Forbes-Ergas Design Associates

Inspired spaces begin with vision and artistry, and Forbes-Ergas Design Associates, the 2025 Winner in the Interior Designer category, is celebrated for transforming environments into timeless reflections of style and sophistication. Known for its refined aesthetic and meticulous attention to detail, the firm blends functionality with elegance across residential and commercial projects alike. Each design tells a story — balancing texture, light, and form to create spaces that feel both beautiful and livable. Clients value the team’s collaborative approach, creative insight, and commitment to delivering results that exceed expectations. With a reputation for innovation and grace, this distinguished design studio continues to redefine modern luxury, one inspired interior at a time.

With a rich history dating back to its founding in 1970 by Susan A. Forbes and Joel M. Ergas, Forbes Ergas Design Associates represents the best of interior design in Manhattan. What began as a versatile design practice, spanning restaurants, cruise ships, corporate offices, private residences, and retail shops, has gracefully evolved into an exclusive specialty. In the mid-1980s, Forbes Ergas answered the call of market demand, focusing its talents on the transformation of cooperative and condominium hallways and lobbies. Today, under the visionary leadership of principals Karen Jack and Kevin McGowan, Forbes Ergas Design Associates reigns supreme in the redesign of all communal spaces, from captivating lobbies and hallways to luxurious amenity rooms and sleek elevators. Their illustrious client list boasts Manhattan’s premier developers and real estate firms, making Forbes Ergas the quintessential choice for interior design that elevates spaces to unprecedented heights of sophistication and allure. Make your building look its best with Forbes-Ergas Design Associates.