What services do you provide?

We offer architectural and interior design services tailored to residential projects, ranging from furnishing a single room to full-scale renovations. We guide clients from early design concepts to construction coordination and installation.

How do I get the most value from my budget when working with Havard Cooper Architect?

Clients who are clear and organized from the start often save time and money. Sharing must-keep items, style preferences, dislikes, and a full project budget upfront helps us maximize the value of every dollar. We also offer a short survey to help clients prepare efficiently.

What kinds of clients do you typically work with?

We work with homeowners, apartment owners, and developers seeking thoughtful, tailored, design-driven solutions, from simple furnishing projects to full renovations.

How do you charge for your services?

We typically charge hourly to keep the process flexible and fair. Some defined services may have flat fees. You'll always have full transparency about how billing works.

What is the benefit of hourly billing?

Hourly billing lets clients control the level of involvement and ensures they only pay for the time spent. Clients who are decisive and clear often complete projects faster and more affordably.

What if I don't know my budget yet?

No problem. We'll help you understand typical project costs and assist you in shaping a realistic budget that covers all aspects including design fees, furniture, shipping, and installation.

Do you only work on full renovations?

Not at all. We also work on furnishing, kitchen and bathroom remodels, small space optimization, and advisory services for projects of all scales.

What happens after I reach out?

We'll schedule a discovery call to discuss your project. Before the call, you'll receive a short optional survey to help clarify your needs and priorities, making the most of your budget.

How involved do I need to be?

You choose your involvement level. Whether you want to collaborate closely or prefer us to take the lead, we'll tailor the process accordingly. We'll also advise on how involvement can affect time and budget.

Architecture + Interiors · New York City

Residential architecture & interior design in New York.

Havard Cooper Architect works with New York’s pre-war apartments, townhouses, and landmarked homes—reading what is already there before deciding what comes next.

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Havard Cooper Architect

One studio for architecture and interiors, under one roof.

A Brooklyn-based practice led by Havard Cooper, AIA — designing renovations, new builds, and interiors across New York and beyond, on a small number of projects at a time.

What we do

Four ways we work

Whether you're renovating, building, furnishing, or just figuring out what's possible — there's a clear way in.

Residential Architecture

Residential renovations, additions, and new homes —from early planning and design through approvals, construction drawings, and completion..

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Interior Architecture & Design

Space planning, finishes, lighting, millwork, furniture, and final installation—developed alongside the architecture or as a focused interior project.

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Renovation

Apartment and townhouse renovations, including co-op and condo submissions, Department of Buildings filings, Landmarks Preservation Commission review, and coordination through construction.

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Pre-Design feasibility

A defined first phase to study layout, code, approvals, likely scope, and budget before moving into full design.

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The experience behind the work

Years of experience

Residential clients

Professional credentials

Project awards

Countries

Selected work

Recent projects

Upper East Side

Hamptons

Greenwich Village

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How we work

Calm, not chaos

Renovating in New York can feel overwhelming, so we follow a structured process that brings clarity to every step — from early feasibility through construction and final styling. Architecture and interiors stay under one roof, so nothing falls through the cracks.

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