Bathhouse Studios

Bathhouse Studios has a rich history, dating back to its establishment as a public bath house in downtown Manhattan in 1905. Originally designed to serve the burgeoning immigrant population of the lower East Side, the Free Public Bath House operated until its closure in 1958. Subsequently, in 1995, the building underwent a transformation by Pulitzer […]

West End Avenue

This turn-of-the-century Upper West Side apartment building, designed in 1912 by renowned Italian architect Gaetan Ajello, has long been home to many well-heeled New Yorkers. The current owners purchased their apartment soon after marrying over 25 years ago. Kelly Solon and Shea Murdock first collaborated with them in 1999 to update the kitchen; two decades […]

Warren Street

Regent Drive

This new primary residence in Lawrence, New York, is designed around light, connection, and family gathering. At its heart is an interior courtyard set within the family room, a striking feature that brings natural light deep into the home while creating a serene focal point. A sculptural staircase anchors the center, combining function with artistry. […]

Maine Home

Just outside Portland, Maine, this new residence reinterprets the traditional saltbox vernacular through a modern lens. Built from the ground up, the home pairs a sleek zinc roof with vertical cedar siding, combining durability with a warm, natural materiality that settles seamlessly into its coastal New England setting. Its restrained, linear form recalls the simplicity […]

Barrett Road

This Gambrel-style summer home in Lawrence, New York, is currently undergoing a thoughtful renovation that preserves its historic character while expanding its functionality. The ten-bedroom residence retains its original left-side wing, now being enhanced with a dramatic new skylight that brings natural light into the interiors. On the right, a new extension is taking shape […]

Rye Waterfront

Located in Rye, New York, this project reimagines a 1970s modern home perched on a steep hill above an old stonewall foundation. A new bridge element creates a dramatic entry sequence, allowing residents to enter without stairs. The residence has been fully reclad in weather-treated wood, while a new two-story garage and studio expand the […]

Uppercut NYC Second Location

This expansion of Uppercut’s New York City offices debuts alongside a new sound recording studio for Racket Club. The new facility doubles the square footage of their facility in Manhattan, bringing four new editing suites, color grading capabilities, and a band-sized voiceover booth. In addition to the editing bays, the expansion capitalizes on the abundant […]

Rebecca School

MSA was the architect of record for the Rebecca School’s new location on East 21st Street. This 60,000 sq. ft. school is spread over eight floors and a roof deck. It provides a bright and colorful backdrop for Rebecca School’s innovative educational programs for neurodevelopmental delays, spanning kindergarten through young adult education and life skills. Given the extremely challenging schedule […]

122 West 73rd

Originally built in 1900, Murdock Solon Architects completed a full gut renovation of the property. A centerpiece of the home, the curved stairway guides you through the space while an elevator is also available. The parlor floor features dramatic ceiling heights, large back windows, and a well-appointed kitchen. The second floor is dedicated to a […]

Uppercut LA

This 8,349-square-foot, post-production editing facility in Culver City is comprised of two adjoined mid-century warehouse buildings. The program mixes private editing rooms, public work/lounge areas, and acoustically isolated finishing/recording spaces laid out between the two distinct halves of the facility. One side is constructed of a single gable-roofed ceiling with large wooden bowstring trusses and […]

Cabin Edit

When Cabin Edit approached MSA about its Soho loft editing space, privacy was a top concern. With a client roster that includes some of the nation’s most prolific artists and the nature of the work itself, enclosed work areas were critical. This need was balanced with a desire for natural light and communal open lounge areas.

To accomplish these tasks, each edit bay was laid out on the floor perimeter to allow either a skylight or a window. The bays encircled the common area in the middle of the loft. To bring light into these communal spaces, we enclosed the edit bays with fritted glass to achieve both transparency for light and work confidentiality.