Trade Design Build

Trade Design Build is an architecture firm in Ithaca, New York, specializing in full-service architectural design, construction management, and custom woodwork. Based at 1520 Trumansburg Rd, the firm serves clients across central New York, delivering tailored projects that reflect individual visions with a focus on sustainability, craftsmanship, and integration. Their services include feasibility studies, conceptual design, code analysis, stamped construction drawings, interior design, and project management. Known for their seamless integration of design and construction, they create residential, hospitality, and commercial spaces that are both functional and deeply rooted in their surroundings. The firm holds a 5.00 rating, reflecting consistent client satisfaction and trust in their process.

Founded in 2016 by Michael Barnoski and Gideon Stone, former architecture students at Cornell, the firm emerged from a desire to overcome the fragmentation of the traditional design-bid-build model. By uniting architects, craftsmen, and builders under one roof, they foster a collaborative environment where design decisions are informed by construction feasibility from the outset. Chris Willett joined as a partner in 2017, bringing extensive construction operations experience that strengthened their project delivery. The team includes licensed architects, project managers, designers, and skilled builders who work in tandem, with an on-site woodshop producing custom furniture, built-ins, reception desks, and high-end cabinetry. This integrated approach ensures that every element of a project, from concept to completion, is cohesive and thoughtfully executed.

Trade Design Build is recognized for its consistent, client-centered process, where design and construction are not separate phases but a continuous dialogue. Their ability to deliver complex, high-quality projects with minimal decision fatigue stems from their unified team structure and deep expertise across disciplines. The firm’s reputation for reliability, attention to detail, and sustainable design has solidified its standing as a trusted partner in Ithaca’s evolving architectural landscape.

Their work reflects a deep commitment to creating spaces that align with the culture and mission of their clients, whether in a private residence, a wellness center, or a revitalized commercial space. In Ithaca, where craftsmanship and environmental awareness are valued, Trade Design Build stands as a model of what integrated design and construction can achieve.