Minimalist 12-seat Omakase sushi counter design in Manhattan featuring dark honed stone surfaces and custom walnut joinery. High-end restaurant build-out by XZ Design Build NYC.

Design-Build for Commerical Spaces in NYC

DESIGN | PERMITTING | CONSTRUCTION

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XZ | Commerical Renovation

RESTAURANT · CAFÉ · WELLNESS · OFFICE

XZ Design-Build NYC works across restaurant, Cafe, wellness, and workplace projects in New York City. We guide projects from concept through construction with a clear, coordinated process that ensures alignment between design, budget, and delivery.

Restaurant

Inside a busy coffee shop with patrons seated at tables and baristas preparing drinks behind the counter. The decor features hanging pendant lights, chalkboard menus, and a mix of modern and rustic design elements.
Exterior view of a modern restaurant with outdoor seating, round tables with black and white chairs, a potted plant, and warm hanging lights.

Café

Wellness

A woman in a white bathrobe and towel wrap drinking from a teacup in a spa room with a bed, mirror, and spa items.

Office

People working on laptops in a modern office conference room with glass walls
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How Your Project Moves Forward

One team. One vision. Business-driven. Carefully managed.

  • We start by understanding how your business needs to work — not just how the space looks.

    We align your goals, operations, and budget early, so every decision that follows is grounded and intentional.

    We also assess the existing space in detail — identifying constraints, risks, and opportunities before they become costly problems.

  • We bridge high-end aesthetics with practical reality.

    Our team develops floor plans and interior concepts that are stunning yet tailored to your real-world budget. We handle the engineering (MEP/Structural) and review every sketch, model, and rendering with you, ensuring you love exactly what is being built.

  • We handle the bureaucracy.

    We manage the entire lifecycle of technical drawings and filings. From NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) and Landmarks (LPC) compliance to securing critical Landlord approvals, we navigate the red tape so you don't have to.

  • We focus on quality and transparency.

    We manage the materials, builders, and schedules, handing you the keys only when your space is 100% ready. Our architects make frequent site visits to ensure the design is executed perfectly, and we welcome you onsite to see your vision coming to life.

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Why XZ Design-Build NYC

Experienced Team. Fewer surprises. Better results.

NY LICENCED ARCHITECT-LED

+17 years experience.
One team. From first decision to final build.

COMMERICAL PERFORMANCE

Designed to work.
Efficient. Practical. Built for real use.

NYC EXPERTISE

We know the system.
Zoning, filings, approvals — handled.

COST EFFICIENCY

Fewer layers.
XZ builts a more efficient structure —
often resulting in great COST SAVINGSfor our clients.

Design That Drives Business Performance

We design beyond space—we design performance.

You’ll see it where it counts: in 5-star Google reviews.

  • Japanese restaurant Named one of the Best New Restaurants in New York City by Condé Nast Traveler. Contemporary Omakase restaurant design and build.
  • Interior view of a Thai restaurant with a bar, illuminated by hanging wicker lamps, and brown cushioned chairs. Smaller images show dishes and cocktails on the table.
  • Entrance to PhoenixCare Midtown East, an oriental medicine clinic, with a glass door, plant, and nearby monitors displaying information.
  • Reception area of PhoenixCare Midtown West massage spa with a light-colored front desk and the company logo on the wall behind it.
  • Exterior view of a green storefront called Kawaii Coffee - Vietnamese Coffee with a logo of a dog. There is a chalkboard sign outside and a small pole with a sign. The storefront features a large window with a dog logo and the text 'When you're happy, just give up! Go get a coffee. Try again tomorrow... or don't.' Inside the window, there is a rocking horse and other cafe decor.
  • Interior photos of a Chinese medicine clinic named Four Seasons Acupuncture in New York, showing the reception area, interior decor, and framed artwork on shelves.
  • Screenshots of a Google business profile for New York Four Seasons Acupuncture, showing images of the clinic's reception area, interior hallway, and a bulletin board with photos, along with the clinic's name, rating, hours, and options for directions, start, booking, and calling.
  • Screenshots of a Google map listing for NY Four Seasons Acupuncture showing images of a reception area, staff at a meeting, and shelves of herbal medicine bottles.
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Trusted by Our Clients

“Simon delivered creative solutions that met our commercial goals — and kept us under budget.
A true pleasure to work with.”

— Shangping L. PhoenixCare

“The best in the business.
Reliable. Communicative. Always on top of everything.”

— Solomon H. Mori Restaurant

“Highly professional and deeply knowledgeable in NYC building codes.

The project was complex,
but everything was handled smoothly and precisely.”

— Allen X. General Nutraceutical Technology Facility

Build for New York City.

RESTAURANT | CAFÉ | WELLNESS | OFFICE

Commercial projects here are complex.
We know how to navigate them.

In NYC, zoning, permits, landlords, building systems — every decision is layered with constraints.

We specialize in navigating this environment.

From early feasibility to final build, we help you move forward with clarity.

Primary Forcus

Manhattan | Brooklyn | Queens

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Recent Projects By XZ

  • Kunde Chinese Medicine Clinic

    Kunde | Chinese Medicine Clinic | Queens

  • Restaurant in Brooklyn Height

    Xisan De Classic | Thai Restaurant | Brooklyn Height

  • PhoenixCare | Massage spa | Midtown West Wellness Manhattan

    PhoenixCare | Massage spa | Midtown West

  • Minimalist 12-seat Omakase sushi counter design in Manhattan featuring dark honed stone surfaces and custom walnut joinery. High-end restaurant build-out by XZ Design Build NYC.

    Mori | Japanese Restaurant | Manhattan

  • PheonixCare Spa Message Oriental medicine clinic Asian Wellness | Manhattan

    PheonixCare | Oriental medicine clinic | Midtown East

  • Restaurant Manhattan Restaurant

    Shanghai Restaurant | Midtown Manhattan

  • Law Office | Queens Modern Office

    Law Office | Queens

  • Kawaii Coffee | East Village

    Kawaii Coffee | East Village

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Before You Sign a Lease

Know what you’re getting into.

✔ Can this space legally operate your business?
✔ How much is it really going to cost? (zoning, MEP, build-out)
✔ Any risks hidden in the lease?
✔ Timeline issues that could delay your opening?

We Offer Pre-Lease Assessment

Our architect helps you answer your questions and understand the space, before you sign.

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