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title: "actLAB — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz"
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address: "New York, New York, United States"
latitude: 40.7143
longitude: -74.006
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rating: 5
review_count: 2
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# actLAB

Original Houzz profile: [actLAB](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/actlab-pfvwus-pf~757577401)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Architects
- **Location:** New York, NY
- **Serves:** New York City, Manhattan, Bronx, The Bronx, Long Island City, Bensonhurst, Coney Island, New York, College Point, Far Rockaway, Astoria, Newark, Bloomfield, Belleville, Bayonne, Brookdale, Cliffside Park, Clifton, Corona, East Rutherford, Edgewater, Elizabeth, Ft Lee, Guttenberg, Hasbrouck Heights, Kearny, Little Ferry, Lyndhurst, North Arlington, Nutley, Passaic, Rego Park, Ridgefield Park, South Richmond Hill, Teterboro, Wallington, West New York, Wood-Ridge
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (2 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2019), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- 500 Ideabook Saves

actLAB is a Brooklyn based design firm. We design thoughtfully detailed bespoke projects ranging from residences, work environments, flexible spaces and community places. For us, it is critical that we deliver a solution that integrates seamlessly with the way our clients live; an important aspect of our process is gaining an understanding of who we work with and listening to their needs. Invested in a clarity of flow within spaces, light and the honest crafting of materials, our designs realize a highly tactile engagement of architecture.

### Services Provided

- Architectural Design
- Building Design
- Home Remodeling
- Custom Homes
- New Home Construction
- Home Additions
- Home Extensions
- Kitchen Design
- Kitchen Remodeling
- Bathroom Design
- Green Building

### Areas Served

- New York City
- Manhattan
- Bronx
- The Bronx
- Long Island City
- Bensonhurst
- Coney Island
- New York
- College Point
- Far Rockaway
- Astoria
- Newark
- Bloomfield
- Belleville
- Bayonne
- Brookdale
- Cliffside Park
- Clifton
- Corona
- East Rutherford
- Edgewater
- Elizabeth
- Ft Lee
- Guttenberg
- Hasbrouck Heights
- Kearny
- Little Ferry
- Lyndhurst
- North Arlington
- Nutley
- Passaic
- Rego Park
- Ridgefield Park
- South Richmond Hill
- Teterboro
- Wallington
- West New York
- Wood-Ridge

### Typical Job Cost

$300,000 - 4 million

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | actLAB |
| Address | New York, New York, United States |
| Phone | (800) 501-2554 |
| Website | http://www.actlabnyc.com/ |

**Social profiles:**
- Blog — www.actlabnyc.com

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [actLAB](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/actlab-pfvwus-pf~757577401)
- **Website:** http://www.actlabnyc.com/
- **Phone:** (800) 501-2554

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- Percival and Naomi Goodman Award; the Lucille Smyser Lowenfish Memorial Prize for design excellenceand the Westfield Fellowship for Technology

- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2019), for Service.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 2 reviews**

### All 2 reviews

**★★★★★ — Ana Divinagracia, Feb. 2018**

> We hired actLab to renovate our apartment – specifically to rethink current use of space and create a feeling of openness. Scope of work included kitchen and dining room (reconfiguring layout, built-ins, expandable dining table), entryway/mudroom, bathroom, media room, office, and enclosing a loft space to create a kids’ bedroom. Aya has an impeccable eye for detail, flow, and functionality and designed a modern yet warm space within a very firm budget. Our apartment looks and feels significantly larger, with room to grow for our family of 4 – exactly what we wanted.
>
> Aya and team were a pleasure to work with – very professional and collaborative, with a strong problem-solving approach. I would definitely work with them again.

**★★★★★ — Michael Augustus, Feb. 2018**

> Aya of actLAB was amazing to work with. She listened to our needs and designed for us a beautiful and bright contemporary live-work studio that works well for me and my family. We love the custom millwork and the reading nook they created for us.  The actLAB team went beyond their roles and helped us furnish, arrange our art collection and create a special play space for our son.

## Selected projects

- [Penthouse Apartment](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/penthouse-apartment-pj-vj~2460685)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 17
  - Description: Graced with the most harbor views, the impetus of this project was to allow full access spectacular views from every corner of this duplex penthouse apartment. The open plan design accommodates two of the client’s loves - entertaining and his extensive book collection, highlights of which are integrated throughout the entire apartment’s custom millwork. The minimal design allows the project's materiality and the detailing to be experienced in a tactile way. The black-stained oak and white materi…
- [Courtyard House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/courtyard-house-pj-vj~2460717)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 7
  - Description: Through the inward re-orientation of the house to the central double height interior space and exterior courtyard, private and public areas of this LIVE-WORK home are organized. Visual connections allow for a flow of light and air, and for living spaces of the house to relate.
- [Brooklyn Loft](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/brooklyn-loft-pj-vj~2460737)
  - Location: New York, NY
  - Photos: 4
- [Prospect Heights Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/prospect-heights-residence-pj-vj~2912749)
  - Location: Brooklyn, NY
  - Photos: 5
- [Beach Villa](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beach-villa-pj-vj~2859489)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5

[See all 5 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/actlab-pfvwus-pf~757577401)

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-03.*