A Continuing Legacy: Reflecting on the Past, Designing the Future

Third Installment

The 2000s marked a defining period for Acheson Doyle Partners Architects as the firm took on increasingly complex restoration and preservation projects across New York City and beyond. During this decade, ADP became entrusted with architecturally significant landmarks, sacred spaces, and institutions that required extraordinary technical precision, craftsmanship, and long-term stewardship. The work reinforced the firm’s growing reputation as a trusted partner in the preservation of historic architecture while continuing to reflect the principles of craft and precision that had guided the practice since its founding.

Historic and sacred restoration projects became a major focus of the firm’s work during this period. At St. Bartholomew’s Church in Manhattan, ADP undertook the restoration of the church’s iconic dome, one of the building’s most recognizable architectural features. The project required careful analysis, specialized restoration techniques, and meticulous attention to historic materials and detailing to preserve the integrity of the landmark structure while addressing critical long-term maintenance needs.

ADP also worked on Old St. Patrick’s Cathedral, one of New York City’s most historically significant religious institutions. The project further demonstrated the firm’s expertise in working within landmark environments where preservation, structural care, and sensitivity to historic craftsmanship were paramount. Through thoughtful restoration and rehabilitation efforts, the firm helped preserve an important piece of the city’s architectural and cultural history.

At the same time, ADP continued to expand its presence within the hospitality sector through work at Marriott Marquis in Times Square. The project reflected the firm’s ability to operate at a large institutional scale while maintaining a focus on detail, material quality, and guest experience. This balance between technical complexity and thoughtful design became a defining characteristic of the firm’s work throughout the decade.

Residential projects also remained central to the practice and continued to demonstrate ADP’s commitment to craftsmanship and refined detailing. Projects such as the Greenwich Residence, Salsbury Residence, and Rhinebeck Residence showcased the firm’s ability to create highly personalized homes that balanced elegance, comfort, and architectural integrity. Whether restoring historic elements or introducing contemporary interventions, these residences reflected a careful and tailored design approach rooted in proportion, materiality, and precision.

Across restoration, hospitality, and residential work, the projects of the 2000s reflected a firm increasingly trusted with important architectural spaces. Through technical expertise, collaborative relationships, and a deep respect for historic craftsmanship, ADP continued to build a body of work defined by stewardship, precision, and enduring design.