A Residential Approach to the Design of a Manhattan Therapy Office 

PJCArchitecture employed a residential approach to design the office for a cognitive behavioral therapy practice located in the upscale Central Park West section of Manhattan. The team was mindful of the client’s unique needs, blending traditional work and treatment—all within just 593 square feet. “They had a very specific program for what they needed to achieve in a limited amount of space, which was certainly challenging for us,” said Philip J. Consalvo, founder and principal, PJCArchitecture.  In collaboration with contractor Quadrant Development Consultants and interior designer Carol Dwyer of Avenue Design Group, key sectors of the office, from the waiting area to the therapy spaces, balance function and style. The interiors do not have the sterility of a clinic, yet provide all of the necessary elements for patient support with added comfort. “It feels a little homey, but it is not like an apartment. We had to walk that fine …