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SPG Architects
SPG Architects is a mid-sized architecture firm, located in New York City, founded in 1980 by Coty Sidnam. In 1989, Eric Gartner joined Coty Sidnam, becoming partner in 1993.

SPG Architect’s work spans a wide variety of clients in New York City, the Northeast, and around the world. Noted for its modernist approach to design, SPG Architects' designs take into account form, light and materials with a commitment to sustainable design. SPG Architects' has worked on projects ranging from primary and secondary residences, to apartment renovations and interior design, to corporate offices, retail spaces and institutional work.

Coty Sidnam, RA, AIA, received her architecture degree from The Cooper Union after her undergraduate studies at Kenyon College and Sarah Lawrence College. She established her own firm in 1980, first focusing on residential work and then expanding to include multiple project types.

Eric Gartner, RA, AIA, LEED AP+, received his BS and MArch degrees from University of Virginia. With Eric Gartner’s previous experience in retail design from his work on the Polo Sport flagship store in Manhattan, SPG Architects broadened its scope once more, taking on clients such as AOL, COTY Beauty, and Calvin Klein.

Completed Projects

 * Houses
 * Leicester House, Ashville, North Carolina.
 * Casa Torcida, Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica.
 * Beach Walk House, Fire Island, New York.
 * Saddle River House, Saddle RIver, New Jersey.
 * Spur Lane House, Kechum, Idaho.
 * Pawling Residence, Pawling, New York.


 * Townhouses
 * Brooklyn Heights Townhouse, New York City.
 * Murray Hill Townhouse, New York City.
 * Greenwich Village Townhouse, New York City.


 * Apartments/Lofts
 * Fifth Avenue Duplex Penthouse, New York City.
 * Greenwich Village Penthouse, New York City.
 * Chelsea Penthouse, New York City.
 * Morgan Loft, New York City.
 * Upper West SIde Duplex, New York City.
 * Duplex Penthouse, New York City.


 * Retail/Showrooms/Restaurants
 * Back Gastrobar, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
 * Anthony Gianzero Salon, New York City.
 * Bill Blass New York, New York City.
 * Hartmann Luggage Flagship/Prototype, New York City.
 * Polo Sport Retail Stores, Various US locations.
 * Versteel, New York City.


 * Corporate
 * Kemado Records, Brooklyn, New York City.
 * Design Offices, New York City.
 * AOL Corporate Offices, New York City.
 * Coty Beauty, New York City.
 * Palm Pictures Offices, New York City.


 * Public/Instituational
 * Kageno 2: A New Place of Hope, Banda, Rwanda.
 * Fundecor Headquarters, San Jose, Costa Rica.
 * AIDS Memorial Park Competition, New York City.

Current Projects

 * Modular Home Prototype.
 * Washington Park Tower, Seattle, Washington.
 * Caretaker's House, Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica.
 * Eco-Tourist Facilities, Banda, Rwanda.
 * Mixed-Use Townhouse Renovation, New York City.

Awards

 * 2012
 * Interior Design Magazine: Best of Year Honoree Award - Brooklyn Townhouse Kitchen
 * Society of American Residential Architects, NY Chapter, Sustainable Design - Casa Torcida.
 * Society of American Residential Architects, NY Chapter: Award of Excellence, Housing - Beach Walk House.
 * Marvin Windows and Doors: International Challenge Award - Leicester House.


 * 2011
 * Society of American Registered Architects, NY Chapter: Honor Award, Housing - Leicester House.


 * 2010
 * Interior Design Magazine: Best of Year Merit Award, Vacation House - Leicester House.


 * 2009
 * Western North Carolina Green Building Council: Best in Regional Green Design - Leicester House.
 * WALLPAPER Magazine's "Future 30" 4th International Architecture Biennale in Rotterdam, The Netherlands.


 * 2007
 * Home Builders Association of Connecticut: Connecticut Best Custom Home - East Lane House.
 * International Bamboo Building Design Competition: Best in Category - Caretaker's House.


 * 2005
 * Architectural Record Online House of the Month: Spur Lane House.


 * 1999
 * AIA, New York Chapter: Award for Interior Design - American Online Corporate Offices, Phase I.


 * 1998
 * AIA, New Jersey Chapter: Citation of Merit - Saddle River House.


 * 1984
 * Record House Award, Architectural Record Magazine: Carriage House, Lancaster, PA.