David Estreich
David Estreich Architects was founded in 1980. Prior to opening the firm, David Estreich worked for Richard Meier and Associates. He holds a Master’s Degree in Architecture from Yale University. Brian Blackburn joined the firm in 1984. He holds a Master’s Degree in Architecture from Columbia University.
At its inception, the firm gained a reputation for its unique approach to Manhattan apartment renovations: staid prewar apartments were opened up to a loft-like flow of well ordered spaces; conversely, amorphous modern boxes were given sensuous curves and axial symmetries combining Modern and Traditional principles. A careful consideration of each client’s specific needs guided these concepts.
As the firm’s reputation grew, Estreich and Blackburn applied these principles to increasingly larger projects, both residential and commercial. They have collaborated on more than 250 projects. Typical projects now include whole floor apartment combinations and magisterial new homes that are timeless in their appeal.
David Estreich also designs furniture, including numerous pieces for The Pace Collection, now produced by i 4 Mariani.
Estreich and Blackburn have designed large scale projects in China. including office buildings, housing complexes and urban designs.
David Estreich Architects has been featured in “Architectural Digest,” “The New York Times,” “Metropolitan Home,” “Florida Design,” and other publications. Mr. Estreich has appeared on “Style With Elsa Klensch” on CNN, and “The Art of The Home” broadcast by Sinovision in China. He lectures regularly on residential design, and will be participating in the Architectural Digest Home Design Show in March in New York City.
