Business Details
29 Years
experience
Trusted Architecture & Interior Design Solutions in NYC
Founded in 1997, Projects Design Associates is a multi-dimensional architectural and interior design firm dedicated to creating spaces that prioritize both creativity and functionality. Our expertise lies in hospitality design, specializing in restaurants, hotels, retail spaces, and select residential projects. With a team committed to client satisfaction, we blend architectural principles like balance, proportion, and harmony with innovative materials and techniques to ensure each project enhances end-user well-being.Recent projects include Chefs Table at Brooklyn Fare and Wolfgang Pucks sports bar, reflecting our adaptability across diverse styles and client visions. Our full-service offerings span concept development, construction documentation, and project management, alongside custom furnishings and branding solutions.
Services
Hospitality Design
Residential Projects
Restaurant Spaces
Retail Design
Custom Furnishings
Project Management
Graphic Identity
Hotel Interiors
Construction Documentation
Space Planning
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We prioritize client needs with 25+ years of design innovation.
- Our team delivers custom solutions for hospitality, retail, and residential spaces.
- Full-service capabilities from concept to construction completion.
- Collaborations with top-tier construction professionals ensure precision execution.
- Design philosophy rooted in architectural principles for lasting impact.
Services
Hospitality Design
Specializing in restaurants, hotels, and retail spaces, our hospitality design merges functionality with aesthetics. We prioritize client vision, creating environments that enhance customer experiences and operational efficiency. From concept to completion, our team ensures spaces reflect brand identity while adhering to architectural principles.
Custom Furnishings
We design bespoke furniture, lighting fixtures, and decorative elements tailored to each projects identity. This service ensures cohesive aesthetics and unique branding, complementing overall spatial design for both hospitality and residential clients.
Project Management
Our project management covers construction documentation, expediting, and coordination with engineers and suppliers. This ensures seamless execution, adherence to timelines/budgets, and quality control from design inception to project handover.
Graphic Identity
We offer graphic design services to create cohesive visual identities for businesses, including logos, menus, and signage. This extends our clients brand narratives into every customer touchpoint within their physical spaces.
Residential Design
Select residential projects focus on luxury living spaces that blend comfort and innovation. Our approach emphasizes spatial harmony, material selection, and functional layouts tailored to homeowners lifestyles and preferences.
People
Martin Vahtra
Founder
Established Projects Design Associates in 1997 after a career in architecture. Specializes in hospitality design, focusing on balancing creativity with client needs. Leads the firms vision and strategic direction.
Questions
What services does PROJECTS Design Associates offer?
We provide architectural and interior design for hospitality, residential, and retail spaces, including concept development, construction documents, project management, and custom furnishings.
What industries do you specialize in?
Our primary focus is hospitality design (restaurants, hotels, retail) with select expertise in residential and cultural projects.
Where are your projects located?
Our portfolio spans major cities including New York, Washington DC, Boston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Chicago.
How long has your firm been in operation?
We were founded in 1997 by Martin Vahtra and have built a reputation for innovative, client-focused design.
Do you handle international projects?
While based in NYC, we collaborate on projects nationwide and internationally through established professional networks.
What sets your firm apart?
Our commitment to architectural principles, customization, and end-user well-being ensures spaces that are both functional and inspiring.
