--- title: "Talo Architect — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/talo-architect-pfvwus-pf~252719992 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~252719992.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Talo Architect" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/f713d065045a4b6d_1179-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "8 Bryant Crescent Apt 2B, White Plains, New York 10605, United States" latitude: 41.0141 longitude: -73.7552 phone: "(914) 645-2940" website: http://www.TaloArchitect.com rating: 5 review_count: 4 followers: 58 last_updated: 2026-11-07 --- # Talo Architect Original Houzz profile: [Talo Architect](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/talo-architect-pfvwus-pf~252719992) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** White Plains, NY - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (4 reviews) ## About ### Houzz Badges - 500 Ideabook Saves Westchester manhattan Connecticut Architecture and Interior firm, Note: An average house after renovation with Energy efficiency saves about 1/2 million dollars in 30 years, larger double that.having been trained by Philip Johnson and Edward Barnes in the 80's and 90's. Trained in Europe as well as in US meant solid artistic and technical upbringing, and thus building and garden - SITE and VIEWS - is the the driver for interiors as well. No one has moved out of my projects in 30 years except by health (death) or relocation. Our focus is on Class A Office Buildings, Museums, Concert Halls, Retail, Government Buildings, Broadcasting, Air Terminals, Stadiums and Urban Design. We are based in the New York Metropolitan area and operate globally. On time delivery and cost control with ‘timeless design’ that stands changes in architectural fashion is our first priority. During the past decade in particular, we have merged energy efficiency into one comprehensive guiding design principle. Our goal is to provide new kind of stunning buildings for maximum energy independence, tenant / owner comfort, Our Commercial Architects and Residential Architects have many years of experience in Class A projects, along with understanding local and global cutting edge value adding classic artistic principles, provide tools for trophy property and lively urban development. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Home Remodeling - Architectural Drawings - Custom Homes - House Plans - New Home Construction - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Sustainable Design - Kitchen Design - Kitchen Remodeling - Floor Plans - Energy-Efficient Homes - 3D Rendering - Bathroom Design - Green Building - Space Planning - Universal Design - Multigenerational Homes - Pool House Design & Construction - Home Restoration - Drafting - Historic Building Conservation - Project Management - Handicap-Accessible Design - Structural Engineering - Basement Remodeling - Barn Design & Construction - Basement Design - Attic Conversion - Mudroom Design - Deck Design - Staircase Design - Site Preparation - Landscape Plans - Laundry Room Design - Home Gym Design & Construction - Prefab Houses - Rooftop Deck Installation - Log Home Construction - Earthquake Retrofitting - return of investemnt ### Typical Job Cost $25,000 - 10 million Costs are competitive, with every effort made to be frugal, very rigorous field follow up standard. Choosing the contractor who is willing to work together with architect is a primary baseline. Particularly in Passive projects as they are easy but different from old ways. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Talo Architect | | Address | 8 Bryant Crescent Apt 2B, White Plains, New York 10605, United States | | Phone | (914) 645-2940 | | Website | http://www.TaloArchitect.com | | License Number | 016203-1 | | Followers on Houzz | 58 | **Social profiles:** - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/pub/tapani-talo/9/40b/160 - Blog — http://www.nysuperstudioarchitects.com/wordpress/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Talo Architect](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/talo-architect-pfvwus-pf~252719992) - **Website:** http://www.TaloArchitect.com - **Phone:** (914) 645-2940 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - First Prize in NY Riverfront International Competition 1988Honors in New England Home competition 1989Exhibited 1985 at Venice Biennale ExhibitionLicensed professional Member of the American Institute of Architects New England House Competition, Litchfield, CT - Honorable mention **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 State](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/aia-new-york-state-pfvwus-pf~345574433) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 4 reviews** ### All 4 reviews **★★★★★ — margefeder, June 2015** > Fifteen years ago we considered moving because of multiple problems in our beautiful home. The kitchen was cramped and dark, the dining room was tight, there was no family room or space to display our pottery collection or books. Talo came up with ingenious solutions that solved all these problems and enhanced the look and our enjoyment of our home tremendously. He was present throughout the construction and worked closely with the contractor. **★★★★★ — Harry Waizer, June 2015** > We hired Tapani to design a major renovation, completely redoing and expanding our kitchen and redoing a guest room and bathroom. We were thrilled with the results. > Tapani took charge from the start,meeting with us to understand both our wants and our needs, focusing deeply on both the aesthetics and the utility of our space. He thoughtfully listened to us and designed creatively for who we were as a family rather than offering us cookie-cutter solutions. He gave us a kitchen that is magazine-worthy, full of light and air, but that is also a wonderfully functioning kitchen for a family that likes to entertain often and large. His simple addition of a 1/2 wall turned our guest room into a great mini-suite. He was full of great ideas. > He also worked closely with our contractor to ensure that the vision and the reality matched, making sure the materials used were the best for our needs. The result is that when people walk into our kitchen their eyes get big and we hear a lot of "wows." And when friends help us cook, they marvel at all the little touches that make it work so well. > We could not be happier. **★★★★★ — Stuart Rosenthal, June 2015** > Tapani is a gifted architect with vision of both the beautiful and the practical. He designed and oversaw the transformation of our home, and provided the expertise to make it "green" as well as beautiful. We now have a super-insulated and highly energy-efficient home that is comfortable year-round with geo-thermal heating/cooling and solar (P.V.) electric panels. **★★★★★ — Judith Zingher, June 2015** > Tapani Talo is an extraordinary architect. He worked closely with me to design exactly what I wanted and needed, with an exceptionally open and creative mind. He worked with the municipality to get the building permit, and with the contractor from the beginning till the end of the project - he did not just hand me the plan and walk away, as it seems other architects do. Every detail got his attention and guidance. > > His whole design revolved around providing for sustainable, solar energy, as well as creating stunning and functional interiors. The design called for opening the dining room, kitchen and additional space into a single expanse, yet providing lovely nooks. To accomplish this, a supporting wall had to be removed, and Mr. Talo found the structural engineer to design the support beam. And he provided guidance in energy conservation with the most thorough insulation, among many other significant details. > > I cannot say enough in praise of this outstanding professional. ## Selected projects - [CEO's Town House E 50th Street](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ceo-s-town-house-e-50th-street-pj-vj~1165476) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - Description: A rooming house that was practically falling (or caving in) was transformed into heavenly townhouse. Loved the 5 years that it took, the clients and the builder. - [Lawyer's Library and New Den, Kitchen and Dining](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lawyer-s-library-and-new-den-kitchen-and-dining-pj-vj~1165524) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - Description: The brief was to have open kitchen, connected to den and media, an intimate dining for 4 or large family or fundraising event for 50. Library - all important for a lawyer who inhaled a book on one sitting - [Master Bedroom Green Solar and Geothermal Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/master-bedroom-green-solar-and-geothermal-addition-pj-vj~37521) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Scarsdale Doctor's Master BR addition, Kitchen touch up](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/scarsdale-doctor-s-master-br-addition-kitchen-touch-up-pj-vj~1166466) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - Description: Adding to 1910 building a Master Bedroom Suite (previously at 3rd floor) at ground level required an addition with high insulation - double the code. Below it we have what is called the ultimate playroom, 1200 sf 10' ceiling where young ones can play soccer also... Kitchen was modified for sitting nook and breakfast table. - [Bear Mountain Guest / Pool House / Garage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bear-mountain-guest-pool-house-garage-pj-vj~1166737) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - Description: By using south wall R-14 glass with Duratherm Windows, I was able to give panorama views of Hudson and Bear Mountain Bridge without creating an 'oven.' in the summer or freeze in the winter. - [Real Estate NY City Executives kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/real-estate-ny-city-executives-kitchen-pj-vj~1163932) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - Description: 2000 sf 1914 Upper West Side Apartment 111st facing Cathedral was fully renovated - new kitchen (combining old galley kitchen with dining room) and and master bedroom + bath and other minor changes. LED Lighting from Lee's lighting and WAC Lighting Stone Source and Ann Sacks for stone and tiles Sharp Microwave drawer, Kobe hood, Wolf range, Summit Wine refridgerator, LG refridgerator - [Eye Surgeon's perfect Bird's Eye Maple kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/eye-surgeon-s-perfect-bird-s-eye-maple-kitchen-pj-vj~1166732) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - Description: Harrison Kitchen for a an eye surgeon and doctor who loves to cook WITH LIGHT. Previous dark mahogany and teak kitchen was bit depressing not only by light but layout as well.. - ['Birds Nest' Family Kitchen in Scarsdale](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/birds-nest-family-kitchen-in-scarsdale-pj-vj~1166425) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - Description: In a house that was built in messy stages by builder, there was but a cubby kitchen and NO LIGHT. Hence the concept was to bring East (large), South (small) and Evening light West (large) with ample kitchen work space for wife who loves to entertain. - [Scarsdale New Family Kitchen - Dining](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/scarsdale-new-family-kitchen-dining-pj-vj~1166055) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 14 - Description: One of the most difficult renovations turned into one of the most rewarding ones. A fabulous garden hillside was opened up - [Unbuilt NICE projects - Global](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/unbuilt-nice-projects-global-pj-vj~1166742) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 16 - Description: When one works away from very restricted zoning and community boards, one can express oneself with more worldly manner. - [Architects near 'Passive House'' home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/architects-near-passive-house-home-pj-vj~1166964) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 21 - Description: Between 1989 and 2002 the efficiency of the house - heat and cool - was improved 95%, and the area of used space doubled. House could be kept 72 deg at 10 deg weather with a small 100 year old fire place in the basement. Cooling 24/7 added at worst july and August weather 150 dollars a month to our electricity bill. - [Retired Lady's petite 'Passive House'](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/retired-lady-s-petite-passive-house-pj-vj~1166995) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - Description: Total refurbished small house to make it PASSIVE and GREEN for retired lady. Kitchen and master bedroom enlarged with 8' rear addition - [Near Passive Geo and Solar - Lawyer Couple's Dream Addition and Reno](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/near-passive-geo-and-solar-lawyer-couple-s-dream-addition-and-reno-pj-vj~1166474) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 19 - Description: Near Passive standard addition and renovation in Greenburgh, Westchester, NY Marvin Windows, Condon Lumber's prefinished Maple Plywood, Water Energy Geothermal two 4 Ton units supply heat and cool. Even though due to insulation cooling one summer never kicked in! - [Passive effort for a client](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/passive-effort-for-a-client-pj-vj~1188463) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - Description: Near passive - exterior only - project. Client wanted to be able to heat his house with one woodburning fireplace ONLY. Old siding removed, insulation added to exterior surface and roof. Success. [See all 14 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/talo-architect-pfvwus-pf~252719992) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-11-07.*