Above all, we believe in paying close attention. We listen carefully to our clients and to our sites. We patiently and critically listen to our drawings, because the unique design may start from a singular moment of inspiration, but fully emerges from the love of labor. We embrace art, tactility, craftsmanship, the dignity of the ephemeral human body, technology, and respect for our environment, but not necessarily in that order.
ABS is a unique and comprehensive New York City-based architecture, lighting design and fabricator/ builder with experience in residential, commercial and hospitality projects. Our approach is simple- there is no need for compromise on the design phase because of budgetary or technical restraints. To that end, we provide services typically associated with separate entities under one roof. Our design work, headed by published architect & founder ASA BARAK, covers all phases from schematic to detailed engineering solutions for buildings and products, with an emphasis on figuring out affordable feasibility of otherwise impossible to execute ideas. As a licensed firm with in house expediting & filing services, we control all phases of the department of buildings approval process. Our technical team provides shop drawings, construction management and fabrication of special items such as canopies, architectural stairs, facades, and millwork.
Together with our partnerships in the construction industry, we also provide turnkey design/build solutions for select projects. Our workshop produces one of a kind lighting fixtures, prototypes & other custom items using CNC, laser cutting, brass, aluminum, and steel welding. More than anything, we love making, thinking, tinkering and learning. We strive to leave a useful, inspiring mark behind us.
Services Provided
Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Building Design, Custom Home, Energy-Efficient Homes, Floor Plans, Green Building, Historic Building Conservation, Home Additions, Home Remodeling, House Plans, New Home Construction, Project Management, Space Planning, Sustainable Design, Universal Design
Areas Served
Astoria, Bayonne, Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, East Elmhurst, Elmhurst, Far Rockaway, Guttenberg, Hoboken, Inwood, Jamaica Estates, Jersey City, Kearny, Kew Gardens, Long Island City, Manhattan, Maspeth, New York, North Arlington, Queens, Ridgewood, South Ozone Park, Staten Island, Union City, Weehawken, West New York, Whitestone, Arverne, Bayside, Breezy Point, College Point, Coney Island, Corona, Flushing, Forest Hills, Hollis, Jamaica, Middle Village, Ozone Park, Rego Park, Richmond Hill, Rockaway Park, Saint Albans, South Richmond Hill, Springfield Gardens, Sunnyside, Woodhaven, Woodside, Fresh Meadows, Howard Beach
