DOUGLAS C. WRIGHT ARCHITECTS is a firm of architects, interior designers, and supporting staff based in New York. Over the last twelve years, we have designed award-winning projects in a wide range of residential, institutional, and commercial work. We practice in a variety of styles — both historical and current — and strive to combine the very real, pragmatic needs of modernity with our historic architectural influences. We study and integrate all aspects of a designed environment into our projects. The landscapes, buildings, and interiors all influence each other, creating a richness the parts alone cannot achieve. We’ve worked in New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, California, Texas, Maryland, Maine, Tennessee, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts, as well as Europe and the Caribbean.

Douglas Wright

DOUGLAS WRIGHT founded the firm in 2010 and personally directs the architectural work and designs. Throughout his career, he has designed and overseen the administration of a broad range of projects including residential estates and their master plans, vacation homes, apartments, country clubs, developments, and boutique hotels and resorts.

Growing up in an historic home introduced Mr. Wright to fine architecture built for a specific setting. Travel and education nurtured a lifelong interest with subsequent bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Yale and the University of Texas at Austin. Prior to forming Douglas C. Wright Architects, Mr. Wright was a partner in Miller & Wright Architects directing much of that firm’s work, and a principal at Hart Howerton Architects and Planners in New York leading teams on major residential, country club, and boutique hotel projects. Mr. Wright began his career as an architect/designer with the renowned decorating firm Parish-Hadley Associates, and continued with Brian J. McCarthy before pursuing further studies in architecture. He developed his expertise as an associate with Robert A. M. Stern Architects, and worked with Ferguson & Shamamian Architects, B Five Studio, and Davis, Brody, Bond Architects and Planners. 

Mr. Wright is a member of the American Institute of Architects and the President’s Council of the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art (ICAA). He has taught at the New School University and the University of Texas at Austin and served as a guest critic at the Yale School of Architecture. He serves as a board member of the Sir John Soane’s Museum Foundation and the Lutyens Trust America.  He recently joined the Saint-Gaudens Memorial, an active partner of the Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park promoting the legacy of the great American sculptor and preserving his home, studios, gardens, and artworks in Cornish, New Hampshire.
 
He also has served as a mentor in the American Corporate Partners program for veterans of all branches of the armed services of the United States, and is an active member of the Whisky Watercolor Club.
 

Douglas C. Wright Architects

  • Anahita Aliasgarian

    Anahita is a designer with a passion for exploratory work in the intersection of architecture, new media, and computational technologies. Her endeavors include research-based design experimentations, considering the potential of interactive environments. She is a multi-instrumentalist, painter, and calligraphist who finds joy in creativity.

    She holds a Master of Architecture degree from the University at Buffalo, New York, and has experience working in multiple design firms in Iran and the US. She has contributed to the development of projects in a variety of scales from architecture, interactive installations, and successful international design competitions. 

  • Jessica Chen

    Jessica is an architectural designer with a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Texas at Austin. She has experience across both residential and retail design, having worked freelance and with firms in Texas and New York. Her work is driven by a belief that thoughtful design is a powerful tool for problem-solving—creating considered spaces and tailored solutions that respond meaningfully to each client’s needs.

    Outside of the studio, Jessica enjoys woodworking, photography, and travel. She especially values time spent in Taiwan, reconnecting with her heritage and drawing inspiration from its culture, craft, and striking natural landscapes.

  • Amy Farber

    Amy joined Douglas Wright Architects in 2023 as a project manager with over 25 years of experience working on high-end residential projects. She met Doug at her first job at Robert A. M. Stern Architects and they have been friends ever since. A native New Yorker who has only lived outside New York City while earning a Bachelor’s of Architecture at Rice University in Houston Texas. Solving the ever changing puzzle of configuring spaces to accommodate a client’s desires with beautiful, thoughtful design is what she loves most about working on architectural projects.

    When not in the office, Amy loves to travel both domestically and internationally. She is a member of the New York Lawn Bowling Club and enjoys gardening on her terrace. You will often find her out and about with her dog Bridget.

  • Allison Eden Karn

    Allison Eden Karn brings more than twenty-five years of experience in architecture and interior design to Douglas C Wright Architects.  Prior to joining the office, she was a sole practitioner and worked at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, Robert A.M. Stern Architects, The Rockwell Group, Fogarty Finger, David Easton Inc., and Costas Kondylis and Partners. She has extensive experience working on both single family and multi-family high-end residential projects, as well as hospitality projects, corporate interiors, and educational facilities throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia.

    Allison earned her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Architecture from Yale University and is a registered architect in the state of New York. She enjoys helping her clients translate their dreams into beautiful architectural solutions. She lives in New York City with her husband, children, and German Shepherds and has a penchant for Garden City communities.

  • Daniel Moran

    Daniel is a published designer with a Master’s Degree in Architecture from UCD, Ireland.

    Following his studies at the Bauhaus University Weimar and University College Dublin, he worked as a freelance designer in the technology sector in Ireland before moving to New York City. Having extensive experience in multifamily residential, adaptive reuse and commercial projects he is eager to translate these skills into more refined residential design.

    In his free time, Daniel enjoys travel, live shows and exploring new restaurants (stomach first).

  • Christian Ricart

    Christian brings in-depth knowledge of project management experience of hi-end residential architecture to Douglas C. Wright Architects and has worked at the firm for over 5 years.  Prior to Douglas C. Wright Architects, he worked for nine years at Cooper Robertson & Partners as a senior associate managing high-end residential and resort work in locations across the United States and the Caribbean. His projects have been featured in leading residential architecture publications. He rounded out his architectural education from Universidad Iberoamericana with a design fellowship at Kyushu University in Japan, and a master’s degree from the Universidad Politecnica de Catalunya in Barcelona, Spain. 

    When not working at architecture he pursues interests in cinema, photography, and yoga.

  • Raymund Riparip

    Raymund joined Douglas C. Wright Architects in 2012 to continue his passion of 15+ years in high-end residential architecture. He manages numerous projects and sees every project as an opportunity to create a space with a sense of Place and Home. Raymund received his Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Miami (Florida) and is a registered architect in New York and his home state of Texas.

    A pseudo-competitive eater, he spends his time traveling the world, running marathons, sampling cuisines and hanging out with his pet dog, Simon.

  • Yiyuan Shen

    Shen is an architectural designer who joined Douglas Wright Architects for his first job after extensive studies. He is very interested in architecture that adapts to and records unpredictable and constantly changing human activities and sees architecture as an interactive and ultimately descriptive approximation of everyday life.

    He holds a Master of Architecture from Yale University and a Bachelor of Engineering from Tongji University. Prior to joining Douglas Wright Architects, he spent two years working at archaeological sites in China, contributing to both excavation and documentation. While at Yale, he worked for Student Technology Collaborative, troubleshooting and repairing students’ personal laptops, and he also developed a solar façade system for Yale Center For Ecosystems + Architecture.

  • Sonam Sherpa

    Sonam is a designer with roots in Nepal and a New York City upbringing. His work is guided by an interest in indigenous building methods and the integration of traditional influences in contemporary design. Sonam has designed a religious community center in rural Nepal and works closely with the United Sherpa Association, a non-profit organization based in Queens, where he is a core member of the engineering committee. He has also taught as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Columbia University GSAPP, leading an advanced architectural design studio.

    He holds a Master of Science in Advanced Architectural Design from Columbia University GSAPP and a Bachelor of Architecture from the Spitzer School of Architecture in the City College of New York.

    Outside of design, Sonam enjoys film photography and trains in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. 

  • Sabrina Burke

    Sabrina started her career in accounting in 2004. After several years bookkeeping and auditing for large firms in the hospitality industry, she transferred to the design field and other small businesses in the private sector.  At Douglas C. Wright Architects, she manages all aspects of the accounting department and a healthy portion of Human Resources.

    In her free time, she hones her Taekwondo skills on unsuspecting small business owners.

  • Bridget

    Bridget joined the team at Douglas Wright Architects in 2023 along with Amy. She is a Norfolk Terrier who greets visitors to the office with much enthusiasm. She loves to roll around the carpet in Doug’s office and is always ready for cuddles and a belly rub. Her favorite pastimes are fetching squeaky balls and chasing squirrels in Central Park. She excels at napping and bringing smiles to the faces of animal lovers.

Anahita Aliasgarian

Anahita is a designer with a passion for exploratory work in the intersection of architecture, new media, and computational technologies. Her endeavors include research-based design experimentations, considering the potential of interactive environments. She is a multi-instrumentalist, painter, and calligraphist who finds joy in creativity.

She holds a Master of Architecture degree from the University at Buffalo, New York, and has experience working in multiple design firms in Iran and the US. She has contributed to the development of projects in a variety of scales from architecture, interactive installations, and successful international design competitions. 

Jessica Chen

Jessica is an architectural designer with a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Texas at Austin. She has experience across both residential and retail design, having worked freelance and with firms in Texas and New York. Her work is driven by a belief that thoughtful design is a powerful tool for problem-solving—creating considered spaces and tailored solutions that respond meaningfully to each client’s needs.

Outside of the studio, Jessica enjoys woodworking, photography, and travel. She especially values time spent in Taiwan, reconnecting with her heritage and drawing inspiration from its culture, craft, and striking natural landscapes.

Amy Farber

Amy joined Douglas Wright Architects in 2023 as a project manager with over 25 years of experience working on high-end residential projects. She met Doug at her first job at Robert A. M. Stern Architects and they have been friends ever since. A native New Yorker who has only lived outside New York City while earning a Bachelor’s of Architecture at Rice University in Houston Texas. Solving the ever changing puzzle of configuring spaces to accommodate a client’s desires with beautiful, thoughtful design is what she loves most about working on architectural projects.

When not in the office, Amy loves to travel both domestically and internationally. She is a member of the New York Lawn Bowling Club and enjoys gardening on her terrace. You will often find her out and about with her dog Bridget.

Allison Eden Karn

Allison Eden Karn brings more than twenty-five years of experience in architecture and interior design to Douglas C Wright Architects.  Prior to joining the office, she was a sole practitioner and worked at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, Robert A.M. Stern Architects, The Rockwell Group, Fogarty Finger, David Easton Inc., and Costas Kondylis and Partners. She has extensive experience working on both single family and multi-family high-end residential projects, as well as hospitality projects, corporate interiors, and educational facilities throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia.

Allison earned her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Architecture from Yale University and is a registered architect in the state of New York. She enjoys helping her clients translate their dreams into beautiful architectural solutions. She lives in New York City with her husband, children, and German Shepherds and has a penchant for Garden City communities.

Daniel Moran

Daniel is a published designer with a Master’s Degree in Architecture from UCD, Ireland.

Following his studies at the Bauhaus University Weimar and University College Dublin, he worked as a freelance designer in the technology sector in Ireland before moving to New York City. Having extensive experience in multifamily residential, adaptive reuse and commercial projects he is eager to translate these skills into more refined residential design.

In his free time, Daniel enjoys travel, live shows and exploring new restaurants (stomach first).

Christian Ricart

Christian brings in-depth knowledge of project management experience of hi-end residential architecture to Douglas C. Wright Architects and has worked at the firm for over 5 years.  Prior to Douglas C. Wright Architects, he worked for nine years at Cooper Robertson & Partners as a senior associate managing high-end residential and resort work in locations across the United States and the Caribbean. His projects have been featured in leading residential architecture publications. He rounded out his architectural education from Universidad Iberoamericana with a design fellowship at Kyushu University in Japan, and a master’s degree from the Universidad Politecnica de Catalunya in Barcelona, Spain. 

When not working at architecture he pursues interests in cinema, photography, and yoga.

Raymund Riparip

Raymund joined Douglas C. Wright Architects in 2012 to continue his passion of 15+ years in high-end residential architecture. He manages numerous projects and sees every project as an opportunity to create a space with a sense of Place and Home. Raymund received his Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Miami (Florida) and is a registered architect in New York and his home state of Texas.

A pseudo-competitive eater, he spends his time traveling the world, running marathons, sampling cuisines and hanging out with his pet dog, Simon.

Yiyuan Shen

Shen is an architectural designer who joined Douglas Wright Architects for his first job after extensive studies. He is very interested in architecture that adapts to and records unpredictable and constantly changing human activities and sees architecture as an interactive and ultimately descriptive approximation of everyday life.

He holds a Master of Architecture from Yale University and a Bachelor of Engineering from Tongji University. Prior to joining Douglas Wright Architects, he spent two years working at archaeological sites in China, contributing to both excavation and documentation. While at Yale, he worked for Student Technology Collaborative, troubleshooting and repairing students’ personal laptops, and he also developed a solar façade system for Yale Center For Ecosystems + Architecture.

Sonam Sherpa

Sonam is a designer with roots in Nepal and a New York City upbringing. His work is guided by an interest in indigenous building methods and the integration of traditional influences in contemporary design. Sonam has designed a religious community center in rural Nepal and works closely with the United Sherpa Association, a non-profit organization based in Queens, where he is a core member of the engineering committee. He has also taught as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Columbia University GSAPP, leading an advanced architectural design studio.

He holds a Master of Science in Advanced Architectural Design from Columbia University GSAPP and a Bachelor of Architecture from the Spitzer School of Architecture in the City College of New York.

Outside of design, Sonam enjoys film photography and trains in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. 

Sabrina Burke

Sabrina started her career in accounting in 2004. After several years bookkeeping and auditing for large firms in the hospitality industry, she transferred to the design field and other small businesses in the private sector.  At Douglas C. Wright Architects, she manages all aspects of the accounting department and a healthy portion of Human Resources.

In her free time, she hones her Taekwondo skills on unsuspecting small business owners.

Bridget

Bridget joined the team at Douglas Wright Architects in 2023 along with Amy. She is a Norfolk Terrier who greets visitors to the office with much enthusiasm. She loves to roll around the carpet in Doug’s office and is always ready for cuddles and a belly rub. Her favorite pastimes are fetching squeaky balls and chasing squirrels in Central Park. She excels at napping and bringing smiles to the faces of animal lovers.

Talented Collaborators

Combining the pragmatic needs of modernity with our historic architectural influences