Who We Are

About IDCG

Our Story

Design That Transcends the Ordinary

IDCG was founded on a single conviction: that great design is not a luxury reserved for the few, but a discipline that transforms every space it touches. From our first commission to our most recent, that conviction has never wavered.

We are a full-service spatial design, interior and environmental design group. Our practice spans commercial towers, private residences, hospitality destinations, and institutional buildings — each project approached with the same rigor and creative ambition.

What distinguishes IDCG is not scale, but depth. We bring principal-level attention to every engagement, ensuring that the vision we develop together is the vision that gets built.

20+

Years of Practice

150+

Projects Completed

5

Sevice Disciplines

4

Team Members

Our Philosophy

The team members possess various design talents which revolve around Computer Aided Design and Drafting technology (CADD), but our belief is that the design process initiates from within the mind, body and soul of the designer, and this “creation” of ours should be channeled through the body by the natural human design implement — the Hand. Freehand sketching is still a very large part of the way we operate at the IDCG.

The entire team has over 15 years of experience individually, and the principals have over 20 years experience in various Spatial Design, Interior Design, and Industrial Design disciplines — illustrated throughout this website.

Leadership

Team Members

True progress involves risk but the reward is great… you cannot steal second base while you have one foot on first…

Eric W. Owes

Owner/Operator

Originally trained in Commercial Illustration which later evolved into Architecture, Interior and Environmental Design which is the backbone of his talents. Initially as a Draughtsman then to Job Captain not long afterward to Project Manager he learned the skill of managing various projects simultaneously and in different phases. Those of us who understand how to multitask can navigate themselves into private practice and thrive by performing all task with the influx of work, projects and demands of multiple clients.

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He possesses over 20 years of experience in the industry and has worked for many Fortune 500 clients as listed below:

IDS/American Express
Merrill Lynch
Dean Witter
Washington Mutual Bank
General Mills Restaurants, Inc.
Port Authority of NY and NJ

Between 2006 and 2012, while working along side a team of marvelous professionals, I designed and performed Construction Administration for various Retail clients noted below:

David Yurman (the Chicago Flagship Store and Las Vegas Outlet) *
The Incorporated Village of Patchogue (the Patchogue Theater for Performing Arts)
Washington Mutual Bank (over 100 branches)
Louis Vuitton-LVMH (over 12 locations in the U.S. to include Chicago, Houston, DC, Jacksonville, and the Flagship store in Dallas) *
Kate Spade (the Houston Flagship Store) **
Crocs (the Flagship Store directly across from Macy’s Herald Square, West 34th Street, NYC) **
Nine West (various locations within Malls across the US) *
Foot Locker (various locations within Malls across the US) *
Corporate Interiors for IDS American Express, Merrill Lynch, Dean Witter and Salomon Smith Barney

His skills are diverse and range from Architecture and Interior Design to Project Management and Construction Administration. He has full knowledge of all Engineering disciplines ranging from Structural, Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing trades, Site Engineering, Storm and Sanitary Systems Design as well as the ability to review shop drawings for the previously mentioned trades. Also his proficiency in latest AutoCadd Releases along with Computer Generated 3 Dimensional Design/Modeling enhances the full spectrum of Project Management services he offers.

Miscellaneous

Avid Football Fan-Pittsburgh Steelers all the way. YEAH BABY!!!
Never met a cookie he did not like and professional dunker of such cookie.
All cuisines are welcome but more of a seafood lover and generally spicy cuisines.

* during my tenure as an employee as a project manager with Atmosphere Design Group

** during my tenure as an employee as a project manager with TPG Architecture

NEVER make more of anyone than they’re willing to make of you!

Lawrence Benjamin

Originally trained in Interior and Environmental Design, Lawrence developed Architectural design talents in renovations and rehabilitations as well as historic restoration. He has the ability to transform some of the most neglected and dilapidated structures into works of art fit for human occupancy.

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He has over 20 years of experience in the industry working on many projects and clients as noted below:

Harlem Lanes/Harlem Bowl-Harlem, NY (20,000 sq. ft. recreational/entertainment/assembly space)
Markham Gardens Rehabilitation
Disaster Mitigation-Various Residential Locations (Super Storm sandy Relief)
Bronx Lebanon Hospital (Rehabilitation of Medical Offices)
Crown/Prospect Family Health Center-Brooklyn, NY

Miscellaneous

Can whistle in tune in a Very unorthodox way (Yagotta see it to believe it)
Once sang a Barry Manilow song on a tour bus in Florence, Italy. Got a standing ovation, too! Learned how to pour a perfect Dewar’s and Ginger at eight years of age.
Built a replica of Manhattan Island in the Fourth Grade.
Have been known to sound like Alfalfa, when singing in the shower.

Zuleika Marcano

As the chief administrator for the firm she handles all accounts payable, receivable as well as marketing for the firm. She has a strong work ethic and can anticipate issues before they arise and is committed to high quality work. With over 10 years in administration and project management she is a valued asset for the firm.

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Her administrative experience: