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History<\/strong> of SPAN Architecture<\/h4>\n

SPAN Architecture LLC is an award-winning international architecture and design studio<\/strong>, co-led by Karen Stonely AIA LEED AP<\/strong> and Peter Pelsinski AIA LEED AP<\/strong>, rooted in New York City. From the start, their practice has oscillated between the natural world and the man-made: they design buildings, interiors, custom furniture, lighting, hardware, art, and graphics\u2014all under one roof.<\/p>\n

Their projects cover a wide array of typologies: from residential<\/strong> and high-end retail<\/strong> to commercial<\/strong> and mixed-use<\/strong> development. SPAN\u2019s portfolio reflects a strong commitment to reinvigorating place\u2014whether ground-up construction or adaptive reuse\u2014and to experimenting with new building techniques and design details. Recognized by many prestigious awards (e.g. Architecture MasterPrize, FX International Interior Design Awards, and Architizer A+) and featured in major publications such as Architectural Digest<\/em><\/strong>, SPAN has built a reputation for design that is both thoughtful and elevated.<\/p>\n

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Company Culture at SPAN Architecture<\/strong><\/h4>\n

SPAN Architecture operates like a collaborative<\/strong> design laboratory. Their projects are born through active dialogue: client, craftsmen, artisans, and designers all contribute to a narrative that becomes integral to the final work. They take pride in designing across scales\u2014from the technical<\/strong> minutiae of fixtures and furniture to complex<\/strong> masterplans\u2014believing that the small details often define the character of spaces.<\/p>\n

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As a collective, SPAN is personable, grounded in our collective attitude and approachable, delivering responsible design that is thoughtful and elevated.<\/h5>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Sustainability<\/strong> is embedded early in their design process. At SPAN, environmental performance isn\u2019t an afterthought: it\u2019s part of schematic design, with sustainability reports and collaboration with consultants to ensure that goals are met. While they strive for innovative and inventive design, they describe their approach as evolutionary rather than revolutionary\u2014rooted in responsibility to clients, community, and context.<\/p>\n

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Stanislaw Gulkowski<\/h4>\n

Stanislaw Gulkowski graduated with a Master of Architecture from Politecnico di Milano in 2018<\/strong>, building on a Bachelor of Architecture from Warsaw<\/strong>. Originally from Poland, he gained international experience through internships in Warsaw, Vienna, London, and Milan<\/strong>, as well as freelance interior design projects. With a strong foundation in architecture, interiors, and visual arts<\/strong>, he brought a global perspective shaped by both his design work and international experiences.<\/p>\n

SPAN Architecture’s\u00a0Selected Projects<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

August Moon – Maine<\/h4>\n

August Moon is a restored coastal retreat in Maine, originally built in the 1960s for Brooke Astor. Reimagined by SPAN Architecture, the design honors the site\u2019s natural beauty with interlocking volumes, planted roofs, and locally sourced materials like cedar, Douglas fir, and stone. Expansive windows and custom interiors create a constant dialogue with the surrounding forest and bay, blending mid-century heritage with contemporary craft.<\/p>\n

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Photo by SPAN Architecture
Photographers: Robert Karosis, William Waldron, Lucien Pelsinski<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Photo by SPAN Architecture
Photographers: Robert Karosis, William Waldron, Lucien Pelsinski<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Photo by SPAN Architecture
Photographers: Robert Karosis, William Waldron, Lucien Pelsinski<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Found Space – New York<\/h4>\n

\u201cFound Space\u201d began with a hidden discovery in a Park Avenue penthouse: SPAN unearthed a little-known void once used for storage and water tanks, tucked away above existing floors. What was once neglected turned into opportunity\u2014by navigating NYC building codes and rethinking access, the architects expanded the 1,200 sq ft apartment into a nearly 10,000 sq ft triplex with amazing light and views. The result is a sky-home that feels almost surreal\u2014connected to Central Park, with vertical windows, glass facades that vanish in daylight, and terraces that capitalize on the height and exposure. SPAN\u2019s work here illustrates their \u201carchitectural detective\u201d mindset: finding the unused, reimagining its potential, and turning it into something breathtaking.<\/p>\n

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Photos by SPAN Architecture
Photographers: Central Park South – ViewPoint Studios, SPAN Architecture; Park Avenue – Eric Laignel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Photos by SPAN Architecture
Photographers: Central Park South – ViewPoint Studios, SPAN Architecture; Park Avenue – Eric Laignel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Photos by SPAN Architecture
Photographers: Central Park South – ViewPoint Studios, SPAN Architecture; Park Avenue – Eric Laignel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Core Club – New York<\/h4>\n

The Core Club is a private, forward-thinking club designed to feel more like a sculptural, immersive space than a typical members\u2019 lounge. SPAN fused elements of museum elegance, retail drama, and residential warmth to create a place that feels at once intimate, vibrant, and distinctly modern. Key design features include a signature Chevron \u201cCore Pattern\u201d motif that runs throughout the interiors, rich custom detailing, dramatic lighting installations, and art-driven interiors\u2014each space, from library to spa to screening room, invites discovery. Behind the design was a push to break away from stuffy tradition and build somewhere memorable, timeless, and decidedly of its moment.<\/p>\n

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Photo by SPAN Architecture
Photographers: Core Club – Michael Moran<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Photo by SPAN Architecture
Photographers: Core Club – Michael Moran<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Photo by SPAN Architecture
Photographers: Core Club – Michael Moran<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

We will be posting more projects by <\/span>SPAN Architecture <\/strong>in the upcoming weeks and months, so keep an eye out for more of their incredible work! Every Friday we will be posting a new Featured Company<\/strong>, so join us again next week!<\/span><\/p>\n

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