About EcoHyve
EcoHyve is a premier resource, boutique dealer, and strategic partner for sustainable materials, architectural surfaces, and innovative finishes. We bridge the gap between high-end design aesthetics and uncompromising environmental responsibility.
We believe true luxury lies in the integrity of what goes into a space. By vetting and sourcing products focused on circular lifecycles and low-emission manufacturing, we ensure that making a smarter environmental choice never requires a compromise on style or performance.
How We Partner
Whether you are an architect, interior designer, or property owner, EcoHyve serves as your dedicated material ally from specification to delivery.
Boutique Sourcing: Direct access to a highly vetted portfolio of sustainable international manufacturers, innovative surface brands, and local artisans.
Tactile Showroom Displays: Experience our materials firsthand. We feature interactive product displays both at our main location and through strategic partnerships in select high-end partner showrooms. (Map coming soon)
Procurement & Logistics: We manage the technical logistics of specifying, ordering, and supply chain management to ensure a seamless project flow.
Trusted Installation Network: We pair our material procurement with a trusted network of local subcontractors who specialize in installing eco-friendly materials to the highest standards.
Felicitas Oefelein
Founder, EcoHyve
Raised in Germany and trained as a classical furniture maker, Felicitas has always had a deep love for design and craft. After earning her BFA from Parsons, The New School for Design in New York City, she went on to work with the international firm LBDA and later taught interior design at Parsons, where she focused on materials and finishes.
In 2002, she founded F.O. DESIGN, a high-end interiors firm where she has led projects ranging from New York City lofts to family homes in the Tri-State area, the Caribbean, Florida, and Europe. In 2019, she expanded her firm to Germany to serve a growing European clientele.
An animal lover and advocate, Felicitas is proud to offer certified Vegan design services, bringing sustainability and compassion into the world of interiors. She has also been deeply involved in the kitchen and bath industry, serving on the Manhattan NKBA Board as Secretary Treasurer from 2017–2020.
Today, as co-founder of EcoHyve, Felicitas combines her love of design, construction, and sustainability to help clients create spaces that are both beautiful and responsible.