What Shingle Shake Construction LLC does

Shake Architecture + Construction LLC is a Boston-based, privately held architecture and construction firm founded in 2017 by Lucas Robertson (licensed contractor, 15+ years of building experience) and Tim Pingree (licensed architect, Harvard GSD-trained). The firm operates an integrated design/build model that unifies architectural design services with full general contracting under a single team, replacing the traditional adversarial split between architect and builder. Its core products span Design/Build Services, Architecture Services (including research, drawings, 3D renderings, and physical/digital modeling), Construction Services (general contracting with in-house framing and carpentry), Real Estate Consulting, and Custom Furniture Design & Fabrication.

The business is a professional services firm serving mid-market residential homeowners undertaking new builds, full remodels, kitchen and bathroom renovations, additions, townhouse overhauls, and historic preservation projects. Revenue is generated on a project-based, quote-driven model where fees are determined by scope, complexity, and client requirements. Go-to-market is sales-led and executed through direct client engagement (website, email, phone), referrals, portfolio showcase, and an active digital presence across Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter/X, and a project blog.

The firm employs 1-10 people internally and executes projects through a long-tenured network of subcontractor trade partners spanning electricians, plumbers, plasterers, tile setters, masons, millwork shops, and landscape professionals. Operations are concentrated in the Boston metropolitan area with project reach extending throughout New England including Vermont, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. The company has no disclosed funding, no patents or trademarks, no awards, and no M&A activity.

Name

Shingle Shake Construction LLC

Legal name

Shake Architecture and Construction LLC

Website

https://shakeac.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Shake Architecture + Construction is a Boston-based, privately held design/build firm founded in 2017, serving mid-market residential homeowners across New England with integrated architectural design, general contracting, and custom furniture fabrication services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Architectural and Construction Services

NAICS

Residential Remodelers (236118), Residential Building Construction (23611), Architectural Services (541310)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520), Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700), Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Design-Build & Renovation-Integrated Builders (IMAFABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Architectural Reconfiguration & Structural Alterations (HSAPAEAB), Whole-Home Interior Renovation (Non-Structural) (HSAPAEAC)

Keywords

• Residential construction services
• Architectural design services
• Design build firm
• General contracting
• Custom millwork furniture

Headquarters

HQ city

Boston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Design/Build Services: Full architectural and construction services for new builds, renovations, and large-scale additions. The company provides both design and construction under one unified approach.
2. Architecture Services: Architectural design services including research, site analysis, drawings, 3D renderings, diagrams, physical models, and digital modeling.
3. Construction Services: Fully-licensed and insured general contracting services with in-house framing and carpentry capabilities.
4. Real Estate Consulting: Informed, experienced approach to analyzing potential projects with insight into restoration and new construction.
5. Custom Furniture Design/Fabrication: In-house design and fabrication of custom furniture pieces for clients seeking heirloom solutions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Shake Architecture + Construction provides integrated architectural design and construction (design/build) services for residential projects, including new home construction, full-house remodels, kitchen and bathroom renovations, additions, and historic preservation. The firm combines licensed architectural services with fully licensed and insured general contracting—executing framing and finish carpentry with its own in-house team—and also offers real estate consulting and in-house custom furniture design and fabrication.

Product overview

Shake Architecture + Construction is a Boston-based architecture and construction company providing integrated Design/Build services. Their core offering combines architectural design services with full construction capabilities in a unified design/build approach. The company also offers Real Estate Consulting and in-house Custom Furniture Design & Fabrication as specialized services. Projects span residential remodels, new home construction, renovations, and additions throughout the Boston area and New England.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Design/Build Services Full architectural and construction services combining design and build under a single team, replacing the traditional design/bid/build model with a collaborative process focused on achieving project goals within budget for residential clients in the Boston area.
• Architecture Services Full architectural process including thorough research into program, site, project constraints, and context, communicated through drawings, 3D renderings, diagrams, physical models, and digital modeling for residential clients.
• Construction Services Fully licensed and insured general contracting and project management services, with framing and finish carpentry typically executed by the company's own in-house team for residential projects.
• Real Estate Consulting Informed, experienced approach to analyzing potential real estate and construction projects, drawing on experience in restoration, new construction, and a range of settings from urban to rural for prospective clients.
• Custom Furniture Design & Fabrication In-house design and fabrication of custom furniture pieces for clients and projects seeking heirloom-quality solutions tailored to particular spaces.

Quantifiable outcome

• Design/build approach produces higher quality results with greater transparency and certainty at all stages of the project

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Network of Trade Partners and SubcontractorssupportingOthersThe company works with a strong network of talented subcontractors whom they partner with regularly for framing, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, tile, plaster, and other specialized trades. This network is described as having developed over 10+ years of general contracting in the Boston area.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Hammer & Hand: A design/build firm specializing in high-performance residential and custom projects on the West Coast. Comparable to Shake in offering integrated architecture and construction under one team and targeting design-sensitive homeowners, though at larger scale.
• Thoughtcraft: A small Boston-area design/build practice delivering residential architecture and construction services. Directly comparable to Shake on integrated delivery model, residential focus, and Boston-New England geography.
• Shelter Architecture & Construction: A Seattle-based integrated architecture and construction firm delivering residential design/build projects. Directly comparable to Shake's unified delivery model and residential homeowner focus.

Regional players

• Wolf Architects: A Boston-area residential architecture firm working on renovations, additions, and custom homes in New England. Comparable to Shake on client base, project types, and Boston-area geographic market.
• LDa Architecture & Interiors: A Boston/Cambridge architecture and interiors firm with strong residential and addition/renovation work. Comparable on Boston geography and residential renovation focus, though Shake uniquely operates as its own builder.
• Hacin + Associates: A Boston-based architecture and interior design firm working on residential and select commercial projects. Comparable to Shake on Boston geography and design-led residential practice, though Shake adds an in-house build function.
• Saltonstall Architects: A Boston architecture practice focused on residential and small institutional projects in historic New England contexts. Comparable to Shake on geographic market, residential orientation, and historic-building expertise.

Broad incumbents

• CBT Architects: A large Boston architecture practice with residential, commercial, and institutional work. Comparable on Boston market and design quality, but operates at much larger scale and does not self-perform construction like Shake.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/shake_ac
• Facebookfacebook.com/shake.ac
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/shake-architecture-construction-llc
• Instagraminstagram.com/shake.ac

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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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