Francesca Russo Architect directs a small creative design firm, providing clients with professional services for new and existing buildings. With a portfolio of built work ranging from multi-million dollar to smaller budget projects, the firm is well versed in detailing, sensitive to client needs and experienced in projects for restoration and new construction.

FRA was the restoration architect for the recent interior restoration of the Barrymore Theatre. Prior to that, the firm provided architectural services for ten additional historic theatres including the Winter Garden and Music Box Theatres. The goal of these projects was to develop restoration plans for the theatres while responding to contemporary production needs. The firm also provided services for modification and additions to Studio 54. A key feature of that facility was the design of an innovative orchestra platform system that provides seating for both traditional theatre and cabaret use.

The firm's current projects include the interior restoration of the classic Belasco Theatre, the restoration of an 18th Century Cape Cod residence and the adaptive re-use of a 19th Century Carpenter Gothic religious building for community use.