--- title: "Solid & Void — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/solid-and-void-pfvwus-pf~404096535 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~404096535.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Solid & Void" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/5fa32937054e90db_8962-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Asbury Park 07712, United States" latitude: 40.2507 longitude: -74.0486 phone: "(908) 210-4670" website: http://www.solidandvoiddesign.com rating: 5 review_count: 7 best_of_houzz_awards: 1 followers: 27 last_updated: 2026-09-03 --- # Solid & Void Original Houzz profile: [Solid & Void](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/solid-and-void-pfvwus-pf~404096535) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Asbury Park - **Serves:** Howell, Shrewsbury, Long Branch, Neptune, Holmdel, Asbury Park, Fairview, Red Bank, Colts Neck, Little Silver, Belmar, Bradley Beach, Monmouth Beach, Avon By The Sea, Avon-by-the-Sea, Lake Como - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (7 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2016), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Recommended on Houzz - 100 Ideabook Saves Solid & Void practice in the Central New Jersey area, ideally located for work locations in and around New York City to Philadelphia. The recently re-formed company stems from decades of combined experience and skill, both in and out of the country. They produce refined, custom products, from the scale of a chair to a building. Well versed in every trade and experts as carpenters, form builders and masons, they bring a highly specialized look and feel to the type of work that you’re seeking. Mike Pond is a licensed architect and has spent the last 20 years in the design and build industry. He has practiced as both an architect and a builder in 5 states and 8 countries, from India to Costa Rica. He combines the rigorous training of being an architect with an enormous amount of field experience, giving him in a unique perspective with which to design, problem solve and create. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Home Remodeling - Architectural Drawings - Custom Homes - House Plans - New Home Construction - Home Additions - Floor Plans - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Drafting - Project Management - Basement Remodeling - Attic Conversion - Deck Design - Garage Design - Rooftop Deck Installation ### Areas Served - Howell - Shrewsbury - Long Branch - Neptune - Holmdel - Asbury Park - Fairview - Red Bank - Colts Neck - Little Silver - Belmar - Bradley Beach - Monmouth Beach - Avon By The Sea - Avon-by-the-Sea - Lake Como ### Typical Job Cost $5,000 - 500,000 Every project varies of course, so while some clients prefer to have just design services, some prefer the complete design/build package. A typical design fee ranges from 5-15% of the cost of construction, depending on the complexity and scope of the job. Specialized concrete and furniture vary significantly from job to job and can range from $5,000 - $100,000 or more. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Solid & Void | | Address | Asbury Park 07712, United States | | Phone | (908) 210-4670 | | Website | http://www.solidandvoiddesign.com | | License Number | 21A101976500 | | Followers on Houzz | 27 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Solid & Void](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/solid-and-void-pfvwus-pf~404096535) - **Website:** http://www.solidandvoiddesign.com - **Phone:** (908) 210-4670 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Licensed Architect - Trained at Cheng Concrete - 2016 A' Design Award Winner for Stasis Table - 2017 AIA Architecture Award - Best Interior space for Guerilla Fitness - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2016), for Service. **Affiliations** - [The American Institute of Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/the-american-institute-of-architects-pfvwus-pf~1350720471) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 7 reviews** ### All 7 reviews **★★★★★ — Penny Katzman, Aug. 2015** > From start to finish, Solid & Void was great to work with. Mike designed and executed a bedroom with master bathroom. He kept me in the loop every step of the way and having had some work done to my home a few years prior by another company that I had to constantly reach out to for updates, it was a relief to know that Mike never kept me in the dark. He was able to work with my budget, while giving me a vast options of materials he thought would make the bedroom/bathroom flow naturally. Next time I (or any of my colleagues/friends/family) need any work done to their home, Mike is the first person I'll reach out to. **★★★★★ — Doug Wheaton, Aug. 2015** > I sought Mike out as an architect. I then found out his company was design/build which was fantastic. The most important thing to me is whether a person does was they say they'll do. Not only is Mike honest with his work, but his background with carpentry enables him to excel in design. My wife and I checked out his portfolio and saw his work using concrete, so we had him build us a piece of furniture- that still still sits in our living room today! Mike's gets two thumbs up from the Wheaton family. **★★★★★ — Judy Eisenberg, Aug. 2015** > Mike's company built/designed an addition to my home. He gave me great advice when it came to changes I wanted to be made. He is willing to work with you on choices of materials, which is great when you have a tight budget. I've kept in contact with him and have recommended him to others. **★★★★★ — Mike Petrillo, July 2015** > Great architectural work. Mike provided my with a detailed orientates floor plan that I'm able to start renovating my entire home with. He designed a new floor plan as the previous one was horrible. Was given three sets of drawings so I could turn two of them into the township for permits. **★★★★★ — Jennifer Figueroa, June 2015** > We are incredibly pleased with our experience with Solid and Void Design. Mike was great to work with. He was incredibly responsive to our requests and has a great aesthetic eye. He is a great communicator and resolved any questions we had. Here is a list of the projects he completed for us as we renovated our first home: built in bookshelf, new handrails for the stairway, new lighting solutions, new doors, concrete counter tops for the kitchen/island, cabinets for kitchen/bathroom, and heated tiles in upstairs bathroom. > > We have been so pleased with our new space and would recommend Solid and Void Design in a heartbeat! **★★★★★ — Andrew Minsky, June 2015** > Solid and Void is a great firm with insight, experience, and creative ideas which allow their pieces to naturally flow with my home. That was a pretty big deal for me; to have a natural flow with the work I was getting done to my house. I definitely recommend Solid and Void for anyone who wants to step away from the usual to create something unique and modern **★★★★★ — Gail Haskins, June 2015** > I had the good fortune of working with Solid and Void. I wanted concrete countertops in my bathroom and heard about Mike’s work through a friend. After viewing his portfolio, I hired him. Mike listened to what I wanted and worked in a very timely manner to complete the project. The outcome was beautiful and I was extremely pleased with the attention to detail. I’m hoping I have the opportunity to work with them again. ## Selected projects - [Bernardsville](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bernardsville-pj-vj~1460112) - Location: Somerville, NJ - Photos: 9 - [The Stasis Table](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-stasis-table-pj-vj~1315534) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - Description: Because so much of our architecture and products are created with the assistance/crutch of technological ability, there is potential for the love of materials to become lost. The CNC router has reduced material to plastic, as it is very plausible to make any shape, from nearly any material. In an effort to restore a passion for material, it was important to create a product that explored the nature of specifically concrete and generate details that could not be replicated in any other medium. Ma… - [Architecture](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/architecture-pj-vj~1092578) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 18 - [Concrete work](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/concrete-work-pj-vj~1092550) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 17 - [Furniture](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/furniture-pj-vj~1092808) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - [Concrete Tables](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/concrete-tables-pj-vj~1377768) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - [Concrete](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/concrete-pj-vj~4327664) - Location: Holmdel, NJ - Photos: 4 - [Concrete](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/concrete-pj-vj~4327669) - Location: Holmdel, NJ - Photos: 13 - [Concrete Sinks & Table](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/concrete-sinks-and-table-pj-vj~1677854) - Location: Tinton Falls, NJ - Photos: 6 - [Outdoor Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/outdoor-garden-pj-vj~1545767) - Location: Tinton Falls, NJ - Photos: 7 [See all 10 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/solid-and-void-pfvwus-pf~404096535) ## Community Q&A **Q: Stainless steel pulls with brushed nickel knobs?** *(in Design Dilemma)* Hello, we ordered Stainless steel pulls for our large kitchen drawers based on the sizes and style we wanted. However, I cannot find basic stainless steel knobs for the cabinet doors. Has anyone used brushed nickel knobs with ss pulls or is the silver tone difference too noticeable? A: General rule of thumb then, if you can't tell the difference, it doesn't matter. If it is still irking you, try brushing both of them, see if they'll look identical. **Q: New kitchen- are these cherry cabinets? What color paint would you ch** *(in Design Dilemma)* This is the house we are considering purchasing. Are these cherry cabinets or walnut? Unsure. Also, not a fan of red paint. What color would you choose? Thank you!!! A: I have to agree with all of the above in terms of the species. Doesn't look like cherry, looks more like maple or birch with a cherry stain. **Q: HELP!!** *(in Design Dilemma)* These are two boxes that use to have kitchen cabinets attached to them. We COULD remove them with much difficulty as they are attached to the attic rafters in a very small space or we could figure out a way to incorporate them. Removing them entails resurfacing the ceiling etc... Any creative suggestions would be most appreciated! A: Removing them is certainly a viable option, and not a bad one. It is tough to say without seeing the rest of the space more adequately. If you're simply trying to avoid work, then removing them is probably the easiest. However, you could also try cutting into them and make some shelves. Add a few puck lights, a glass shelf and you would have a cool little display. But thats still more work than just cutting them down. good luck! **Q: FRAMELESS Shower Doors CONTRACTOR vs PROFESSIONAL** *(in Design Dilemma)* What do u think? I paid for my contractor to do an entire bathroom remodel. It's been a saga to get it almost completion. I don't know whether to let him install frameless shower doors or should I let company I am buying from install for an additional fee. A: Please do not let your contractor install them. If he is truly as copious as you say, he will gladly have the experts who do nothing but put doors in do that. I love to do meticulously detailed work, but still had a subcontractor put in this door. They're just better at it. **Q: I think I messed up** *(in Design Dilemma)* Just had this tile installed a couple days ago and I'm really thinking the niche and the floor clash. The floor tile is a stone penny tile that looked much grayer before it was sealed. Now it's much warmer and browner. I think the floor grout, which is a sandy color, makes it appear browner. The marble mosaic in the niche really competes with the pattern on the floor. So I'm afraid the colors and the patterns don't work. What are options at this point? A: it may not work with the rest of your bathroom, but wood sleeper planks made from Ipe or Teak on the floor is certainly plausible. I did it once in a very large shower (although it wasnt done as a "fix"). **Q: Dining Room is Office: Office is Dining Room** *(in Design Dilemma)* I have to believe a lot of people have this issue. We live in a small, open-concept ski house where the living room /dining room/ kitchen make up the main living quarters. When I retired, I gave up my lovely third-bedroom office to my husband and moved my computer to the dining room table, (I was the neater of the two of us, and this way, we could hide away his "burrow.") On most days, it's there perfect multi-function area. But when we have company, I always wish for a better solution to how to have a usable dining room table AND a computer workstation in the same location. Does anyone have any ideas? A: What type of work is being done? Assuming you only need a laptop and some papers, a few custom built drawers (or places to slide things) underneath the table might allow for easy access when you need them, and easy clean up when you don't. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-03.*