New Project: 333 Lobby

Latest Projects | By Murdock Solon Architects |

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If you're near 7th Avenue and 28th/29th Street in New York City, you'll see one of Murdock Solon Architect's latest projects - the refacing and lobby redesign of 333 7th Avenue. Built in 1920, this 21-story office building was ready for a fresh, more modern look. Murdock Solon Architects began by increasing the amount of light that entered the 850-square-foot space. A new glass facade with a varied frit pattern created a unique exterior marker for the building and allowed more sunlight to enter the interior.

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New Project: Brooklyn Townhouse

Latest Projects | By Murdock Solon Architects |

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MSA’s renovation opened this single-family townhouse to the outdoors, light and views. With a narrow building footprint, MSA’s design focused on creating large, comfortable, open spaces, by minimizing internal walls and divisions. Living areas and the kitchen are separated naturally by furniture and cabinetry, so that light and air moves uninhibitedly from the backyard to the street. Finishes of light colors and warm woods further lighten and brighten the space, along with a bedroom skylight...

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MSA Featured in New American Luxury

Press | By Murdock Solon Architects |

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Murdock Solon Architects is featured in New American Luxury's July/August/September issue in "Making History Shine," by Christina Adams. Focused on Murdock Solon Architect's unique expertise in historic/landmark buildings and galleries, Adams describes the firm's approach to such challenges, including a strong understanding of the demands of New York City and a desire to preserve and enhance. She highlights how both owners' backgrounds work together so successfully:

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MSA Featured on Houzz

General Interest, Press | By Murdock Solon Architects |

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Murdock Solon Architect's project is featured in "10 Ways Library Ladders Give Rooms a Lift," by Lisa Frederick. In the article, Frederick showcases ways to utilize ladders beyond the library.  "Library ladders, which are rolling or sliding ladders that hang on a rail to provide access to high shelves, lend such a refined, polished air to the room they occupy. As you might guess from the name, they traditionally were used in libraries with high ceilings so that people could reach books stored on the top shelves. But today homeowners and designers use them in every room of the house…" Read the whole article here. To see more Murdock Solon Architects projects, visit the website here. 

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MSA Featured on Cottages-Gardens.com

General Interest, Press | By Murdock Solon Architects |

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Murdock Solon Architects' project The Brooklyn Brownstone was featured in Cottages-Gardens.com this week. The article, by Maria Ricapito, describes the owner's (Mariza Scotch and Dièry Prudent) desires as they took on each detail of their home's remodel. From the entry to the backyard, Ricapito recaps how the they took time to personalize the space.

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Defining the Heart of the Home – MSA on Kitchens

General Interest, Interior Design, Kitchen Design | By Murdock Solon Architects |

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As NYC residential architects, Murdock Solon Architects often redesign one of the home's most important rooms - the kitchen. With so much importance on everyday living, this room is often the most personal room to define. Partner Kelly Solon, AIA, discusses Murdock Solon's experience and approach to taking on kitchens.

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