About

Charles R. Schwartzapfel, Architect for more than 40 years, has made his clients dreams a buildable reality. His work has received national and international recognition for his unique design solutions integrating the composition of space, materials, light, connections and concepts.  His multi award-winning firm has designed millions of square feet of high end residential, multi-family, hospitality, medical and educational projects spanning from Waterfront Estates to Park Avenue Penthouses to Luxury Hotels and Retail Showrooms.

Charles received his architectural training at New York Institute of Technology, School of Architecture.  He then served a three-year apprenticeship with Norman Jaffe, a world renowned Architect of residential & commercial masterpieces who was a student of both Frank Lloyd Wright and Phillip Johnson, where he absorbed Norman’s philosophy of the Five Elements of Architecture.  Charles served as a Principle Architect of the Berrie Residence in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey as well as an integral part of the design team for the Gates of the Grove Synagogue in East Hampton, New York.  

He has been published in numerous International Design and Architectural Magazines, Trade Publications and Newspapers for his Award winning designs. His firm has received numerous First Place Awards in multiple categories, including two time winner in the National Millennium Design Competition for his residential work and KBIS winner for Innovative Showrooms for his commercial work.  His work can be seen throughout the Tri-State Area, Nantucket, as well as luxury Hotels in Europe and South America. 

Charles participates in many organizations including the American Institute of Architects (AIA), New York Architectural League, New York Society of Architects, The National Historic and Preservation Society, U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), LEED Certified, National Kitchen and Baths Association (NKBA) and a contributor to the New York Academy of Art.