What FGS Design LLC does

FGS Design LLC is a privately held classical and traditional architecture firm founded by Principal Architect Francisco G. "Kiko" Sanchez, A.I.A., with 14 employees across three regional studios in New York City, Newport (Rhode Island), and Palm Beach (Florida). The firm provides bespoke architectural design services for high-net-worth individuals, spanning single-family luxury homes, renovations, additions, apartments, condominiums, mixed-use residential developments, masterplans, clubs, hotels, and luxury resorts. Projects are distributed across the U.S. East Coast (New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Florida) and the Caribbean (The Bahamas), with work featured in Architectural Digest, Coastal Living, House & Garden, Garden & Gun, and Period Homes.

The firm's underlying practice is rooted in regional architectural traditions, classical building methods, and historically informed design, supported by a hand-drawn Sketchbook archive detailing cornice studies, wrought ironwork, mouldings, and pediments. Technical scope covers single-family luxury homes, renovations, additions, apartments, condominiums, and mixed-use developments, delivered through end-to-end service from concept to on-site completion. The firm does not disclose proprietary technology, software tools, or AI/ML capabilities; its differentiation rests on design craftsmanship, principal experience, and brand reputation rather than technology.

FGS Design operates a professional services revenue model, earning architectural fees tied to project scope, complexity, and duration. Pricing is custom-quoted and not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market is direct, relationship-based sales to HNW clients through in-person engagement at its three studios, supplemented by earned media in prestige shelter publications, an active Instagram presence, and recurring co-development partnerships with named interior designers (Amanda Lindroth, De La Torre, Trish Becker, David Netto, Jody Hagan, Branca Interiors). Industry recognition includes 2025 Palladio Awards and 2022 and 2023 Addison Mizner Awards.

Name

FGS Design LLC

Legal name

FGS Design

Website

https://fgs-a.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

FGS Design LLC is a privately held classical and traditional architecture firm with 14 employees across studios in New York City, Newport (RI), and Palm Beach (FL), serving high-net-worth individuals seeking bespoke luxury residential, resort, and mixed-use design projects across the U.S. East Coast and the Bahamas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (541310), Interior Design Services (54141)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Interior Design Services (BPAHAKAB), Industrial/Product & Furniture Design (BPAHAKAM)

Keywords

• Classical architecture services
• Residential design
• Luxury home design
• Traditional architecture
• Architectural renovation services

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Residential Architecture Services: FGS Design generates revenue through bespoke architectural design services for high-end residential projects. The firm works on single-family luxury homes, renovations, additions, apartments, condominiums, and mixed-use residential developments. Projects include private homes and estates, masterplans, clubs, hotels, and various scales of commercial and institutional projects. Revenue is derived from architectural fees tied to project scope, complexity, and duration.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

FGS Design LLC provides bespoke architectural design services focused on classical and traditional residential projects, including private homes, estates, apartments, condominiums, renovations, and additions. The firm also takes on selected masterplans, clubs, hotels, and commercial or institutional projects, drawing on regional idioms spanning the U.S. Northeast, Florida, and the Bahamas.

Product overview

FGS Design LLC is an architecture firm offering a unified suite of custom residential architecture services. The core offering centers on single-family luxury homes and renovations, with specialized expertise in classical and traditional design styles. The company provides end-to-end architectural services from initial concept through on-site completion, covering new construction, renovations, additions, and mixed-use residential developments. Their portfolio spans diverse property types including tropical homes, urban apartments, luxury resorts, and historical restorations across the US and Caribbean.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Residential Architecture
• Renovations and Additions
• Commercial and Institutional Architecture

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Amanda Lindroth DesigncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterior design collaboration on Bahamas projects. Amanda Lindroth Design worked with FGS Design on the Mini Salt Box Cottage project in Harbour Island, The Bahamas, providing interior design services that complement FGS's architectural work.
• De La Torre Design StudiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterior design partnership on Gulfstream, Florida project. De La Torre Design Studio collaborated with FGS Design on the Gulfstream residence, combining architectural and interior design expertise.
• Trish Becker DesigncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterior design collaboration on Grapevine Cottage project. Trish Becker Design provided interior design services for the historical cottage renovation in Harbour Island, The Bahamas.
• David Netto DesigncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterior design partnership on HIDEOUT project in Lyford Cay, The Bahamas. David Netto Design collaborated with FGS Design on this residential project.
• Jody Hagan InteriorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterior design collaboration on Stillpoint project in Harbor Island, The Bahamas. Jody Hagan Interiors worked with FGS Design on this residential project combining architecture and interior design.
• Branca InteriorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterior design partnership on El Cid Residence in West Palm Beach, FL. Branca Interiors provided interior design services complementary to FGS Design's architectural work.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Acheson Doyle Partners Architects: New York architecture practice with deep classical and traditional credentials serving HNW residential clients. Closely comparable in craft-driven design approach, regional vernacular work, and project scale.
• Steven Gambrel: Architect and interior designer focused on traditional and classical-influenced luxury residential projects. Comparable in clientele (affluent homeowners), classical/traditional aesthetic, and full-service design offering.
• Fairfax & Sammons Architects: Award-winning classical architecture firm in NYC known for historically informed residential and institutional design. Direct peer in classical aesthetic and HNW clientele; notably the firm where FGS founder Kiko Sanchez previously worked.
• Cullman & Kravis: New York-based interior architecture firm specializing in classical and traditional residential interiors. Direct peer in HNW residential design with overlap in classical tradition and luxury residential market.
• Historical Concepts: Atlanta-based architecture firm with national reach in classical, traditional, and vernacular residential design for affluent clients. Comparable in design philosophy, project typology, and HNW target segment.
• Bobby McAlpine: Architect and design firm known for traditional Southern residential architecture for luxury clients. Comparable in classical/traditional aesthetic, HNW residential focus, and brand-led studio model.
• Peter Pennoyer Architects: New York-based classical and traditional architecture firm specializing in high-end residential, townhouse, and historic restoration projects. Directly comparable in design philosophy, client base (HNW), and project typology to FGS Design.
• Ike Kligerman Barkley: Architects specializing in classical and traditional residential architecture for affluent clients across the US and abroad. Direct peer in classical idiom, HNW target market, and emphasis on historically rooted design.
• Brower Architectural Associates: Palm Beach-based classical architecture firm focused on luxury residential and historic preservation. Direct peer geographically (Florida market) and stylistically; former employer of FGS founder Kiko Sanchez.

Broad incumbents

• Ken Fulk: Larger, broader design studio spanning architecture, interiors, and event design for ultra-HNW and celebrity clients. Comparable at the client-segment level (luxury/HNW) with broader portfolio and scale than FGS Design.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/fgs.design
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fgs-design-llc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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