Rise Projects

Rise Projects

About

Rise Projects, led by Karen Frome, AIA, is a full-service architecture and interior design firm based in New York City. Founded in 2012, Rise Projects is renowned for our inspirational and client-focused design work. We tackle a wide range of projects in residential, commercial, institutional, and public sectors, varying in scale and location.

We approach each project with passion and a commitment to practicality, while prioritizing attentive client service and embracing innovative thinking. By studying project parameters, we tailor the budget, schedule, and design approach to achieve optimal results. The firm's expertise lies in creating spaces curated with bespoke and elegant finishes.

Karen Frome Architecture DPC, dba Rise Projects, is a Woman-Owned Business Enterprise, DBIA-Certified, GPRO Building Fundamentals and GPRO Construction Management Certified, EDC prequalified and licensed in multiple states.

Karen Frome
Karen Frome
Founding Principal
Darwin Poblete
Darwin Poblete
Principal
Andrea Yang
Andrea Yang
Associate
Ralph Cheng
Ralph Cheng
Designer
Paola Reyes
Paola Reyes
Interior Designer
Marta Portillo
Marta Portillo
Designer
Caitlin Riddell
Caitlin Riddell
Studio Manager
Montgomery Nichols
Montgomery Nichols
Administrative Assistant
Narima Tudi
Narima Tudi
Bookkeeper
Julia Lola Wang
Julia Lola Wang
Social Media Manager

Karen, Have been meaning to say since forever ago.. thank you so much!! We feel very lucky to have a rockstar architect on our side as we do this & hopefully more down the line.

Chiara, Residential Client

Rise Projects performed interior design and architectural planning for our New York Arabian Oud perfume house. They were fantastic. They have an artist's eye and an architects skill. They were professional, courteous and timely with their work. And specially always on hadn even after the end of the project. Highly Recommend.

Hassan El Neil - Arabian Oud, General Manager

It was shortly after I bought my first New York apartment - in 1998 that I met Karen Frome. She is welcoming, she's open to ideas and she will give an honest answer and negotiate a solution. Her sense of space is a true talent! Timeless clean, simple well appointed lines keeping the integrity of the space. Karen and I today are working to create a new feeling with this space - it's exciting to know it will be amazing!

Gayle Johnson, Residential Client

When we approached the first ever renovation of George Jackson Academy we knew that we needed architects that would understand our mission and the unique needs of an all-boys middle school. Rise Projects spent time with

us, they listened and created a space that our boys are proud of. The design by Rise Projects has taken us into the year 2018 and beyond, and we are so happy to have a school that reflects the good work happening inside.

Sara Murphy - Director of Development, George Jackson Academy NYC

The shed is even better than people were telling me and this going to be great for tennis and sailing. The bushes and planters look spectacular. Great job everyone involved!

- Dan Silverstein, Saltaire Yacht Club Tennis Shed & Pavilion

We had a great experience with Rise. They were creative, responsive and easy to work with. The design they came up with was exactly what we wanted. We would definitely recommend them.

- Lauren, Residential Client

I had the pleasure of working with Rise Projects on a challenging project with a very tight construction schedule. The project was completed on time due to Rise Projects' leadership and dedication. The client is universally thrilled with the design of their new space.

Anne Asher, Architect, Client Representative