--- title: "Harper Design Build — Design-Build Firms | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/harper-design-build-pfvwus-pf~310559814 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~310559814.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Harper Design Build" category: ["Design-Build Firms"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/55f3db2208e2be54_2457-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "BROOKLYN 11215, United States" latitude: 40.6669 longitude: -73.9828 phone: "" website: http://www.harperdb.com/ rating: 5 review_count: 6 best_of_houzz_awards: 6 followers: 51 last_updated: 2026-09-02 --- # Harper Design Build Original Houzz profile: [Harper Design Build](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/harper-design-build-pfvwus-pf~310559814) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Design-Build Firms - **Location:** BROOKLYN - **Serves:** New York City, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Hamptons - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (6 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 6 awards (2021–2026), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Recommended on Houzz - 10,000 Ideabook Saves We are a full service, Brooklyn-based architectural design build firm specializing in the high-end renovation and new construction of residential and commercial spaces. ### Areas Served - New York City - Brooklyn - Manhattan - Hamptons ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Harper Design Build | | Address | BROOKLYN 11215, United States | | Website | http://www.harperdb.com/ | | Followers on Houzz | 51 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/HarperDesignBuild/ - X (Twitter) — https://www.instagram.com/harperdesignbuild/ - Blog — https://harperdb.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Harper Design Build](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/harper-design-build-pfvwus-pf~310559814) - **Website:** http://www.harperdb.com/ ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 6 awards (2021–2026), for Design, Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 6 reviews** ### All 6 reviews **★★★★★ — Diane, Sept. 2020** > Harper Design is wonderful to deal with. Christine listens to your priorities and remembers to protect them as construction launches. She keeps track of the details and is constantly throwing out ideas and workarounds with our contractor and engineers when something behind a wall throws a new challenge at us. Christine keeps a close eye on the budget and always recommends a reasonable option. She is honest and refreshingly upfront about things you want and sometimes don't want to hear. :) > > We never feel tension even though a renovation is typically very stressful. That has been a game changer during a global pandemic. **Comment from Harper Design Build:** > Thank you Diane! Its been a pleasure working with you, even through the ups and downs of such unusual times. **★★★★★ — Jill Inbar, Jan. 2020** > HBD (Christine & Ryan) did a fantastic job design-build on our gut renovation of our townhouse. They listened to our goals and budget and made suggestions that worked to meet both of them. They did excellent work, took pride in it and assured that their team did so through out the project. We loved their attention to detail (and that's coming from someone who is very detail oriented). We had fun working with them and would do it again. **★★★★★ — Michael Mancuso, Jan. 2020** > In our second major Manhattan renovation project with Harper Design & Build, we engaged with design and architectural services to renovate a 2,400 square foot apartment including multiple layout changes, multiple new bathrooms, an entirely new kitchen, new sub-floor and floor, lighting HVAC and everything in between. We got just the right amount of guidance and recommendations while having room to explore our own aesthetic. They managed the project timeline and our expectations all along the way and we cannot recommend them more highly. We're thrilled with the results! **★★★★★ — Jacqueline Kaye, April 2017** > We brought Christine and her team on board as the architect for a gut renovation of a wood frame townhouse in Brooklyn. Rookies to the renovation arena, she guided us through the design process with a clear vision while helping us attain the best version for our growing family. We constantly and continually asked tons of questions and she and Heather have been with us every step of the way making creative suggestions that we love aesthetically and keep within our budget. > > When setting out to find a contractor Christine worked tirelessly as our advocate to find the right fit. She has an amazing attention to detail as she thoroughly analyzed each bid, line by line, and made numerous call outs when items were not adding up. In the end we made a last minute switch in contractors and could not be happier thanks to HDB. > > These projects are very stressful, especially if you’ve never done them before, and I truly can say that Christine and her team have been the perfect partners and trusted friends. They're on top of things and a calming force when issues arise. She and Ryan are down to earth and we can’t wait to soon be “neighbors.” **★★★★★ — Meredith Little, April 2017** > Christine and Ryan were great to deal with during our kitchen and living space renovation. They were responsive and sensitive to budget issues, and when changes needed to be made, they were very clear as to why. The finished product continues to make us very happy, two years after it was completed. > Their team was a pleasure to have in the house..polite, respectful and friendly. We lived on site during the renovation, and I was actually a little sad to see the guys go at the end. **★★★★★ — Daniela T., April 2017** > HDB served as the architect on our full gut renovation of our house. They listened to our desires and wishes for our "forever home" and designed a general layout and house that works incredibly well for our family. They worked around space constraints, a narrow townhouse footprint and designed a full floor addition to give us a master suite we had only dreamed of. They handled construction management in an extremely professional fashion and handled every hurdle and problem thrown in our path over the course of our 18+ month renovation with an incredible amount of knowledge and support. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend HDB for your architectural and construction projects. There's no way we could have completed this project without them. Their experience, knowledge and oversight was instrumental in our reaching the finish line. ## Selected projects - [Gowanus Townhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/gowanus-townhouse-pj-vj~7270900) - Location: Brooklyn, NY - Photos: 27 - [Upper East Side Townhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/upper-east-side-townhouse-pj-vj~6559205) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 17 - [Historic Limestone Townhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/historic-limestone-townhouse-pj-vj~6559176) - Location: Brooklyn, NY - Photos: 13 - [Landmark Townhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/landmark-townhouse-pj-vj~6559134) - Location: Brooklyn, NY - Photos: 16 - Description: This 5,000 SF design/build landmark townhouse includes a rarely approved 4 story rear addition in a Landmark Preservation district. The carefully designed rear façade complements the original Italianate style of this Clinton Hill Historic District townhouse by using true brick arches, black framed windows, and historic brick. Large, contextual openings grace the rear of this townhouse, creating an opportunity for an abundance of light and connection between the expansive kitchen/dining room and… - [Lisa Perry, Madison Avenue Boutique](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lisa-perry-madison-avenue-boutique-pj-vj~6027277) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 6 - Description: This flagship store was inspired by the cool, mod designs by Lisa Perry. Bold shapes, recessed lighting and sleek white surfaces create a canvas to display the Lisa Perry collection. This project also included the design for 2,000 SF of office and design studios. - [Sixth Street Townhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sixth-street-townhouse-pj-vj~2417310) - Location: Brooklyn, NY - Photos: 9 - Description: This design/build, gut renovation of a Brooklyn townhouse resulted in 3,600 SF of living space. A 3rd floor addition created 5 floors of living space, allowing for an owners triplex and rental duplex. The parlor level is an example of true, modern living evident in the open floor kitchen and curving wall connecting the living spaces. The front and rear facades of this house were completely transformed. - [Modern Carriage House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-carriage-house-pj-vj~6025418) - Location: Brooklyn, NY - Photos: 15 - Description: This gut renovation project transformed an existing structure back to its original roots as a 2 story carriage house. The work to the front facade was intended to maintained its Landmark presence. But upon entry, the space opens up to a modern open plan that centers around a courtyard carved away from the original 100 foot long structure. The installation of an enormous glass door system at this courtyard allowed for light to spill into a large portion of the ground floor. Other key features of… - [5th Avenue Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/5th-avenue-residence-pj-vj~2417231) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 13 - Description: Designed for an interior designer, no detail was left to chance. This 2,000 SF apartment w/park views brings contrasting materials together in a cohesive way. Features include a seamless epoxy resin floor, stainless steel kitchen, and custom corian cabinetry throughout. Thoughtful lighting strategies were incorporated using cutting edge LED fixtures placed in walls, ceilings and floors. - [East Side Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/east-side-residence-pj-vj~2417270) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 10 - Description: This design/build project was renovated in 2 phases. The 3,800 SF apartment was transformed from estate condition to an open, sun-filled apartment. The kitchen was relocated to create a relationship to the main living space and the East River views. - [West Village Townhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/west-village-townhouse-pj-vj~6027287) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 4 - Description: This build project in the West Village was a transformation of the garden level of this townhouse. Major structural work was required to open up the rear façade of the garden level by using floor to ceiling custom steel and glass doors. This renovation resulted in a small apartment including kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and living space. - [8th Street Townhouse Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/8th-street-townhouse-renovation-pj-vj~2417286) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - Description: This design/build project includes a 25 foot rear addition and 4th story addition to double the size of this small brick house. The entire house was restructured from the ground up. The rear façade has a modern open feel while the new front façade integrates with the fabric of the Park Slope neighborhood. Inside gracious townhouse living is combined with intelligent modern design. - [Washington Street Loft](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/washington-street-loft-pj-vj~6025341) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - Description: This renovation to a Tribeca loft included the redesign and gut of two full bathrooms, addition of a gas fireplace, reworking of the layout to improve the apartment’s flow and upgrade of finishes including new wood flooring. The end result achieved the client’s objective: a spacious, airy, open and light-filled loft. - [Los Incas](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/los-incas-pj-vj~6025356) - Location: Palm Beach, FL - Photos: 15 - Description: This collaboration with designer Lisa Perry updated this classic French Regency style house, which was originally built by Robert Gottfried in 1980, for modern living. At more than 5,600 square feet, the home has six bedrooms and six and a half bathrooms. During the course of the renovation, several walls were removed, and windows were added to capitalize on light, create an open floor plan and connect the interior of the house to the outdoor pool and patio area. - [Soho Loft](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/soho-loft-pj-vj~6025410) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - Description: This 5,000 SF loft residence combined concrete floors, exposed brick walls, dark stained wood, and stainless steel details to create a home suitable for a bachelor. The raw materials in contrast with the open views to the Hudson River that flood the loft with light create a unique juxtaposition between interior and exterior. - [4th Street Townhouse, Park Slope](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/4th-street-townhouse-park-slope-pj-vj~6025890) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 22 - Description: This design/build of a 3,800 SF residence was a complete gut renovation of 4 stories and included a 2 story addition with terrace. The house was converted from a 3-family to a single family residence and was designed around an existing re-furbished staircase. Features of the house include open views to the garden, double height gym, and a custom designed and built kitchen as the heart of the home. Several years later, our clients had us return to complete the rear yard, which consisted of the re… - [North Haven Pool Structure](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/north-haven-pool-structure-pj-vj~6025399) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - Description: New custom designed tennis pavilion, pool pavilion and pool and patio renovation modernize the exterior of this home. The new structures although situated at different locations on the property, create serene places for leisure while framing the landscape beyond. 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