--- title: "Lichten Architects — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/lichten-architects-pfvwus-pf~973270054 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~973270054.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Lichten Architects" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/d783a87801f7e516_6488-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "6 W 18th Street, New York, New York 10011, United States" latitude: 40.7402 longitude: -73.9996 phone: "(212) 229-0200" website: https://www.lichtenarchitects.com/ rating: 5 review_count: 17 best_of_houzz_awards: 9 followers: 348 last_updated: 2026-09-17 --- # Lichten Architects Original Houzz profile: [Lichten Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/lichten-architects-pfvwus-pf~973270054) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** New York, NY - **Serves:** New York City, Hamptons - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (17 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 9 awards (2015–2022), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 10,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - References available - Online consultation We have a new name but we’ve been creating beautiful environments for almost thirty years. Our clients are demanding in terms of the visual quality of our work, craftsmanship of execution, practicality, and value. We work exclusively for individual owners and for private social organizations. We’ve built fantastic homes throughout New York City, its tri-state suburbs, New England, Florida, and as far away as Brazil. Our work for private city and country clubs is likewise found across the country, in both cities and suburbs. We have a special sensitivity and love for historic buildings. The firm is headed by its founder Kevin Lichten who in turn relies on the talents of his two partners Marita Alfonso and Andrew Friedman. A staff of talented architects, designers and administrators rounds out our hands-on office. ### Services Provided - House Plans - Kitchen Design - Sustainable Design - Kitchen Remodeling - Energy-Efficient Homes - Floor Plans - 3D Rendering - Green Building - Bathroom Design - Space Planning - Universal Design - Drafting - Historic Building Conservation - Mudroom Design - Basement Design - Laundry Room Design - Bedroom Design - Closet Design - Custom Bathroom Vanities - Custom Built-ins - Custom Entertainment Centers - Custom Fireplace Mantels - Custom Furniture - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Custom Pantries - Custom Rugs - Custom Shelving - Custom Walk-in Closets - Home Office Design & Construction - Interior Design - Lighting Design - Wine Cellar Design ### Areas Served - New York City - Hamptons ### Typical Job Cost $50,000 - 4 million ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Lichten Architects | | Address | 6 W 18th Street, New York, New York 10011, United States | | Phone | (212) 229-0200 | | Website | https://www.lichtenarchitects.com/ | | Followers on Houzz | 348 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/Lichten-Architects-2761877707175500/?eid=ARBtXhZuK1QgpB7l24mJnTwXnbxNWgAR1n - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/lichten-architects/?viewAsMember=true - Blog — https://www.lichtenarchitects.com/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Lichten Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/lichten-architects-pfvwus-pf~973270054) - **Website:** https://www.lichtenarchitects.com/ - **Phone:** (212) 229-0200 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 9 awards (2015–2022), for Design, Service. **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 — 17 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Kate Morgan, Oct. 2017** > Working with Lichten Craig was a total dream! We moved from New York with hardly any furniture and had the pleasure of decorating our condo with Lindy from Lichten Craig. Lindy and the rest of the team are so nice, hardworking and the most creative. I can't believe I get to live here with all this amazing furniture! **★★★★★ — riler111, May 2016** > We retained Lichten Craig after a glowing recommendation by friends. We did a full gut renovation of a pre-war apartment. Working with Lichten Craig was a great experience, and we could not be happier with the outcome. Kevin and his team worked with us to create space and design elements that best served our family's taste and sensibility. The experience of the firm shone through as they guided us through this process, making it an enjoyable experience from start to finish. They have a great attention to detail, an impeccable sense of style, and are very professional. We highly recommend them. **★★★★★ — shyanniedavid, Feb. 2016** > We retained Joan Craig of Lichten Craig for architectural design, contract management and interiors for a gut rehab of our residence in a vintage Lake Shore Drive co-op in Chicago. We knew Joan was a good fit when, before we even hired her and unlike others, she asked us what our vision was for the apartment. We gave her some thoughts and she incorporated them into her own clear ideas how to transform the apartment from the 1960s to exactly what we wanted for a functional, comfortable, design-forward living and entertaining space. Joan's team gave us three floor plan options; we ended up mixing and matching elements of each. The kitchen design is truly unique and creative. And we created a multi-functional dining room/library while preserving the classic vintage architectural layout of the key entertaining space in the apartment. Joan helped us select a contractor who could do the custom work we needed within our budget and on schedule, and she was excellent in handling the day-to-day pressures that arise between and among building mgmt., contractor, inspectors and the like. From an interiors perspective, Joan and her team very successfully created the look we wanted within a budget we required. With her guidance, we spent liberally on high quality rugs, window treatments, key surfaces and fixtures, and we found savings in other areas. Her paint and wall covering team did a masterful job. Her AV guy created a custom system that provides everything we wanted but nothing we didn't need. Attention to detail was fantastic in everything. And when it was all said and done, Joan and her team treated us to a surprise champagne unveiling of the finished place. We get tremendous compliments on our apartment and it's a compliment to Joan and her team at Lichten Craig. Highly recommend. **★★★★★ — laurahuizenga, Jan. 2016** > Working with Lichten Craig Architecture + Interiors was wonderful. They are true professionals and outstanding at what they do. Lichten Craig was able to help me to find my personal style by asking very good questions and listening closely not only to my answers but to conversations about my life and they created a comfortable, sophisticated, elegant, beautiful home for me in Chicago. They think of everything...so I don't have to and if I mention something to them, they make it happen. It was the easiest (for me) designing project I have ever been involved with and I could not be happier with the end results. They will see it through until the last picture is hung. They are very detailed orientated. **★★★★★ — cmcdonald94, Dec. 2015** > As a retailer by trade, I am highly attuned to customer service, and I can honestly testify that the entire team at Lichten Craig first comes to mind as best in class in client service level. Just as important are their skills in architecture and design, but it is critical to stress that they approach everything through the lens of what the client wants, rather than their own vision. With that said, they gently guided me to avoid mistakes when I had specific visions with which they did not agree--and in retrospect, they were right every time! They also delivered a vision in flow (my project was a 2 apartment combination) and in palette that I love and never would have envisioned without them. > > In addition to their professionalism in service and competence, they always took the high road in any financial issue we encountered, so they are classy people as well! I had direct access to Joan and Kevin, the firm's principals, while working very closely as well with the team assigned to my project. They also guided me to choose an excellent contractor with whom they had a successful relationship (ZMK Group) from previous projects. Further, as with every major renovation, there are "punch list" type issues that have come up from time to time, and the combination of Lichten Craig and ZMK has been consistently responsive and indispensable. > > A gut renovation like mine in NYC--which also included starting from scratch in furniture and accessories--took close to 2 years from start to finish. . .so it also helped that everyone on my team was fun to work with! I actually miss my daily contact with them. **★★★★★ — stejoyjos, Dec. 2015** > Kevin Lichten began by asking us just the right questions about what we wanted to achieve with the renovation of our apartment. Then he and his wonderful team responded with many practical and highly creative options to achieve our goals. They guided us through the building process from choosing a contractor to all necessary city and building approvals. Everyone was responsive to our needs at all times and a real pleasure to work with. We recommend them highly and without reservation. **★★★★★ — User, Dec. 2015** > Wonderful attention to client needs. Listened carefully to our needs and preferences and came to us with a proposal that fit our vision perfectly - and our budget! > stayed within budget and executed beautifully. Also served as an ideal partner and go between with our general contractor - who was not always easy to work with. **★★★★★ — kathy6426, Dec. 2015** > They undertook a project to touch up various areas of my apartment, in particular replacing almost all doorknobs and making sure all doors closed properly. **★★★★★ — Mimi Struthers, Sept. 2015** > I Highly recommend this firm, Flawless aesthetic, high standard and attention to details. All very important quality when looking for a Designer **★★★★★ — bluebird222, March 2015** > We hired Gemma Parker-McKeon to work with us on updating our family room and kitchen. She was outstanding. Gemma and her team are absolutely professional and focused on details. They were wonderful at working within our budget and creating and outcome that exceeded my expectations. > > Gemma took my many inspiration photos and created into a room that looks like it belongs in our home. She is very creative and also has strong opinions which helped me make good decisions. We were very focused on sticking to our budget, and Gemma was clear from the start about what the budget would permit. There we no surprises, and we are thrilled with the outcome. Gemma also has excellent resources in Chicago and the ability to make almost anything happen. > > We would (and will) work with her and her team at Lichten Craig again and I would recommend her without hesitation to anyone. **★★★★★ — alisoniash, Feb. 2015** > My husband and I have worked with Gemma Parker-McKeon at Lichten Craig over the last eight years. In 2007, we downsized from a large suburban home to a two bedroom condo in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood. Since the initial design and decoration of the condo in 2007-2008, we have re-painted and added some new furniture to the layout. As the condo has evolved, so has our relationship with Gemma. She has become a friend and someone we know we can rely on in all circumstances. She is a skilled liaison between tradesmen and client, smoothing the way through the logistics of every job. Gemma is adept at making sure that each person involved has a clear understanding of the steps to completion and the timetable required, so that things proceed smoothly and according to plan. She makes herself readily available to answer questions or address anything unexpected which comes up. Gemma is very detail oriented and nothing goes by her unnoticed. This has given me a high level of confidence that things will turn out well, even when I am not available onsite as work proceeds. Gemma excels in design, implementation and working relationships. Her projects come to fruition with everyone involved feeling satisfied that the best possible effect has been achieved. **★★★★★ — kathyalai, Jan. 2015** > I hired Lichten Craig to renovate my two-bedroom condo. John Haigh and Joan Craig were wonderful to work with. I was working on the project from out of town, and changed my mind about the aesthetic many times, but they were extremely collaborative, creative, accommodating and (most importantly) tasteful throughout. It was great to have a team that was as passionate about my home as I was, and who made sure everything stayed on time and on budget. Lichten Craig made the entire process as stress free as possible, and the end result was beautiful. Thank you! ## Selected projects - [Central Park South Apartment](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/central-park-south-apartment-pj-vj~1836554) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 15 - [Lake Shore Drive Apartment](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-shore-drive-apartment-pj-vj~1318736) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [Lincoln Park Townhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lincoln-park-townhouse-pj-vj~322653) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 9 - Description: A warm, contemporary renovation of a young family's home to incorporate their treasures from their world travels. - [North Burling Townhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/north-burling-townhouse-pj-vj~1535895) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Museum Mile Townhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/museum-mile-townhouse-pj-vj~1535462) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - [Lake Forest Showhouse 2013](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-forest-showhouse-2013-pj-vj~291469) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - [Lake Forest Showhouse 2011](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-forest-showhouse-2011-pj-vj~289115) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 7 - Description: Lichten Craig teamed up with Chicago-area designers to benefit the Infant Welfare Society in the design of the Lake Forest Showhouse. Their master bedroom is a study in tranquility, with a calm color palette that is rich in texture. - [East Village Family Duplex](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/east-village-family-duplex-pj-vj~353351) - Location: New York City, NY - Photos: 9 - Description: Contemporary duplex redesign in the East Village by Lichten Craig Architecture + Interiors. Photographed by John Bessler - [Park Ave Apartment](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/park-ave-apartment-pj-vj~1535581) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 13 - [Manhattan Family Apartment](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/manhattan-family-apartment-pj-vj~937687) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Urban Triplex](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/urban-triplex-pj-vj~5959689) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 13 [See all 11 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/lichten-architects-pfvwus-pf~973270054) ## Ideabooks - [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/155321403/list/wish-list) — 1 idea [See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/lichtenarchitects) ## Community Q&A **Q: Do you have glass over the top of the table? Its beautiful.** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Thank you! This table does not have a glass top on the surface. **Q: Could you please provide me a quote for the tables and chairs as well.** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Thank you for your interest! If you could please provide your email or send us a private message, we would be happy to provide you with this information. **Q: Where can I purchase 8 chairs and the table? They are beautiful!** *(in Photo Questions)* Can I get a quote? A: Thank you for your interest! If you could please provide your email, we would be happy to send you pricing information on these pieces. You can also email us at info@lichtencraig.com. **Q: Where is the fabric for the pillows from?** *(in Photo Questions)* Pillow fabric A: Thank you for your inquiry! We would be happy to assist you with any quotes pertaining to the fabric shown on these pillows if you would like to email us at info@lichtencraig.com. **Q: beautiful wall mural** *(in Photo Questions)* Who did the beautiful wall mural? A: Thank you, Jessica! We would be happy to work with you to quote this for your project. Please drop us a note, info@lichtencraig.com. **Q: Where can these chairs be purchased?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hello, We can provide an estimate to purchase these dining chairs for your project. If you can provide us with your email address, we would be happy to send you a proposal. Thank you for your interest! --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-17.*