About

Founded in 2006 by Eric Lam, Redwoods Design Studio Architect (RDSA) specializes in interior architecture. Over the years, the firm has completed numerous commercial interiors in the New York City metropolitan area. Our experience encompasses a complete interior renovation of a dilapidated commercial building in Harlem to the interior design of a newly-built hotel in Central NJ. Click here to learn more about our Project Experience. 

We provide architectural services for professionals such as accountants, attorneys, engineers, and those in the medical fields. We are well positioned to work with small and medium business enterprises. 

Our mission is to support SMB and Professionals by:
o Providing valuable advice on the challenges of a built-out
o Getting the right people to the table for additional support
o Looking out for potentially costly issues
o Guiding the design process for the right solution
o Getting their business up and running 

Mindful of the complex nature of running a business, we work closely and thoughtfully with our clients, and we take pride in being part of their journey to success.

We think of architecture not as a single practice, but as several interlocking ones. Landscapes are inseparable from structures, ecology is inseparable from building requirements, and improving human relationships is the ultimate goal of any project. Aesthetic movements come and go, but we have found these principles to be timeless.

As partners, we strive for honesty and clarity. Our first job is to understand the client’s vision and needs, not to present our own. We value timeliness, direct communication and prototypes over presentations, as well as the occasional face-to-face meeting over a drink or a meal.

Over the years, we have been fortunate to collaborate with some excellent clients on some wonderful projects, but we believe it is still too early to weigh in on the success of the work. A building exists in time and its usefulness is directly related to how well it continues to perform.

Our Process

Together we construct experiences

Interior architectural design is more than filling a space with walls, finishes, and furniture, it is about human experience. We strongly believe that every space has the potential to enhance this experience which makes users more productive, feel happier, healthier, and more enlightened.

We construct this experience by following a journey that requires an honest dialogue among every stakeholder of the project.

PHASE ONE:

Site Analysis

  • Identify physical constraints

  • Look for hidden potentials

Programming

  • Information gathering

  • Review the projected investment parameters

  • Project preliminary timeline

PHASE TWO:

Position Mapping

  • Diagram key project components: Space shaping

PHASE THREE:

From Words and Data to Drawings

  • Design development: Refine the details of the key conceptual elements

  • Integrate operational needs

  • Communicate with key design and construction partners

PHASE FOUR:

  • Review original budget assumption

  • Scope of work and timeline reassessment

  • Documentation of findings and recommendations

PHASE FIVE:

  • Prepare details and specifications for architectural components

  • Coordinate with consulting engineers

  • Documentation

PHASE SIX:

  • Final bid review and award

  • Secure approvals and permits

What they say…

  • Compare to the shop I was operating out of to the newly renovated boutique nail salon, the difference is huge when it comes to customer satisfaction. Everyone, from repeat clients to the new ones, loves the space so much. Your design and construction team is so easy to work with, and the job was done so quickly that I was able to open for the busy season as planned. The additional stations which I didn’t know I could have were great, more stations meant better able to serve our customers. If I am going to open another salon, you know who I will call!

    COCO WILLIAMSON, OWNER OF POLISHED

  • Eric Lam of Redwoods Design Studio Architect was highly recommended by my close friend who has worked with Eric on several projects. My friend has always been happy with Eric’s service. I found this to be true with my project as well. Eric helped create bid style architectural plans. He also did a site visit halfway through the project just to make sure things were going well. He liaised seamlessly with our contractor to fix issues that came up on the project. Thank you Eric for working with us on this project. We will be surely giving you a call again for future projects.

    A. GAGLANI, ARROW PHYSICAL THERAPY & REHABILITATION

  • Eric Lam and Redwoods Design Studio, are truly a class act. He and his firm went through every bump along the road with grace and ease. Always keep a clear line of communication; whether it’s a quick email, a text or even a conference call. Where there was confusion between the Construction Project Manager and the subcontractors, Eric came through with great suggestions. Eric will not only treat you with respect but give you sound advice that can be used for future projects you may have. Please if you are in need of a company that is honest in what they do, this is the place.

    TATIANA & VLADIMIR DUCASSE, BROOKLYN NY

  • Eric Lam and his team designed the interior of my hotel. They are very creative, and I was impressed since this hotel is my first as a franchise owner. Their team worked closely with representatives from Intercontinental Hotel Group to come up with a custom design that defines the history and uniqueness of Peekskill. Even though there were a lot of issues outside of their design scope, Eric and his team were patient and persistently trying to help when they could. It has been several years since the hotel opened and I am working with Eric again to refresh the look of the public spaces. I highly recommend Eric Lam to any hotel owner who needs to renovate their hotels.

    G. LIASKOS, HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS PEEKSKILL

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