Firm Description

Space4Architecture is a New York based full service architectural firm specializing in residential, custom retail and hospitality projects.
Established in 1999, current owners Michele Busiri-Vici and Clementina Ruggieri share a collective professional experience that spans forty years. Their backgrounds combine European and American education together with professional experience in the United States.
At Space 4 we pride ourselves on forging close collaborative relationships with our clients to produce design that addresses their specific needs and identities, with the ultimate goal of inspiring our clients and improving the environment in which they live and work. Creating spaces that are both contemporary and timeless is a fundamental goal of the firm.
Our architectural language is typically characterized by clean forms and functional clarity, with a strong emphasis on preserving and enhancing the inner nature of materials. Projects evolve in response to their specific context and program, drawing influence from local materials and building traditions. This context-driven approach is guided by rigor, precision, and restraint.
The firm has the resources and technology necessary to execute all phases of the architectural process, from preliminary design through construction administration. Careful dedication to all of these phases enables the firm to develop its client’s architectural needs while adhering firmly to budget and time constraints. The firm’s multi-lingual, interdisciplinary skills enable the office to interface efficiently and productively with its clients on a diverse range of projects simultaneously throughout the world.