elemental

04/16/2026

This project in Sardinia by elemental is the adaptation of a utility building set among abandoned olive trees to serve as a country home. With a limited budget and working with local building methods, this was a collaboration with the owner to create a living and working space that demonstrates careful attention to its own form, space and detail, while drawing much of its character from its particular sense of place – land forms, plants and the interaction with climate.

02/24/2026

This 1,300 square foot loft interior was designed by elemental for a pair of artists in NYC’s west village.
The original duplex, designed by Richard Meier in the 1960’s, was modified to cater to the residents’ artistic needs, while preserving the original character of the industrial building, including its 1900s plasterwork and expansive river views.
The design strategy focused on respecting the original building and Meier’s layout, while updating the space to meet the artists’ tastes and evolving lifestyles. The lower level of the duplex features the couple’s bedroom, bathroom, and a drawing studio, adorned with an extensive collection of early-American folk art. The main floor, accessed by Meier-designed stairs, comprises a digital and photo studio, living and dining area, powder room, and kitchen.
The design highlights the view from the building’s interior courtyard to the south, to the Hudson River and Whitney Museum to the north. To create contrast with the rich colors and textures of the lower level, the upper level is predominantly white and showcases earth-toned
Aboriginal Australian artifacts, along with modern artwork.

06/05/2025

GRC's Case Study specifically for Elemental's restoration of Shepard Hall at City College prove that these technologies are still an important component in current and future restoration projects:
https://www.power-sprays.com/shepard-hall/

© Elemental Architecture, LLC. GRC Project Case Study New York, USA GRC Project Case Study Since 1907, Shepard Hall has stood as the centrepiece of City College of New York’s main

04/28/2025

IM=X Pilates’ Clinton Hill ( )studio occupies a thoughtfully composed interior within one of Brooklyn’s most vibrant neighborhoods. The space unfolds as a study in clarity and refinement, where a minimalist approach orchestrates a dynamic interplay of textures, forms, and light. Natural materials and curated sensory experiences are expressed through a restrained palette, evoking a sense of tranquility, focus, and understated luxury.

The layout emphasizes seamless flow and intuitive circulation, balancing privacy and connection with architectural precision. Distinct spaces—including the reception, studio areas, and amenities—are meticulously integrated, each expressing a quiet sophistication that mirrors the studio’s holistic philosophy. Subtle illumination, juxtaposed with abundant southern daylight, articulates sculptural forms, while custom millwork and tactile finishes—white oak, Riverstone, and limewash—anchor the experience in material richness.

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04/09/2025

Elemental’s recent project, for the primary living space in a Soho loft with 14-foot ceilings, replaced continuous white-painted cabinets along 52 feet of windowed wall. The layout of the cabinets bore no relationship to the windows and was visually unconnected with anything else is the in the loft. The cabinets enclosed three fin-tube radiators with limited grilles under three of the seven 6-foot by 10-foot windows resulting in significant drafts during the cold months. The goal was to unify the space by the choice of materials and layout based on the window module, and improve the heat distribution. The overall approach called for a solution in which the cabinets remain in the background but demonstrate a strong design sensibility. Heat distribution was achieved by creating a continuous insulated plenum at the back of the cabinets. The top of the plenum is a strip of dark wood matching the windows and having CNC milled openings. The rest of the millwork is maple to match the existing floor. The cabinet pulls are concealed grooves in the tops of the doors with the locations marked by small inlaid circles of dark wood.