ALH DESIGN GROUP · BROOKLYN & NYC
Residential Projects in Brooklyn
A home begins with the people who will use it. We connect the practical needs of daily life with the proportions, light, materials and character of the building.
Start with your household and your goals
For a new home, addition or alteration, the first discussion is about how the spaces should work. Room relationships, privacy, storage, circulation and access to daylight help shape the plan. Existing drawings and your priorities provide a useful starting point, even before a design direction is settled.
Consider the whole building
Interior layouts and exterior architecture develop together. Windows, entrances, facade proportions and materials should support the spaces within. Our design approach can be modern, traditional or a considered combination, informed by the building and the character you want to achieve.
Understand the property’s constraints
An existing building or proposed addition can raise questions about zoning, structure and building systems. An initial review helps establish what information is available and what further investigation is needed. Where appropriate, a separate feasibility study can test a direction before detailed design begins.
Coordinate design through the agreed scope
Architectural drawings develop alongside the relevant engineering and filing work. ALH Design Group coordinates architectural, structural and MEP work, with BDP Expediters Group and Técnico Special Inspections Agency providing their respective services when engaged. We establish responsibilities and deliverables around the needs of the individual project.
Common questions
Do I need a finished design before contacting you?
No. A description of what is working, what needs to change and what you hope to achieve is enough to begin a discussion.
Can an existing home be reviewed for an addition?
Yes. The scope begins with available records and the proposed change. Zoning, existing conditions and engineering questions need to be reviewed before confirming a direction.