Studio DB

Studio DB

About

Studio DB is a Manhattan based architecture and interiors firm headed by partners Damian and Britt Zunino who bring their diverse backgrounds together to offer varying perspectives and approaches to design. Our studio includes designers with varying backgrounds which allows us to have a unique vision and approach to the spaces we design. Studio DB engages in and oversees every aspect of the project from architecture, interior design, construction administration, through furnishing and styling. We begin each project by looking for unique, creative and site specific solutions for each client and take a hands-on approach implementing our design. We thrive on the challenge of finding unique solutions to design and construction limitations, working with skilled craftspeople to create conscious and livable spaces. Through clear communication and in depth team leadership, we provide our clients with valuable project scheduling and cost restraints, resulting in beautiful projects that meet their expectations of time and budget.

Meet the team

Britt Zunino
Britt Zunino
Principal
Damian Zunino
Damian Zunino
Principal
Gabriela Bonilla
Gabriela Bonilla
Director - Operations
Ryan Wilson
Ryan Wilson
Associate Director
Lauren Passaro
Lauren Passaro
Associate Director
Paul Mok
Paul Mok
Project Architect
Emma Murray-Carroll
Emma Murray-Carroll
Intermediate Designer
Michael Powell
Michael Powell
Project Designer
Peyton Maxwell
Peyton Maxwell
Intermediate Designer
Kate Eanelli
Kate Eanelli
Intermediate Designer

Studio DB
Studio DB
Studio DB

Testimonials

I have worked with StudioDB on several large projects including two gut renovations (of a 4000sq.ft. downtown loft and a 7000sq.ft. townhouse), as well as the conversion of a once derelict 8000sq.ft. yard into a vibrant, beautiful playground at a public hospital in the Bronx. The latter project was a largely philanthropic effort which was completed thanks to extreme generosity of StudioDB's time and spirit. I am THRILLED with all of Studio DB's work. Britt and Damian are an incredible design duo: brilliant, pragmatic, wildly creative and fun! They bring deep experience and indefatigable enthusiasm to every aspect of the design and renovation process. Damian is calm in the storm, unflappable and meets the unexpected hiccup with grace and ease. He worked within my budget and steered me in the right direction about where I needed to spend and where I could save. Damian approaches structural conundrums as an opportunity for creative problem solving. He relishes an architectural challenge seems to have an endless supply of patience and good humor even in the most frustrating of circumstances. Britt brings the spaces to life with her outstanding eye and creativity. Her design sensibility is a rare combination of playfulness and elegance. She goes the extra mile to source materials both new and old from unexpected vendors and places, rendering each space unique. She works tirelessly to get each room right and to ensure that the each space and choice plays well with the others. Britt and Damian (and all of the designers and staff at Studio DB) are a JOY to work with. They encouraged my good ideas and - more importantly - saved me from all sorts of terrible decisions!! I learned so much from the whole process. I could not recommend StudioDB more highly. They are the consummate dream team!!

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We worked with StudioDB a number of years ago on a gut renovation of our New York apartment - both on the architecture and the design. We cannot say enough wonderful things about Britt, Damian, and their team. Not only is their work incredibly creative and impeccably executed, they are amazingly lovely people and a joy to work with. Their professionalism is also top rate. We had such an fantastic experience with them that when we began to plan a beach house build, they were our first and only call. Our second experience, just wrapping up now, was equally if not more terrific. We absolutely adore them and truly cannot recommend them more highly.

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Our family has had a fantastic experience working with StudioDB on two homes in New York City! We are a family with four kids and like to decorate with bright colors and unique patterns. We love StudioDB's creative process and playful designs. In our first apartment we painted each bedroom a different neon color, the playroom had a slide starting from the kids ‘loft’, and our main hallway had a zip line! We dreamed up special features for each room and made colorful drawings of our ideas. To our great amazement, StudioDB made these ideas (monkey bars, a rock-climbing wall, and a loft connecting all of the kids' rooms) come to life! StudioDB fully embraced our family's sense of playfulness. Britt and Damian responded to even the wackiest of our ideas with interest and enthusiasm, and then brainstormed ways to make them happen! We had the most fun apartment in NYC! Our family could not have been more thrilled. When we moved six years later, I was heartbroken to leave our cherished loft, but comforted knowing that we would be working with Britt and Damian again to create something special. And, they did! If you are looking for an architecture and design firm to help with your home, you should definitely choose StudioDB. If you are looking for bright OR modest colors, excitement AND elegance indesign, and top-tier guidance, StudioDB is for you!! Thank you Britt and Damian for such a terrific experience, and we look forward to working with you again!

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I can’t say enough wonderful things about StudioDB. As a team they gave us endless support, creativity that pushed our project beyond what we ever thought was possible, and a relentless dedication and passion for our project. It was our first renovation and their patience to help us through it saw no limits. ‍

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From the start we had a challenging project and an ambitiously tight budget and there is no question that without Britt, Damian, and the rest of the team we wouldn’t have been able to realize what we always thought was a dream. I could not recommend them more highly.

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I am so thankful to have had the opportunity to work with StudioDB on a NYC restaurant project. They brought amazing inspiration to the table, worked efficiently and were always ahead of schedule. They were professional yet made me feel like a friend and were supportive when listening to our ideas. Most importantly, they were respectful of our budget! I can't wait to work with them again.

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