The Zeckendorf Lobby has been selected as Honorable Mention for The Architect’s Newspaper Best of Design Award for Interior - Hospitality.

August Moon has been selected as a Country House finalist for Interior Design’s Best of Year Award.

We are pleased to announce August Moon's feature on the cover of Maine Home+Design in The Annual Architecture Issue. The article "A Magical Metamorphosis" delves into the history, renovation, and ownership of the expansive 86 acre property.

SPAN is featured in a Financial Times article that explores the relationship between architecture and nature, quoting Peter Pelsinski and exploring the August Moon project.

Camila Santos explores the history and design of August Moon, highlighting the interconnected Maine landscape and David Wiseman’s curated, sculptural lighting installation.

The Telegraph Magazine features Principal Karen Stonely’s take on the blurred boundaries that have developed in the spaces within a family home.

150 Central Park South wins annual Interior Design Magazine's Best of Year award for On the Boards: Residential.

SPAN principal, Karen Stonely, shares her picks in Design Milk's column, Friday Five.

Photo by Paolo Gallo

The Governing Board of OHNY elects new board officers with Rob Rogers of ROGERS PARTNERS Architects + Urban Designers as President, Karen Stonely of SPAN Architecture as Vice President, Elizabeth Kubany of Kubany Judlowe as Secretary and Sara Lopergolo of Selldorf Architects as Treasurer.

August Moon Little House wins AMP award in Small Architecture.

Photo by Adrian Gaut

The Ashland, located in downtown Brooklyn, wins AMP award in Interior Design: Hospitality.

Photo by Gotham Organization

Triplex at 150 Central Park South wins honorable mention in the category, Unbuilt Residential.

Riverview House in Toronto Canada featured as the House of the Month.

Partner Peter Pelsinski leads tours with FXCollaborative Partner Gustavo Rodriguez through the newly completed Ashland BAM highlighting amenities and neighborhood re-gentrification.

Photo by Chris Cooper

UrbanGlass Board President Larry Pitterman (right) presenting the award to David L. Picket, Gotham Organization President (left). Also honored were artists Rachel Mica Weiss and Amber Cowan who both completed commissioned site-specific pieces in collaboration with SPAN.

SPAN completes work on the total renovation for the triplex penthouse on Park Avenue.

Photo by Eric Laignel

SPAN principal, Peter Pelsinski, visits a Central Park penthouse, only to discover additional attic space that will transform into a 10,000 square foot triplex. Hampshire House is an iconic building that began construction in 1931 and housed residents such as Frida Kahlo.

SPAN Architecture is awarded The Architect’s Newspaper, Top 50 US-Based Architects & Designers Working in Interior Architecture for 2018. In the image from left to right are Partner Peter Pelsinski, Studio Director Andrea Knox, and Partner Karen Stonely.

SPAN enters Blank Space's international competition, "Fairy Tales," with the title Wind and Reeds. The competition focused on "remind(ing) us that we belong in the global context." The 5th annual competition brought submissions from 65 countries, exploring current events through the creative process shown in beautifully crafted short stories and artwork.

The American House includes a collection of diverse contemporary residential designs built by leading architects. SPAN's project, August Moon Little House is included in this collection, illustrating through photographs and plans, their thoughtful solution to topographical challenges and sustainable design.

Architecture Today: Houses includes a collection from 40 award-winning and influential design firms.

SPAN's pro-bono installation wins merit in the AIANY Design Awards in Interiors. The Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club Show House Installation was set in the Villard Mansion by McKim, Mead and White. SPAN's salon became the gathering space in the grand hall, linking six other rooms.

Photo by Michael Moran

Karen Stonely is named Vice President of OpenHouseNewYork. The civic non-profit organization provides broad audiences with unparalleled access to the extraordinary architecture of New York and to the people who helped design, build and preserve the city.

SPAN is a gold winner in the inaugural American Architecture Prize for their Hyatt Times Square project, a 55 story, 540 room hotel which features a restaurant, Sky Bar54, spa, gym and meeting spaces. SPAN also received Honorable Mention for the projects, Upper East Side, Gotham West, and Calvin Klein Shenyang.

Photo by Michael Moran

Principal Pelsinski was recently quoted in the Wall Street Journal Mansion Section, front page (October 12, 2016), for the studio's expertise in townhome design.

Princeton's SOA students enrolled in SPAN principal, Peter Pelsinski's ARC509 course in Spring 2016, presented their work later that year during OHNY Weekend. Five M.Arch students designed, developed, and fabricated a reconfigurable wall made of plywood. This media board allowed participants to view maps and guides while collecting data from a questionnaire completed with gifted engraved pencils.

Student design team: Kendall Baldwin (AI), Julian Harake, Kayla Manning, Andrew Percival, and Ryan Roark.

SPAN Architecture's rug collection, Through The Lens, is previewed at Crosby Street Studios' What's New What's Next event on Sept. 22, 2016.

SPAN Architecture is awarded the American Institute of Architects New York State Award of Merit for the “Westport Pool House" in the project category of Single Family Detached Residence.

Photo by Francois Dischinger

SPAN Architecture is awarded the American Institute of Architects New York State Citation Award for “Calvin Klein Collection, Shenyang" in the project category of Commercial: Small Projects. The Collection store is one of eight boutiques including a live mock up of the design reinvention of the Calvin Klein Collection brand.

As quoted from Interiors Magazine “Insider”, ‘At ICFF in New York, interiors hosted a panel discussion, Designing for Small Spaces. Panelists included designer Amur Khamneipur, Karen Stonely of SPAN Architecture (whose work Interiors Magazine will be published in an upcoming issue) and Oliver M. Furth.’

SPAN Architecture is an Inaugural NYCxDESIGN Award Honoree for "Gotham West" in the project category of Residential Amenity Space.

Upper East Side Duplex wins Architizer A+ Jury Award in Plus category, Architecture +Stair.

Photo by Adrian Gaut

SPAN Architecture sponsored The Architectural League President's Medal at the Metropolitan Club on April 18th, 2016

SPAN Architecture presented the Calvin Klein Collections for Edition 7 of the AIANY Interiors Committee Speed Presentation on March 23, 2016. This year's focus was on the best interior projects that "Consider Light" through innovation and imaginative use.

First Fridays are monthly events for Architecture League of New York members to have the opportunity to visit the offices of leading design studios. SPAN hosted December's First Friday in 2015.

SPAN continues to support amazing charities through design with the completion of "Five Boroughs", a collaboration between our own Professor, SPAN Partner Peter Pelsinski, the students of ARCH509 Princeton University School of Architecture, and Open House New York. Used as a fundraising tool at OHNY's 2015 launch party, the canopy spatializes the 1000's of sites that OHNY has been able to open, educating the public on the city's art and architecture over the years.

August Moon Guest House was featured in Dwell’s special issue, “15 Years of the Best Modern Homes.”

Interior Design magazine features SPAN's UES Duplex project in their "New York's Finest" September 2015 issue, written by Craig Kellogg.

Custom display tables for FRAME Denim NYC include a reflection mirror.

Photo by Scott Frances

SPAN's work on East 85th & Gotham West has been selected as winning entries in the Inaugural AIA NY Interior Residential Review competition.

A view looking up at the spectacular chandelier installed at our project, August Moon, in Maine. Artist David Weissman (R and Company), truly went the extra mile.

SPAN is featured in Construction Today's April issue covering the development of our latest project on the West coast, LA Metropolis.

SPAN principal Karen Stonely reviews entries for the 2015 CTC&G Innovation Design Awards alongside fellow panel judges Matthew Patrick Smyth, Thomas Balsley, Anthonly Baratta, and Scott Saunders.

Partner Karen Stonely, is featured in Connecticut Cottages & Gardens' "Meet the Architect" section, discussing her journey and passion for design and philanthropy.

Partner Peter Pelsinski, speaks at the 2015 Architectural Digest Home Design Show sponsored by the New York Times, with moderator Alexandra Polier about 'Architecture Today: Integrating Art and Furnishings”.

Interior Design names Hyatt Times Square as a 2014 Best of Year Honoree for the category of 'Domestic Hotels'.

Hyatt Times Square is featured in the September 2014 Issue of Interior Design Magazine and is a part of the OHNY 2014 weekend with tours by SPAN Principal, Peter Pelsinski.

SPAN featured in Architectural Digest's August 2014 Issue for the 11th Avenue Residence.

SPAN's latest project on the west coast, LA Metropolis, in Los Angeles, CA, was featured in Elliman Magazine.

In May 2014, SPAN contributed a room for the 42nd Annual Kips Bay Decorator Show House, helping to raise over $1 million for the Kips Bay Boys and Girls Club. The show house received twice as many visitors than the previous year and was prolifically published.

We proudly announce Calvin Klein Singapore places as an ‘A+ Awards Special Mention’ in the 2015 Architizer A+ Awards.

The Westport Residence Pool House is featured and on the cover of the August issue of Architectural Digest.

The Loft Publications book "New York Architecture" was released which features SPAN's architectural work and interiors at The Core Club.

The studio is the feature architectural firm this month. Through an interview with Principal Peter Pelsinski AIA LEED AP, the Superior Ink Penthouse, Times Square Hotel, and house in Bar Harbor, ME are discussed.

SPAN is leading a feasibility study for a 20,000 sq. ft. tensile structure on Pier 54 for branded, mega-iconic, cultural and fashion events. The program will include an interior layout, landscaping, amenity spaces, a bar, restaurant and private lounge and end of pier terrace.

Work on site recommenced on the new 55 story hotel for Extell Development in the Times Square area. SPAN is the interior architect for the 540 room hotel which also includes a restaurant, Sky Bar with a rooftop terrace, spa, gym and meeting spaces. The operator will be announced later in the year with completion anticipated in 2011.

The studio's work is being featured this month in the article "Mover Shaker: The Impresario Imperative" in Interior Design Magazine.

SPAN is asked to design and construct an object "that could shelter any living creature (and fit into the back of a NYC cab)" for auction at the 2009 Annual Benefit and Auction. SPAN's interpretation, "Urban Camouflage" is a conflation of the organic iconography of a bird nest with that of its built counterpart, the birdhouse.

Furthering our long-standing relationship, SPAN volunteered design services to the New York Council for the Humanities in their recent office renovation. The opening of the new offices was marked by a cocktail reception on the evening of October 15th attended by State Senator Eric Schneiderman.

SPAN is working on a new restaurant concept and design in the West Village.

SPAN is proud of the role played in the high ratings that String has secured in the Zagat Shopping Guide.

- #1 Knitting / needlepoint store

- #1 Store of any kind in terms of quality in the E. 80's

- #3 Store in the lifestyle category in terms of quality

- #15 Store in the lifestyle category in terms of popularity

- #34 Store of all stores in NYC for display.

SPAN is currently working with macrobiotic authority Masaki Yamaguchi on a full remodel of Souen restaurant near Union Square.

Photo by Michael Moran

SPAN completed the renovation of this South-Seaport restaurant. The urban cowgirl theme was transformed by it's new location, drawing its personality from both the Western Frontier and the Historic Seaport.

After successful completion of Hong Kong and Shanghai flagship stores, SPAN has been called on for comprehensive re-branding for the fashion house, Pringle of Scotland.

SPAN begins design work on the apartment gut renovation for Karim Tabet. An interior palette of white compliments the expansive Central Park views.

SPAN was asked to partner again with John Pawson to update 1825 Collins Avenue in Miami Beach, adding to Ian Schrager's established presence on the world-famous strip.

SPAN began design on a 4,000 sq. ft. hyper modern extension to a historic Georgian style brick home in Essex MA. The scope will also include new ancillary landscape structures; new stables, pool house, stone tower renovation, tennis facility, and extensive landscape design integration for the multi-acre property.

The book "Envisioning Hudson Yards' ' cataloging the architectural design charrette sponsored by the Canal West Coalition, TriBeCa Community Association, PJ Charltons, the Eugene M. Grant Org. and Friends of Hudson Square is published along with articles "Up On The Roof" in the Architects Newspaper, November, and "Architects Brainstorm Ways to Add Park Space" in the Downtown Express, October. SPAN was chosen along with 5 other firms in the field of architecture , landscape and urban design to envision solutions to connect this super block site with the Hudson Waterfront, Pier 40 and the adjacent neighborhoods of the West Village, SoHo and TriBeCa.

The SPAN interiors for GOSmile Aesthetics is featured in volume 8, "GOSmile Aesthetics, Science, and Style for Teeth Whitening Treatment".

The spa at The Core Club is on the cover of the summer edition of Benjamin Moore & Co.’s Ensemble Magazine. The article titled “a natural habitat” highlights several spas to exemplify how elements of nature influence colors and textures of spaces to provide comfort and sanctuary.

SPAN is featured this month in The Architect’s Newspaper’s “Studio Visit”, a recurring article featured in this biweekly publication. The article discusses SPAN’s unique sensibility and capability to take on a broad range of projects influenced by the principals’ diverse backgrounds. The projects featured in this article include Scribbler’s apartment, GOSmile Aesthetics, Graye’s End Barn, Keyspan video-conference rooms, and House at Langford Creek.

SPAN begins programming and design on the new 54 story hotel in Times Square for Extell Development Corporation. There will be a ground floor restaurant, 450 rooms, a meeting floor, Spa and private gym, and rooftop bar lounge. 

The programming, design and construction of the Spa at the Core Club is being featured this month in American Spa Magazine in the article "First Class Clubbing" as part of their "From the ground up" series.

Photo by Michael Moran

Baron & Baron has selected the firm to renovate a new 12,000 SF studio space in keeping with his modern and refined design sensibilities. Design features include unobstructed panoramic views, custom furniture, and extensive custom fabricated millwork and steel work.

The SPAN interiors for GOSmile Aesthetics is being featured this month in the article "A Crowning Achievement".

The new gleaming white dental suite, GOSmile Aesthetics, for noted dentist and author Dr. Jonathan Levine is being featured this month in Interior Design's healthcare issue.

SPAN is beginning construction on a new house in Kent, CT. The house will simultaneously embrace and exploit the bucolic landscape.

The SPAN interiors for GOSmile Aesthetics is being featured this month in the article "The Spa in the Dentist's Office”.

SPAN proudly announces that The Core Club gym photograph shot by Michael Moran will adorn the cover of the November issue of Interior Design.

SPAN has recently begun work in collaboration with John Pawson on the penthouse apartment at 40 Bond Street. The design features panoramic views of downtown New York, as well as state-of-the-art services.

SPAN is completing Calvin Klein's private 9,000 sq ft. residence located in the penthouse of the Richard Meier Perry Street towers (in partnership with John Pawson). Characterized by simplicity and minimalism, the design unites a unique palate of materials with high precision craftsmanship, all fully integrated with state-of-the-art technological services and controls. Key features include a screening room, gym, 2 full kitchens, 2 working fireplaces, and a cantilevered solid stone stair.

SPAN has been selected to convert a series of townhouses into luxury condominiums, the first of these properties located on West 74th Street NYC.

The condominiums will include custom millwork and flooring, spectacular interior stairs, modern baths, exterior garden and terraces and wine cellars alongside sensitive contextual restorative work.

Final touches proceed apace on the architecture and interior design of the Core Club, a 30,000 sq. ft. new concept private club. The club features a wide range of amenities including a full restaurant and bar by Tom Collechio (Gramercy Tavern and Craft), a gymnasium by Chris Imbo (Casa Spa), a 60 seat screening room, and a full-service spa. Architectural and interiors elements through out are predominantly signature pieces fabricated exclusively for the club and range from blown glass chandeliers, an antique glass/purple heart wood/zebra wood conference table, dye cut wood panels, custom metal and glass library shelving/brise soleil, and a double height wood and marble feature stair.

Photo by Michael Moran

The Spa at The Core Club opened at the end summer after construction and interiors were completed.

Photo by Michael Moran

SPAN is beginning work on a new eight story, 12,000 sq. ft. mixed-use building in Chelsea near the Highline Park project at 436 West 18th Street. The building will serve as an urban model of sustainable and green technologies. Construction is slated to begin January, 2007.

SPAN has completed noted dentist and author Dr. Jonathan Levine's dental suite, GOSmile Aesthetics, on the upper east side of Manhattan. The serene and sleek surgery and fabrication suite features custom cold formed millwork, display cases, lighting design and furnishings.

The design & interior furnishings of this 5,200 sq. ft. duplex loft in the Gramercy area was substantially completed in April, 2006. The architectural renovation entailed significant structural work to create two large double height atriums, a custom glass and metal winter garden, cantilevered stair and catwalks with stained and fritted glass inserts, the Dornbracht "RainSky" shower/spa system and integrated and automated lighting, HVAC, AV/IT and sound controls. Highlights of the interior decoration feature a custom leather wall panel/dresser, a walnut/chenille sofa, a parchment/lucite motorized bar cabinet.

SPAN received an AIA New York State Juror's Special Recognition Award for architectural excellence and the reinvention of teleconferencing ergonomics and technological integration in the "Keyspan Energy" project, completed in 2005. The advanced nationwide teleconferencing is being re-investigated and executed nationwide for McKesson Pharmaceuticals, a Fortune 50 Company, in collaboration with Panasonic.