith was also able to translate our organizational values of dignity, hospitality, respect and empowerment into the design of the space. At the end of the day, POTS has a well-designed, bright, and welcoming space that allows the organization to effectively the meet the diverse needs of clients in a dignified and hospitable way.” — Christopher Bean, Executive Director, Part of The Solution AVON EXECUTIVE SUITES “Spacesmith takes time to understand the client, the brand, and how to design a space that reflects the brand. Above and beyond achieving excellent design solutions, it’s the attention to details, the follow-up, the project management, the seamless collaboration with the client and other consultants that differentiate Spacesmith. But the best part about working with Spacesmith is that when problems do come up, they are there to proactively solve the problem.” — Louise Matthews, Global VP Real Estate, Avon KOMAR “Charlie Komar and I had a lot of trust and confidence in the Spacesmith team, their work was very relevant and the team was knowledgeable and responsive. It’s really important that you have chemistry with the people you work with and we certainly felt that. You know, I think that everybody’s talented but it’s who do you want to work with. We highly recommend Spacesmith for their creativity, professionalism, willingness to step up to a challenge and their nimble responsiveness.” — David Komar, President, Komar NY Legal Assistance Group “The space is so beautiful and functional! We are so grateful to have found architects who truly believed in our mission, really understood our needs, and designed to our budget. It has been such a long road, but we know we could not have done it without such amazing architects.” — Sara Meyers, Chief Operating Officer, NYLAG © SPACESMITH 2021. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED