Hardwood Floors February/March 2026

That’s where Alex Oliveira entered the picture. Based in Oakhurst, New Jersey, Oliveira owns Arpa Flooring Design and does most of his work across New York City. Known for his experience installing parquet, chevron, and herringbone, he was brought in to lead the flooring work for one of the first renovated residential units in the building.

“This wasn’t just about putting in a nice floor,” he said. “The goal was to create something that felt timeless and rooted in the original character of the building, even though the space had been gutted completely.” The 2,500-square-foot apartment was stripped to its bare structure. Much of the original material was removed, including the one-inch pine subflooring. More than three inches of self-leveling material were poured throughout. On top of that, crews

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