We’ve all been there. You’re scrolling through Pinterest at 2:00 AM, heart set on that book-matched Calacatta marble backsplash that looks like a piece of high-end art. It’s gorgeous. It’s a statement. It’s... well, it’s a rock. And while we at Tong Dong Architects (TDA) love a stunning aesthetic as much as the next design firm, there is a secret we tell all our NYC clients: the most luxurious part of your home isn’t what you see: it’s what you breathe, feel, and hear. Welcom

Renovating a townhouse in New York City is a bit like restoring a vintage watch: it’s intricate, slightly temperamental, and requires a deep understanding of how all the moving parts work together. I’ve seen so many homeowners walk into a renovation with a beautiful vision, only to be met with drafty corners, skyrocketing energy bills, and a space that just doesn’t feel like the sanctuary they imagined. At Tong Dong Architects, we view a home as a living organism. It needs to