press

what they say.

The finished space is only part of what matters. The decisions, ideas, and people behind it shape how it works, how it feels, and how you experience it. Press features, interviews, and publications offer another perspective on the thinking behind Cargo Workshop’s residential renovations, hospitality spaces, and design-build work across New York City.

the work is only part of the story.
the thinking behind it matters too.

featured
press.

realtor.com | September 2026 / renovation planning
The Most Expensive Renovation Mistakes Happen Before Construction Starts

martha stewart living | september 2026 / design decisions
6 things homeowners never regret buying

business of home | september 2026 / client relationships
trade tales: do you have a minimum budget for projects?

Custom Builder | August 2026 / founder profile
builder in 5: nyc design-builder on the policy work that shaped his career

business of home | august 2026 / design decisions
trade tales: what’s your most unlikely source for furniture and decor?

our work,
in the press.

Coverage of the homes, restaurants, and spaces we’ve designed, built, and brought to life.

BUSHWICK DAILY | APRIL 2025 / hospitality design + build
MIDNIGHT MUNCHIES ELEVATED: HOW LACEY BURGER AT RA-RA RHINO IS REDEFINING BUSHWICK’S LATE-NIGHT SCENE

GRUB STREET | JANUARY 2024 / hospitality design + build
A DOUGHNUT SHOP THAT DOUBLES AS A BAR - FINALLY

NEW YORK POST | DECEMBER 2023 / hospitality design + build
NYC’S NEWEST SPEAKEASY NOW SERVING TENTACLE DISHES AND VEGEMITE COCKTAILS

SECRET NYC | DECEMBER 2023 / hospitality design + build
HEAD DOWN UNDER WITH A VEGEMITE MARTINI AT THIS FUNKY BUSHWICK WATERING HOLE

BKREADER | OCTOBER 2023 / hospitality design + build
DROMEDARY DOUGHNUTS IN BUSHWICK NOW DOUBLES AS A SMOKEY SPEAK-eASY

BUSHWICK DAILY | SEPTEMBER 2023 / hospitality design + build
DROMEDARY HAS A BRAND NEW BAR, AND A DOUGHNUT SHOP

ERIK VAN CONOVER | JULY 2023/ residential design + build
WHAT $13,900,000 GETS YOU IN TRIBECA | NYC APARTMENT TOURS

GREENPOINTERS | JUNE 2023 / hospitality build
WESTVILLE BRINGS A VEGGIE-HEAVY MENU OF FRESH EATS TO WILLIAMSBURG

brownstoner | september 2021 / residential build
the insider: bed stuy townhouse emerges from gut reno with pared-back, contemporary style

the new york times | february 2020 / residential build
the fix: no budget for a custom kitchen? no problem

NEW YORK POST | APRIL 2017 / hospitality build
JOE COFFEE OPENING UP FOUR NEW LOCATIONS

NEW YORK POST | MARCH 2017 / hospitality design + build
THESE CRAZY TIKI COCKTAILS ARE THE LATEST SELFIE TREND

TIMEOUT | DECEMBER 2016 / hospitality design
DROMEDARY BAR

BK MAG | JUNE 2016 / hospitality design
DROMEDARY BRINGS TIKI DRINKS AND A PERFECT BURGER TO BUSHWICK

GOTHAMIST | MAY 2016 / hospitality design
SIP TIKI COCKTAILS FROM A MARLIN’S HEAD AT DROMEDARY BAR IN BUSHWICK

BUSHWICK DAILY | MAY 2016 / hospitality design
EAT CRICKETS AND DRINK VOLCANOES INSIDE GLORIOUS BUSHWICK TIKI UPGRADE DROMEDARY BAR

PATCH.COM | MAY 2016 / hospitality design
BUSHWICK’S NEW ‘URBAN TIKI’ BAR HAS CHARMED THE LOCALS

GOTHAMIST | MAY 2015 / hospitality design
FIRST TASTE OF BURLAP SACK, THE NEW ALL-POTATO EATERY IN MURRAY HILL‍ ‍

whEN YOU’RE READY TO GET SERIOUS.

We take on full-scale luxury residential renovations across New York City and design-forward hospitality projects for owner-operators who want more than just a beautiful space. 

Since 2015, we’ve proven that great design and honest building come from the same place and can be delivered better by the same team. 

If you want both, we should talk.