--- title: "WAKE design development — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/wake-design-development-pfvwus-pf~1009969837 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1009969837.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "WAKE design development" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/e6a3fcf20d4c77c3_3556-w400-h400-b1-p10--.jpg address: "55 Broadway, Suite 427, New York, New York, United States" latitude: 40.7143 longitude: -74.006 phone: "(201) 919-2914" website: http://wake-dd.com rating: 5 review_count: 3 best_of_houzz_awards: 3 followers: 11 last_updated: 2026-09-08 --- # WAKE design development Original Houzz profile: [WAKE design development](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/wake-design-development-pfvwus-pf~1009969837) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** New York, NY - **Serves:** New York City, Queens, Manhattan, Harrison, Astoria, Borough of Bronx, Ft Lee, Greater NYC Area, Nutley, West New York - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (3 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2021–2022), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - 250 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - References available - Eco-friendly You have a vision for a project - whether it’s residential, commercial, hospitality or retail proposition. You need a design-build team with the experience, creativity, commitment and attention to detail to expertly plan and deliver a space that’s both highly functional and visually compelling. At WAKE, we have what it takes to move your dream project from concept to completion. A boutique firm specializing in small to mid-size commercial and residential projects offering architectural design, interiors, project management, and owners rep services. Current projects range from 15-unit development in Oakland, CA to a vacation home on Mount Desert Island in Maine and a small, 214sqft, co-op renovation in the West Village. Whether you need architectural services, an Owner’s Representative or both, at WAKE, each project begins with the open exchange of ideas and an informed analysis of the client’s needs, desires and vision. We bring the combined expertise of both halves of our company to the table to develop a conceptual framework that best reflects the client’s identity, and then execute on that vision. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Home Remodeling - Architectural Drawings - House Plans - New Home Construction - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Kitchen Design - Sustainable Design - Kitchen Remodeling - Energy-Efficient Homes - Floor Plans - 3D Rendering - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Bathroom Design - Green Building - Space Planning - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Universal Design - Multigenerational Homes - Pool House Design & Construction - Home Restoration - Drafting - Historic Building Conservation - Project Management - Handicap-Accessible Design - Outdoor Kitchen Design - Barn Design & Construction - Basement Remodeling - Mudroom Design - Basement Design - Attic Conversion - Tiny House Construction - Staircase Design - Deck Design - Garage Design - Modular Home Additions - Passive Solar Heating & Cooling - Prefab Houses - Rooftop Deck Installation - Log Home Construction - Custom Home ### Areas Served - New York City - Queens - Manhattan - Harrison - Astoria - Borough of Bronx - Ft Lee - Greater NYC Area - Nutley - West New York ### Typical Job Cost $200,000 - 5 million ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | WAKE design development | | Address | 55 Broadway, Suite 427, New York, New York, United States | | Phone | (201) 919-2914 | | Website | http://wake-dd.com | | License Number | 041445 | | Followers on Houzz | 11 | **Social profiles:** - Blog — https://www.wake-dd.com/blog ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [WAKE design development](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/wake-design-development-pfvwus-pf~1009969837) - **Website:** http://wake-dd.com - **Phone:** (201) 919-2914 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Certified Passive House Designer & NCARB Certified - **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2021–2022), for Design, Service. **Affiliations** - [The American Institute of Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/the-american-institute-of-architects-pfvwus-pf~1350720471) - [NCARB](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/ncarb-pfvwus-pf~1477640315) - [Passive House Institute US](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/passive-house-institute-us-pfvwus-pf~1579791328) - [New York Passive House](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/new-york-passive-house-pfvwus-pf~1135103162) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 3 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### All 3 reviews **★★★★★ — cynthialb3, Jan. 2021** > The Wake Design team has made the reno of our Maine home easy and inspiring. Nate has a calming zen quality — a confident, focused, relaxed, can-do approach — and he was a pleasure to work with. He listens hard, was patient with my delays, shares opinions, and offers great creative options. Highly recommend the firm. **Comment from WAKE design development:** > Thank you, Cynthia. It was a real pleasure working with you on your renovation and helping bring to life your ideas. **★★★★★ — Allie Strauss, May 2020** > My husband and I are in the process of working with WAKE on our Brooklyn pre-war apartment renovation. The team has been fantastic so far. They are very responsive, creative, and adaptable. We are excited to see the final results! **★★★★★ — Sarah Sheffield, April 2020** > WAKE was incredibly great to work with. Nathan and his team were SO helpful and responsive. They always listened to me and my concerns and had creative and thoughtful ideas. They were happy to find ideas for me to respond to, or to let me find things and then weigh in on them. Really helped with the whole process. There are SO many decisions and it was great having them available whenever I needed them. They clearly have a tremendous amount of experience and knew the right places to look for things, and important things for me to consider. > I will definitely work with them if I have another project. **Comment from WAKE design development:** > Thank you for the kind words Sarah; it was a pleasure to work with you and help bring your ideas to life. ## Selected projects - [Schoolhouse Transformation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/schoolhouse-transformation-pj-vj~7175341) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 22 - [Mount Desert Island Vacation Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mount-desert-island-vacation-home-pj-vj~5931204) - Location: Southwest Harbor, ME - Photos: 21 - Description: Originally an auto-repair shop, Maine Retreat, or more lovingly called 'The Garage,' is now a 3,400 square foot 4-season home on Mount Desert Island in Maine. WAKE transformed this derelict property by Acadia National Park into a guest house, and year-round family retreat while maintaining a respectful approach to the surroundings and traditional Maine aesthetic. From the road, The Garage is set back to cars nestled into the slope of a hill and clad in standing seam metal. It's lifted volume res… - [Writer's Cabin & Home Office](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/writer-s-cabin-and-home-office-pj-vj~6482345) - Location: Woodstock, NY - Photos: 5 - Description: A small, \< 200sf, satellite office, and writer's cabin that can be dropped anywhere on-site or in your backyard. - [Harlem Townhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/harlem-townhouse-pj-vj~5848695) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 15 - Description: Townhouse renovation and conversion with a 2-story addition. Retained for design, project management, and architectural services. - [Brooklyn Townhouse III](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/brooklyn-townhouse-iii-pj-vj~6480006) - Location: Brooklyn, NY - Photos: 6 - Description: A modern Brooklyn single-family townhouse renovation. - [Brooklyn Residence IV](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/brooklyn-residence-iv-pj-vj~5872068) - Location: Brooklyn, NY - Photos: 9 - Description: A single-family brownstone renovation in Brooklyn, NY - [Brooklyn Residence I](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/brooklyn-residence-i-pj-vj~5872074) - Location: Brooklyn, NY - Photos: 5 - Description: A two-family townhouse renovation in Brooklyn, NY [See all 7 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/wake-design-development-pfvwus-pf~1009969837) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-08.*