Hoffman-Grayson Architects LLP, established in 1981 by Neal Hoffman and Glen Grayson, began as an architectural and interior design company. From its inception, the founders understood the economic and environmental advantages of renovating and reusing existing structures, choosing to focus specifically on this branch of architecture. Since its founding, the team has expanded steadily, including graduate architects and interior designers whose expertise complements that of the principals. Members are encouraged to engage actively in their professions and communities. Neal Hoffman served as president of the Long Island Chapter of the American Institute of Architects in 1991 and has been an active board member of the Huntington Historical Society. The firm undertakes pro-bono work for the community and promotes quality design among its members.
Recently, the partners acquired and restored a home from the 1870s in Huntington Village to accommodate their expanding firm, now employing a team of eleven architects and designers. Their projects vary in size and scale but typically emphasize innovative yet practical solutions, always considering sustainability.
One notable project is the historic remodel in Centerport, New York. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Charles Van Iderstine Mansion was constructed in 1897 overlooking picturesque Northport Harbor. Originally, the estate included a gatehouse, carriage house, and servant quarters, but these have since been divided and incorporated into separate properties. This splendid example of the Queen Anne style remains largely intact, characterized by its wraparound porch, irregular and asymmetrical structure, and a three-story octagonal tower.
The house was positioned to face the harbor, a common practice at the time. This meant visitors approached from the rear by car, entering through the service areas. Acquired by the current owners in 2004, the mansion required selective updates to better suit the lifestyle of a modern family. Initially, the owners reached out to Hoffman Grayson Architects to redesign the master bathroom. However, architect Glen Grayson began discussions about the kitchen first. Over five years, the architects developed a series of projects transforming this significant historical residence into a serene retreat by the water for the family.
It was crucial to preserve the home's original charm while addressing its outdated layout. The existing kitchen had become a maze of inefficient spaces, complicated by numerous doorways, small rooms, and a large but unattractive fireplace dividing the tiny kitchen from an awkward breakfast nook that also served as the main entrance. Despite these doorways, accessing the rest of the house from this entry was challenging, requiring one to navigate through the breakfast area, around the fireplace, into the kitchen, through a charming butler's pantry, and finally into the dining room, then around the table and through the sitting room to reach the central foyer leading to the living room, wrap-around porch, and upstairs.
To enhance circulation and accessibility, the architects decided to open up the space as much as possible. A small addition, replacing the 1980 open porch, extended the breakfast area into the side yard, offering views of Northport Harbor and the backyard. The fireplace was removed from the center of the spaces, replaced by a rustic French-style fireplace on an exterior wall, providing warmth at the intersection of the breakfast area, desk, drop zone, and kitchen.
The new layout centers around a spacious rustic oak island, lightly distressed with an applied base instead of a recessed toe space, giving it the appearance of a repurposed piece of old furniture. The island features a large prep sink with a hot and chilled water dispenser matching the Waterstone Annapolis oil-rubbed bronze kitchen faucet.
The architects turned to Waterstone for plumbing fixtures due to their comprehensive product range—traditional three-legged swivel spouts, pull-down spray faucets, pot fillers, hot and cold water dispensers, and soap dispensers—all available in the same finish. Other manufacturers often provided only individual components.
A copper farm sink serves as the focal point of the cleaning area. To make this task more enjoyable, the architects designed a new opening/pass-through to the back stairs and placed a window just beyond the pass-through opening, providing a view of the yard (though not the harbor) from the kitchen sink.
The copper farm sink sits before a new opening/pass-through to the back stairs, with a window placed just beyond the pass-through opening, offering a view of the yard from the kitchen sink. The Waterstone three-legged swivel spout oil-rubbed bronze kitchen faucet matches the pull-down faucet on the island.
Perimeter cabinets are painted yellow, lightly distressed and glazed. Upper cabinets are glazed in antique glass. With 10-foot-6-inch ceilings in this 19th-century home, there was plenty of room for an upper tier of cabinets around the room.
The generously sized cooking area revolves around a 48-inch Dacor range, with a GE microwave oven installed in the backsplash on the left, recessed into closet space below the stair behind the wall. The microwave is on a pull-out platform, making it easier to reach when needed. Coordinating with the other faucets in the kitchen, a Waterstone oil-rubbed bronze pot filler is located above the range, set into a custom Arts and Crafts tile inset.
A wall of tall storage hides a pair of 36-inch Sub-Zero refrigerators with freezer drawers below. A bookcase for an extensive cookbook collection neatly flanks the right corner.
Opposite the refrigerators, a small butler's pantry creates a decorative niche visible from the foyer. To the left of the butler's pantry is a concealed door leading to a functional pantry hidden behind the tall refrigerator wall.
A baking center was created in a corner opposite the butler's pantry, set at 32 inches high, housing all the essentials for baking, a frequent activity in this household.
To connect the kitchen to the rest of the house without passing through the dining room, the architects created an opening stepping up onto the main stair landing and through to the foyer, facing the harbor. A concealed panel of wainscoting on hinges forms a convenient pet gate when needed to close off this opening.
A small addition provided ample space for an airy breakfast area, granting access to the pool area and waterfront views.
The new fireplace, built with bush-hammered Giallo granite, became the heart of this gathering space at the intersection of the breakfast area, desk, drop zone, and kitchen. The custom fireplace was inspired by one the architect saw in a French country house during a visit with friends years ago. A rustic mantel shelf was milled from reclaimed wood.
A functional desk was designed in the corner to the left of the fireplace, helping this busy family stay organized. A coat closet is concealed within the tall cabinetry around this corner, leading to the mudroom/drop zone.
A new side entry with a small covered porch was added to serve the mudroom. A walk-in drop zone alcove was designed to organize all the gear used daily by four children. A laundry room and powder room are located next to the mudroom.
The cabinetry was designed by the architects and crafted locally by Joe Brittman of Brittman & Son in East Northport. The architects designed the custom Arts and Crafts tile backsplash to coordinate with the William Morris wallpaper they selected.
The partners recently purchased and renovated a circa 1870s home in Huntington Village to house their growing firm, now totaling a staff of eleven architects and designers. Projects vary in cost and scope but are generally focused on creative solutions realized in practical terms, with an eye toward sustainable solutions.
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