Ronnette Riley Architect

Comfortable in a modernist vocabulary of clear form and simple detailing, we aim to articulate materiality through a thoughtful and project-appropriate approach to form through the control of light, textures and colors. We integrate both innovative and traditional materials and methods into intelligent and well-crafted spaces, and manage the collaborative process of construction on time and on budget while being responsive to the client’s needs.


Havemeyer Residence, New York, NY,
Shulman, Ken. “Reclaiming the Sea.” Metropolis, June 2003

Kolleeny, Jane F. “Designing for well-being: Environments that enhance the quality of life.” Architectural Record, November 2003

"Apple of New York’s Eye” VM&SD December 2002

"Apple Store, Soho, New York City” Architectural Record, October 2002

"Reading Room: The Robin Hood Foundation and its Band of Merry Architects are Building Libraries for New York City Public Schools” Architecture, July 2002.
"Wee is the World – Ronnette Riley’s Collection of Miniatures” Interiors, June 2001.

"Green with Hunger – Emerald Planet is seriously tempting NY’s trendy downtowners with popular West Coast eats served in a design by Ronnette Riley Architect,” Contract Design, September 1996.


Apple SoHo, New York, NY

2003 7th Annual Business Week/Architectural Record Architecture Award

2003 AIA New York State Excellence in Design Award

2003 National Society of American Registered Architects Design Award for Excellence

2003 Contract Interiors Awards, Retail

2003 New York Council Society of American Registered Architects Award of Excellence

2003 National Association of Store Fixture Manufacturers , Special Merit, Outstanding Store Fixture

2003 National Association of Store Fixture Manufacturers, Grand Prize, New or Remodeled Hardline Specialty Store from 10,001 sf to 25,000 sf

2002 Visual Merchandising and Store Design New York Store of the Year Award


Restoration Hardware, New York, NY

2001 Society of American Registered Architects Professional Design Award


Chelsea Loft, New York, NY

2003 New York Council Society of American Registered Architects Award of Honor


American Symphony Orchestra League, New York, NY

2000 Society of American Registered Architects/Professional Design Award, NY Council Award of Honor


New Balance North Jersey, Hackensack, NJ

2000 Society of American Registered Architects/Professional Design Award, NY Council Honorable Mention


Eastside Residence, New York, NY

2002 Home Book Design Excellence Award for Kitchen Design Construction Gold

2000 Society of American Registered Architects/Professional Design Award, NY Council Award of Honor

1998/99 Sub-Zero’s Kitchen Design Contest, North America Territory Winner


Upper Eastside Residence, New York, NY

2002 Qualified Remodeler Magazine Design Award

2002 Home Book Design Excellence Award for Fireplace Gold


Architectural League “New New York 3: Multiples: Small Civic Works” opening October 25, 2002.

“Paws for Design” Canine Couture and Doggie Décor, Metropolitan Home and ABC Carpets, opening October 30, 2002.


2003 Upper Eastside Apartment Combination, New York

2003 Chelsea Loft, New York

2002 Bronsky Dental Office, New York

2002 Apple Store, New York

2002 PS149/207, New York

2002 Walker Zanger Showroom, New York

2002 Advertising Agency Offices, New York

2002 City Store, New York

2001 Restoration Hardware, New York

2000 American Symphony Orchestra League, New York

2000 The Emerald Planet, New York

1999 Times Square Visitors’ Center, New York

1996 Shattuck Hammond Partners, New York

1998-1992 New World Coffee stores, New York

1992 Coca Cola Fifth Avenue, New York

1991 Yves Saint Laurent Boutique, New York


Vintage Sweet Shop, Napa, CA

University of Virginia Special Collections Library Interiors, Charlottesville, VA

Board of Election Offices, Brooklyn, NY

New Bronx Criminal Courthouse Interiors, Bronx, NY

Morgenthal Frederics Eyewear Store, Columbus Circle, New York, NY

Loft Conversion, East Village, New York, NY

Apartment Renovation, Upper West Side, New York, NY

Apartment Renovation, Murray Hill, New York, NY

Doctor’s Office, New York, NY

Advertising Agency, New York, NY

Loft Renovation, SoHo, New York, NY

House Renovation, Southampton, NY

House Renovation, Cape Cod, MA

House Renovation, Vallejo, CA