--- title: "SchappacherWhite Architecture D.P.C. — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/schappacherwhite-architecture-d-p-c-pfvwus-pf~1006727669 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1006727669.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "SchappacherWhite Architecture D.P.C." category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/ae73561a095288a8_2248-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Shelter Island, New York 11964, United States" phone: "(917) 673-7675" website: http://schappacherwhite.com rating: 5 review_count: 16 best_of_houzz_awards: 10 followers: 1136 last_updated: 2026-09-09 --- # SchappacherWhite Architecture D.P.C. Original Houzz profile: [SchappacherWhite Architecture D.P.C.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/schappacherwhite-architecture-d-p-c-pfvwus-pf~1006727669) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Shelter Island, NY - **Serves:** East Hampton, Southold, Springs, North Sea, East Hampton North, Northwest Harbor, Noyack, Greenport, Shelter Island, Cutchogue, Sag Harbor, Greenport West, Water Mill, Watermill, Bridgehampton, East Marion, Shelter Island Heights, Orient, North Haven, Peconic, Wainscott, New Suffolk, Sagaponack, Dering Harbor - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (16 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 10 awards (2012–2021), for Service, Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 100,000 Ideabook Saves Internationally published, award winning architectural and design firm. " I had the great pleasure of meeting Rhea and her design partner Steve Schappacher on Shelter Island near New York when I shot their beach house for a book on coastal architecture. Steve Schappacher is the architect of the duo; a design genius who can see possibilities where the rest of us see run-down wrecks. Rhea White is the interior designer of the family; a woman who can style a house like no one – and I mean NO ONE – I've ever met!" Janelle McCulloch. A Library of Design SchappacherWhite is an architectural and interior design firm founded by Steve Schappacher and Rhea White. Their experience includes the diversity of realizing solutions for complex building projects, historic preservation, to detailed interiors and furnishings for commercial properties, as well as a number of single family homes and residential interiors. Often this work includes custom designed furniture, fixtures and lighting for the client's specific needs. Both their spatial solutions and product design have received the international recognition of awards, patents, exhibits and critical acknowledgements. This multidisciplinary expertise is applied seamlessly to all levels of a project to develop creative, cost effective solutions within financial and time constraints that respond genuinely to the particular requirements of each client and site. The range of their practice is intentional. The harmony derives not from style or trends, but from a process where all parts of their work continue to enlighten the other. SchappacherWhite strives to create appropriate and intelligent design by finding meaning in the diversity. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Home Remodeling - Architectural Drawings - Custom Homes - House Plans - New Home Construction - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Kitchen Design - Sustainable Design - Kitchen Remodeling - Energy-Efficient Homes - Floor Plans - 3D Rendering - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Bathroom Design - Green Building - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Universal Design - Pool House Design & Construction - Home Restoration - Drafting - Historic Building Conservation - Project Management - Handicap-Accessible Design - Mudroom Design - Basement Design - Attic Conversion - Staircase Design - Deck Design - Garage Design - Site Preparation - Laundry Room Design - Passive Solar Heating & Cooling - Rooftop Deck Installation ### Areas Served - East Hampton - Southold - Springs - North Sea - East Hampton North - Northwest Harbor - Noyack - Greenport - Shelter Island - Cutchogue - Sag Harbor - Greenport West - Water Mill - Watermill - Bridgehampton - East Marion - Shelter Island Heights - Orient - North Haven - Peconic - Wainscott - New Suffolk - Sagaponack - Dering Harbor ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | SchappacherWhite Architecture D.P.C. | | Address | Shelter Island, New York 11964, United States | | Phone | (917) 673-7675 | | Website | http://schappacherwhite.com | | Followers on Houzz | 1136 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [SchappacherWhite Architecture D.P.C.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/schappacherwhite-architecture-d-p-c-pfvwus-pf~1006727669) - **Website:** http://schappacherwhite.com - **Phone:** (917) 673-7675 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - 2016 AIA Peconic Honor Award, 2015 HBRA of CT - HOBI Awards: Best Remodel & Best Kitchen, 2012 World Monuments Fund Knoll Prize Nomination, 2011 AIA Peconic Merit Award, 2010 AIA Long Island Archi Award Winner, Interior Design Magazine Top Interior Design Firms, Kitchen and Bath Leader. - **Best of Houzz:** 10 awards (2012–2021), for Service, Design. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 16 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Shawuan Johnson, Sept. 2020** > Working with SchappacherWhite Architecture was a great experience. From our very first meeting I knew we would be in highly capable hands. I couldn’t have asked for a better partnership throughout the entire process. During our renovation, we had the unfortunate situation where we needed to demolish and rebuild our home. Steve worked with us every step of the way. I couldn’t imagine working with another team during that challenging time. Steve immediately eased our concerns and worked seamlessly with our contractor to update our original plans and even improve upon them. There was a level of care and attention to detail that felt like we were their only clients! They truly work with you to understand your lifestyle and create a vision that not only meets that vision, but exceeds it. If highly capable, attention to detail and beautiful taste level are important to you, then SchappacherWhite is the architect for you. **★★★★★ — Kathryn Wolf, March 2020** > Steve gave me excellent design help for my modern black and mocha kitchen on everything from unique lighting to fantastic quartzite countertops. Sophisticated advice for a sleek, personalized outcome. What's more, in the spirit of supporting each other through the pandemic, Steve cut his usual fees. Amazing all around! **★★★★★ — sgreen560, Sept. 2019** > Steve and Rhea worked with us on our condo in Chicago and we are thrilled with the results. They worked with our requests and added their own innovative ideas to accomplish a modern space that we could not have done on our own. Their attention to detail > Is exceptional. I would highly recommend them. **★★★★★ — HU-149023422, Sept. 2019** > Really enjoyed working them with. Very creative while working in our budget. The place turned out to be a show place. Would definitely work with them again. **★★★★★ — Gunnar Design, Dec. 2017** > We've been working with SchappacherWhite for many years now, and every project we've worked with them on has come out beautifully. The projects are well thought out and coordination between architect, tradesmen, and clients works out very well. They are great to work with and I look forward to working with them in the future. **★★★★★ — Shelagh Herzog, Aug. 2016** > We could not have had a better experience ! Working with both Rhea and Steve was a dream. They were both able to translate my vision of our renovation into something much better: more elegant and more functional, but within the confines of what we wanted. They listened to and appreciated my families needs, and I ended up with a house that we all love. They are both incredibly talented, and also just great people. **★★★★★ — M.Teixeira Soapstone, Dec. 2015** > We have worked with Schappacher White on several projects over the last 8 years. We are honored to have our products specified by Steve on their high end residential and commercial projects. > Steve is a fantastic professional with very unique design ideas and work ethics, and our mutual clients are always delighted to work with his firm. **★★★★★ — brigidflanagan, Dec. 2015** > Steve and Rhea are very professional, thorough and have great ideas and style. They've made my renovation as painless as possible and I have a high level of trust in their expertise. I highly recommend them. **★★★★★ — Bobbie, Jan. 2015** > SchappacherWhite designed the remodel of our home in an enclave of mid century moderns originally built by legendary Alexander Construction Company in Palm Springs, California. Our neighborhood attracts many aficionados of that architectural style and is a top draw during the popular annual Modernism Week. The much needed restoration and transformation of the house was wonderful. It's so gratifying to see people stop to photograph our home. SchappacherWhite restored the house in a way that was true to the vision of the original architect while also fulfilling our desire to subtly blend a contemporary modernist style. **★★★★★ — kaz170, Jan. 2015** > Schappacher White provided architectural and design scheme for our renovation and extension of our summer home on Shelter Island. They were able to create a beautiful contemporary home while maintaining the traditional feel of the existing home with creative use of space, windows and textures. We are thrilled with the outcome of the entire project. Schappacher White's attention to detail, hands on project mamagement and friendly professionalism brought an ease to process that we found invaluable. **★★★★★ — Metropolitan Home Hardware & Bath LLC, Oct. 2014** > I have had the very real pleasure of working with Schappacher White for probably close to 20 years. Their careful specification of product and attention to the smallest details of their incredible designs makes it a pleasure to work with them as a supplying professional. I have the opportunity to 'pull out all the stops' when working with both Steve and Rhea, and let my creative juices get going as I search for products that meet their very well defined criteria. They always challenge me, and the final results are always spectacular! **★★★★★ — pionteks, May 2013** > Steve Schappacher and Rhea White designed our loft in Manhattan. We feel so fortunate to have met both Steve and Rhea. Steve is an amazing architect, who has an uncanny ability to visualize and utilize space to its full advantage and beauty. While, Rhea is a fantastic interior designer with a great eye, an incredible sense of style, and an in depth understanding of architectural design. Together they make a fantastic team. > > Steve and Rhea bring so much to the table. They fluidly move between styles, and are as competent designing a modern Manhattan loft as a country cottage. Though, with any style they will incorporate the features of the surrounding area, maximize space, and enhance beauty. They are also conscientious when it comes to budget. During the design phase Steve and Rhea will consider the cost of construction. If your budget is exhaustive they can pull together exquisite finishes. If your budget is limited they easily find cost efficient materials or building techniques to give the appearance of top of line finishes. > > When we sold our loft in Manhattan it was to another architect who raved about the architecture and design choices. Our move took us to Northern California, and, as soon as we purchased a house we contacted Steve and Rhea. They are currently helping us design and decorate our new home. ## Selected projects - [Farmhouse, Shelter Island](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/farmhouse-shelter-island-pj-vj~2217) - Location: Shelter Island, NY - Photos: 8 - [Shanty Bay](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/shanty-bay-pj-vj~2213358) - Location: Shelter Island, NY - Photos: 13 - [Shelter Island fisherman's cottage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/shelter-island-fisherman-s-cottage-pj-vj~1090) - Location: Shelter Island, NY - Photos: 17 - [Hudson Loft, NYC](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hudson-loft-nyc-pj-vj~145992) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 11 - [Wm. Farmer and Sons - Boarding and Barroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wm-farmer-and-sons-boarding-and-barroom-pj-vj~1614930) - Location: Hudson, NY - Photos: 10 - [TriBeCa loft](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tribeca-loft-pj-vj~32118) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 8 - [Ulrich Franzen's "Castle House" Historic Modern Renovation & Preservation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ulrich-franzen-s-castle-house-historic-modern-renovation-and-preservation-pj-vj~599) - Location: New London, CT - Photos: 16 - Description: Hugging the shores of the Long Island Sound, Ulrich Franzen's 'Castle House' typifies the school of East Coast modernism established by the generation of post-Bauhaus architects at work in the U.S. in the 1950s and 1960s when personal expression and dramatic effects were no longer illicit. This house was built on a historic rock outcropping adjacent to an eighteenth century Landmark lighthouse facing the sea. This modern classic almost falling victim to total demolition has undergone a complete… - [Wallace K. Harrison Estate](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wallace-k-harrison-estate-pj-vj~2607) - Location: Huntington, NY - Photos: 14 - [Shelter Island Heights](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/shelter-island-heights-pj-vj~145982) - Location: Shelter Island, NY - Photos: 4 - [Loft 360](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/loft-360-pj-vj~728) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 7 - [Lantern Loft](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lantern-loft-pj-vj~976) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - Description: Loft, modern, materials - [Birdhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/birdhouse-pj-vj~1468525) - Location: Shelter Island, NY - Photos: 4 [See all 12 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/schappacherwhite-architecture-d-p-c-pfvwus-pf~1006727669) ## Community Q&A **Q: Who is the stone manufacturer?** *(in Photo Questions)* Stone manufacturer? A: A local, Shelter Island, NY mason and stone from a local stone yard. **Q: Where did you buy the towels** *(in Photo Questions)* Interested in towels A: Hi, The client provided their own towels **Q: what size is this pool?** *(in Photo Questions)* Hi could you share the dimensions for this pool? A: Hi, the pool is 14’ x 36’ with a 2’ coping **Q: bird poster is great** *(in Photo Questions)* Where did you find the bird poster? Would love to get that scale . Cheers, Lori A: You could trying contacting the photographer to see if it is available. **Q: pool installer?** *(in Photo Questions)* Hello, can you tell me who installed this vinyl pool on Shelter Island? Thank you! A: Hi, Binder Pools on Shelter Island, NY. However, do not think they install liners anymore for new pools. If a new pool, would recommend gunite for durability, maintenance, and long tern costs. Best, Steve **Q: What kind of trees are flanking the French doors? Thx!** *(in Photo Questions)* What kind of trees are flanking the French doors? Thx! A: Hi, They are climbing hydrangea that since this photo have started to cover this facade and part of he roof. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-09.*