ARCHITECT-LED
Commercial DESIGN-build firm
ARCHITECT-led DESIGN-BUILD Firm
Restaurants | Cafés | Wellness | Medical Offices | Workplaces
ARCHITECTURE | INTERIOR DESIGN | PERMITTING | CONSTRUCTION
xz design-build nyc
Architecture, interior design, permitting, engineering, project management, and construction—all coordinated under one roof and led by licensed architect Simon Zhang.
Smart Design, Better Business.
Great design is a business strategy. It shapes how your space functions, how customers experience your brand, and ultimately, how your business performs.
Built on the foundation of our parent firm, XZ Architecture & Design, making great design is in our DNA.
To build a successful business, you need to:
Build Smarter. Open Sooner.
And we’re here to make it happen.
MORI
Japanese Omakase Restaurant
Location: SoHo, NY
Building size: 250 square feet
Building Cost: $140,000
Xisan De Classic
Thai restaurant
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Building size: 1500 square feet
Building Cost: $250,000
KAWAII COFFEE
Vietnamese Café
Location: West Village, New York
Size: 250 square feet
Building Cost: $130,000
New York Four Seasons Acupuncture PC
Chinese medicine clinic
Location: Queens, New York
Size: 2,900 square feet
Building Cost: $400,000
Phoenix Care 9th Ave
Wellness Studio
Location: Manhattan, NY
Building size: 1,200 square feet
Phoenix Care E 55 St
Wellness Studio
Location: Manhattan, NY
Building size: 600 square feet
From vision to grand opening
An Architect-Led Team, Making Every phase Clear and Secure.
With 17+ years of architectural experience, we integrate design, engineering, and construction under one roof, helping you make informed decisions and avoid costly mistakes along the way.
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We begin with how your business needs to operate— not just how it looks.
We align your goals, operations, and budget from day one, so every decision is grounded and intentional.
We evaluate the existing space in detail — identifying constraints, risks, and opportunities early, before they turn into costly issues.
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We translate business strategy into design — balancing aesthetics, function, and budget.
Our team develops layouts and interior concepts that are visually strong and operationally efficient.
Engineering (MEP/Structural) is integrated from the start, ensuring what we design can be built — and performs in real use.Every step is reviewed with you, so what gets built is exactly what you approved.
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We take care of the approvals — so you can stay focused on your business.
From DOB filings to landlord and LPC coordination, we manage the full process with clarity and control.
We navigate the complexity of New York regulations efficiently — reducing delays and keeping your project moving.
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Execution is guided under architectural oversight — ensuring precision and consistency.
We coordinate contractors, materials, and timelines closely.
Our architects remain closely involved on-site — reviewing details and guiding execution to maintain design integrity.
*We respond within 24 hours.
Start Smart. Avoid Costly Surprises.
PRE-LEASE ASSESSMENT SERVICE
Not sure if the space is right for your business? Budget uncertainty? Landmarked building? Permit concerns?
We meet you onsite evaluate the location against your goals, providing the facts you need to make a confident decision.
We deliver for you:
✔ Site Research
✔ A Conceptual Budget Range
✔ An MEP Assessment
A check of existing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems to spot expensive surprises early.
✔ Zoning Verification.
*We respond within 24 hours.
Onsite Fee: $400 per site visit (100% credited back if we build together).
We charge a flat fee for the on site time. However, if we end up working together on the project, we’ll credit the full amount back to your budget. It’s just our small way of helping our client start this journey with peace of mind.
Read our latest News
How Much Does It Cost to Build a 300–500 SF Restaurant or Café in Manhattan?
Build a 300–500 SF restaurant or café in Manhattan? Learn realistic budget ranges and the MEP factors that drive construction costs.
Who Can Design and Build Your Restaurant in NYC?
Learn whether you need an architect, contractor, expediter, and engineers—or one design-build company that can coordinate it all.
What Permits Do You Need to Open a Restaurant in NYC?
Learn about DOB filings, LPC approval, kitchen exhaust, grease interceptors, accessibility, and more.
Your vision. Our expertise.
Let’s start with a conversation.
Call: 917-383-2345
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