Comprehensive Architectural Services for Historic Structures

Notable Restoration Projects by Narska Architects

Preserving the Past

We don’t just restore buildings—we tell their stories. Below is a selection of restoration projects spanning landmark homes, civic buildings, and historic infrastructure across Westchester County and beyond.

St. James Church | Bronx, NY

Inside the decorated church, rows of chairs arranged for an event with protective pink covering on the floor, stained glass windows, and a large colorful stained glass rose window at the altar. Recent project of Narska Architects.
A stone church with a pointed roof, a large circular stained glass window, and two arched windows, a red door, under a blue sky. Recent project of Narska Architects.

Role: Architect

Budget: $7,000,000

Location Details: Built in 1965-1892 by Architect Henry Dudley and Henry Kilburn

Project Details: St. James Church includes the full renovation of the landmarked building from 1865. The work includes historical restoration, extensive structural work, site work, a new HVAC system, a new sprinkler system, and a new elevator. One of the many complexities of the project included working next to an MTA elevated train line. Our role as the architect includes filing architectural plans, fire protection plans, and public assembly applications. We also managed all consultants.

Front exterior of a stone church with arched stained glass windows, a red door with a Christmas wreath, and outdoor seating on a paved courtyard. Recent project of Narska Architects.
Front view of a stone church with a wooden door decorated with two wreaths, surrounded by leafless trees, on a cloudy day. Recent project of Narska Architects.

St Bartholomew’s | White Plains, NY

Role: Architect

Budget: $400,000

Project Details: St. Bart’s is a beautiful 100-year-old church with severe masonry issues at the front facade. We helped identify the root cause of the problems and have produced plans for the restoration, which will be happening this fall.

St Martin’s Church Tower | NY, NY

Historic stone church with a green copper roof, scaffolding, and black protective covering on the upper part, with several parked cars and trees in front.

Role: Architect, Project Manager 

Budget: $4,000,000

Project Details: St. Martin’s Tower is the second-largest bell tower in New York City and a landmarked building. Extensive masonry and roof restorations were required, and a custom scaffolding design was needed to access and renovate the over 100-foot tower. The renovation included the removal of a 42-bell carillon, restoring and replacing sandstone, brick, and granite masonry, and installing a new copper roof.

A clean and modern men's public bathroom with white tile flooring, white cabinets, a large mirror, and multiple urinals against the back wall. Dark wooden lockers are on the right side. Recent project of Narska Architects.
A hallway with wooden lockers on the right and a green carpeted floor, leading to a door with a painting on the wall at the end. Recent project of Narska Architects.

Golf Club | Greenwich, CT

Role: Full architectural services including drawings, specifications, bidding support, and contract administration

Project Details: Round Hill Club Rest Room Renovation upgraded roughly 1,000 ft² of the men’s bathroom and adjacent shower/steam facilities at 33 Round Hill Club Road, Greenwich, CT.

The scope replaced finishes and fixtures, re-planned shower stalls, added a glass-front steam room, repaired sub-floor framing, and improved accessibility and lighting within the restored restroom suite.

Following design sign-off on construction started in November of 2024 and finished in July of 2025.

A city street with a mix of historic and modern skyscrapers, including a prominent beige stone building in the foreground and tall glass buildings in the background. Recent project of Narska Architects.

Sports Club | New York, NY

Role: Club Architect

Property Details: This sports club is located in midtown Manhattan and is an iconic NYC landmark. We are the club/building architect and do the various small and large projects the club has happening all the time. These include renovations, structural repairs, waterproofing repairs, sidewalk repairs, and any other items needing an architect.

A large red brick building with multiple windows and a small tower with a green roof, surrounded by trees and a pathway with a person walking. Recent project of Narska Architects.

Holy Cross Monastery | West Park, NY

Role: Architect

Property Details: We are continuing investigative studies to determine several complex moisture problems the building is having. The building has a bell tower and several additions over a large campus.