Weil Friedman Architects

We found Barbara and Greta on Houzz. They were very responsive from the very beginning, having emailed us back within just a few hours of us reaching out. That level of responsiveness never changed; even now, months after our project is done, they remain quick to respond if we ever have a question for them. We hired them to combine and gut renovate two relatively small apartments in an Upper West Side co-op. They presented us with several compelling options that were all well-tailored to what we were looking for. The final plan was incredibly well-thought out down to the tiniest details and writing this review with the benefit of having lived in our apartment for several months, I can say even more confidently that we couldn't be more pleased with the final product. Barbara and Greta also helped us find a truly excellent contractor and did a great job project managing the construction phase. We had weekly on-site meetings and they really impressed us in how they solved the inevitable small issues that popped up. In the end, our project was on budget and on time and I know that would not have been possible without their careful attention throughout the process. Overall, we can’t say enough great things about them and would not hesitate to hire them again or recommend to someone else.

Our project involved combining two NYC coop apartments into one, which required a nightmarish amount of work with the coop management company; however, we were so lucky to have Barbara and Greta to help us along the way! They are incredibly hard working and responsive. Their work is always top-notch, and having spent over one year working with them, they are also two of the nicest and most trustworthy people we know. They gave us a very honest assessment of how much our project would cost and how long it would take from the beginning, then they worked incredibly hard to help us achieve our goals and always exceeded our expectation. Even though we are extremely detail-oriented and hands-on ourselves, I can say without hesitation that somehow Barbara and Greta made us feel that they care at least as much as we do (if not more!) about every aspect of our project.

We were very fortunate to have worked with Greta and Barbara on a gut renovation project in a coop pre-war building. They are professional, highly attentive to detail, and have a great sense of design and vision. Equally as important, both were extremely responsive to our questions and opinions. It always felt that your project was #1 and they were there 24/7. Overall we were so happy with our newly renovated home and grateful that we had an experienced and dedicated team on our journey. Overall, Weil Friedman did an exceptional job and without hesitation, we would highly recommend them.

Weil Friedman is an experienced and talented firm. They are intelligent, diligent and well organized with a strong understanding of scale, space, light and decoration. They have a full command of the overall design as well as the small details that make the design work. My job was a renovation in a co-op building. Fortunately this is Weil Friedman's expertise. They easily navigated the myriad of permits, permissions and board approvals, the order in which they were to be filed, with drawings replete with all necessary components. They showed patience, determination and organization to coordinate the many pieces. Most of all, they are good listeners and the renovation included my goals, preferences and needs. Not to mention a healthy dose of good humor to make it all worthwhile. I highly recommend them.

Having worked with Greta and Barbara on multiple projects together, their attention to detail and quick responses have made the project run smoothly and on schedule, while staying within budget. Any issues encountered onsite are always quickly resolved with detailed sketches provided to reflect the necessary changes. They are creative and have fantastic vision which results in creating a beautiful home for the clients. Working alongside Greta and Barbara has always resulted in a great relationship between the clients, architect and GC.

Great vision and ideas. Very responsive, I am delighted with the final outcome! Thank you so much for making this project go smoothly.

Barbara and Greta worked with us on gut-renovating the kitchen in our house. It was a complicated process in a building more than a century old, which required a lot of attention to mechanical and structural elements and negotiating through the Landmarks process. Barbara and Greta did an excellent job and we love our new kitchen. They were extremely thoughtful, reliable and detail-oriented throughout. They worked hard to match the design to the rest of the floor, were creative in thinking about architectural and design solutions and were very willing to listen to our views and quickly incorporate feedback. Beyond architectural and design work, they were also great project managers who made the job of staying on top of the construction work so much easier. We would highly recommend them.

Barbara & Greta are two professionals that are on point both with the details & overall design. I Enjoy working with them & also learning from them. Have & would recommend them OVER AND OVER AGAIN!

I love worked with Weil Friedman Architects on the gut renovation of my Upper East Side apartment. Because the project was in New York, space was very tight which required extreme attention to detail and creative thinking to make the most out of 1000 square feet. Greta and Barbara were great in the design phase but also followed through and really helped keep things on track in the build phase, balancing out my contractor and making sure the finished project was delivered to spec.

We've been working with Greta Weil and Barbara Friedman for over 10 years. As a high-end GC, working with WFA has proven to be one of the most successful and fulfilling partnerships in the business. They’re conscientious professionals who consistently provide clean and smart design resulting in beautiful homes for our clients. Every plan detail is well thought out and no challenge is too big. We highly recommend Greta and Barbara!

Greta Weil and Barbara Friedman are tops! Because of their extensive architectural and design knowledge, strong work ethic and professionalism, working with them was a total pleasure. Greta and Barbara were always mindful of our budget and time line. In addition, they are terrific team players. We couldn't be more pleased with how our apartment turned out.

I just completed working with Weil Friedman Architects on a gut renovation of an expansive apartment on the upper west side. Their taste is refined and sophisticated and they truly and thoroughly addressed the clients needs. Greta and Barbara are also well versed in construction, detail oriented, diligent and fun to be with. Every aspect of the collaboration was extremely positive. I would whole heartedly recommend them.

I thoroughly enjoyed working with Weil Friedman Architects (WFA) on a recently completed total renovation of a 100 year old apartment with its original kitchen and bathrooms. The outcome is very true to period details in most of the rooms, yet the new bathrooms and kitchen are contemporary, creating a harmonized and comfortable modern home. Every aspect of the apartment was well considered in order to make the most effective, often ingenious use of the space. Barbara and Greta are extremely detailed-oriented as well as knowledgeable about the latest products on the market, patiently sourcing even the smallest items as needed. They focused me right from the start, listening to my input, appropriately challenging me from time to time, and incorporating what we jointly decided in the design. I feel that the project was a true collaboration. WFA Handled finding contractors for bids on the job and provided an extremely detailed "road map” for the realization of the project. They took care of all permits and approvals and communication was always clear and timely. Progress meetings with WFA and the contractor took place weekly and, if I was unable to attend, I always felt confident that my concerns would be taken into account and acted upon. The final result of the renovation project is beautiful beyond my expectations and I happily and confidently recommend Weil Friedman Architects. Thank you Greta and Barbara – you’re the best!

Working with Weil Friedman was a pleasure from start to finish. Every member of the team is a total pro, and I would collaborate with them again in a second. I am an architect in LA; when I needed a great executive architect in NY to manage a project there, I simply called on the best: Weil Friedman. They were there when they said they would be; their design contributions were most helpful, and they really know the construction process. I would encourage anyone who is interested in this firm to hire them immediately as I am quite sure they are busy. Their website portfolio of excellent work demonstrates their design capabilities - beautiful and sensitive work! They make it look easy, but I can assure you that it is only with great skill that such elegant projects can be achieved!

As a high-end GC, one of the most critical aspects of building a successful project is working alongside a talented and professional architect like Weil Friedman. They’re among the best we’ve worked with, equally capable of creating a beautiful vision for their client’s home and providing us the drawings and details required to build to the highest level. Principals, Greta and Barbara, are involved in every step of the process encouraging clear communication between architect, client, and GC. This allows for an enjoyable process to unfold naturally and ultimately results in the creation of a beautiful, long lasting home.

Weil Friedman architects did an incredible job renovating the cramped kitchen of my sunny little west village apartment. Greta has a great understanding of how to maximize space and make everything look simple, clean and beautiful. To think about what we started with (you couldn't even open the stove) and to look at the kitchen now, what she created in the tiny space, is nothing short of remarkable! Her and everyone at her firm are extremely professional, funny, smart, hard working and fabulous. I would recommend them highly.

I have had the pleasure of working with Barbara and Greta (Weil Friedman Architects) this past year renovating my NYC apartment. They came highly recommended to me by neighbors in my building who had used them to renovate their apartment (which is just beautiful). I had some general ides of what I wanted to accomplish with the renovation (pass through kitchen, reconfiguration of closets & hallway, redo bathroom). They listened carefully and were able to translate those ideas into various creative architectural designs that utilized all available space in the apartment. Their professionalism, attention to detail and follow-up was excellent. They communicated well throughout the process with me, the contractor and his team. Many thanks to Barbara and Greta for a beautifully renovated apartment that will be enjoyed for many years!

I hired Weil Friedman Architects ("WFA") in March 2008 to design and oversee the renovation of a studio apartment that I had recently acquired. The firm drew up some very creative plans to transform a dark and dreary room into a spectacular new living space consisting of a bedroom, a living room, a kitchen and a bathroom. The old apartment was entirely gutted and was refurbished with new electrical systems, all new appliances and state-of-the-art fixtures. The design was very clever and made the most out of the very limited space available in a New York City studio apartment configuration. While I couldn't have been more pleased with the design and the lovely outcome, WFA's supervision of the construction phase of the project was flawless. I was never called to intervene as the WFA personnel were obsessive about overseeing the contractor and making sure their design intentions were carried out to the letter. The project came in on time and on budget. I could not have had a better experience. WFA is first-class and Greta Weil and Barbara Friedman are true professionals.

Weil-Friedman Architects has done two renovations for me in Washington DC - one was very tricky involving an 1895 rowhouse in Georgetown and another was of a post WWII house that was less complex. Their work is outstanding, very high quality and obsessive with respect to detail. Absolutely beautiful. Everyone comes into both houses asking who did the work and how simply beautiful and elegant (not showy) the places look. The architects will go to great length to get exactly the right material for a job and they pay close attention to cost - by shopping around. They are also very good with the contractors who occasionally try to cut a corner. They managed to get them to do the right thing without them resenting having to do it (or re- do it for that matter).

I began working with Weil Friedman Architects (specifically, Barbara Friedman) in the Fall of 2012, when I purchased a 3 bedroom, 2 bath, approximately 1750 sq. foot apartment in my current building, anticipating my July marriage and the combination of two families of kids and animals. Time had stood still in the apartment since the 1960s, so this was a total renovation. New kitchen and baths, surfaces, all lighting throughout, built-ins, reconfiguration of the space. From the design and drawing stage, through construction and punch list, Weil Friedman Architects were the consummate professionals. Detail-oriented, never dropped the ball once, always available to answer questions, worked extremely well with the contractors. They are "soup to nuts" architects, participating in everything from choosing stone, fabrics, paint, flooring, cabinetry, and just the right appliances...you get an architect, project manager, designer, decorator, and "seeker and finder of the perfect polished nickel bullet hinge" all rolled into one. They are great to work with, offering ideas while listening to yours. The project finished right on schedule, and that was in no small part due to Weil Friedman's determination and midnight and weekend oil. Not only that, but we finished on budget. Amazing. I wish I had another apartment to renovate just so I can work with them again, and I tell anyone I know who is about to undertake a project, that they should talk to them.