The Towers Garden Fence – LPC Approval

Laura Heim virtually presented the first project of 2021 before the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission.  The proposal for The Towers new garden fence, prominently located along 34th Avenue in Jackson Heights, was unanimously approved by the LPC on January 5th,...

Maine Practice

Laura Heim has received her license to practice architecture in Maine.  We are beginning two new charming camp projects in Southern Maine.  With a deep respect for vernacular wooden architecture, which led to a Columbia University funded travel grant to...

Heim Architect Open House

To celebrate the opening of the newly completed studio, Heim Architect hosted two openings.  Guests enjoyed slide shows of the making of the office, the history of Sunnyside Gardens  and the office portfolio of work. To see the renovated space, click...

Heim Architect’s New Studio

We are pleased to announce that the office has moved to our new location on Skillman Avenue in Sunnyside.  The new space is organized into areas for meeting, design, work, presentation, service and reflection.  Click HERE to understand the making of the new...

Site Visit to Escamequita, Nicaragua

La Casa de Fuego y Agua begins construction.  Laura Heim traveled to San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua for five days to review the site and stake the footprint of the guest house, respecting the existing site terrain as well as sensitively sequencing the approach and...