--- title: "Gleicher Design - Architecture & Interiors — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/gleicher-design-architecture-and-interiors-pfvwus-pf~1384249506 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1384249506.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Gleicher Design - Architecture & Interiors" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/2bf306860ec375bd_3771-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "54 west 21st Street Suite 603, New York, New York 10010, United States" latitude: 40.7375 longitude: -73.9813 phone: "(212) 462-2790" website: http://gleicherdesign.com rating: 5 review_count: 15 best_of_houzz_awards: 3 followers: 305 last_updated: 2026-11-08 --- # Gleicher Design - Architecture & Interiors Original Houzz profile: [Gleicher Design - Architecture & Interiors](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/gleicher-design-architecture-and-interiors-pfvwus-pf~1384249506) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** New York, NY - **Serves:** New York City, Manhattan, Southampton, Harrison, Columbia County, Dutchess County, Westchester - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (15 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2016–2020), for Service, Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 50,000 Ideabook Saves Gleicher Design was founded in 1989 as a multi-disciplined design firm specializing in the renovation of apartments, townhouses, penthouses, houses and historic barns. We offer architecture and interior design services to our clientele. We are happy to provide everything from designing a new structure to designing the furniture, choosing fabrics, draperies, artwork, wall colors, light fixtures, etc. for your project. This enables us to provide full service, one-stop shopping for all of our clients. Gleicher Design incorporates our expertise in eco-friendly design technologies into all of our projects. This permits us to offer our clients safer and healthier environments for their homes, offices, children and neighbors. ### Services Provided - Interior Design - Kitchen Design - Bathroom Design - Living Room Design - Bedroom Design - Space Planning - Color Consulting - Furniture Selection - Kids Bedroom Design - Dining Room Design - Custom Cabinets - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Lighting Design - Home Office Design & Construction - Custom Built-ins - Floor Plans - Playroom Design - Nursery Design - Custom Bathroom Vanities - Custom Furniture - Laundry Room Design - Custom Blinds & Shades - House Plans - Closet Design - Universal Design - Basement Design - 3D Rendering - Custom Bookcases - Custom Walk-in Closets - Sunroom Design & Construction - Custom Rugs - Custom Entertainment Centers - Home Theater Design - Sustainable Design - Wine Cellar Design - Custom Fireplace Mantels - Custom Shelving - Green Building - Energy-Efficient Homes - Historic Building Conservation - Kitchen Remodeling - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Apartment Renovations - Architectural Design - Barn Restoration - Penthouse Renovation - Remodeling - Townhouse Renovations ### Areas Served - New York City - Manhattan - Southampton - Harrison - Columbia County - Dutchess County - Westchester ### Typical Job Cost $200,000 - 5 million Give us a call today to inquire about more details about the breakdown of costs per project. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Gleicher Design - Architecture & Interiors | | Address | 54 west 21st Street Suite 603, New York, New York 10010, United States | | Phone | (212) 462-2790 | | Website | http://gleicherdesign.com | | Followers on Houzz | 305 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — http://www.facebook.com/gleicherdesign - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/gleicher\_design - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-gleicher-1a24305 - Blog — https://www.instagram.com/gleicherdesign/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Gleicher Design - Architecture & Interiors](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/gleicher-design-architecture-and-interiors-pfvwus-pf~1384249506) - **Website:** http://gleicherdesign.com - **Phone:** (212) 462-2790 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - New York State Registered Architect \| LEED AP \| Passive House Designer \| NCARB \| USGBC - **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2016–2020), for Service, Design. **Affiliations** - [NCARB](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/ncarb-pfvwus-pf~1477640315) - [U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/u-s-green-building-council-usgbc-pfvwus-pf~1797160658) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 15 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Yukako Kawata, Aug. 2019** > Gleicher Design was the architect for the renovation of my New York City co-op apartment. Anyone who has renovated an apartment in a NYC coop knows that the project can be a challenging one for a number of reasons. Gleicher Design exceeded my expectations in all respects. I was particular impressed by the quality of the work, the familiarity with NYC building codes and practices, the attention to detail, the ability to anticipate potential issues in advance and propose solutions, the close monitoring of the general contractor's work (including weekly site meetings), and the always professional and timely advice. I also note that my building is particularly demanding (perhaps overly so) when it comes to renovation work, so it presented its own particular challenges that Gleicher Design handled extremely well. The bottom line is that the process could not have been smoother, and the project was completed within the expected timetable and budget with no surprises. I would recommend this firm without any reservations. **★★★★★ — HU-48723695, May 2019** > We trusted Paul Gleicher and his team with a significant renovation of an old townhouse (as well as some interior design work) and are very glad we did. As you would expect of someone with decades of experience, Paul had the industry contacts we needed and good foresight about the issues we’d face, and he knew how to manage the project to completion as quickly as possible. But we appreciated most his integrity and personal attention. We felt we were important to him as clients and that he was thinking from our perspective about what it would be like to live in our house when everything was done. Highly recommended. **★★★★★ — R L, June 2017** > We worked with Paul and his team on our gut renovation of a prewar Manhattan apartment. . It was a complicated project - tricky space and mechanicals, a sensitive board of directors, and worried neighbors - and Gleicher Design handled it all with aplomb. > > They did a great job helping us pin down our design preferences; put together many design schemes until we found the one that satisfied our desires and the site constraints; were meticulous with mechanicals, finishes, and interior design; and were constantly on-site to make sure that construction went according to plan. On a difficult project they performed excellently, and we're very happy with the results. > > On a personal level, Paul's a great guy to work with. Very calm, thoughtful, stable, and experienced, and sensitive to our design concerns. We left every meeting thinking we'd made a good choice. > > We'd be very happy to work with Gleicher Design again, and have consistently recommended them whenever anyone asks us "do you know a good architect?" **★★★★★ — D Rei, June 2017** > My wife and I hired Gleicher Design as Architect, Design Consultants and Project Supervisor's for a gut renovation on an 8 room apartment that we'd purchased, which was in dire need of one. We interviewed 8 Architects, so our decision to hire Paul and the team from Gleicher Design was not made hastily. We found that most, if not all, of the other architects we interviewed had their own vision for the apartment that they wanted to see to the end. Our point of view, even though we were the ones who'd be living in the apartment, seemed to be of small consequence to them. Paul on the other hand, began our interview by asking what our vision was and started drawing things up immediately that were in line with how we saw the apartment would be when finished. We knew then and there that Gleicher Design was the right firm to hire and we did so the next day. Paul and his team were great. They collaborated with us in all aspects of the project and really were there to shape our vision, not create their own. From choosing the final layout to choosing contractor that would be best fit price and quality wise, Paul and the team were there to hold our hands, be realistic about costs and solve problems on site when they occurred. The construction process took about eleven months but we moved in in April of 2017 and have been thrilled with the results. When my wife told me about a week and a half after moving in, "it came out exactly as I wanted," I knew we had done well in hiring Paul and Glechier Design for our project. For anyone out there considering Gleicher Design, you will be happy working with them and you will be happy with how your project turns out. And that's all anyone could want from a renovation project in the end. **Comment from Gleicher Design - Architecture & Interiors:** > Thank you for this! We greatly enjoyed working with you as well and are so glad that you are pleased with the results. So are we. > All the best, **★★★★★ — Rena K, May 2017** > Paul Gleicher and his team are quintessential professionals. My project entailed a total apartment renovation, including interior design, of a coop on the Upper West Side of NYC. Paul and his team have extensive experience in working through the many issues that need to be addressed when dealing with a project of this scope. Paul is extremely responsive and always available to answer questions. One of the most outstanding things about Paul is his ability to stay calm and focused to work through issues that inevitably arise during construction. Gleicher Design does a beautiful job and Paul and his team are pleasures to work with. I highly recommend this firm. **Comment from Gleicher Design - Architecture & Interiors:** > Hi Rena: > Thank you so very much for your review. It was wonderful working with you as well! All the best, **★★★★★ — Roberta Campbell, May 2017** > Paul Gleicher was the architect and creative force of my New York City apartment’s year-long extensive renovation. He is an extraordinarily innovative, hardworking, and considerate professional. > > At the beginning, he listened carefully to my needs and wants. At the end, every aspect of the work was performed to my complete satisfaction. He was focused, available, and never once lost sight of my concerns and desires. > > He painstakingly oversaw every aspect of the project including the budget, timeline, and change orders. When questions or problems arose, they were always resolved amicably by Paul in a calm and thoughtful manner. > Paul Gleicher and Gleicher Design made what could have been a pressured, uncomfortable experience, into a beautiful, memorable home. I will be forever grateful. **Comment from Gleicher Design - Architecture & Interiors:** > Hi Roberta: > > Thank you for this wonderful review. It is very much appreciated. > > All the best, **★★★★★ — Star Contractors, Feb. 2017** > Our company has done several successful projects with Gleicher Design - Architecture & Interiors. The thoroughness of their work is exemplary. They are great professionals with a deep well of knowledge. Clear, in depth drawings accompanied by a complete and easily referenceable scope book. They consistently bring great skill to solving architectural problems and remarkable facility with classical detailing. We highly recommend their professionalism **★★★★★ — ZMK Group, Inc, Sept. 2016** > My company has worked with Paul Gleicher and his extremely talented team of architects for over 15 years. They are a pleasure to work with, extremely professional, detail oriented and creative. **★★★★★ — bobmoss1, Jan. 2016** > Gleicher Design is simply a superb architectural firm. We cannot recommend them highly enough. > > Our project called for a take down and rebuild of a rooftop penthouse. The project had significant engineering, regulatory, construction and design challenges. > > Paul and his team’s informed, constructive approach led to a plan that perfectly met our needs while addressing each of the project’s major challenges. They are a “client-first” organization, highly responsive to our concerns and patiently willing to work through many iterations of the design until we were satisfied. They are thoughtful, open to new ideas and a pleasure to work with. We were delighted with the creativity and innovation that they brought to the project, and we were absolutely thrilled with the final design and plan. > > Our experience in working with Paul and team was highly satisfying, and we will unhesitatingly turn to them again for our next real estate project. **Comment from Gleicher Design - Architecture & Interiors:** > Thank you so very much for your kind words. They are very much appreciated! **★★★★★ — Jeff Zwirn, July 2015** > Paul Gleicher of Gleicher Design, New York is an experienced and highly proficient senior architect dedicated to producing excellent work from start to finish and exceeding expectations. It is with great pleasure that I write this strong recommendation. Paul has all the qualities of exceptional and highly regarded architects including listening and communications skills, creativity, an advanced knowledge of design, scale, aesthetics, product knowledge and materials, building systems for home utilities, freehand drawing skills, problem solving abilities, code and permit requirements etc. Paul understands the benefits of efficiency and collaboration to achieve shared goals. Paul's architectural plans, drawing and renderings are comprehensive and of the highest quality. We have consulted and engaged Paul Gleicher over many years for a NYC co-op renovation, a NYC condo renovation, new home design and construction, custom furniture and lighting design and a major renovation to an existing home in Westchester, New York. Most recently, Paul served as the lead architect on a major design and construction project involving the masterful renovation of old dilapidated farm animal barns on a large country estate into luxury modern rustic beautiful living space. Paul Gleicher is "best in class" and his enthusiasm for high integrity quality work and exceptional design will be obvious to all involved parties throughout the life of the project. We highly recommend Paul Gleicher, registered Architect and President of Gleicher Design, New York City. Jeff and Thelma Zwirn, Millbrook, New York. **Comment from Gleicher Design - Architecture & Interiors:** > HiJeff: > > Thank you so very much for your review. It is very much appreciated! **★★★★★ — kristinwstetling, June 2015** > Gleicher Design is an 'all in one' design firm. The attention paid to every aspect of our our gut renovation, whether it be in the minutiae of gaining city permits, or relishing in seeing a good idea become a fantastic reality, Paul and his team were tremendous to work with. The creativity of their architectural plans, combined with beautiful interior design, enabled us to live in the beautiful home we have today. Our project took almost two years, several years ago, and during that process you learn a lot about people; today along with a lovely home full of beautiful details I relish looking at every day, I can still picture Paul's smile and David's laugh in various rooms where a drawing became a fabulous reality. **★★★★★ — csgreer, May 2015** > We had the good fortune to work with the Gleicher Design team on two projects. Initially, we worked together on a gut renovation of our prewar Manhattan apartment. Not only were we thrilled by the results, but it was actually a pleasure working with the entire team through the process. While we had a general vision of what we wanted, it was Paul and David who turned it into reality. Paul’s team worked so well with the contractor that it felt effortless to us. When the opportunity to purchase the remainder of the floor in our building arose, we immediately called Gleicher Design. Giving repeat business is the best testimonial there could be. > > Linda and Scott Greer ## Selected projects - [Upper West Side Apartment](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/upper-west-side-apartment-pj-vj~3664725) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 15 - [Madison Avenue, Manhattan Apartment - Disciplined Geometry](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/madison-avenue-manhattan-apartment-disciplined-geometry-pj-vj~1334209) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 18 - Description: This decidedly modern residence represented both a new beginning for this classic Upper East Side apartment as well as for our newly married clients. The tailored apartment is designed with a deference to the clients’ own artworks that adorn the walls. The beautiful antique onyx mantle piece, imported from England, compliments the clean lines of the furnishings and the architecture. A disciplined geometry is applied throughout beginning with a silver leafed domed ceiling in the entry way crossed… - [Cool, Calm and Collected Central Park West Apartment](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cool-calm-and-collected-central-park-west-apartment-pj-vj~220441) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 11 - Description: In one of Manhattan’s newest Central Park West premier addresses, the view was everything you could hope for but the apartment’s layout was woefully staid. Like a breath of fresh air, we opened the rooms facing the park into one spectacular and spacious aerie where one can relax and daydream while gazing out the windows. Luscious pear wood paneling embraces you and frames the oversized windows, which are paired with sills of ancient topaz onyx. The best part is when the golden sunlight of dusk r… - [Central Park West Penthouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/central-park-west-penthouse-pj-vj~2808533) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 24 - Description: Crowning a prestigious beaux-arts building on Central Park West, this penthouse originally was a series of maids’ rooms and laundry facilities tucked in below the massive mansard room. The design of the home was carefully conceived to utilize and highlight the unique architectural elements existing in the home while complimenting the new foot print and family-oriented lifestyle of the client. Priority was placed on showcasing the drama of the light, scale, and views. Designed for both large-scal… - [Four Barns Farm](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/four-barns-farm-pj-vj~1091636) - Location: Millbrook, NY - Photos: 10 - Description: For anyone who has ever dreamed of a family compound, this bevy of barns will take you places you never thought possible when it comes to barn living. The owners of these picturesque barns situated on the rolling hills of this 40-acre estate (formerly owned by the composer Marvin Hamlisch), had a vision. Their dream: creating a wonderful retreat for their family and that included an entire community of local artisans in the upstate New York glory of historic Dutchess County. It was no easy task,… - [Gleicher's Eco-Friendly Townhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/gleicher-s-eco-friendly-townhouse-pj-vj~1174) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 13 - Description: Not very often does one have the chance to take an ugly duckling and create a swan. Gleicher has done just that with this building. Wanting to do what is right for his family and for the environment, Gleicher removed all the toxins that had accumulated over the years and embarked on totally revamping the home. All new systems were installed, including energy-star rated appliances, an exceptionally efficient boiler and a wood burning fireplace that is so effective only a cup of ashes is left afte… - [French-Inspired Apartment in New York](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/french-inspired-apartment-in-new-york-pj-vj~1136313) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 7 - Description: A shambles of an apartment, (in fact two apartments that needed to be combined,) in a prime location, offered the homeowners the opportunity to make a new dwelling for themselves and their young family. The raw space included wonderfully high ceilings and raised-floor rooms above the double-height building lobby directly below; but there was no soul to the place. We embarked on seamlessly melding the two apartments into one and creating a place to call home. Harkening to the couple’s European tr… - [Art Deco Penthouse Pied-a-Terre](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/art-deco-penthouse-pied-a-terre-pj-vj~229158) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 13 - Description: This Texas couple wanted a taste of the big apple, and their goal was an Art Deco Pied-a-terre that would combine sparkling urban glamour, with home-style Southern comfort. This diamond in the rough was a rabbit warren of dark spaces off Sutton Place. The first order of business was to recreate the period features of this charming prewar apartment atop a boutique apartment building. We installed authentic steel-cased full height terrace doors which swing open to the outside, flooding the apartme… - [Time Warner Center Command Performance](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/time-warner-center-command-performance-pj-vj~1147854) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 7 - Description: It may have taken Christopher Columbus many months to sail to The New World, but when this Spanish businessman bought his 70th floor dream space high above Columbus Circle he wanted it on the fast track. Start to finish, he said, in no time flat. That included architecture, design, furniture and even the venetian plastered walls, the silk sheets on the beds and the bathroom towels. He wanted it in move-in condition and he got it. This elegant corporate apartment in the ultra modern Time Warner C… - [Award Winning Greenwich Village Townhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/award-winning-greenwich-village-townhouse-pj-vj~1175) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 6 - Description: It’s always a challenge and a pleasure to take a multi-family dwelling that’s seen the integrity of its space chopped up over the years and restore it to the single-family residence it was intended to be. That’s what we did with this twenty-by-forty foot residence on the cobblestone streets of New York City’s historic Greenwich Village. The renovated townhouse and Gleicher Design were honored with the “Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation Seventh Annual Village Award” when the pro… - [Modern Swedish Apartment](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-swedish-apartment-pj-vj~1176) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 10 - Description: Simplicity was the watchword for the project with an emphasis on quality and craftsmanship. The use of various types of wood was instrumental to the design. The walnut “window surrounds” help frame the view of Central Park, providing a sense of protection and security. The sliding walnut partitions provide the flexibility that was a key consideration for the layout of the living room, dining room and the study/ guest room. The design consciously maintained the historic quality of these rooms by… - [Soho Loft - Designed by Paul Gleicher](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/soho-loft-designed-by-paul-gleicher-pj-vj~1187) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 5 - Description: This project was featured on “Law and Order”, in an episode guest starring Joe Piscopo and Gary Bussey. The design of this project was two-fold. First, it was designed to treat the perimeter as a traditional space, using elements that connected with the landmarked district and its more than one hundred years of history. Within that antique envelope, we allowed for a chorus of modern elements to float in the space, as a tribute to the loft style of today. Those elements included a glass canopy, g… - [Shingle-Style Weekend Retreat - Home Designed by Paul Gleicher](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/shingle-style-weekend-retreat-home-designed-by-paul-gleicher-pj-vj~1200) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 14 - Description: Situated on 100 plus acres in the Clove Valley of New York State’s Dutchess County, this 4,500 square foot house is firmly rooted in the “Shingle Style”. Although it is entirely new construction, the emphasis was to create a home that felt like it was of an earlier time. Wrap around porches create outdoor rooms, with the eyebrow dormers bringing natural light into the house from above. Suites of rooms create a sense of continuing space. Rich colors, old growth pine floors, and solid mahogany doo… - [East Meets West In Classic Family Apartment](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/east-meets-west-in-classic-family-apartment-pj-vj~1177) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 10 - Description: The clients requested that this renovation feel as if the apartment had always been this way. Being able to gaze out upon the Manhattan skyline from the centrally located internal kitchen was of paramount importance to this family. Moroccan influences played a strong role in the design. The custom designed bed permits unfettered views from the master bedroom located in the corner rotunda and the custom designed chest of drawers conceals the flat screen TV that rises up when called into action vi… - [Sky High Central Park West Duplex Apartment](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sky-high-central-park-west-duplex-apartment-pj-vj~1185) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 5 - [Empty Nesters Create A Bit Of Tuscany In The Midst Of NYC](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/empty-nesters-create-a-bit-of-tuscany-in-the-midst-of-nyc-pj-vj~1199) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 6 - [Pied-A-Terre Overlooking Lincoln Center](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pied-a-terre-overlooking-lincoln-center-pj-vj~1198) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 5 [See all 17 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/gleicher-design-architecture-and-interiors-pfvwus-pf~1384249506) ## Ideabooks - [casey's bedroom](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/73871319/list/casey-s-bedroom) — 11 ideas [See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/gleicherdesign.1321432509) ## Community Q&A **Q: where’d you get saddle stool at kitchen counter?** *(in Photo Questions)* Who makes stools at counter? A: Hi Shanon. Thanks for asking. You can get them from the Millbrook Antiques Mall in Millbrook, NY **Q: Can I buy the table and chairs from Houzz.com** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hi Anitra. Thanks for your inquiry. The banquette is custom designed by Gleicher Design. We can provide a custom design for you too. The chairs are from Donghia and can be purchased through them Hope this helps. All the best, **Q: chandelier** *(in Photo Questions)* how high off floor A: Hi sbyeager. The chandelier is mounted 7'6" off the floor. **Q: Hello! Beautiful room...** *(in Photo Questions)* Who is the sculpture artist? Thx! A: Thank you very much for the compliment. I will see if I can find the answer from my clients and get back to you. All the best, **Q: What type of doors are on this barn?** *(in Photo Questions)* Someone mentioned below that these doors were an option if nano were to pricey. What is this less expensive application? Thanks! A: These are custom designed doors by Gleicher Design. **Q: Nice desk** *(in Photo Questions)* Where is it from? Thanks! A: Thanks very much. I custom designed the desk and had our furniture maker fabricate it. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-11-08.*