Designing a custom home is a layered, collaborative process that unfolds over time. This guide walks through each phase of the custom home design journey—from the first architectural sketches through construction and final occupancy—offering clarity for homeowners planning a thoughtfully designed residence in New Jersey.

Prewar Manhattan apartments possess a romance that newer buildings simply cannot replicate—the gracious proportions, the sculpted moldings, the patinated hardwood floors worn by generations. But transforming these storied spaces into contemporary homes requires an architect’s sensitivity: honoring the craftsmanship of the past while quietly integrating the comfort, performance, and luxury expected today. Here is how MANNINO approaches the delicate balance between preservation and reinvention.

Prewar apartments in the Upper East Side and West Village offer timeless architecture, but modern living requires thoughtful updates. This guide explores how MANNINO blends historic elegance with contemporary performance through improved layouts, custom millwork, integrated systems, and authentic materials—resulting in homes that honor their past while functioning beautifully for today.

Prewar apartments carry a timeless elegance—but transforming them for modern living requires expertise, sensitivity, and a deep understanding of New York’s architectural fabric. This guide explores the full process of a Manhattan gut renovation, from navigating co-op boards to integrating millwork, materials, infrastructure, and design into one cohesive vision.

Renovating a New York City townhouse is both an art and a logistical challenge. This guide outlines how to plan a thoughtful renovation—from zoning and structure to craftsmanship and light—so your home honors its history while meeting modern life.

Building a custom home in Greater New York is an art form — balancing architectural vision, craftsmanship, and cost. Learn what shapes pricing and why a Feasibility Study is the smartest first step toward building with certainty.

Luxury and sustainability are no longer separate ideas. Discover how MANNINO is defining a new era of Low-Carbon Luxury—where timeless design meets responsible innovation through materials like low-carbon concrete, mass timber, and high-efficiency electrification.

From the rolling hills of California wine country to the coastal enclaves of the Hamptons, high-end residential architecture in the United States is in the midst of a quiet revolution. Today’s luxury homes are less about ostentation and more about enduring beauty, wellness, and environmental responsibility—designed to be lived in, cherished, and passed down.

Building a custom home in New Jersey is a rewarding but complex journey. Our 2025 guide breaks down the process—from land acquisition and design to permitting, construction, and move-in—offering expert insights to help you build with confidence and clarity.

In the world of custom homebuilding, the design-build model is gaining traction—but not all design-builds are created equal. At RS Mannino, we take it a step further. As architects who also build, we offer a uniquely integrated approach where vision, craftsmanship, and execution speak the same language from day one.

At RS Mannino, we believe ceilings are more than a finish—they’re a quiet expression of proportion, scale, and intention. This blog explores how vaulted ceilings can completely transform a space, with a spotlight on our #UnderTheGabledGreen project.

White oak has shaped the visual language of contemporary interiors for more than a decade. But a quiet shift is underway. Designers and architects are rediscovering the depth, warmth, and legacy of darker woods—particularly walnut. At RS Mannino, we embraced this evolution in our #StoneManor project, where walnut floors, millwork, and ceilings brought elegance and gravity to every room, culminating in a showstopping space we call the Jewel Box.