5 Best Architecture Firms in New York (2026)

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By Brad Smith, Home Services Expert · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

Choosing among architecture firms in New York usually means picking between a signature skyline firm and a smaller studio that will actually take your calls. SHoP Architects has the deepest review base here at 31, but several firms hold a perfect 5.0 rating, so track record and personal attention pull in different directions.

Short answer: The most-reviewed architecture firm in New York is SHoP Architects (4.4 stars across 31 Google reviews), known for large-scale projects like 111 West 57th and the Brooklyn Tower. Lang Architecture and The Turett Collaborative both hold a perfect 5.0 rating, and are strong picks for residential renovations and townhouses.

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New York's Top Architecture Firms Compared

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	SHoP Architects	4.4 ★	31	Large-scale / signature towers	View ›
2	ODA	4.8 ★	21	Architecture, interiors and landscape	View ›
3	Lang Architecture	5.0 ★	18	Custom residential homes	View ›
4	The Turett Collaborative : Architects & Interior Designers	5.0 ★	14	Townhouse renovations	View ›
5	Rafael Viñoly Architects	4.9 ★	14	Institutional and civic projects	View ›

5 Best Architecture Firms in New York (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

#1 Overall

SHoP Architects

4.431 Google reviews

SHoP Architects is a Manhattan firm behind some of the city's most visible recent buildings, including 111 West 57th Street, the Brooklyn Tower, and the Uber headquarters. Based in the Woolworth Building, the firm describes itself as working across architecture, craft and technology on projects that shape skylines. It has the deepest review history of any firm on this page.

What people praise

Recognized office space and setup impressed visiting clients
Renderings and design concepts for major projects have drawn strong public interest
Involved in some of New York's most talked-about recent towers

Worth knowing

Several reviewers criticize specific completed buildings on aesthetic grounds
At least one past collaborator described the firm as unprepared and loose with budget on a prior project

Reputation scorecardrank in New York

Rating4.4 / 5

Review volume31 · 98th

Confidenceearly

Recency9 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone

Rating breakdown81% 5-star

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Our take: The most-reviewed firm here by volume and the one with the biggest, most visible portfolio, but the reviews are also the most polarized on this page. Best suited to major commercial or high-rise work where that scale of experience matters most.

Website +1212-889-9005 Directions

233 Broadway #11, New York, NY 10279

#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk

ODA

4.821 Google reviews

ODA is a New York architecture, interiors and landscape design firm led by Eran Chen, working across residential, hospitality and mixed-use projects both locally and internationally. The firm has been named to Fast Company's list of the world's most innovative companies and covers everything from apartment towers to parking-garage conversions.

What people praise

Described as innovative and environmentally conscious in its design approach
Friendly, welcoming staff noted by visitors to the office
Talented design team called out by name in reviews

Reputation scorecardrank in New York

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume21 · 93rd

Confidenceearly

Recency3 years ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown81% 5-star

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Our take: A strong, design-forward pick for clients who want landscape and interiors handled alongside the architecture, backed by a nearly perfect rating.

Website +1646-478-7455 Directions

99 Hudson St, New York, NY 10013

#3🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Lang Architecture

5.018 Google reviews

Lang Architecture is a New York firm led by Drew Lang that focuses on architecture, strategy and development for custom homes, working closely with outside consultants like energy specialists and environmental engineers. Clients describe working with the firm on everything from ground-up rural homes to lakeside second homes, with the team staying involved through construction.

What people praise

Collaborative process that listens closely to the client's vision before designing
Coordinates well with outside vendors and contractors
Quick, responsive communication throughout the design and build process
Repeat business from both homeowners and construction firms

Reputation scorecardrank in New York

Rating5 / 5

Review volume18 · 85th

Confidenceearly

Recency5 years ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown100% 5-star

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Our take: A perfect rating built on detailed, repeat testimonials from both homeowners and the builders who worked alongside the firm. A strong pick for a custom residential project from design through construction.

Website +1212-233-9187 Directions

277 Broadway #106, New York, NY 10007

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The Turett Collaborative : Architects & Interior Designers

5.014 Google reviews

The Turett Collaborative is a New York architecture and interior design firm specializing in residential renovations, townhouses and apartments, including complex projects inside landmark districts. The firm handles architecture, interiors and Landmarks Preservation Commission submissions together, and has been engaged on multiple renovations by the same repeat clients.

What people praise

Deep knowledge of building code and landmark zoning requirements
Managed contractors well, keeping projects on schedule
Handled complex, multi-phase renovations without major hiccups
Praised for balancing creative vision with technical execution on landmark submissions

Reputation scorecardrank in New York

Rating5 / 5

Review volume14 · 75th

Confidenceearly

Recency5 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown100% 5-star

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Our take: Another perfect rating, with detailed praise specifically around navigating New York's landmark and zoning rules, a genuine differentiator for townhouse work in historic districts.

Website +1212-965-1244 Directions

277 Broadway #1300, New York, NY 10007

Rafael Viñoly Architects

4.914 Google reviews

Rafael Viñoly Architects is an internationally known firm with a portfolio spanning museums, hospitals, university campuses and pharmaceutical corporate buildings, including the National Medal of Honor Museum and the New Stanford Hospital. Based in the Financial District, the firm has decades of large-scale institutional and civic work behind it.

What people praise

Reputation for innovative, efficient and well-executed design
Recognized internationally for the firm's design-oriented culture
Named projects span museums, hospitals and academic buildings

Reputation scorecardrank in New York

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume14 · 75th

Confidenceearly

Recency9 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone

Rating breakdown93% 5-star

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Our take: It has the smallest review base on this page, but the reviews reflect the firm's global institutional reputation. A strong choice if your project is civic or large-scale institutional rather than residential.

Website +1212-924-5060 Directions

375 Pearl St 31st floor, New York, NY 10038

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How we score

Every number on this page is computed from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the business’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many clients have rated them, ranked against other New York architecture firms. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a rating built on dozens of reviews is read differently than one built on a handful. Recency reflects how recently people are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does hiring an architect cost in New York? (2026)

Architecture fees in New York vary enormously by project scope, from a townhouse renovation to a ground-up commercial tower, and none of the firms on this page publish a fixed public fee schedule we can verify. Costs are typically quoted per project after a consultation, often as a percentage of construction cost. We are not printing figures here; ask each firm directly for a scope-based estimate.

Serving all of New York

The firms above are based across Lower Manhattan and the Financial District, with project work spanning the five boroughs and beyond. Searching for an architecture firm near me? Every listing below shows a live phone number and address so you can check proximity to your project site.

What to ask before you hire an architecture firm

What is your experience with projects of this scope and size?
How do you structure fees, and what is included versus billed separately?
Who on the team will be my day-to-day contact through the project?
Do you handle permitting and, if relevant, landmark or zoning approvals?
Can I see a portfolio of completed projects similar to mine?
How do you coordinate with contractors during construction?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these architecture firms?

We started from every architecture firm in New York with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency, and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (August 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Which of these firms handles landmark district renovations?

The Turett Collaborative has specific, detailed client praise for navigating Landmarks Preservation Commission submissions on townhouse renovations.

Do these firms take on smaller residential projects?

Lang Architecture and The Turett Collaborative both focus primarily on residential work, from ground-up homes to full apartment and townhouse renovations, while SHoP and Viñoly are better known for large commercial and institutional projects.

The bottom line

For a major commercial or high-rise project, SHoP Architects brings the deepest track record on this page. For a custom home or townhouse renovation, Lang Architecture and The Turett Collaborative both carry perfect ratings built on detailed, repeat client praise. Ask for references on a comparable project before you commit.

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