expression

The practice is fully represented by its focus on hand drawing, ideation, the discipline of watercolour, participation, and inclusion of exhibitions. Additionally, the firm designs and works closely with metalsmiths to create custom decorative pieces and detailing.

A large two-story house with glowing windows sits on a hill at dusk, surrounded by trees. The house is reflected in calm water below, and a bird stands on rocks by the waters edge. The sky is cloudy with soft blue tones filling the scene.
Architectural section drawing of a two-story house with basement, visible staircases, chimneys, and windows. The image includes large trees in the background, and some parts of the ground are cut away to show the interior layout and structure of the house.

house on shelter island

A rendering and elevation detail the thoughtful transformation of a 1980s Greek Revival structure in the Village of Dering Harbor.

Watercolor painting of a formal garden viewed from above, featuring a central stone fountain in the foreground, geometric hedges, grass areas, pathways, and dense trees lining the back. The scene is shaded in muted greens and grays.
A watercolor painting shows stone steps and terraces bordered by greenery, trees, and a yellow grassy area. The background features dense forest, while the foreground displays a path lined with bushes and a stone wall on the right.

art omi exhibition

For the “Single-Handedly: Contemporary Architects Draw by Hand” Exhibition at Art Omi in Ghent, NY, Anik’s watercolour of the Vaux de Vicomte gardens was included under the theme of “Study.”

A white antlered deer skull is mounted on a textured beige wall. Below it, two black metal decorative objects with circular bases rest on a wooden surface. The scene has a rustic, minimal southwestern aesthetic.
A metal sculpture of a ginkgo branch with three fan-shaped leaves and several round buds hangs against a textured, light-gray wall with visible brushstrokes and horizontal white paint streak. The sculpture is dark, with fine lines detailing the leaves.
Metal beams and rods are stacked horizontally on shelves. Some pieces have colored ends. A black metal chain hangs in the foreground on the right, and the background shows a workshop setting with blurred industrial tools and equipment.

decorative ironwork for salt gulch ranch

For the Salt Gulch Ranch project, Anik custom-designed metal building details, fixtures, and interior furnishings for fabrication by the client, a French Master Craftsman of Ornamental Ironwork.

A watercolor rendering shows a garden pavilion with a trellis roof, surrounded by trees and greenery. The building is centered, with potted plants on either side, and a blue pool extends forward from the pavilion, reflecting the structure and foliage.

pool house in amagansett

Watercolour renderings were made of a pool house during project planning, to help the client visualize different orientations of the structure and its pool in a landscaped garden.

Close-up of a modern spiral staircase made of shiny metal with flat, angular steps and a sleek curved handrail, set against a pale green wall. The structure appears industrial and minimalist, with clean lines and a reflective surface.
A top-down view of a modern spiral staircase with metallic steps and glass railings, illuminated by natural light from a tall window with a green view. The stairs create a radial, fan-like pattern centered on a circular landing.

unique metal staircase for house in watermill

This circular stair inside a tower in an addition to House in Watermill, was designed with metal and glass treads. Lighting integrated into each tread glow through the glass and illuminate the tower at night.

Watercolor architectural sketch of a small pavilion with a domed roof, open sides, and shaded awnings. Palm trees and greenery are in the background, along with a yellow building. Colors are muted greens, blues, and yellows. One small human figure is present.

summer house in doha

Elevation

Two tall, narrow building sketches side by side: the left is grayscale with minimal detail, while the right is colored with green accents, plants, ivy, a green door, and shrubs, highlighting architectural and landscaping enhancements.
Left: Watercolor architectural sketch of a townhouse front with green door, windows, and leafy vines. Right: Photo of the actual townhouse with green door, white trim, balcony, and address 119 above the door, shaded by trees.

arts & crafts elevations

Watercolour renderings of this Arts and Crafts townhouse illustrate how the replacement of a tall iron fence with a planted areaway with a low decorative railing transform the sidewalk and earned Anik Pearson Architect a Certificate of Appropriateness by the Landmarks Preservation Commission.

A blurry reflection of overhead lights on a train window overlays a view of a cloudy sky, metal power lines, and distant buildings at a railway station. The scene looks moody and industrial, with motion blur suggesting a moving train.
Cityscape at sunset seen through reflective glass; orange-pink buildings, a metal structure, and fluffy clouds contrast with bright indoor lights reflected on the window, creating an abstract urban scene. The sky has a warm glow. Edges of the image are artistically rough.

art by architects

For the Fourth Annual Art by Architects Exhibition benefitting the AIA Scholarship Fund, Anik’s pair of large format photographs On the LIRR were exhibited at the New York Center for Architecture.

Two drawn bathroom elevations: left has gold-trimmed paneling, purple walls, and a toilet beside a double vanity with a large mirror. Right version has white marble walls with gray veins, open shelves, the same vanity, and a large mirror above the sink.

beaux arts apartment primary bathroom

Watercolour renderings for the schematic design phase of the project illustrate two decorative schemes for the primary bathroom of an UWS Apartment, recreated in the American Beaux-Arts style.

Watercolor of a living room with a purple sofa, red armchair, green chair, and a long bar with stools. Large windows line the right wall; bookshelves and plants are left. Art hangs on the far wall. A patterned rug covers the wooden floor.
A watercolor illustration of a modern living room with a purple couch, blue chair, green pouf, colorful rug, bookshelves, barstools, and abstract art on the walls, featuring large windows and bright, vibrant decor.

greenwich apartment interior

Watercolour renderings illustrate two interior decoration schemes for this apartment in Greenwich Village during the preliminary design phase of the project.

Watercolor sketch of a modern, one-story house with large glass windows, flat roof, and central chimney, surrounded by greenery. The interior, visible through the windows, features yellow walls and minimal furnishings.

boulder mesa house looking west

Watercolour renderings illustrate how the Boulder Mesa House fits low on the site and snuggly nestles into the slope and under the tree line, earning Anik Pearson Architect approval by the development’s Architectural Review Board.

A detailed pencil sketch of a modern building with strong, angular lines and terraces, set on a sloped hillside. The landscape around includes trees and faint outlines of mountains in the background, with light, unfinished sketch lines.
A pencil sketch shows a modern, boxy building on a slope with large windows and balconies, surrounded by trees and rocks. There is a stream or pond in the foreground. The sketch has detailed architecture but loosely drawn landscape elements.

perspectives of house in wingdale

To help the client experience the unique architectural features of this Wingdale house in the design development phase of the project, perspective renderings illustrate the siting of the building and the views of the facades both from the uphill and downhill side of the steeply wooded hillside.

Architectural site plan of a building surrounded by numerous trees, showing paths, contour lines, and structures. A scale in feet and a compass rose indicate orientation. Building rooms and outdoor areas are detailed, all shaded in earthy tones.

house on boulder mesa

Siting Study

Close-up view of several rows of pink and clear lollipops on metal sticks, aligned at an angle. The lollipops have a rectangular shape and are neatly arranged, catching and reflecting light along their glossy surfaces.
Detailed pencil drawing shows the internal mechanics of piano keys and hammers. Multiple wooden levers, felt-tipped hammers, and intricate parts are depicted, capturing the complex, overlapping arrangement from a dramatic angled perspective.

rites of passage: 1995 – 2009 exhibition

Anik’s metal and resin sculpture The Carcass was exhibited at the “Rites of Passage: 1995 – 2009” exhibition at the gallery of The Cooper Union’s acclaimed 41 Cooper Square building.

A watercolor-style illustration of a building entrance with stone walls, wood siding, double doors, a small cupola topped by a bird-shaped weathervane, and tall evergreen trees in the background. Two people stand near the doorway.
A watercolor illustration shows a rustic building with stone and wood siding, large windows, and a central entrance with two lamps. A cupola with a bird statue tops the roof. Tall evergreen trees and mist fill the background. Two people stand at the entrance.

greenhouse pool building in maine

For the design development phase of this sustainable greenhouse pool building in Maine, Anik produced watercolours illustrating different decorative schemes and colors to help the client choose between exterior materials.