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Paulina Hospod – Interior and Architectural Designer

  • Master of Architecture from Pratt Institute
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design from New York Institute of Technology

Paulina earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design from the New York Institute of Technology and a Master of Architecture from Pratt Insitute. With over two decades of remodeling experience, she excels as a project manager for high-end residential renovations and is an architectural cabinetry and interior design expert. Additionally, she is a certified professional memebr fo the Interior Design Society (IDS).

Since 2023 Paulina has been an instructor at the School of Visual Arts in New York City. She teaches Professional Practice in Interior Design to seniors. 

When not designing, if that is even possible, she loves to take her two rescue dogs to Catskills where she co owns a log home on over seven acres of land in the woods. She loves NYC for its culinary variety as she is a passionate restaurant goer and foodie. She enjoys a good pinot noir or a mezcal margarita. 

She is a member of Soho House New York, an exclusive and private social club for people in the creative industries. She likes to spend time there both with clients and with colleagues.

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Albert Rutkowski – Master Cabinetmaker and Craftsman

Albert, a master cabinetmaker with over 18 years of experience in architectural cabinetry and millwork, leads a skilled team dedicate to fabrication and installation. Together, they source pemium materials from lumber yards to create one-of-a-kind cabinets.

Albert started working in the industry fresh out of High School. This job at first became his passion and till this day he crafts to the highest industry standards.

In his free time, Albert enjoys the mountains and snowboarding. He likes to unwind in the quiet surroundings of nature or take a quad out in the woods to explore.

Albert also loves cars and motorcycles. He recently restored a 1975 Ford Mustang Mach, including brand new interior and exterior matching the original in all of the details. He also owns two motorcycles, one of which is as old as him.