Estée Lauder engaged Gustavson/Dundes to design a retain store and beauty spa in the American shopping center in Manhasset, NY. The project included a modest merchandising area on the ground floor and large day spa on the lower level connected by a monumental circular metal and glass stair.  The spa has been expanded twice and [...]

Gustavson/Dundes has completed numerous free-standing homes and large additions in the New York metropolitan area. This particular project, located in Garden City, NY, features natural stone, cedar shingles, asphalt roof and includes a double height basement space incorporating a half-court basketball court, exercise room, pub room and media room.  The house also includes six bedrooms [...]

North Shore Synagogue in Syosset, NY, commissioned Gustavson/Dundes to design a new nursery school to serve the growing community and to attract new members.  We began by conducting a careful study of the existing facility, preparing accurate as-built drawings and understanding the many needs of the synagogue and school.  Our ‘playful’ design features a “children’s [...]

An artist’s studio formerly occupied this space in a pre-war building on Manhattan’s Upper West Side.  It featured double height spaces, original mahogany woodwork and large windows to the north.  Gustavson/Dundes restored and added to the original neogothic features for a couple’s personal residence.  The Firm integrated and hid modern systems (i.e. HVAC, electrical, switching) within [...]

The corporate offices of this boutique Investment Banking firm located at Madison Avenue and 55th St., required a thorough understanding of the business needs of its management, and how its employees interacted with clients.  Gustavson/Dundes analyzed their existing offices, and then provided complete architectural and interior design services for the new 6,000 square foot location.  [...]

This duplex penthouse apartment in the Ritz Carlton on Central Park South provides a commanding view of Central Park.  Our assignment included the conversion of 5000 square feet of raw space into a three bedroom apartment with ballroom, large dining room, solarium and atrium terrace areas.  Gustavson/Dundes coordinated the construction and provided interior design services.

Gustavson/Dundes has worked on many projects for the McDonald’s Corporation. These projects are located in various New York City and suburban locations. Close cooperation with the Corporate Facilities Department of McDonald’s was necessary to prepare feasibility studies, and then build out many restaurants. The complexity of these projects included zoning studies, accessibility issues, and complex [...]

This new home, designed by Gustavson/Dundes, overlooks the Peconic Bay in Southampton, NY. The client’s goal was to create a spacious and comfortable home with the Master Bedroom on the main level and guest rooms for visiting family on the upper floor. Future expansion was also a consideration. In keeping with the client’s objectives, the [...]