Working with Jack was one of the best decisions we made for our home, but more importantly, for our family. From the very beginning, she had a vision that we couldn't see, but trusted enough to follow. We were hesitant about committing to a treehouse bed--it felt like a big, slightly risky choice--but Jack gently pushed us to go for it. That decision completely transformed the room. What was once just a bedroom is now a magical, imaginative world where our daughters play, dream, and truly live. It's the heart of their childhood right now, and we have Jack to thank for that. They play for hours there and enter into a world of their own. She has an incredible eye for statement pieces. The wallpaper she helped us choose is a perfect example--this stunning blush pink with ornate, gold peacock detailing that somehow feels both whimsical and sophisticated. It's a true "moment." People comment on it the second they walk into our apartment, and Jack knew from the start that it would define the space. She was absolutely right. She also has a gift for solving design challenges in a way that feels both practical and beautiful. Our daughters' room had no closets, and we were working with a bulky IKEA wardrobe that felt purely functional. Jack reimagined it completely--adding blush-toned doors to match the wallpaper and new hardware--so that it now looks like a custom, built-in piece that could have cost thousands. It's seamless, elevated, and incredibly smart. Every choice she made felt intentional. The rug she selected pulled the entire room together in a way I had struggled to do despite looking at endless inspiration images. It's not only beautiful but also a space our daughters love to play on every day. What really sets Jack apart is her commitment to getting things just right. We had chosen a chandelier we liked, and most designers would have left it there--but Jack kept searching until she found something we truly loved. The final piece she selected is now one of my favorite lighting fixtures in our entire apartment. This room is more than just well-designed--it's joyful, imaginative, and deeply personal. Jack didn't just decorate a space; she transformed how our daughters experience their home, and for that, I'm forever grateful. Jack really cares--about her clients, about their spaces, and good enough isn't good enough. She cares about your space in the way that you do, and that is truly rare. read more

I worked with Josh on a full apartment renovation in Manhattan, and the whole process was smooth and enjoyable from start to finish. He's knowledgeable, easy to work with, and always patient--even when big decisions came up. Josh has great ideas, but he also brings the kind of practical experience that's so helpful when you're going through a renovation for the first time. I'd happily work with him again and definitely recommend him to any neighbors thinking about renovating! read more

Hands down the best decision we made in our renovation was working with Josh & Jack. My husband and I worked with them on a full gut of our coop apartment. From the beginning of the planning process they we both extremely responsive, listened to wish list and helped us figure out what would fit within our budget. Josh's thoughtful designs maximized the use of our space and opened up our kitchen/living room, turning what was dark and closed off into an open, family living space. Jack's modern design aesthetic was a perfect match for ours. The finishes she picked were sleek and modern while still feeling welcoming. We've gotten so many compliments on our kitchen - even over zoom! Jack is also incredibly organized and keep all of our orders buttoned up. When we got to the plan submission & building phase of the project, Josh expertly handled any obstacle that came up. Our coop management company was challenging to work with and we encountered many roadblocks even after plans were approved. Josh navigated the situation with ease and came up creative solutions that made them comfortable. At the same time, he pays attention to every single detail - even when we needed to change an approach, he made sure solutions stayed true to the design. As with any construction projects, the unexpected can occur. Having Josh in your corner is an incredible asset. He is solution-oriented, proactive, and expertly navigates anything that came up. We ended up out of state for the last few weeks of our project and Josh made sure we were plugged into everything happening at home. We are so happy with how our home turned out and would absolutely work with them both in the future. read more

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My realtor referred Jack Manes in response to "I want to find someone great to design our apartment" -- and Jack was all that and more! Although we did a lot of our work remotely (she and apartment were in NY, we were in SF), it was a seamless process. Everything she chose was perfect and she was so easy to work with, and she has a slew of people she trusts for painting and cabinetry. I'd work with her again in a heartbeat and recommend her without reservation. read more

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Josh was very helpful pulling the project together. He was great with communication and made a complicated process very easy. Thanks Josh!

Summary: If you want someone to treat your project like they are building a home for their own family then look no farther.  Josh and Jack Manes are masterfully skilled at their craft, hard working, and highly responsive/communicative. We hired Josh Manes Architecture for architectural and expediting services for our New York City apartment. Our goals were to transform an outdated 3-bedroom into a modern home for a growing family where we desired to balance the use of space between living/entertaining, working, and of course ample storage. It's easy to rate a business when things go smoothly, but it's even easier to give a glowing recommendation when things get hard and you have the chance to see what people are really made of.  For us, this came in the form of quarantine beginning a few days after we closed and presenting us with the challenge of planning our project from our respective living rooms without the normal face to face interaction you would typically expect. Josh and Jack rose to the occasion over and over again. During the planning phase we couldn't of been more impressed by how they managed to visualize our space and considered each and every detail of our project.  They methodically weighed the trade-offs required for each decision in reshaping our floor plan and selecting our finished materials.   Even more importantly, they made us feel comfortable with their recommendations even when we could only see a small sample. It was incredibly hard to visualize the full room and required us to put a ton of trust and faith in Josh and Jack - trust they earned and maintained throughout the project. Josh made quick work of the NYC Department of Building's process to secure our permits. He rushed over to file the paperwork days after they reopened and his dedication helped us avoid the significant delays that many other projects, who were not as well prepared, faced in getting their permits approved. We were again impressed by the support we received as we moved into the build phase. We couldn't be happier with the final product, it totally exceeded our expectations! Did I mention we stayed on budget!? read more

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Josh is extremely professional and easy to work with. We were having lots of problems getting renovation plans approved but Josh worked with us, building and contractor as well as DOB to get plans approved and now project is starting. Will post pictures when project is done. Thank you Josh. read more

When my wife and I decided to combine our two units we needed an architect to help us envision the potential of the combined unit with expanded kitchen, living and bedroom space. It was a pleasure working with Josh. His technical expertise and attention to detail guided the project from permit drawings through the construction process. Also, his modern design sensibility helped us create a beautiful and highly functional custom kitchen layout. He created a double kitchen island layout that allows us access throughout the apartment. It was an innovative idea that we did not think of before. In addition to architectural scope Josh's wife, Jack, provided interior decorating services, helping us select the optimal furniture for our renovated space. Jack's modern style and selection of the furniture was spot on and really brought out the potential of our new home. We are very happy with the results and would highly recommend their services. The husband wife duo provided a turn key solution for our apartment. read more

From a former Project Manager in the event design/production business as well as current Director of Operations for AHAlife, I have worked closely with architects on various office and retail renovations as well as event design build-outs and Josh is by far one of the best in the business. I would highly recommend Josh Manes Architecture to anyone looking for quality work at an affordable price and extreme attention to detail Josh Manes' very professional, creative and highly efficient approach transformed our raw space into a beautiful concept store that has received lots of great praise and press for it's unique design and warm atmosphere. Working with Josh helped convey our vision for a flexible retail space through his attention to detail and overall passion for the success of the project. Josh Manes had a very hands-on role from concept design through final construction. He visited the site often and established a solid working relationship with the building trades and helped guide them through each step of the way. It was a pleasure working with Josh and the success of our store is a testament to his professional design skills. read more

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Josh and his wife Jack helped us with a whole home renovation, and I couldn't recommend them more.  They gave our entire house a "facelift" - provided interior design and decorating for our living room, family room, dining room, kids bedrooms, master bedroom and other spaces throughout the house. ThIs also included renovating 3 1/2 bathrooms, selecting tiles, plumbing fixtures, new lighting throughout, new door hardware, refinished floors, repainted the whole house, and more.  They have also designed completely custom pieces like our double vanity/trough sink and our new dining table. Throughout the whole process, they have been attentive to all the details both technical and aesthetic, navigated to high quality finishes and vendors, collaborated closely in understanding our needs and preferences, and have been an overall pleasure to work with.  Their eye for design and how all the pieces fit together has led to an absolutely stunning home that our family will greatly enjoy! read more

Josh and I have collaborated on many projects in the past two years. I work for a contracting firm that frequently partners with architects for projects of varying nature, and Josh is one of my go-to guys for recommendations. When we get projects that require architectural support, and Josh does an amazing job working with my clients and giving them exactly what they need -- from support with filing and working with the DOB, to informed and beautiful architectural design, he can do it all. I will continue to happily recommend Josh to my clients and potential clients for his services. read more

Josh is not just as good as it gets, he is better, He just designed the renovation for my loft and I simply could not be happier with his work. Both elegant and very true to my taste, my renovated apartment is a statement to Josh's ability to listen to his clients and make their vision come true. read more

I worked with Josh and Jack on a large-scale temporary installation and on a cafe redesign, and from the minute we began working together, I knew that they understood my vision and would be able to translate it into something memorable. They are tremendous communicators--transparent and responsive. They delivered work on time and on budget. I am quick to recommend them to anyone doing architectural or design work. read more

Josh is designing our dream home. So far he has been extremely responsive to every question, demand, and late night text. He is supportive of our goal of an essentially passive home design with a mostly off site panelists build. He has unwavering attention to detail, latest technical and architectural knowledge, and patience, lots and lots of patience. read more