GRO Architects

The team at GRO created sophisticated, detailed, polished plans that were both innovative and client-centered for a space that is livable and modern. They helped manage all parts of the renovation process, including sourcing materials and working with contractors and city inspectors.

GRO is the real deal. Smart, talented and energetic—I’d recommend them without hesitation to anyone, anytime, anywhere, seriously! Richard and Nicole were able to explain both the design and construction/building process in such a way that we felt safe and under control. With any renovation project there’s always going to be unforeseen problems and issues but when issues did arise, Nicole and Richard where there to help transition smoothly though the chaos. My wife and I had never done a renovation before so we where both a little nervous and probably naïve. We always felt that they were really listening and supportive of our ideas, concerns and questions. As designers, my wife and I were acutely toned into the aesthetics, layout and overall design of this project and GRO was the perfect fit for us. We couldn’t be happier.

Nicole Robertson and Richard Garber of GRO Architects did a brilliant job for us. They reimagined our blah, cookie-cutter, 1987 apartment into a 21st century space. In a gut renovation, they completely changed the floor plan of our 3BR place, adding a third bathroom, a laundry room, a media room and massive built-in storage space. They helped us choose a strong general contractor (Adam Szpala), a creative and meticulous kitchen/cabinet design specialist (Derek Zylewicz of Urban Homes) and a flooring specialist who sheathed the whole apartment in epoxy concrete (Ed Bogasz of Level 5 Surfaces). Nicole and Derek designed built-in closets and desk spaces that give the place an uncluttered feel. Nicole gave us close advice on the tiniest details (including taking us to a marble warehouse in Bayonne) and was there to hold our hands from the first design meetings to the very end of the project. We're as delighted with the apartment today as we were the day the job was done.