--- title: "shadiworks — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/shadiworks-pfvwus-pf~125980280 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~125980280.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: shadiworks category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/ddf33f300122f033_4214-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "56.5 spring Street, Albany, New York 12210, United States" latitude: 42.6568 longitude: -73.7605 phone: "(518) 227-1149" website: http:// rating: 5 review_count: 3 best_of_houzz_awards: 3 followers: 73 last_updated: 2026-09-16 --- # shadiworks Original Houzz profile: [shadiworks](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/shadiworks-pfvwus-pf~125980280) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Albany, NY - **Serves:** Albany - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (3 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2014–2021), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Influencer - 10,000 Ideabook Saves The studio focuses and explores interior and exterior conditions while looking at the relationship between the two. We focus on working closely with the needs of the client while considering their budget. Our focus celebrates the use of materials, natural light, open volumes and color. ### Areas Served - Albany ### Typical Job Cost $15,000 - 500,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | shadiworks | | Address | 56.5 spring Street, Albany, New York 12210, United States | | Phone | (518) 227-1149 | | Website | http:// | | Followers on Houzz | 73 | **Social profiles:** - Blog — http://shadiworks.wordpress.com/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [shadiworks](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/shadiworks-pfvwus-pf~125980280) - **Website:** http:// - **Phone:** (518) 227-1149 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Fulbright Scholar 2006- Izmir, Turkey, National Foundation of the Arts Grant Recipient - **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2014–2021), for Design, Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 3 reviews** ### All 3 reviews **★★★★★ — jwcannell, Aug. 2014** > Ms. Khadivi was the perfect designer for my roof-top deck. She was able to help me focus my vision of what I wanted this space to look like, and dealt with the practical design details in a creative and responsive way. **★★★★★ — armourgarb, Feb. 2014** > Shadi Khadivi was a true partner throughout my renovation project, from concept and permitting through punchlist. She combines expertise in historic buildings with a modern design sense that tends toward clean lines and practical materials. She studied my Houzz ideabooks to get a sense of my taste; asked all the right questions about how my family would use the space; drew alternative configurations to help me see the range of possibilities; and ultimately translated my vision and needs into reality. She proposed solutions I hadn’t thought of, such as stacking the washer and dryer, and she actually built a scale model overnight to help me decide on the configuration for my built-in bookcases. > > In my Victorian home, we created a contemporary open floor plan and took advantage of the high ceilings to maximize storage space, while highlighting period details like the butler’s pantry and elaborate woodwork. When I said I wanted to minimize waste by reusing my existing kitchen cabinets, repurposing vintage oak doors, and donating unneeded items to Habitat for Humanity and the Historic Albany Foundation, Shadi enthusiastically embraced the idea. > > Shadi introduced me to the outstanding local contractor that my husband and I ended up selecting for the project. She shopped with me—both online and going with me to showrooms— to select appliances, fixtures, and finishes and get the best prices. Some of my favorite things she suggested are the reasonably priced porcelain floor tile that looks like slate, and the glass jar pendants over the kitchen peninsula. > > As the work progressed, Shadi helped keep project timeline and budget on track by scheduling meetings and walking me through decisions and tradeoffs. She conducted innumerable site visits and served as liaison with the contractor. Not only did she validate my own observations, she brought an invaluable perspective: with her practiced eye, she saw things I may not have noticed or understood initially. She was a collaborative and creative partner who did her research whenever issues arose. Shadi's passion for her work really shows. **★★★★★ — jgreiman, Dec. 2013** > Shadiworks remodeled the top floor of our historic home, converting one dark and oversized bedroom into two bright rooms, with ample closet space, built-in bookshelves, and a number of really beautiful and useful architectural features. The designs were incredibly creative, making brilliant use of the space. Shadi also kept in close touch with us and the contractor as the work was ongoing, making things run incredibly smoothly. We are thrilled with the renovation! ## Selected projects - [Willett Street Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/willett-street-kitchen-pj-vj~1760154) - Location: Albany, NY - Photos: 26 - Description: This historic townhouse is located off Washington Park in Albany, NY. Like many historic townhouses in the area, the kitchen was originally located in the basement. We added a new kitchen to the first floor, installed 9'-6" double custom Case Doors to access the back patio, and opened the dropped ceiling to recover the original height of 13'-0". Natural light that highlights the historic architectural features of the house. We carefully integrated modern amenities like an induction cook top, soa… - [Spring Street Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/spring-street-bathroom-pj-vj~1760264) - Location: Albany, NY - Photos: 10 - Description: This unique historic townhouse located is located in the Washington Park Historic District in Albany, NY. The space was originally divided up into two separate spaces one for a laundry room / storage area and the other for a narrow bathroom. By combining the spaces and reconfiguring the space we were able to develop a project that included double shower, bathroom, and laundry room all in one space while working within the footprint of the space. - [56 1/2 Spring Street](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/56-1-2-spring-street-pj-vj~502589) - Location: Albany, NY - Photos: 9 - Description: Located in the historic Washington Park district of Albany, NY. This home was built in 1881. It had a unique past including Lockrow's Bookstore. The project utilized New York State homeowner's Rehabilitation Tax Credits and was able to receive 20% back on the final cost. Just 13 feet wide, this house provided unique opportunities for dual functions. For example, the space under the stairs is also a pantry and a closet; the half wall that separates the entry stairs from the main living area is a… - [New Scotland Road Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-scotland-road-renovation-pj-vj~388569) - Location: Slingerlands, NY - Photos: 16 - Description: This project was sited in a nineteenth century Victorian home located in Slingerlands, NY. The project consists of a number of elements designed to meet the needs of a busy family of four. The first goal was to connect the kitchen with the family room by removing an existing load-bearing wall. In order to accomplish this we reconfigured the existing kitchen and relocated the first floor powder room originally in the family room. Secondly, we created a new entry into the back of the house as well… - [188 Jay Street Townhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/188-jay-street-townhouse-pj-vj~347588) - Location: Albany, NY - Photos: 9 - Description: This Center Square townhouse home located in Albany, NY had a second floor that consists of one 300 sq' bedroom. The objective was to divide the space into two bedrooms and find a unique storage solution for their vast book collection along with storage. By reorganizing the entry sequence into the master bedroom, there was an unique opportunity to design a new new railing condition that doubled as built in book shelves and was able hold various indoor plants. - [Center Square Roof Deck](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/center-square-roof-deck-pj-vj~348022) - Location: Albany, NY - Photos: 5 - Description: Center Square Exterior Deck Addition- Proposal 500 sq' Albany, New York [See all 6 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/shadiworks-pfvwus-pf~125980280) ## Ideabooks - [Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/172203145/list/kitchen) — 13 ideas - [backyard](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/109527843/list/backyard) — 18 ideas - [Laundry room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/31112196/list/laundry-room) — 12 ideas - [Inspiration: multi-use](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/22694194/list/inspiration-multi-use) — 11 ideas - [Porches](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/14658354/list/porches) — 10 ideas [See all 5 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/skhadivi) ## Community Q&A **Q: Love the paint color/finish** *(in Photo Questions)* What type of finish on the walls? Eggshell? It seems to beautifully reflect the light. A: Yes it is eggshell. **Q: great space! what is the brand/type of tile?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Therma Tru is the manufacturer. It is a custom door.click link **Q: What is the paint color and manufacturer** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Benjamin Moore Grey Horse **Q: Lovely palette! What paint color is on the walls?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Thank you! BM Grey Horse **Q: Hi, I love the paint colour on the walls, can you tell me what it is?** *(in Photo Questions)* Love the paint colour, what is it? A: Benjamin Moore Gray Horse and the trim is white. **Q: What is the color on the woodwork?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Can you describe how your ladder rail was done? --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-16.*