In his 30 year history with Allan Greenberg, William Costine was privileged to act as the Project Architect for a significant number of the firm’s works. His responsibilities generally started with the first design sketches and continued through to the administration of construction.

The projects listed below are some of his accomplishments.

 

2016-2020

RICE UNIVERSITY MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

An 85,000 square foot opera house and learning facility projected to open in 2020.

(Management of the construction documents and construction administration for the building envelope.)

magazine.texasarchitects.org/2021/05/03/fantasyland/

http://news.rice.edu/2018/10/01/new-music-buildings-topping-out-1brings-performing-arts-center-closer-to-reality/

https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/allan-greenberg-rice-opera-house

https://music.rice.edu/about/brockman-music-and-performing-arts-center

https://music.rice.edu/construction-gallery


2012-2017

RESIDENCE OVERLOOKING LONG ISLAND SOUND

A lime-washed brick manor with a subterranean garage.

unpublished to date

 

2012-2014

ART GALLERY

Expansion of an art gallery from one story to two stories in downtown New York.

unpublished to date

 

2011-2015

MOTT SCHMIDT ADDITION

The second renovation of the historical Mott Schmidt residence in Greenwich CT. It included a new family room, guest accommodations, garage and service rooms.

unpublished to date

 

2008-2012

GREENWICH RESIDENCE

A clapboard and fieldstone estate with an indoor pool.

unpublished to date

 

2006

SKETCH PAD

A hypothetical project for Tracie Rozhon's New York Times column.

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/05/realestate/05sketch.html

 

2005-2007

HUCKLEBERRY ADDITION

The transformation of the well-known Greenberg original from a couple’s house to a family house.

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/13/realestate/allan-greenberg-estate-sale.html

https://www.williampitt.com/hot-property-classic-living-huckleberry-house/

 

2004-2007

HILLSIDE RESIDENCE

A three-part structure based on 3 centuries of Architectural design.

http://www.allangreenberg.com/projects/project-test/#

Allan Greenberg, Classical Architect, 2013: Pages 132-151

 

2003-2007

GEORGIAN HOUSE

A brick and limestone residence in New Jersey, with a guest house and other outbuildings.

Architectural Digest, October 2009:

https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/georgian-fashion-article

Allan Greenberg, Classical Architect, 2013: Frontispiece, Pages 36-51

The Art of Classical Details, 2013: Pages: 164-167

http://www.allangreenberg.com/projects/georgian-house/#

 

2003-2005

CONNECTICUT ESTATE GUEST HOUSE

A clapboard guest house with a rustic interior and subterranean automotive collection facility.

https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/an-expansive-connecticut-estate-becomes-an-idyllic-retreat

 

2002-2005

MOTT SCHMIDT ADDITION

The first renovation of the historical Mott Schmidt residence in Greenwich CT, with the addition of a new kitchen, mudroom and bedrooms.

unpublished to date

 

2001-2002

FINANCIAL OFFICES

New offices in stainless steel, glass, with leather and mahogany paneling, in association with Ralph Lauren Interiors, in Greenwich CT.

unpublished to date

 

2000-2003

FARM COMPLEX FOR MARTHA STEWART

Several dwelling renovations, new stone stables, greenhouse and outbuildings.

http://marthamoments.blogspot.com/2006/05/marthas-move-to-bedford.html

Vanity Fair, August 2005: Pages: 110-118, 176-180

Allan Greenberg, Classical Architect, 2013: Pages 82-101

 

1998-2000

COASTAL RESIDENCE

An Italianate villa on the shore in South Carolina.

Allan Greenberg, Classical Architect, 2013: Pages 52-63

http://www.allangreenberg.com/projects/coastal/#

 

1993-1995

BEEKMAN PLACE

A New York apartment designed to house a museum quality nautical art collection.

unpublished to date

 

1991-1995

FAIRFIELD COUNTY RESIDENCE

A stone and stucco butterfly plan house with deep overhanging cornice.

Classical Modern Architecture, Pages: 58-61

https://www.architecturaldigest.com/gallery/an-expansive-connecticut-estate-becomes-an-idyllic-retreat#2

Allan Greenberg, Selected Works, 1995: Pages 106-107

Allan Greenberg, Classical Architect, 2013: Pages 164-173

 

1995-1999

DENBIGH FARM

Interior renovations and master bedroom addition to a Civil War Era farmhouse.

https://www.habituallychic.luxury/2021/02/for-sale-denbigh-farm/

https://www.architecturaldigest.com/gallery/inside-the-greenwich-connecticut-farm-that-susie-hilfiger-is-selling-for-nearly-18-million

 

1998-2002

DENBIGH FARM STABLE

A new stone and clapboard stable with a hen house and facilities manager apartment.

http://www.allangreenberg.com/projects/denbigh-stables/

 

1999

MOUNT VERNON PLAYHOUSE

Reimagining of George Washington’s home as a playhouse.

http://www.allangreenberg.com/projects/mount-vernon-playhouse/#

Allan Greenberg, Classical Architect, 2013: Pages 78-81

 

1998-2000

TURNBULL AND ASSER

New offices for the US corporate headquarters of the bespoke men’s shirt maker.

unpublished to date

 

1997-1998

BRUNSWICK SCHOOL BOARDROOM

New boardroom in memory of a graduate of the Greenwich Connecticut Boys’ School a friend and colleague of mine.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/highschool/article/Four-Brunswick-lacrosse-players-land-at-Division-10605306.php

 

1997-2001

SHENANDOAH RESIDENCE

Renovation of a bucolic residence on Long Island.

unpublished to date

 

1994-1997

MARCEL BREUER HOUSE RENOVATION

Exterior restoration and interior renovation of one of the modern master’s design in Connecticut.

unpublished to date

 

1993-1995

PRIVATE LIBRARY

Library, painting studio and master bedroom addition in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

http://www.allangreenberg.com/projects/private-library/#

Allan Greenberg, Classical Architect, 2013: Pages 190-189?

 

1993

GREENHOUSE

Reconstruction of an early 20th century greenhouse with computer automated systems.

https://halfpuddinghalfsauce.blogspot.com/2013/10/northway-residence-of-mr-and-mrs.html

Allan Greenberg, Selected Works, 1995: Page 119

 

1987-1992

SEASIDE HOUSE

A cottage on the scenic bluffs above the Atlantic.

http://www.allangreenberg.com/projects/seaside-house/#

Allan Greenberg, Selected Works, 1995: Pages 68-73

Allan Greenberg, Classical Architect, 2013: Pages 290, 291

Fine Homebuilding, May 1984: Pages 82-87