Essays & TheoryOct 2026
The Construction Sketch as Disruptive Act
In the age of parametric digital tools, complex algorithms, robots, and artificial intelligence, the old analog hand-sketch is still refusing to go away.
Publications & Notes
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Field notes, reflections on ongoing projects, material studies, and dialogue between New York and the Mediterranean basin.
Featured Journal EntryOct 2026
Limestone, shadow, and the retention of light.
Observations on vernacular masonry across the dry terraces of the Cyclades, and how indigenous building practices inform monolithic residential envelopes today.
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MaterialityOct 2026
Limestone, shadow, and the retention of light.
Observations on vernacular masonry across the dry terraces of the Cyclades, and how indigenous building practices inform monolithic residential envelopes today.
DialogueSep 2026
How Can Custom Home Design Address Problems Hidden Behind an Outdated Layout?
Thoughtful custom home design in Port Washington NY can help frame that decision around the house, the site, the program, and the long-term goals of the owner.
DialogueSep 2026
How Can an Architect Balance Repairs, Function, and Design During a Home Renovation?
Most substantial renovations involve several objectives at once. An aging roof may need replacement. The kitchen may no longer support the way the family lives. Building systems may need upgrading. At the same time, the owners want the house to feel more coherent, comfortable, and architecturally resolved. Thoughtful home renovation design brings these needs together rather than treating repairs, function, and design as separate stages.
DialogueSep 2026
Can Professional Architectural Design Services Turn Building Problems Into Better Spaces?
Professional architectural design services can help owners understand how a building's technical limitations, existing conditions, and design potential relate to one another.
DialogueSep 2026
How Can Residential Architecture Fix an Outdated Layout During Renovation?
Thoughtful residential Architecture can reorganize these conditions to create a home that feels more connected, efficient, and responsive to daily life - without necessarily starting over.
Essays & TheoryFeb 2026
Bringing music back to life: restoring a bang & olufsen beocenter 7000
Some objects stay with us long after their original purpose has faded. This Bang & Olufsen Beocenter 7000 is one of them. Brought back from Greece, it once lived at the center of my family’s home and daily rituals. Decades later, restoring it became a slow, careful process — one shaped as much by memory and patience as by technical understanding. What began as an attempt to repair a vintage audio system turned into a year-long journey through design, craft, and remembrance.
ArchitectureJun 2025
A Calming Care Experience: SS.MM Design Transforms a Medical Office on Manhattan's Upper East Side
In the heart of Manhattan’s Upper East Side, ss.mm design is redefining healthcare interiors, transforming them into tranquil retreats that prioritize patient experience.
Essays & TheoryApr 2024
Colorful Minimalism: Redefining Simplicity with SS.MM design
In this article we delve into the world of colorful minimalism, its blend of plainness and liveliness and its reflection in the philosophy of ss.mm design.
NewsFeb 2023
ss.mm design wins Best of Houzz Service 2023
The annual people’s choice award recognizes professionals among the Houzz community who stand out in both talent and customer service
ArchitectureJun 2022
Food Hall in Astoria, NY
Food halls have the capacity to alter the communities in which they are located.
NewsJan 2022
ss.mm design Awarded Best of Houzz 2022
2022 people’s choice award highlights top home professionals among the Houzz community, based on quality service and most popular designs
ArchitectureApr 2021
A New Take On An Old Theme
Renovation and reuse of a traditional building in the historic settlement of Vassiliki in Lefkada
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