--- title: "Messana O'Rorke — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/messana-o-rorke-pfvwus-pf~2013976439 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~2013976439.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Messana O'Rorke" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/a9c33c270bdc53e7_6055-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "223 East 10th Street, No.12, New York, New York 10003, United States" latitude: 40.7313 longitude: -73.9892 phone: "(212) 807-1960" website: http://messanaororke.com rating: 0 review_count: 0 best_of_houzz_awards: 1 followers: 48 last_updated: 2026-11-15 --- # Messana O'Rorke Original Houzz profile: [Messana O'Rorke](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/messana-o-rorke-pfvwus-pf~2013976439) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** New York, NY - **Serves:** New York City, Queens, Manhattan, Bronx, The Bronx, Harrison, Inwood, Astoria, Newark, Hudson, Bloomfield, Belleville, East Rutherford, Fort Lee, Ft Lee, Hoboken, Jersey City, Palisades Park, Passaic, Rutherford, Union City - **Houzz rating:** 0.0 out of 5 (0 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2020), for Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Influencer - 10,000 Ideabook Saves http://messanaororke.com Founded in 1996 in New York City, Messana O’Rorke is a dynamic and evolving practice with a commitment to the inherent value of design to enhance the quality of life at all levels of exposure. The nexus of architecture, contemporary culture and current technology is the constant focus of our endeavors, from research driven investigations to realized projects. An interdisciplinary practice, MO’R has resisted becoming specialized in any particular aspect of architecture, and actively seeks new design challenges. Messana and O’Rorke direct teams of professional and talented individuals in projects both in the United States and internationally. The firm invests its creative energies in a broad range of residential, commercial, institutional and theoretical projects, with a scope that varies from furniture and functional products, to interior architecture and the built environment. Collaboration is the essential component in MO’R relationships with clients, they focus their experience, expertise and imaginations into realizing the unique aspirations of each project beyond its expectation. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Architectural Drawings - Custom Homes - Home Additions - Kitchen Design - Floor Plans - Bathroom Design - Pool House Design & Construction - Home Restoration - Outdoor Kitchen Design - Attic Conversion - Basement Design - Deck Design - Home Gym Design & Construction ### Areas Served - New York City - Queens - Manhattan - Bronx - The Bronx - Harrison - Inwood - Astoria - Newark - Hudson - Bloomfield - Belleville - East Rutherford - Fort Lee - Ft Lee - Hoboken - Jersey City - Palisades Park - Passaic - Rutherford - Union City ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Messana O'Rorke | | Address | 223 East 10th Street, No.12, New York, New York 10003, United States | | Phone | (212) 807-1960 | | Website | http://messanaororke.com | | Followers on Houzz | 48 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/messanaororke/ - X (Twitter) — twitter.com/messanaororke - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/messana-o%27rorke-architects - Blog — www.messanaororke.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Messana O'Rorke](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/messana-o-rorke-pfvwus-pf~2013976439) - **Website:** http://messanaororke.com - **Phone:** (212) 807-1960 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - SARA NYC Award, Architizer's A+Award, SARA Pennsylvania Awards, - Interior Design BoYA, SARA National Award, Interior Design NYCxDESIGN Award, AIA NYC Award, AIA New York State Award - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2020), for Design. **Affiliations** - [The American Institute of Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/the-american-institute-of-architects-pfvwus-pf~1350720471) ## Ideabooks - [brianmessana's ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/48910745/list/brianmessana-s-ideas) — 1 idea [See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/brianmessana) ## Community Q&A **Q: hello a close friend of mine has asked for assistance with a Reno** *(in Photo Questions)* It’s 211 CPW unit 17H. It seems you have experience in this area. I’d love to chat with you about the unit and your thoughts on what should be done. A: hi. thank you so much for reaching out. would love to lean moure about the project and what your friend is looking to accomplish. please feel free to reach out to me at brian@messanaororke.com. I look forward to hearing from you. **Q: faucet** *(in Photo Questions)* Can you tell me the brand of the faucet? Also, what is the fixture to the right of the faucet and its purpose? A: the plumbing fixtures are Vola. The fixture to the right of the faucet is a hand held. **Q: Great Flooring** *(in Photo Questions)* Is the flooring vinyl plank? Can you tell me the manufacturer and color? A: The flooring is european oak, pure manufactured by Hakwood and purchased through lvwood.com **Q: where did the gold horizontal pendant bar come from ?** *(in Photo Questions)* The lighting fixture in the kitchen is beautiful. A: Hi. Thank you for sending in your question regarding the linear un lacquered brass light fixture at our 75 Bank Street project. The fixture was designed by our office, and is custom for this project. Best **Q: Painting** *(in Photo Questions)* I LOVE the painting. Do you mind telling me the artist? Thank you A: Hi! The artist of that painting is Sal Messina. Contact email is salmessina3@gmail.com. He is a fantastic artist. Good luck. **Q: where is table from?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hi. The dining table is custom designed by Messana O'Rorke. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-11-15.*