Award-Winning Architectural Firm

architectural

design

that welcomes

a challenge

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Modern two-story white house with large windows reflecting trees and a small garden with a potted plant and a weeping tree in front.Modern open living space with high ceiling, wooden flooring, a wicker chair, open window, and dining area with wooden benches.Modern kitchen with white cabinets, wooden floor, brick wall, and a blurred person walking downstairs.
Modern two-story house with large vertical windows and wooden fence, illuminated at dusk with a large tree nearby.Modern house with large windows and lit interior surrounded by dense green trees and flowering plants.Outdoor covered dining area with a wooden table and six chairs set with plates and wine on a balcony overlooking a green backyard.
Modern two-story house with brick and gray siding, a lit interior visible through large glass doors, concrete stairs, and a child running towards the entrance.Modern living space with wooden floor, built-in shelves displaying books and decor, a white chair by a round table, and a brown dog lying on the floor.Modern open living space with a green sectional sofa and colorful pillows, wooden floor, dark dining table with chairs, and a fireplace.

At noroof, our designs embrace constraints—not as limits, but as opportunities for creative solutions.

Founded by Margarita McGrath and Scott Oliver, our Brooklyn studio transforms modest footprints and challenging conditions into beautifully functional spaces.

our studio
Modern two-story house with large glass windows, grey and blue exterior walls, and a small patio with wooden fencing.
Smiling man in glasses and dark blazer standing next to smiling woman in mustard yellow sweater outdoors with trees in the background.
Three-story red brick townhouse with lit windows and a staircase leading to a glass front door, adjoining a white building.
30+
Years Experience

Our extensive experience is reflected in every project we do—providing innovative, architectural design solutions.

15+
Awards & Accredidations

We're proud to have earned recognition that confirms our position as leaders in thoughtful and inventive architectural design.

why noroof?

collaboration

Every project starts by understanding you. Instead of imposing a style, we listen and create spaces tailored to your daily life.

resourcefulness

Tight budgets and tricky spaces fuel our best work. We strategically use modest materials to deliver impactful results.

stewardship

Stewardship informs design choices—not through grand gestures or checklists, but through thoughtful, consistent decisions that endure.

design challenges

space constraints

We design smart, livable spaces within tight footprints, maximizing every inch of space.

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limited budget

Creative designs using thoughtful material choices that make modest budgets feel generous.

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existing conditions

Adaptive designs that skillfully repurpose structures, turning challenges into opportunities.

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AIA logo featuring the letters AIA in bold uppercase with an emblem on the left.Black text reading 'OPEN HOUSE NEW YORK' in bold capital letters on a white background.Queens Historical Society logo with stylized letter Q and text.Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce logo with black capital letters on a white background.Diagram showing the difference between a cat's tail wrapped around its back leg (indicating cold) and a cat’s tail held high and curved (indicating happiness).