Ogawa Depardon Architects

We are firmly dedicated to the principle that the essence of architecture consists of more than just design. It is a continuous process in which beauty and functional harmony come from a series of steps taken together by the architect and client throughout the design and construction process. Furthermore, architecture is determined by a thorough analysis of the client’s needs and the occupant’s lifestyle, the building’s intended uses, and site specific issues including among others: locale, history, availability of materials, construction methods and craftsmanship. We believe that these principles lead to an architecture which is easily understood, simple yet refined, and inspired by an eloquent dialogue with its environment.


1997 I.D. Magazine Design Distinction Award, Bathrooms at Bar 89 awarded a design distinction in I.D. Magazine, Annual Design Review

1996 James Beard Outstanding Restaurant Design Award, Bar 89, Soho, New York

1996 New York Landmarks Preservation Commission Award, Bar 89, Soho, New York

1996 Showcase Issue House Beautiful, Ansonia Showroom chosen as one of ten best showcase rooms in U.S

1995 40 Under 40, Kathryn Ogawa & Gilles Depardon were chosen as two of 40 most promising American architects under forty years old


New American House II, by Matteo Verceloloni, Archivolto Edizioni, August 2001, Hilpert Residence featured

Glasshouses, Working title for upcoming book, Ryland, Peters & Small, Fall 2001, Hilpert Residence featured

Bars, Pubs, Cafes Hot Designs for CoolSpaces, by Julie D. Taylor
Rockport 2000, Bar 89 featured

Caffe e Ristoranti, Federico Motta Editore 2000, Bar 89 featured

The New American Townhouse, by Alexander Gorlin, Rizzoli 2000, Hilpert Residence featured

Showhouses/ Signature Designer Style, PBC International, Inc., 1998, Ansonia Showcase room featured

Amazing Space "Architect homes under $300k", Shiffer Publishing 1998, Villino Monteverde

Small Spaces, Hearst Books 1998, Ansonia Showcase and Villino Monteverde featured in book on small spaces,

Great Style, Hearst Books 1996, Villino Monteverde featured in book on home design

40 Under 40, Vitae Publishing Oct. 1995, Kathryn Ogawa & Gilles Depardon chosen as two of 40 most promising American architects and designers


"Home Improvement", Interior Design Magazine Sept. 1999, Article on Hilpert Residence

"Annual Design Review", I.D. Magazine July 1997, Bar 89's bathrooms awarded a Design Distinction Award

"NY Bathrooms", Bikini Magazine April 1997, A "Photo Odyssey" of the most interesting bathrooms in NYC, featured Cafe Gitane and Bar 89 bathrooms

"Building in Transparency", Metropolis Magazine April 1997, Bar 89 featured prominently for innovative glass use in architecture

"Today's Kitchens", House Beautiful February 1997, Och Halbright Residence featured in article about kitchen Designs

"Bar 89", Wind Magazine Autumn 1996, Japanese magazine article on Bar 89

"Bar 89", Abitare Dec. 1996, Article featuring Bar 89

"Ansonia Showcase", Interior Design Magazine Oct. 1996, Article on The Ansonia showcase room

"10 Best Showcase", House Beautiful Oct. 1996, Ansonia Showcase Room chosen as one of ten best rooms in US

"Bar 89", Interior Design Magazine June 1996, Full feature on James Beard Restaurant Design Award winner

Home & Gardens, Newsday May 9 1996, "Ansonia" Living Room featured at designer showcase

"40 Under 40", Interiors Magazine Sept. 1996, Bar 89 featured in article for the book 40 Under 40

"Sardinian Retreat", House Beautiful Dec. 1996, Magazine features private residence in Alghero, Italy

"Villino Monteverde" , Our House Magazine July 1996, Sardinian villa featured in Japanese publication


2000 Michel Perry Store, 850 sf retail space, Upper East Side, New York

2000 Steelcase "Spirited Away", Temporary exhiibit space, Steelcase Showroom, New York

1999 Hale House, 5000 sf Renovation of a town house into Hale House corporate headquarters, Harlem, New York

1999 69 Mercer Street, 15,400 sf renovation of a landmarked cast iron building into new offices and lofts, Soho, New York

1999 Our Lady of Lebanon Cathedral, 15,000 sf renovation and insertion of the Chancellery in a Landmark building, Brooklyn, New York

1997 Dishes, 4000 sf renovation of a restaurant, Midtown, New York

1997 Annemarie's Feast, Catering and retail facility 2500 sf., Larchmont, New York

1996 Grant's Observer Corporate Headquarters, Commercial office renovation, Wall Street, New York

1995 Bar 89, Mercer Street, New building for a 5000 sf bar and restaurant, Soho, New York

1995 Garcia Practice, Townhouse conversion to physician's offices, New York, New York

1995 Stuart Weitzman, Commercial office and showroom renovation, New York, New York

1994 Cafe Gitane, Conversion of commercial space to a cafe/restaurant, Soho, New York

1992 The Fashion Atrium, Commercial office lobby and facade rehabilitation, New York, New York

1986 Sous les Micocouliers, Restaurant design and restoration of 16th ct. house, Eygaliere, France


2000 Jacob Residence, Renovation and restoration of a four story townhouse, Upper East Side, New York

1999 Rothman Residence, Renovation of a five story townhouse, Upper East Side, New York

1999 Eraiba Residence, Renovation of a six story townhouse, Upper East Side, New York

1999 Weisberg Residence, Renovation of a two family townhouse, Brooklyn, New York

1999 Berney Residence, Addition to and remodel of a four story brownstone, Upper West Side, New York

1998 Hilpert Residence, Remodel and addition to a four story townhouse, Upper East Side, New York


2000 Onello/Strautman Residence, Apartment renovation, Greenwich Village, New York

2000 Ireland Residence, Apartment renovation, Upper East Side, New York

1999 Richter Loft, Loft renovation, Meatpacking District, New York

1999 Pierce Kwarta, Apartment renovation, Upper East Side, New York

1999 King Apartment, Apartment renovation, Brooklyn, New York

1999 Cohen Residence, Apartment renovation and architectural interiors, Upper West Side, New York

1998 Levin Residence, Apartment renovation, Upper West Side, New York

1998 Easton/Nipon Residence, Apartment renovation and architectural interiors, Upper West Side, New York

1996 Ansonia Showcase, Showcase apartment for Designer Week 1996, Ansonia Building, New York

1995 Buckner Residence, Penthouse apartment remodel, 5th Avenue, New York

1993 Baur Residence, Interior renovation of private residence, Palos Verdes, California

1992 Gould Studio, Artist loft remodel, Brooklyn, New York

1988 Bied Apartment, Apartment remodel, Rome, Italy


2000 Weinreb Residence, 8000sf new private residence, Bedford, New York

1999 Rappaport Residence, 9000 sf private residence, Pound Ridge, New York

1998 Saxena Residence, 4000 sf addition to a private residence, Rye, New York

1996 Baur Residence, Remodel of a private residence, Palos Verdes, California

1994 Caterfino Residence, Private residence addition and remodel, Short Hills, New Jersey

1991/2000 Schneider Residence, Private residence remodel and architectural interiors, Short Hills, New Jersey

1991 Alberstone Residence, Private residence remodel and architectural interiors, Los Angeles, California

1990 Villino Monteverde Private residence, Alghero, Italy