Tersigni Palachek is a Manhattan-based boutique design firm with an international presence in New York, Martha’s Vineyard, and Saumur, France. For over twenty years, Michael Tersigni and David Palachek have brought a distinctive approach to branded environments that foster emotional and experiential connections. Their work has helped shape brands including Banana Republic, Disney Store, Ermenegildo Zegna, Pottery Barn Kids, Smith & Hawken, and West Elm. Together, they have created branded environments for Dr. Martens, Giggle, Henri Bendel, Jones NY, Kiehl’s Since 1851, LOFT, Victoria’s Secret, and a range of emerging brands.
Tersigni Palachek brings this same design and branding perspective to commercial, development, and luxury residential projects. Real estate developers and investors look to the firm to create properties with a distinct identity and emotional connection—helping them resonate with their target market and stand apart in a fiercely competitive landscape.
The firm creates signature private residences ranging from Manhattan townhouses to waterside retreats, each tailored to the client’s individual taste and lifestyle. Michael and David approach residential design as editors of style and resources for the unique and unusual, creating homes that feel personal, distinctive, and exclusively their own.
Tersigni Palachek is dedicated to the creative journey—and to keeping it fun. The studio remains intentionally intimate and hands-on, bringing creative exploration, thoughtful collaboration, and innovative solutions to every project while delivering the signature design that defines the firm.
managing principal
Michael Tersigni brings over thirty years of creative leadership in the international architecture and interior design industry. His teams have created signature store environments for brands such as Zegna, Disney Store, and Banana Republic. Michael's broad experience includes an extensive background in urban real estate development, luxury residences and the hand crafted.
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creative director
David Palachek brings over twenty years of award-winning talent, spanning the architectural, interior design, and branding industries. He has contributed to brands such as Delta Airlines, British Airlines, Smith & Hawken, and Pottery Barn Kids. David has served as an adjunct professor of design at LIM College in Manhattan and guest lecturer on retail practices at the Fashion Institute of Technology.
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manhattan, brooklyn, queens, bronx
hudson river valley, westchester
old westbury, quogue
miami, key largo, orlando
los angeles, san francisco, marin
houston, dallas
deal, hoboken, bergen
martha's vineyard
windham mountain
montreal
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