Established in 2002, the primary goal of the firm, Ira Frazin Architect, has been to create connections between user, function and innovation. Challenging ourselves with a wide scope of projects, the size and mission of each design continues to push us in fresh directions.  

From intimate residential designs to larger-use commercial, educational and retail efforts, IFA finds that collaboration is key, whether it is with the homeowner and their family, or within a union of complimentary designers, architects and engineers. Economically smart and sustainable materials paired with uniquely skilled craftspeople anchor our designs. A great project is the result of shared knowledge, respect and experience. 

IFA’s residential portfolio features both additions and renovations to a variety of homes in the northeastern and southwestern U.S, as well as internationally, where we were tasked with combining three townhouses into a single home (Beijing, China). 

The “non-residential” work of IFA has included the transformation of a former department store into an interactive learning environment for charter school students. IFA also gave form to the spirit of young internet companies; devised retail environments for products ranging from high-end kitchens to budget clothing; oversaw the redesign of an ice cream production facility;  and designed an electrical substation for temporary use during the construction of new subway tunnels. 

Ira Frazin, AIA, registered Architect and Owner, received his Master’s Degree in Architecture from Columbia University and his Bachelor’s Degree in Design Sciences from Arizona State University. He is registered to practice architecture in New York, Connecticut and Arizona.