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.

*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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