# Beckman Studio Design Build Inc. > Official Beckman Studio Design Build Inc. business agent. Beckman Studio Design Build Inc. is a Brooklyn-based design/build collaborative providing… ## Ask it a question Beckman Studio Design Build Inc. answers for itself at https://api.hailera.com/mcp/beckmanstudionyc. A client that speaks MCP can connect to that address; the tool is ask_beckmanstudionyc and the protocol is 2026-07-28. Where this file and the agent disagree, the agent is current. ## About Beckman Studio Design Build Inc. Founded in 1994 by master builder and sculptor Thomas Beckman, Beckman Studio Design Build Inc. (BSDB) is a design/build collaborative dedicated to bridging the gap between design and construction. The studio brings together designers, builders, artists and craftsmen to create a client experience that moves smoothly from initial design through construction to project completion. - Founded: 1994 - Founder: Thomas (Thom) Beckman, master builder and sculptor - What the studio does: Integrated design and construction for commercial and residential spaces - Approach: Collaborative design/build, managing projects from early design concepts through construction to realization, with an emphasis on saving clients time and money by coordinating the full process in-house - Licensing: Beckman Studio Design Build Inc. is fully licensed and insured. - Location: 451 Union Street, Rear Building, Brooklyn, NY 11231-5021 - Typical project locations: Across New York City, including neighborhoods in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Source: https://www.beckmanstudionyc.com ## Where Beckman Studio Design Build Inc. works Studio address Beckman Studio Design Build Inc. 451 Union Street, Rear Building Brooklyn, NY 11231-5021 United States How to contact the studio - For new project inquiries or questions about working with Beckman Studio Design Build Inc., please use the contact page on the website: - https://www.beckmanstudionyc.com/contact-2 - If you already work with the studio, you can also reach out through your usual point of contact. For any information not covered in these documents (such as pricing, detailed timelines or contract terms), the studio will provide details directly during consultation. Lists Chelsea, Edison, Union, Brooklyn, Manhattan, New York City, and Williamsburg as a location. Names New York, United States, New York City, and Manhattan Valley as a service area. Areas beyond these are not published. Source: https://www.beckmanstudionyc.com ## Commercial project experience and capabilities Beckman Studio Design Build Inc. (BSDB) has extensive experience delivering commercial design/build projects in New York City. The studio works on projects that integrate architectural design, interiors, custom fixtures and furnishings, and coordination of technical services. Types of commercial projects From the examples on the studio's website, BSDB's commercial work has included: - Showrooms (including apparel and product showrooms) - Restaurants and food service spaces - Offices and creative workspaces - Boutique retail and storefront spaces - Environmentally focused retail and service spaces (such as eco-conscious laundries) Example commercial projects - Italian Food Center (Lower Manhattan) A full renovation of a 5,000 square-foot restaurant, designed to reflect the building's historic context while supporting a new generation of businesses in the area. Work included: - Expansion to include two bars and an open kitchen - Public wine cellar and interactive storage - Extended sidewalk café - Bespoke fixtures, furniture and custom lighting - Emphasis on salvaged and upcycled materials - Eco Laundry Company (Chelsea, Manhattan) A 2,500 square-foot eco-conscious laundry storefront, designed with: - Appliances that use less water and electricity per load - Biodegradable soaps and detergents - Recycled steel surfaces - Energy-efficient fluorescent lighting - Organic linoleum flooring BSDB coordinated mechanical services, utility connections, and custom fixtures and furnishings, and worked with the NYC Environmental Control Board and Con Edison to help realize the project. - Other noted commercial projects - Findings Showroom - Rainbow Wave Showroom - Concentric Health Experience office (Greenwich Village) - Michael Stars showroom (Chelsea) Role on commercial projects Based on the project descriptions, BSDB typically: - Provides integrated design and build services for interiors and architectural elements - Designs and fabricates bespoke fixtures, furniture and finishes where required - Coordinates with clients and collaborators (such as other design firms or consultants) - Manages technical aspects such as mechanical services and utility coordination when included in the scope Specific scope and responsibilities vary by project and are defined individually with each client. Source: https://www.beckmanstudionyc.com ## Residential project experience and capabilities Beckman Studio Design Build Inc. (BSDB) undertakes residential design/build projects in New York City, with a focus on carefully detailed interiors, custom elements, and materials that age well over time. Types of residential projects From the examples on the studio's website, BSDB's residential work has included: - Loft renovations - Penthouse interiors - Studio and apartment fit-outs These projects are typically located in New York City neighborhoods such as SoHo, Williamsburg, Tribeca, Sutton Place and Nolita. Example residential projects - SoHo Penthouse (Lower Manhattan, 2014) A renovation focused on creating an environment free of clutter using a minimal material palette. Features include: - A bent Corian vanity formed around an Italian-made Boffi washbasin - An LED backlit wall panel as a focal element - Crisp tile work and glass partitions that echo the clean lines of the vanity - A consistent, deliberate use of materials and fixtures throughout the space - Williamsburg Loft (Brooklyn) A 1,000 square-foot loft redesigned to celebrate its site on the Williamsburg waterfront and its industrial context. The design team selected materials and finishes that reference the area's industrial history. - Tribeca Loft (Manhattan) A loft renovation inspired by surrounding architecture, expressed through gestures at multiple scales, including: - Bespoke kitchen cabinetry fabricated and finished to age and strengthen over time - Subway tile arrangements that reference nearby brick bond patterns - An exposed steel column treated to develop layers of patina over time, emphasizing the industrial character of the space - Sutton Studio and Nolita Loft Additional residential projects that continue BSDB's focus on crafted interiors and context-sensitive design. Role on residential projects Based on the project descriptions, BSDB typically: - Provides integrated design and build services for interior renovations - Develops custom details, furnishings and cabinetry where appropriate - Selects and coordinates materials and finishes with an emphasis on longevity and character The exact scope of services is defined project by project with each client. 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