• A natural wooden open-air pavilion, set in a grassy landscape.

    VISIONARY DESIGN

    Full-service architecture from concept through construction

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Trade Design Build is a New York-based integrated architecture and construction firm, combining design, construction and woodworking into one cohesive process to create inspired projects for clients who value design vision, and quality craftsmanship.

WHAT WE DO

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SERVICES

  • A modern, single-story home with dark wood siding and large windows.

    Architecture

    We are a full-service architecture firm, offering feasibility studies, project planning, conceptual design, code analysis, stamped construction drawings, and interior design.

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  • A snowy construction site with a partially built wooden frame structure

    Construction

    As a professional construction company, we specialize in project management and fine woodworking, ensuring seamless execution from start to finish.

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  • Close-up of a person's hands using a hand plane to smooth a dovetail joint on a wooden board.

    Woodwork

    We design and craft custom furniture and unique woodwork in our wood shop. including reception desks, trim, built-ins, and high-end cabinets.

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READY TO START A PROJECT? SO ARE WE.

FEATURED PROJECTS

An airy timber-framed greenhouse with an abundance of natural light.

Stone Bend Farm Greenhouse

A modern black house with a metal roof and wooden shingles

Lakeside Residence

A bright and colorful waiting area with modern, patterned seating.

Well Being Pediatrics

TESTIMONIALS

  • “Our full trust in TDB‘s expertise resulted in an incredible restoration that we love!”

    Jessica & Peter Hirsch

  • “The team did an amazing job of revitalizing our tired old office space in an old downtown brick building into a gorgeous, bright, modern, design space. It is infinitely better suited for our small, flexible team."

    Todd Edmonds, Iron Design

  • “The TDB team was great to work with from the initial design, throughout the build. They were always readily available for any questions and concerns throughout the process."

    Matt Mickelson

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FOLLOW OUR JOURNEY

View fullsize Located in College Town, beneath Dos Amigos ( @eat.dosamigos ), our design for the Tres Leches Bar ( @drink.tresleches ) fully embraces its subterranean setting in a unique way. We’ve transformed the space by accentuating the load-bearing col
View fullsize Our white oak custom railing and staircase for the Ellis Hollow Mid-Century Modern Home, finished with @rubiomonocoat 💫 . . . #customrailing #customstairs #woodworking #handcraftedwood #homedesign #midcenturymodern #tradedesignbuild #whiteoakstairs
View fullsize Our team has been making great progress on the Stonewall Addition project! Featured in the images are Eastern White Cedar ceilings throughout, @zolawindows windows and doors, and hemp insulation. Not only is hemp insulation a natural and non-toxic m
View fullsize Namaste Montessori School ( @namastemontessorischool )is expanding its Trumansburg Road daycare campus with a brand-new 5,000 sq ft classroom building! The building is designed to maximize play space in the center of the site by hugging the road. W
View fullsize We're thrilled to unveil the custom-designed kitchen for the Ellis Hollow Mid-Century Modern Home ✨ Designed and handcrafted by our team, this kitchen features beautiful custom casework and millwork, a detachable kitchen island, and hardwood floorin
View fullsize Thank you to @aia_southernnewyork for organizing the event and to everyone who joined us at @stonebendfarm last week ✨ Gideon and Terry discussed the Stonebend Greenhouse project, including insights into the agritourism business, design/build strateg
View fullsize We chose @zolawindows ‘s Thermo Alu75 for our Stonewall Addition project because of its superior energy efficiency, durability, and aesthetic appeal. The Alu75 window is designed with high-performance thermal breaks and is triple glazed, ensuri
View fullsize Inspired by Isamu Noguchi’s iconic coffee table for its organic nature and stylized forms, we designed this coffee table for the Ellis Hollow Mid-Century Modern House. We sourced our material from @pioneermillworks , a @fsc_international certi
View fullsize Presenting a glimpse into the master bedroom of our Ellis Hollow Mid-Century Modern House. Our custom-made cabinets, bed, and side tables, lovingly handcrafted from white oak, bask in the glow of natural wood finishes ( @rubiomonocoatusa ). . . . #tr