--- title: "Atelier Armbruster — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/atelier-armbruster-pfvwus-pf~2080778469 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~2080778469.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Atelier Armbruster" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/7dd38f5101b8ccab_3400-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "110 Lafayette St. Ste 102, New York, New York 10013, United States" latitude: 40.7185 longitude: -74.0025 phone: "(212) 652-9991" website: http://www.atelierarmbruster.com rating: 5 review_count: 38 best_of_houzz_awards: 9 followers: 536 last_updated: 2026-08-10 --- # Atelier Armbruster Original Houzz profile: [Atelier Armbruster](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/atelier-armbruster-pfvwus-pf~2080778469) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** New York, NY - **Serves:** New York City, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Hamptons, East Hampton, Pawling, Rhinebeck, Hudson, Greenwich, Montauk, Pine Plains, Amagansett, Brooklyn Heights, Chelsea, Clinton Hill, Cobble Hill, Fort Green, Greenwich Village, Park Slope, Prospect Heights, Soho, South Hampton, Upper East Side, Upper West Side, West Village, Westchester, Williamsburg - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (38 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 9 awards (2014–2024), for Service, Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - 5 Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 25,000 Ideabook Saves - Woman owned - High-end - Speaks Spanish, French, German Atelier Armbruster is a Manhattan-based design office focusing on minimal and modern designs that cater to the unique nature of each project. This is a firm that knows how to navigate the line between hard-edge modernism and warm, serene spaces. Whether renovating a residential or commercial space, the firm always finds a way to incorporate the historical features of the building. The firm was founded in 2010 by Yaiza A. Armbruster, who trained as an architect and engineer in her native city of Munich, Germany, and spent six years as a designer at Selldorf Architects. Yaiza credits her strong understanding of space and attention to detail to her German education. In every project, Yaiza and her team are guided by one unwavering belief: Spaces have to work for the people who live or work in them. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atelierarmbruster/ Architectural Digest: https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/dwr-model-unit-the-standish-brooklyn-heights Design Within Reach: http://www.dwr.com/interiors-standish HOUZZ: https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/88482773/list/was-wir-in-der-wohnkueche-wollen-8-gruende-fuer-den-kuechentresen ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Home Remodeling - Architectural Drawings - Custom Homes - House Plans - New Home Construction - Home Extensions - Kitchen Design - Sustainable Design - Energy-Efficient Homes - Floor Plans - Green Building - Space Planning - Universal Design - Pool House Design & Construction - Historic Building Conservation - Garage Design - Rooftop Deck Installation - Gut renovations and new construction - Remodeling ### Areas Served - New York City - Brooklyn - Manhattan - Hamptons - East Hampton - Pawling - Rhinebeck - Hudson - Greenwich - Montauk - Pine Plains - Amagansett - Brooklyn Heights - Chelsea - Clinton Hill - Cobble Hill - Fort Green - Greenwich Village - Park Slope - Prospect Heights - Soho - South Hampton - Upper East Side - Upper West Side - West Village - Westchester - Williamsburg ### Typical Job Cost $100,000 - 4,000,000 Interior Design Projects Minimum $100,000 Architectural Design Projects Construction Cost Minimum $400,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Atelier Armbruster | | Address | 110 Lafayette St. Ste 102, New York, New York 10013, United States | | Phone | (212) 652-9991 | | Website | http://www.atelierarmbruster.com | | Followers on Houzz | 536 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/pages/Atelier-Armbruster-LLC/170897489660109 - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/yaiza-a-blank-3986002a - Blog — https://www.pinterest.com/atelierarmbruster/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Atelier Armbruster](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/atelier-armbruster-pfvwus-pf~2080778469) - **Website:** http://www.atelierarmbruster.com - **Phone:** (212) 652-9991 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - LEED AP - **Best of Houzz:** 9 awards (2014–2024), for Service, Design. **Affiliations** - [The American Institute of Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/the-american-institute-of-architects-pfvwus-pf~1350720471) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 38 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 48.0 - Value: 48.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — rchalasani1, March 2023** > I contacted Yaiza and her team after seeing her quoted in numerous articles in Brick Underground. She was very thoughtful and constructive about our gut renovation project and definitely understood the need to balance cost with an outstanding end result. I can only say good things, she is knowledgeable and efficient. **★★★★★ — Devin Shanahan, Dec. 2021** > We worked w Yaiza and the Atelier Armbruster team for a gut renovation of our Tribeca/Manhattan loft in 2020/2021 and we could not be happier with the impeccable, beautiful and thoughtfully designed apartment that Yaiza Armbruster and her talented colleagues created for us :) > > From start to finish we were in truly great hands. The team was super professional, always reachable, always prepared / up to speed, provided super frequent and clear communication, and was a friendly and likable group of people that I truly miss now that our renovation is over! > > Yaiza kept us on budget (and gave great suggestions / alternatives when I had ideas that threatened to take us over budget) and was super knowledgeable on materials; as a result my apt has held up wonderfully despite having 2 young sons and 3 naughty dogs. Yaiza and her team were intimately familiar with the ins and outs of the NYC permitting process and handled everything with the DOB, LPC, and our building co-op flawlessly. Not an easy task during a global pandemic :) and once plans were approved and construction began, the AA team seamlessly switched into project management mode and kept our construction moving forward and error-free despite the inevitable surprises that pop up in every reno. > > The AA team is equally talented at thinking big picture and perfecting the details. Our floor plan is perfect and flows wonderfully - I wouldn’t change a thing about the layout - but I am equally pleased about the little things that I never had to think about - like how high the light switches should be or what kind of hardware we should use on the doors. From moldings to baseboards to hvac system to kitchen layout to lighting to wallpaper to value engineering to custom closets, they gave thoughtful customized direction/guidance and were totally patient with my husband’s indecisiveness and my need to overthink certain things (leading to long emails … which always were answered super promptly!). I could go on and on! Hire Yaiza! **★★★★★ — Tori Deetz, Feb. 2021** > Working with Atelier Armbruster was a wonderful experience. I was very impressed with their communication, design excellence and adaptability throughout the course of the project which had the added challenge of beginning in the early months of the pandemic. It is clear they care deeply about their clients, the integrity of their work, and all involved in the projects, including vendors + fabricators which is where my company came in. We look forward to working with Atelier Armbruster in the future! **Comment from Atelier Armbruster:** > Thank you for the kind review. We love how playful, dynamic, and fun the magnetic wall turned out. We were so impressed by your attention to detail and communication throughout the whole process from when we submitted our first design ideas to installation day. There were many rounds of samples that were sent to us as the project progressed and it was very helpful to have these. Hopefully we get the chance to work together again on another project. **★★★★★ — Larissa, Feb. 2021** > We really enjoyed working with Yaiza and her team and are very happy with the design for our new office! Yaiza and her team were very thorough in the design process from kickoff to completion and receptive to all of our design input and feedback. **★★★★★ — LW Interior Remodeling, Jan. 2021** > This was a quick but well organized project.Our client was leaving for vacation and we had just > 6 days to make a lot of things happened. From new tile work at foyer to custom millwork pieces > for living room. The Atelier Armbruster Team was so helpful on all architectural and design details > which allowed us to proceed without any delays and deliver everything on time! > > Thank you! **★★★★★ — HU-102211566, June 2020** > The firm renovated our kitchen and floors and other parts of our apartment. I cannot praise them enough for their vision, execution, leadership and reliability throughout the work. Amazing architects and designers! **★★★★★ — HU-258191396, July 2019** > Atelier Armbruster, in collonararion with Marina Dayton Design, executed a near gut renovation of our house in East Hampton. Amazing attention to detail, customer service, and design. Helped with renovations at every stage of the way, including design, project management, and ongoing support. Above and beyond in all aspects. Would highly recommend anyone to consult Atelier Armbruster for projects of any scale. **★★★★★ — Jessica Salomons-Bordes, Jan. 2019** > I was looking for millworkers to produce some custom shelving that would match some existing shelving I have. Houzz placed Yaiza and I in contact. While the scope of my project didn't require the full services of a designer, Yaiza took the time to reply to my inquiry and send through some local, helpful contacts. Designers are busy people! Her direction was super nice and very much appreciated. I will definitely reach back out to her for her full services when I tackle my cellar! **★★★★★ — Michael Foster, July 2018** > We hired Atelier Armbruster to help us with a full, gut renovation of our 1450 square foot, 3 bedroom apartment in Brooklyn. We are a family 5 (3 children) and in addition to needing a full updating we also need the help of an architect and designer to reconfigure our space more efficiently. Yaiza Armbruster (the owner of AA and lead architect) and her team did a great job throughout all phases of the project. They came up with great ideas and helped us in the planning phases. They were timely in their completion of all schematic drawings. They expedited all the filings and regulatory phase of the project so that we were able to start construction within a few months after the design phase. The lead project manager, Sterling was a pleasure to work with and helped us every step of the way. We used a General Contractor that they had worked with in the past and he was great as well. The have been there every step of the way and continued to lend assistance throughout the final punch list phase of the project. We were very happy with the final result and the photos of our apartment can be viewed on their website. We highly recommend working with Atelier Armbruster. **★★★★★ — Jennifer Kirby, July 2018** > Yaiza and her team helped me design a kitchen renovation. So creative. So professional. Working with them was a sincere pleasure. **Comment from Atelier Armbruster:** > Thank you Jennifer, it was such a pleasure to work with you. We hope to be of assistance in the future again. Yaiza & Ariana **★★★★★ — FLOS (USA), April 2017** > It was a pleasure working with everyone at Atelier Armbruster. The team is very professional and we love the way they incorporate FLOS lighting into the overall aesthetic of the spaces they have designed. We hope to work with them on future projects given their unique and creative design approach. **★★★★★ — Daniel Poche, April 2017** > We have had the pleasure of not only working with the professional and polished designers at Atelier Arbruster but their clients as well. They strive to give clients what they want while making the whole process as easy as possible. All of their designers are knowledgeable and organized, and as a sales person they make it a breeze to work with them! **Comment from Atelier Armbruster:** > Thank you for your review Daniel! > We love working with Simon's Hardware & Bath and look forward to our next project together. ## Selected projects - [Upper East Side](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/upper-east-side-pj-vj~5753823) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 9 - Description: Upper East Side apartment redesigned with an eclectic look. This project includes the living room, breakfast area, guest bedroom, guest bathroom, master bedroom, master closet, home office, and a powder room. https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/derek-blasbergs-manhattan-pad-brings-youthful-style-uptown - [The Standish Townhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-standish-townhouse-pj-vj~5500923) - Location: Brooklyn, NY - Photos: 9 - [White Street Loft in Tribeca](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/white-street-loft-in-tribeca-pj-vj~7298121) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - Description: The top floor of a 1900’s landmark cast-iron building was transformed into a playful and modern home for a young family of four in NYC’s Tribeca neighborhood. This non-traditional family home is a bright, spacious and versatile loft that allows both for intimacy and social interaction. Design highlights include restoring the building’s original skylights, creating three separate bedrooms, adding an arched tunnel that can be closed off to separate the social and private areas, and using colors an… - [Hudson Street](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hudson-street-pj-vj~4097544) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 3 - [East Village Apartment](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/east-village-apartment-pj-vj~2871479) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 7 - Description: Contemporary Kitchen with flat panel white cabinet and lilac marble backsplash and countertop. Brass hardware and architectural details. Wood bar countertop. Stainless steel appliances. Photography Natalia Lorca Ruiz - [Ansonia Court - Clock Company Factory](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ansonia-court-clock-company-factory-pj-vj~2987042) - Location: Brooklyn, NY - Photos: 19 - Description: Program: Kitchen, living & dining room, hallway, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, master bedroom, and master closet. - [Clifton Place](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/clifton-place-pj-vj~6399269) - Location: Brooklyn, NY - Photos: 7 - [438 12th Street](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/438-12th-street-pj-vj~1568506) - Location: Brooklyn, NY - Photos: 8 - Description: Interior Design and Architecture studio Atelier Armbruster New York City Master bedroom, bathroom, home office, hallway, kitchen, and living room. - [Metropolitan Ave](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/metropolitan-ave-pj-vj~6163538) - Location: Queens, NY - Photos: 11 - [102 Fulton Street - MMJ](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/102-fulton-street-mmj-pj-vj~286739) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 7 - Description: We worked with Conde Construction on this project; all stone finishes were purchased at ABC Stone, the tiles at C to C tiles and the light fixtures were designed by Luce Plan. Interior Design and Architecture studio Atelier Armbruster Commercial space, juicer, light, graphic. New York City We were excited to be selected to help create a young entrepreneur’s first venture, a raw food grab-and-go restaurant located in Manhattan’s financial district. Our aim was to translate the Magic Mix concept o… - [East Hampton](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/east-hampton-pj-vj~5550251) - Location: East Hampton, NY - Photos: 5 - [The Standish](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-standish-pj-vj~2921763) - Location: Brooklyn, NY - Photos: 7 - Description: Design Within Reach Catalogue Feb 2018 http://www.dwr.com/interiors-standish In this story in the recent DWR catalog Yaiza Armbruster of Atelier Armbruster shares how she created this welcoming two-bedroom condo in The Standish – formerly the Standish Arms Hotel, the fictional home of Clark Kent – in Brooklyn Heights. - [Atelier Armbruster - Kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/atelier-armbruster-kitchens-pj-vj~6146914) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 21 - [Atelier Armbruster - Bathrooms](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/atelier-armbruster-bathrooms-pj-vj~6148142) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 16 - [Duplex PH](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/duplex-ph-pj-vj~286670) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 17 - Description: Interior Design and Architecture studio Atelier Armbruster New York City Master bedroom, bathroom, home office, hallway, kitchen, and living room. - [Downtown Loft](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/downtown-loft-pj-vj~2343198) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 8 - Description: Program: Living room, kitchen, powder room, hallway closets, guest bathroom, two guest rooms, master bedroom, and dressing room - [Fort Greene Townhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fort-greene-townhouse-pj-vj~624135) - Location: Brooklyn, NY - Photos: 5 - Description: Program: Master bathroom, guest bathroom, additional hall closet, replacement of back facade windows, and total plan reorganization To help guide the owner's’ ideas for their classic Brooklyn townhouse the first thing Atelier Armbruster did was to develop a master plan. This enabled us to phase a gut renovation of the landmarked home and ensure that each individual effort was in service of the larger idea. The first phase began with the renovation of both full bathrooms. All windows have been re… - [East Village Apartment](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/east-village-apartment-pj-vj~1933184) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 7 - Description: Program: Master bedroom, bathroom, home office, hallway, kitchen, and living room. - [Photography Studio](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/photography-studio-pj-vj~255165) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 5 - Description: Program: Client seating, offices for CO, assistant, creative teams, printing & shipping, studio for shooting, open kitchen, two bathrooms, storage Renowned Wedding Photographer Christian Oth hired Atelier Armbruster to design his new studio in the Chelsea Neighborhood of New York City. The 10,000 sq.ft. studio combines spaces for client meetings, offices for creative and administrative work as well as a gracious photo studio for Portrait shoots for publications such as the New York Times. - [Press](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/press-pj-vj~4169921) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - Description: We are proud to have been recognized in Architectural Digest, Dering Hall, Dwell and featured in a the first Design Within Reach catalogue to include interior designers who work with DWR products. Yaiza has also been interviewed for Metropolis Magazine. [See all 20 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/atelier-armbruster-pfvwus-pf~2080778469) ## Ideabooks - [Kitchen Bell Pasture](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/149606343/list/kitchen-bell-pasture) — 2 ideas - [AA - Terrazzo Inspiration](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/146674017/list/aa-terrazzo-inspiration) — 20 ideas - [Atelier Armbruster - Hardware](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/142613799/list/atelier-armbruster-hardware) — 26 ideas - [111 Murray Street](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/141992683/list/111-murray-street) — 65 ideas - [New Downtown Apartment](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/141738368/list/new-downtown-apartment) — 1 idea - [AA Instagram Feed](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/131587712/list/aa-instagram-feed) — 291 ideas - [Brooklyn Loft](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/111075272/list/brooklyn-loft) — 62 ideas - [AA - Shelving Inspiration](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/109589310/list/aa-shelving-inspiration) — 14 ideas - [AA - Chair Inspiration](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/108833148/list/aa-chair-inspiration) — 30 ideas - [AA - Living Room Inspiration](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/49852506/list/aa-living-room-inspiration) — 161 ideas - [AA - Kitchen Inspiration](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/49852563/list/aa-kitchen-inspiration) — 286 ideas - [AA - Bedroom Inspiration](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/49852494/list/aa-bedroom-inspiration) — 182 ideas - [AA - Light Fixture Inspiration](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/49852589/list/aa-light-fixture-inspiration) — 176 ideas - [AA - Nursery & Children's RoomInspiration](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/49852538/list/aa-nursery-children-s-roominspiration) — 158 ideas - [AA - Home Office Inspiration](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/53176617/list/aa-home-office-inspiration) — 93 ideas - [AA - Closet Inspiration](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/53394864/list/aa-closet-inspiration) — 19 ideas - [AA - Color Scheme Inspiration](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/49852598/list/aa-color-scheme-inspiration) — 77 ideas - [AA - Wall Treatment Inspiration](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/79250898/list/aa-wall-treatment-inspiration) — 27 ideas - [AA - Screens & Room Divider Inspiration](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/79205101/list/aa-screens-room-divider-inspiration) — 15 ideas - [AA - Wine Cellar Inspiration](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/79204647/list/aa-wine-cellar-inspiration) — 11 ideas [See all 62 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/atelierarmbruster) ## Community Q&A **Q: Chandelier** *(in Photo Questions)* Would you mind sharing where you purchased this chandelier? I've looked everywhere for it. A: hello there, the light fixture is called Mimosa and is from Atelier Areti in London. We have one in our inventory if you are interested. Thank you **Q: Love the couches.** *(in Photo Questions)* Would you know where the couches were from? A: Yes, they are living divani and are called the neowall. Let me know if you have more questions, Yaiza **Q: Where can I find the blue paint color?** *(in Photo Questions)* Thank you! A: Hello Olivia, it's Farrow and Ball -Stifkey Blue. Let me know if you have more questions. Thank you, Yaiza **Q: where i the lighting from ?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Yes, we specified this light from School House Electric. Good luck with your remodel. **Q: wall color?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Benjamin Moore Silver Satin **Q: kitchen dimensions** *(in Photo Questions)* Beautiful work! Can you please tell me the dimensions of the kitchen? A: We poured custom concrete counter tops, with painted wood cabinets and wood veneer cabinets for the uppers. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-10.*