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Pro Spotlight: How to Achieve a Clear Architectural Vision
A New York City architect shares ways to craft a home that suits your needs, tastes and locale
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Who: Stephen Moser
Where: New York City
In his own words: “Whenever you enter into any project, you’re bringing your own memories of a place and making that home your own.”
Architecture is about pinning down a structure’s elusive harmony to create an aesthetic symphony. “It’s a synthesis; you have to have a deep understanding of how things go together,” says Stephen Moser, the principal at Stephen Moser Architect in Manhattan. “There’s a careful sanding down so elements fit properly.” He blends simplicity, order and refinement to create graceful homes that meet his clients’ needs.
Where: New York City
In his own words: “Whenever you enter into any project, you’re bringing your own memories of a place and making that home your own.”
Architecture is about pinning down a structure’s elusive harmony to create an aesthetic symphony. “It’s a synthesis; you have to have a deep understanding of how things go together,” says Stephen Moser, the principal at Stephen Moser Architect in Manhattan. “There’s a careful sanding down so elements fit properly.” He blends simplicity, order and refinement to create graceful homes that meet his clients’ needs.
Sculpting a path. Moser’s interest in architecture blossomed in high school under the tutelage of his art and architecture teacher. A high school summer architecture program at Cornell University cemented his passion for the subject. “It was a wonderful, intensive program that taught me the fundamentals,” Moser says. He went on to study architecture at Cornell, and earned his graduate degree at Harvard.
Building blocks. Moser often built models as a child and cites his high school woodworking class as another strong influence. “I enjoyed the chance to build things with my hands and cut and shape the wood,” he says. Moser, who founded his firm in 2013, approaches architecture with that same fascination: “I love watching all the pieces come together; it’s like a little symphony.”
See his tips below to get a harmonized home that works for your needs and suits its site.
See his tips below to get a harmonized home that works for your needs and suits its site.
1. Ponder Place
Whether your site is in a forest or surrounded by skyscrapers, study the surroundings to develop a beautiful, balanced structure. “You have to understand the views, the lighting at different times of day and the topography,” Moser says. If you’re renovating, take time to understand your home’s intrinsic nature and structure.
The Y-shaped column on the contemporary home seen here echoes the trees in Saxon Woods Park, which reaches the edge of the house. Moser chose Douglas fir wood slats to further pay tribute to the Mamaroneck landscape. “As you drive up, you can see the whole park beyond,” he says.
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Whether your site is in a forest or surrounded by skyscrapers, study the surroundings to develop a beautiful, balanced structure. “You have to understand the views, the lighting at different times of day and the topography,” Moser says. If you’re renovating, take time to understand your home’s intrinsic nature and structure.
The Y-shaped column on the contemporary home seen here echoes the trees in Saxon Woods Park, which reaches the edge of the house. Moser chose Douglas fir wood slats to further pay tribute to the Mamaroneck landscape. “As you drive up, you can see the whole park beyond,” he says.
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2. Contemplate the Architectural Program
Determine your needs, or architectural program, as you design your new space. Think about what you want in your kitchen, the artwork you’d like to incorporate, which colors to use and how many people will use each space, Moser says.
The owner of an Upper West Side apartment desired a quiet refuge as well as a space for visiting friends and family, and Moser defined the project as a separation of public and private. The apartment is long and thin, so he positioned the master suite sanctuary (seen here) at one end and a large living area and guest suite at the other.
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Determine your needs, or architectural program, as you design your new space. Think about what you want in your kitchen, the artwork you’d like to incorporate, which colors to use and how many people will use each space, Moser says.
The owner of an Upper West Side apartment desired a quiet refuge as well as a space for visiting friends and family, and Moser defined the project as a separation of public and private. The apartment is long and thin, so he positioned the master suite sanctuary (seen here) at one end and a large living area and guest suite at the other.
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3. Incorporate Built Elements
Add a finishing touch to your new space with some visual interest. Create a feature that serves multiple purposes or turn a problematic element into one of sculptural beauty, Moser recommends.
He designed the distinctive, multitasking staircase seen here for clients on Shelter Island. It serves not only as a way to walk between levels of the home, but also as a bookcase and a place to sit and take off shoes. This simple element is a treat for the eyes and mind.
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More: For more information on Stephen Moser and examples of his work, visit Stephen Moser Architect’s Houzz profile.
This story was written by the Houzz Sponsored Content team.
Add a finishing touch to your new space with some visual interest. Create a feature that serves multiple purposes or turn a problematic element into one of sculptural beauty, Moser recommends.
He designed the distinctive, multitasking staircase seen here for clients on Shelter Island. It serves not only as a way to walk between levels of the home, but also as a bookcase and a place to sit and take off shoes. This simple element is a treat for the eyes and mind.
See more of this project
More: For more information on Stephen Moser and examples of his work, visit Stephen Moser Architect’s Houzz profile.
This story was written by the Houzz Sponsored Content team.
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