What Withee Malcolm Architects does

BSB Design is a US architecture and design firm founded in 1966, operating from eleven offices across Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Des Moines, Los Angeles, Orange County, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Sacramento, and Tampa. The firm delivers comprehensive architectural design services through twelve specialized studios covering Single Family, Build to Rent, Multifamily, Affordable Housing, Student Housing, 55+ Active Adult, Club Design, Commercial, Land Planning, Interior Design, and Structural Engineering (the latter licensed in multiple states). Client work is concentrated in the residential development sector, serving major enterprise homebuilders and developers such as Toll Brothers, Lennar, DR Horton, Mattamy Homes, Meritage Homes, Taylor Morrison, Woodside Homes, Related Companies, and Quarterra, alongside mid-size and emerging developers including Urban Street Group, William Ryan Homes, CRG Residential, and others.

The firm operates a professional services revenue model, billing for architectural and engineering design deliverables rather than selling software or products. Go-to-market is direct enterprise engagement with builders and developers: project portfolios, client testimonials, and project-specific case studies (e.g., Metro 19 in Roselle, IL; Wayfare Station in Santa Clarita; SHAWOOD Folsom at Broadstone) are showcased on the company website and promoted through an integrated content marketing program consisting of a blog, an Inspire Magazine publication, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and SEO-optimized location pages. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and follows standard architectural services norms (project-based fees tied to scope, complexity, and construction cost).

Notable claims of differentiation include transit-oriented and constrained-site multifamily expertise, design-for-investment-maximization framing for builder clients, multi-state structural engineering licensing, and six decades of accumulated design expertise (the firm is celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2026). The technology stack is conventional architecture/engineering tooling with no AI/ML, software products, or proprietary platform disclosed in the available material. Ownership is private with no institutional investor, parent company, or M&A activity documented; BSB Design, Inc. is the legal entity.

Name

Withee Malcolm Architects

Legal name

BSB Design, Inc.

Website

https://witheemalcolm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BSB Design is a US architecture and design firm founded in 1966, operating eleven offices and serving enterprise homebuilders and developers with architectural, structural engineering, interior, and land planning services across single family, multifamily, build-to-rent, affordable, student, and 55+ housing segments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Design Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (54131), Interior Design Services (54141)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• Residential architecture
• Multifamily housing design
• Structural engineering services
• Interior design services

Headquarters

HQ city

Torrance

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Architectural Design Services: Professional architectural design services for residential and commercial projects, including single-family homes, multifamily housing, affordable housing, student housing, and commercial developments

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The firm delivers professional architectural design services across residential and commercial building types, including single-family homes, multifamily housing, affordable housing, student housing, active adult (55+) communities, commercial developments, land planning, interior design, and structural engineering. Services are sold directly to enterprise homebuilders and developers as project-based engagements, with regional studios supporting 11 U.S. offices.

Product overview

BSB Design is an architecture and design firm offering a comprehensive suite of residential and commercial design services. The company operates through multiple specialized studios including Single Family, Build to Rent, Multifamily, Affordable Housing, Student Housing, 55+ Active Adult, Club Design, Commercial, Land Planning, Interior Design, and Structural Engineering. The firm celebrates 60 years of design excellence and works with top builders and developers including Toll Brothers, Lennar, Meritage Homes, and Taylor Morrison. BSB Design has 12 office locations across the United States.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Single Family Residential Design Residential single-family home design services for home builders and developers, focused on maximizing investment returns and design excellence across new community developments.
• Build to Rent Design Design strategy and planning for build-to-rent communities across the country, creating flexible living solutions for rental housing operators and developers.
• Multifamily Housing Design Multifamily residential development design services including transit-oriented residential developments and urban living solutions for apartment and condominium projects.
• Affordable Housing Design Affordable housing design focused on improving neighborhoods, cities, and the environment while making a measurable difference in communities served.
• Student Housing Design Student housing design services for universities and developers creating purpose-built living spaces for college students.
• 55+ Active Adult Design Design services for active adult communities targeting residents aged 55 and older, including resort-style amenities and accessibility features.
• Club Design Clubhouse and amenity center design services for residential communities, including club design for master-planned developments.
• Commercial Architecture Design Commercial architecture and design services including retail, office, and mixed-use developments.
• Land Planning Land planning and site design services for residential and mixed-use developments, including optimal land use, infrastructure planning, and regulatory compliance.
• Interior Design Interior design services for residential and commercial spaces, including model homes and common areas.
• Structural Engineering Structural engineering services providing efficient structural solutions nationwide, licensed in multiple states with regional code and construction expertise.

Quantifiable outcome

• Design has the potential to dramatically increase profitability for clients

Named customers22 records

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubego.bsbdesign.com/youtube
• Facebookgo.bsbdesign.com/facebook
• LinkedIngo.bsbdesign.com/linkedin
• Instagramgo.bsbdesign.com/instagram
• Xx.com/withee_malcolm

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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