Our Story
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.
Our clients have very similar demands as larger organizations but they have fewer resources, less knowledge and, let’s face it: less patience. We get it and we stand ready to be their design advocate.
Services
RDSA offers a wide range of architectural design services to clients from Fortune 500 corporations to start-up entrepreneurs and professional service firms to other small businesses. Since each client’s requirements are different, we seek these opportunities to provide customized services to each of our client’s needs.
The following is a selected list of services we provide and other services may be available upon request.
Site Selection
Programming / Pre-design
Conceptual Design
Existing Conditions Assessments
Design & Facility Standard
Property Improvement Plan (PIP)
Space Planning
Interior Design
Custom Finishes and Furnishings
FF&E Specification
Lighting Design
Value Engineering
Construction/Installation Administration
Project Administration
Post-Occupancy Evaluation
LEED Consultation
Fitwel Benchmarking & Certification
Partnering with Business Owners to Achieve Excellence
About the Principal
Eric Lam has been practicing architecture for more than two decades. Prior to starting Redwoods Design Studio Architect, he was part of a growing firm in NJ and an integral part of a world renown architectural practice in New York City. Eric is an expert in interior architecture and adaptive reuse, and he strives to find solutions for renovation projects regardless of the level of complexity.
As a LEED AP and Fitwel Ambassador, Eric is knowledgeable in the design of spaces that promote wellness and sustainable design. He is an advocate of healthy environment and wellness centric design solutions.
Eric is an active participant of several not-for-profit organizations such as AIA, Rotary International, and the Northern Valley Greenway in Bergen County, NJ.
Eric is NCARB and NCIDQ certified and he is a registered architect in the following states,
- Connecticut
- New Jersey
- New York
- Ohio
- Pennsylvania
- Washington
Aside from running his practice, Eric enjoys spending time outdoors with his family on hiking trips, cycling, playing tennis, and photography.