Our Founding Partners, Mark Ferguson and Oscar Shamamian, established the firm in 1988 after honing their craft at the renowned Parish-Hadley decorating firm. As young architects fluent in the eclectic language of residential interiors and dedicated to blending timeless design with modern sensibilities, they set out to redefine traditional American architecture—offering a fresh vision that seamlessly adapts to the evolving needs of contemporary living.

Every remodeled or new residence we design respects the culture, history, and geography of the places in which they are built. The diversity of location, character and scale of our city apartments, suburban houses and country estates reflects our ability to use traditional forms in varying contexts to address unique site conditions.

Though each project we undertake is different — unique to those who will live there — the common thread that runs through them all is our commitment to craftsmanship and artistic integrity, an understanding of historic precedent, and the implementation of the latest innovations in design and building. We design residences, not only for our clients to enjoy today, but to endure for generations to come.

Our firm is guided by partners Stephen T. Chrisman, Thomas J. McManus, M. Damian Samora and Scott J. Sottile. Together with principals Jason Bibens, Andrés Blanco, Peter G. Francis, Andrew Oyen, Alexandra VanOrsdale and Joseph Zvejnieks, they build upon our legacy of design excellence, exceptional service, and meaningful collaboration, propelling the firm toward an inspired and innovative future.

Dedication to excellence and service to clients is at the core of our practice. Over the years, with the support of a talented group of architects, renderers and administrative staff, we’ve built an extensive body of work across the country and beyond.

Collaboration has always been a keystone of our work and dedication to excellence and service to clients is at the core of our practice. We begin every project in partnership with our clients; interpreting their individual needs and dreams and allowing their lifestyle to inform the greater architectural idea.

The work is bolstered by our strong commitment to artistic integrity and a focus on detail, the best use of materials, and exceptional workmanship. Our holistic vision of design has led to longstanding relationships with many of the country’s top decorators, landscape architects, artisans and builders. Collaboration is also crucial to our internal process. Working with small teams within our large office allows us to be focused and flexible, ensuring thorough consideration of every design and a high level of quality control.