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Dufner Heighes creates timeless residences for a sophisticated clientele. Our work is distinguished by luxurious modernism, where refined proportions, curated color palettes, and unexpected textures come together in environments that are both functional and deeply personal. Every project is rooted in a strong sense of time and place.

Founding partners Daniel Heighes Wismer and Greg Dufner collaborate closely with clients to seamlessly integrate architecture and interiors. Their holistic approach ensures each space reflects the unique lifestyle and vision of its inhabitants.

Recognized in the press as “minimalish”, the firm’s work has graced the covers of Interior Design and Luxe magazines, and has been featured in Architectural Digest, Elle Decoration, Martha Stewart Living, Cottages & Gardens and The New York Times.

Partners

Greg is a New York based architectural and interior designer originally from the Midwest.  He received a degree in architecture from The Cooper Union and co-founded Dufner Heighes with Daniel in 1999.  As head of interiors, Greg leads each project from initial concept through final installation, ensuring a cohesive and fully integrated vision throughout the process. His design aesthetic blends refined modernism with bold focal elements—earning acclaim for its sophistication, clarity, and character.

Daniel is a licensed architect with degrees from the University of Michigan and Columbia University, where he earned his master’s in architecture.  Before co-founding Dufner Heighes, Daniel spent several years shaping the retail worlds of brands like Jil Sander, Giorgio Armani, and Coach—designing and managing the construction of high-end boutiques for S. Russell Groves and Gabellini Sheppard. Today, he brings that same sharp eye and creative precision to overseeing architectural drawings and specifications, ensuring every detail contributes to the overall design intent.