--- title: "Stephen Moser Architect — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/stephen-moser-architect-pfvwus-pf~1477432439 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1477432439.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Stephen Moser Architect" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/4513611303b2b988_5287-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "315 West 39th Street, Studio 1608, New York, New York 10018, United States" latitude: 40.7547 longitude: -73.9925 phone: "(646) 661-5185" website: http://www.moserarchitect.com rating: 5 review_count: 7 best_of_houzz_awards: 3 followers: 284 last_updated: 2026-09-24 --- # Stephen Moser Architect Original Houzz profile: [Stephen Moser Architect](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/stephen-moser-architect-pfvwus-pf~1477432439) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** New York, NY - **Serves:** New York City, Manhattan, Scarsdale, Port Washington, Kent, Boston, Bronxville, Larchmont, Pelham Manor, Greenwich, Greenport, Montauk, Shelter Island, Sag Harbor, Bridgehampton, Westport, Orient, Aspen, Boulder, Napa, San Franscisco, Southhampton, Telluride - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (7 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2015–2021), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 10,000 Ideabook Saves SMA \| Stephen Moser Architects is an architecture and design studio with a portfolio of innovative residences, civic-private projects, and ideas-generating competitions. The focus in all our projects is on making beautiful, coherent spaces that respond to the uniqueness of place and reflect how people live and work. We seek a clarity of vision: a relationship between exterior and interior that values simplicity, coherency, and openness. We value collaboration within our studio and work closely with our clients to help them successfully realize their vision. As a full-service architecture and design firm, we take our projects from conceptual beginning through the completion of construction and beyond. Residential projects include a house in the Colorado Rockies carved into the side of a mountain; a net-zero beach house and art studio on Shelter Island that reinterpret the saltbox cottage; an extensive renovation of a 1920s stone home, which was featured in Luxe Magazine (Greater New York); and a restoration of the historic, mid-century Landsberg House on Long Island, for which SMA received an AIA award. Civic-private work includes a master plan for NEW LEAF, a historic restaurant and its environs in NYC’s Fort Tryon Park; a comprehensive study for SummerStage in Central Park; and ART IN THE YARD, an annual outdoor art exhibit in Larchmont, NY. SMA’s competitions include MALI, a new contemporary art wing for the Lima (Peru) Art Museum; UNBUILD THE WALL, an award-winning design reimagining a one-mile segment of the US/Mexico border as an open park; RING OF REFLECTION, a memorial in Sandy Hook, Connecticut for the children and educators who lost their lives in 2012. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Home Remodeling - Architectural Drawings - New Home Construction - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Sustainable Design - Space Planning - Universal Design - Historic Building Conservation ### Areas Served - New York City - Manhattan - Scarsdale - Port Washington - Kent - Boston - Bronxville - Larchmont - Pelham Manor - Greenwich - Greenport - Montauk - Shelter Island - Sag Harbor - Bridgehampton - Westport - Orient - Aspen - Boulder - Napa - San Franscisco - Southhampton - Telluride ### Typical Job Cost $300,000 - 3 million ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Stephen Moser Architect | | Address | 315 West 39th Street, Studio 1608, New York, New York 10018, United States | | Phone | (646) 661-5185 | | Website | http://www.moserarchitect.com | | License Number | 018335-1 | | Followers on Houzz | 284 | **Social profiles:** - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/stephen-moser-architect - Blog — www.moserarchitect.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Stephen Moser Architect](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/stephen-moser-architect-pfvwus-pf~1477432439) - **Website:** http://www.moserarchitect.com - **Phone:** (646) 661-5185 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Registered Architect, New York, Connecticut & Colorado - GBCI LEED Green Associate - **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2015–2021), for Design, Service. **Affiliations** - [The American Institute of Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/the-american-institute-of-architects-pfvwus-pf~1350720471) - [AIA New York \| Center for Architecture](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/aia-new-york-center-for-architecture-pfvwus-pf~815067495) - [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 — 7 reviews** ### All 7 reviews **★★★★★ — Cromo3D - Architectural Renderings, Nov. 2017** > Working with Steve is not only a real pleasure, but a very inspirational experience as well. > His projects are simply amazing. > His overall ideation level and the attention to details is outstanding. **★★★★★ — David A, Aug. 2016** > Steve did a great job managing our challenging home renovation project. We had several unique issues to contend with (alongside the usual ones) and I can't imagine tackling them without Steve. It was great working with Steve and his team and would do so again without hesitation. We love our "new" house! **★★★★★ — abkoplin, Jan. 2016** > Steve guided us through a fairly extensive renovation of our apartment, and we absolutely recommend his firm to anyone looking for an architect with creative solutions to space, a commitment to getting the details right, a conscientious work ethic and a truly gifted eye for the whole picture. Guests marvel at the innovations Steve envisioned and executed, from doors that tuck into closet spaces to luxurious cabinet space that belies the small scale of our kitchen. He took into account all of our requests and quirks and created a home that's not only functional for us but also timeless and attractive to a new owner, if anyone ever drags us out of here. **★★★★★ — Beth Altschuler Interiors, Nov. 2015** > Steve is a wonderful architect who takes great care to make every detail function well for the client and the space. He is talented and creates beautiful spaces. He is also great to collaborate with, as I have done on many projects with him. **★★★★★ — tsobel, Dec. 2014** > Stephen Moser Architect - > > Stephen served as the architect for a complete gut renovation of a 1,600 square foot apartment on the Upper West Side of New York City. He designed the conversion of a "classic six" with two bedrooms, a small maid's room and one and one-half bathrooms into a spacious three bedroom, two full bath apartment. Working extensively with a Co-op Board, NYC Landmarks, and multiple other professionals, Stephen designed and managed the installation of central air conditioning, all new windows, new sub-floor and wood floors, brand-new electrical, and the movement of plumbing throughout the apartment. He created an open kitchen, dining, and living environment that works perfectly. We can not say enough about his vision for the space, eye for materials and finish details, and ability to work with us and the contractor to get it done on time and on budget. Would highly, highly recommend Stephen to everyone. **★★★★★ — reshmipaul, Dec. 2014** > We hired Steve Moser as an architect to redesign our ground floor, creating a "great room" out of our kitchen and dining room, and redesigning our living room, entrance and den. We could not be happier with our choice. Steve brought world-class talent to our project, and was able to produce a beautiful space with contemporary aesthetics, beautiful room-to-room flow, open space and considerably more light than we used to have. We were particularly impressed by his keen sense of aesthetics, and his ability to create a clean, modern look and feel. He was able to work iteratively with us, taking our ideas, building on them, pointing to issues and dependencies we would never have thought of and sketching out options to help us choose and zero in on the final solution. He systematically thought through every detail to support our functional needs - identified or not - and create the aesthetic experience we were looking for. It is remarkable how a different physical space can impact the family life. Rather than go to their bedroom, our teenage kids now naturally sit in the great room after school to do their homework, drawn by its open and spacious feel. I'd definitely recommend Steve to design any project, big or small. **★★★★★ — drgeldwert, Aug. 2014** > Steve designed and oversaw the construction of my Podiatric office in White Plains. The space is small and Steve maximized the space. The end result was a spectacular office. I recommend Steve without hesitation. > > Dr. Josef Geldwert > www.drgeldwert.com ## Selected projects - [Tafel House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tafel-house-pj-vj~6095942) - Location: Scarsdale, NY - Photos: 10 - Description: Tafel House A mid-century modern house in Scarsdale, designed by a disciple and student of Frank Lloyd Wright and saved from the wrecking ball in 2018, was bought by a young NYC family that wanted to update the house for the 21st century. SMA approached the project with admiration for Edgar Tafel’s 1951 design—especially the sweeping horizontal lines of the wood, brick, and glass structure, and the surprisingly functional split-level layout. But the interior was dark, worn, and cramped, and lack… - [Village House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/village-house-pj-vj~6096033) - Location: Larchmont, NY - Photos: 9 - Description: Larchmont Village House Larchmont, NY An Arts and Crafts house from 1915 is opened up and expanded with a contemporary two-story rear addition for a young family. The couple, with two young boys, wanted more living and bedroom space and a kitchen that opened to a family room. The house sits on a street of small lots, lined with many early 20th century houses, within easy access of a commuter train station. SMA’s design challenge was to make a forthrightly contemporary addition in dialogue with t… - [Sheldrake Lake House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sheldrake-lake-house-pj-vj~6096313) - Location: New Rochelle, NY - Photos: 9 - Description: Sheldrake Lake House: An empty-nest couple downsizing from a large traditional home on a busy town street fell in love with the tranquil setting of this 1960s ranch house. It offered a wooded retreat with lake views in the middle of suburban Westchester. But the house itself was riddled with problems. In a top-to-bottom renovation, SMA achieved a series of strategic interventions that opened the house to Sheldrake Lake, heightened the presence and functionality of the main entrance, and improved… - [Landsberg House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/landsberg-house-pj-vj~1943633) - Location: Port Washington, NY - Photos: 14 - Description: Mid-century modern architecture is updated for a contemporary Japanese lifestyle in this restoration and renovation of the historic, William Landsberg home in Port Washington, Long Island. The 1951 house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The new owners and architect entered the design process with deep respect and admiration for the house’s Bauhaus style and hillside setting, while also wanting to make it comfortable for a young family used to living in a Japanese home. The… - [Westmoreland](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/westmoreland-pj-vj~6245759) - Location: Shelter Island, NY - Photos: 11 - Description: In this renovation of a weekend compound on Shelter Island with sunset views of West Neck Bay, two new “eyebrow” dormers were added on the back, bay-side of the main house to bring in natural light and air to the second-floor. On the east side, the main entrance, which faces a motor court, was redesigned to enhance its presence. A long mudroom, with glass doors at either end, connects the new formal entry hall and the informal back hall to the kitchen. A new laundry room was carved out. On the s… - [Mamaroneck Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mamaroneck-residence-pj-vj~591101) - Location: Mamaroneck, NY - Photos: 11 - Description: Mamaroneck Residence Mamaroneck, New York A children’s treehouse inspired the major redesign of this residence on the western edge of Saxon Woods Park. Originally built by a developer in the late 1950s, the ranch-style house faced away from the wooded park. Several additions, including an indoor pool, further obstructed the park views. The treehouse, which the clients had built some years ago for their grandchildren, sits on stilts among the trees, and guided ideas about the redesigned house’s s… - [Sheared Saltbox](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sheared-saltbox-pj-vj~591193) - Location: Shelter Island, NY - Photos: 12 - Description: Sheared Saltbox Shelter Island, New York The Shelter Island house is a re-interpretation of the fisherman’s saltbox cottage, with its box-like shape and long pitched roof. In this contemporary, sustainable version, the saltbox is sheared; that is, the second floor has been pushed forward to create a small overhang in the front and a balcony in the rear. The windows—from large openings to narrow slits—explode the symmetry. The rear roof supports the photovoltaic system that powers and heats the h… - [86B](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/86b-pj-vj~1943286) - Location: Larchmont, NY - Photos: 13 - Description: The renovation of this 1920’s cottage into a contemporary home seamlessly blends the new and the old. It makes an argument against the current trend of tearing down older homes and replacing them with oversized McMansions. The Briarcliff design shows how you can do more with less, how you can repurpose an older home for today’s lifestyle, reconfiguring living space, enlarging windows, raising ceilings, using warm-toned wood detailing and clean-lined white cabinetry, while, at the same time, resp… - [UWS Apartment](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/uws-apartment-pj-vj~1941299) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 12 - Description: In this comprehensive renovation of an Upper West Side apartment, dramatic light-filled spaces were created by peeling away the low ceilings and thick walls of a clunky 80’s condo conversion, and respecting and playing with the contours of the exposed structural shell. For example, the curved decorative plaster wall that gracefully defines the entry foyer was shaped around a fire stair that we uncovered. The two-bedroom unit, shaped like a , spans the entire east side of the 1927 building, and h… - [WEA Apartment](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wea-apartment-pj-vj~2540028) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 9 - Description: The comprehensive renovation of this classic-six apartment on Manhattan’s Upper West Side involved opening up a rabbit warren of small rooms to create a large living space (or great room) for a contemporary lifestyle while retaining the gracious pre-war detailing. The owners, empty nesters relocating from the suburbs to the city, wanted a peaceful oasis for the two of them that would also be a welcoming and comfortable place for family gatherings and overnight stays by their adult children. Loca… [See all 10 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/stephen-moser-architect-pfvwus-pf~1477432439) ## Ideabooks - [Sponsored Photos](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/71878681/list/sponsored-photos) — 1 idea - [COLOR](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/71009100/list/color) — 2 ideas - [Hardware](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/71009272/list/hardware) — 2 ideas [See all 3 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/smoser31) ## Community Q&A **Q: Stephen, what is the kitchen cabinetry wood species & stain?** *(in Photo Questions)* Stephen, what is the kitchen cabinetry wood species & stain? A: Oak, They have a clear finish. From Reform. **Q: counter sink** *(in Photo Questions)* I am looking for a one-piece 60 inch double sink counter sink - no undermount or drop in - all one product like this. Wondering if you would please provide information on it and the floating vanity. Thank you. A: Hi Janet, The vanity and top came from Blu Bathworks out of British Columbia, Canada. They have a lovely line of vanities and tubs. Here's the link: http://www.blubathworks.com Good luck! Stephen Moser, AIA LEED Green Assoc Principal Stephen Moser Architect 315 West 39th St., Studio 1608, NY, NY 10018 O. (646) 661-5185 C. (917) 561- 4520 e. stephen@moserarchitect.com www.moserarchitect.com **Q: Can you please tell me what brand is this toilet?** *(in Photo Questions)* Love the look (and cleanliness) of wall hung toilets. Been doing lots of research on which one to purchase (factoring in a future bidet seat), but haven't yet decided on the best one for our purposes . Can you tell which brand you used here and why you chose it? A: Toto **Q: Love the cabinets.** *(in Photo Questions)* Great, sleek look without seeming too sterile. What brand? A: Crown Point Cabinetry **Q: What is the counter top material and source?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: It's a Vermont Danby marble from Stone Source. A very hard, durable marble. **Q: Who did the over the mirror lighting and the sink cabinet?** *(in Photo Questions)* I am looking for a sink cabinet that is small scale. THANKS A: Yes, it's a very shallow cabinet. The vanity was custom built. The undermount sink is a Lacava Cube and the sconce above the mirror is from Restoration Hardware. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-24.*