Yellow is the new black

What do you do when you have reached the pinnacle of the architectural profession in New York City? Elizabeth Graziolo faced such a question in early 2020. As a partner in Peter Pennoyer Architects, the world-renowned international firm known for New Classical Architecture (the deft combination of traditional with classical), she had attained a rare level of success. She had designed and directed countless projects ranging from private homes to developments in the United States and abroad. Elizabeth was with PPA for over two decades, had accomplished many of the things she dreamed about as a young architecture student at The Cooper Union, and wondered what was next? 

The answer? Yellow House Architects.  

Born out of a desire to create a new kind of collaborative practice, Elizabeth bid a warm farewell to her partners and colleagues and struck out on her own, founding YHA. Determined to buck the trend of a self-named firm, she decided on a unique approach. Yellow represents inspiration and optimism throughout cultures worldwide. For her team, a house is a gathering place where avid learners and thinkers share diverse points of view. Elizabeth created Yellow House Architects as a forward-thinking space that fosters dynamic collaboration, expressed in the language of architecture. It is a fellowship of design creatives with individual voices, working collaboratively to realize their clients' architectural vision. 

In the first year, amid a global pandemic no less, YHA grew by the dozens. Talented individuals from all corners of the globe joined the firm. YHA's team is an inspired group, daily marrying the best parts of classicism and modern sensibilities. Everyone has a voice in the process, ensuring all projects are viewed through multiple lenses, making for well-designed final solutions.  

All this creative firepower has already yielded admirable results. The firm is currently working on a mix of residential and development projects: a townhouse and mixed-use condominium on New York City's Upper East Side, a private estate in the Midwest, an apartment in the iconic Woolworth Tower, and a house renovation in Turks and Caicos. Architectural Digest profiled Elizabeth as One to Watch in 2021, shining a light on Yellow House Architects, serving as a welcome sign of great things to come. 

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