NYC Wellness Renovation Architect for Families

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We help NYC families renovate apartments, co-ops, condos, and townhouses with clearer planning, healthier materials, better airflow, and fewer costly surprises.

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Sustainable kitchen renovation NYC featuring a waterfall edge island and smart layout for cross-ventilation.

Techbuilt house interior - Kitchen and waterfall edge kitchen island allowing cross ventilation

Trusted NYC Renovation Expertise

18+ years designing complex residential projects
Former architect at SOM, OMA, and Gensler
Specialized in wellness-first apartment and townhouse renovations
NYC-focused guidance for co-ops, condos, DOB filings, and family living

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About

TDA

Tong Dong Architects is a Queens, New York architecture studio serving Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island and most of Westchester focused on sustainable residential design and wellness-first home renovations. We help families with young children and wellness-minded homeowners transform tight urban spaces into light-filled, healthy homes that work for real life. Our approach is calm, clear, and practical, built for people who want thoughtful design without getting lost in jargon or drawn-out decision spirals.

Founded in 2021 by Queenie Tong, in the middle of the global pandemic, our studio began with a simple belief: your home should actively support your health. That means we pay attention to what you breathe, touch, and live with every day. We design for daylight and airflow, durable low-maintenance finishes, and layouts that reduce stress, improve routines, and make it easier to live well at home. For many clients, this is not about chasing trends. It’s about building a safer, more comfortable environment for the people they love most.

Our work is especially suited to NYC and other dense cities, where square footage is tight and constraints are real. We’re known for turning challenging sites and existing apartments into spaces that feel open and bright through smart planning, simplified circulation, and intentional choices that balance beauty, function, and budget. You get a clear process, honest guidance, and design decisions that hold up over time.

If you’re ready to renovate your apartment, townhouse, or family home with a wellness transformation in mind, start by contacting us through tongdong-arch.com with your location, timeline, and what you want to change. We’ll tell you the best next step and what to prepare for an initial consultation.

Portfolio

Projects

Sustainable residential design NYC featuring solar tubes for natural light in a wellness-focused home.

Clients

What We Help You Avoid

DOB confusion
Board delays
Contractor mistakes
Timeline overruns
Unhealthy materials
Surprise costs

What We do

apartment renovation

Co-op / condo renovation

wellness renovation

A compact NYC apartment renovation with professional dust containment, including a floor-to-ceiling plastic barrier, zippered entry, protected floors, and a visible HEPA air scrubber in a bright interior with exposed brick and high ceilings.

Construction Dust Control: Keeping Your NYC Home Healthy During Renovation

If you’ve ever walked past a construction site in Manhattan, you know that unmistakable smell, a mix of old plaster, sawdust, and history. But when that "history" is being stirred up inside your own four walls, it stops being a neighborhood quirk and starts being a health concern. As an architect focusing on wellness-first renovations here in NYC, I’ve seen it all. I know how exciting it is to finally start that kitchen remodel or create a nursery for your growing family. But

Sun-drenched, minimalistic NYC nursery with natural wood floors and non-toxic finishes, emphasizing a healthy home environment.

Renovating With Kids: Creating a Healthier Home Environment

If you’re a parent in New York City, your home is more than just a place to sleep, it’s your sanctuary, your office, and your children’s primary playground. But for many of the families I work with, there’s a nagging worry that beneath the surface of their pre-war apartment or brownstone, the environment might not be as healthy as it could be. When you decide to embark on a wellness home renovation, you aren't just updating cabinets or picking out pretty tiles. You are essent

15 Biophilic Design Ideas to Turn Your Small NYC Apartment into a Stress-Free Sanctuary

Living in New York City is an adrenaline rush, but let’s be honest, it’s also a sensory assault. Between the screeching of the 6 train, the endless grey of the sidewalk, and the "cozy" (read: tiny) footprint of our apartments, our nervous systems are often stuck in overdrive. At Tong Dong Architects, we believe your home shouldn’t just be a place where you store your shoes and sleep; it should be a living organism that helps you recharge. This is where biophilic design comes

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NYC Renovation Starter Kit for families planning a co-op or townhouse renovation.