Convene Architecture

Convene Architecture is the best of the best! We are wrapping up a very large renovation and I really can't say enough about them. I've already recommended them to five neighbors and will keep singing their praises for years to come. Laura and Ruben are not only talented and creative, but they are extremely knowledgeable. We interviewed ten architects before our renovation and are so grateful we picked Convene. They listened closely to us. They met all of our "must haves" for the new space -- and they added in some amazing "wow" factor! Laura and Ruben are extremely good at their jobs. They are experienced and detail-oriented. Our builder was so impressed with the quality and detail of their plans. Their thoughtful planning helped the entire construction process go smoothly. We also appreciated Convene's outstanding communication skills and unmatched personal attention. Laura and Ruben are some of the most lovely people you will ever meet. It was truly a joy to work with them and the entire team at Convene. We will be forever grateful to have had such a dream team!

I contacted Laura about helping us determine if our 105 year old row house could handle a rooftop garden. Because older homes used different building methods, often without today’s building codes as reference, there was no easy way to easily tell if this could work. Laura knew the right person to contact and brought in an expert engineer to assess the situation. Both he and Laura concluded that the roof would have to be completely rebuilt in order to start the project. This was more than we had planned. In the process, however, we were able to locate the best area to create an interior access to the roof, which it presently does not have. You can image getting the AC on the roof serviced is quite a pain. From the beginning of the project, Laura was extremely professional, patient and accommodating. She knew the right questions to ask and answered all our questions thoroughly. It was such a relief to have an experienced architect managing the project and communicating all the details throughout. Most importantly, Laura helped us make a major decision with confidence. She saved us countless of dollars, time and probably nightmares had we selected someone less knowledgeable. Although we won’t get to enjoy her state-of-the-art, architectural designs for our rooftop garden as I had envisioned, I’ll enjoy recommending her services to clients and friends. Maybe she can build one for them that we can enjoy.