Founder & Principal

Themis Haralabides is the founder and principal of reBuild Workshop, an integrated architecture studio specializing in the transformation of New York City’s historic townhouses and brownstones into contemporary, high-performance homes. Since founding the practice in 2015, he has led more than 50 residential projects across the city, many within designated historic districts.

With more than two decades of experience, Themis brings together architectural design, technical expertise, and a deep understanding of construction. His work is guided by the belief that thoughtful architecture, refined interiors, and exceptional building performance should be integral to the same design process.

Before founding reBuild, Themis was a Senior Designer at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), where he worked on major civic and transportation projects, including Moynihan Train Hall in New York City, JFK Terminal 4, and Denver Union Station. This experience shaped his belief in the value of integrating design, engineering, and construction from the outset.

Drawn to New York’s historic townhouses for their architectural character and potential for transformation, Themis founded reBuild to bring that same design rigor and technical expertise to residential architecture. Today, he leads a multidisciplinary team of architects, designers, and builders, combining thoughtful design with high-performance building principles to create beautiful, comfortable, and enduring homes.

Themis is a registered architect in New York and a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA). He holds a professional degree in Architectural Engineering from the National Technical University of Athens and a Master of Architecture from UCLA.

His work has been featured in The New York Times, Architectural Digest, Dwell, The Architectural Review, and Architect Magazine.