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Redwoods Design Studio Architect

Since 2006, Redwoods Design Studio Architect (RDSA) has been a trusted adviser to small business owners. We specialize in architectural design of commercial interiors from offices to wellness studios. Our mission is to help fellow small businesses by supporting their enterprises through thoughtful design solutions.

There is nothing like a well designed space; it is as practical as it is empowering.

Adaptive Reuse

Breathing new life into an old building from what it was purposely built for is known as adaptive reuse. While the need for transforming a bank building into a hotel or warehouse into a food hall is mostly driven by the lack of land availability in or around the urban core, knowing if the zoning code would allow a change of use or whether both the structure and infrastructure will require major improvements for the new use is the first step to avoid expensive mistakes. From feasibility studies to full design services, we are experts in transforming old and underutilized properties to income producing assets for owners and developers.

Renovation

Like adaptive reuse, spaces in an aging building may need a simple makeover or a major overhaul while keeping the intended use. A makeover could be part of an infrastructure upgrade when antiquated mechanical, electrical or communication systems need replacement. A major overhaul is undertaken when not only the infrastructure needs replacement but also the space is not meeting the demand of the user or simply underutilized. While taking on a renovation may seem easy, it can be challenging, and often time leads to frustrations when especially undesirable conditions are discovered. Whether it is a simple makeover or a major overhaul, we are experts in designing and planning of building renovations.

Construction Management

While most large-scale projects have dedicated resources to managing construction projects from beginning to end, many small projects, including home renovations to small-scale commercial projects, often lack not only the resources but also the right personnel who have the experience to run the projects. Trying to fill the role of a construction manager can lead to costly mistakes even if well-intent friends or family who are in the construction trade are involved. We provide construction management services to identify the parameters of the project such as cost and needs, bring the right consultants and contractors to the table, and keep track of the construction budget and schedule.

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 has been a pleasure to work with from start to finish on our home renovation. He set clear expectations on the scope of work and cost that he stayed true to throughout our work together. Throughout the process Eric offered helpful design ideas and constructive solutions around difficult existing conditions, to allow us to meet achieve a more livable and attractive space. We highly recommend Redwoods Design Studio.

Z. Bernstein, Brooklyn NY

For anyone looking for an architect, let me recommend Eric Lam in the strongest possible terms.

As novices to renovating an older home, we were somewhat daunted by the prospect of renovating our townhouse in Brooklyn. But from the outset of working with Eric, he expertly shepherded us through the process–from navigating the New York City Department of Building’s requirements, to conceptualizing the design and producing a blueprint, to the renovations themselves.

Eric is a creative and resourceful architect. Knowing that we were on a fixed budget, he consistently found inventive–but cost-effective–solutions to design issues we encountered during the project. Equally important, Eric is a fine listener. Naturally, we also had many, many questions along the way, and he was unfailingly patient in answering them. An excellent communicator, Eric also worked well with our contractor to stay on schedule and within budget. More specifically, he skillfully kept the project on track when the contractor might otherwise have deviated from the plan we’d laid out.

Under Eric’s guidance, our renovation went smoothly, and we’re simply delighted with the results.

Alain Sherter, Brooklyn NY

About Eric Lam

At Redwoods Design Studio Architect, our approach to problem solving is quite simple-we want to get to know you first, as an individual, before getting into it. We recognize a good design solution makes lives happier, and an organization runs better, but it would take a team effort to come up with a solution. The client, you, serves a critical role in the process by which we are here to lend our support.

How to Hire an Architect?

Nothing is more exciting than creating a new project for your business or personal life, and nothing will affect the success of your project more than the right architect. The architect determines the design and function of a space or building as well as the emotional toll and financial costs involved in its construction.

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