Renz + Oei Llc

What Renz + Oei Llc does

RENZ+OEI LLC is a Brooklyn-based design-build studio founded in 2015 by architect Jean Oei and fabricator Gabriel Renz. The studio provides end-to-end custom fabrication services spanning architectural metalwork (stairs, railings, fences, gates, canopies, pergolas), parts fabrication (cladding, trims, panels), furniture, fixtures, signage, lighting (with UL certification), and art fabrication (sculpture, gallery fixtures, installations). Its core technology stack combines parametric modeling, prototyping, laser cutting, all-type welding, CNC routing, CNC brake-forming, CNC and manual machining, rolling, and finishing under a single-roof operation.

The studio's client base spans cultural institutions (MoMA, New Museum, The Shed, Cooper Union Gallery, Gladstone Gallery), corporate enterprises (Armani, Verizon, Edward J. Minskoff Equities), religious and civic landmarks (Saint Patrick's Cathedral), real estate developers, and government and parks entities (NYCEDC, Hudson River Park Trust, Bryant Park Corporation, Downtown Brooklyn Partnership, Burlington CEDO). Revenue is generated through project-based professional services engagements, with each contract custom-scoped to client specifications and no publicly disclosed pricing tiers.

Business model is direct enterprise field sales — the studio works directly with architects, artists, and trades without intermediaries, and pursues projects through collaborative design partnerships. M/WBE certification in New York City provides preferential access to government and institutional set-aside contracts. Geographic reach is primarily New York with demonstrated project delivery into Vermont (2024 Burlington kiosk) and Massachusetts (2020 Cambridge balustrades). The studio operates with a small team of approximately seven to eight people including the two founders and a lead engineer, team leader/welder, shop assistant, and finishing staff.

Name

Renz + Oei Llc

Legal name

RENZ+OEI

Website

https://renzoei.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

RENZ+OEI is a Brooklyn-based design-build studio offering custom architectural, furniture, lighting, and art fabrication services. It serves architects, cultural institutions, corporations, and government clients through project-based engagements combining design and metalworking under one roof.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Architectural Metal Fabrication

NAICS

Industrial Design Services (54142), Interior Design Services (541410), Industrial Design Services (541420)

SIC

Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470), Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640), Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural & Decorative Painting (Interior/Exterior) (IMAIAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Specialty & Task/Workstation Lighting (Inspection/task lights, cleanroom/food-grade, portable work lights) (IMAGAIAK)

Keywords

• Architectural metal fabrication
• Custom design-build services
• Structural steel fabrication
• Art fabrication services
• Custom furniture fixtures

Headquarters

HQ city

Brooklyn Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Fabrication Services: Project-based custom fabrication services for architectural, furniture, signage, and art installation projects. Services include concept design, space planning, design-build, design assist, procurement, custom fabrication, and installation.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

RENZ+OEI is a Brooklyn-based design-build studio that provides end-to-end custom fabrication services spanning architectural metalwork, parts fabrication, furniture/fixtures/signage, and art fabrication. The studio works directly with architects, artists, and trades to deliver concept design, space planning, design-build, design assist, procurement, custom fabrication, and installation. Core capabilities include parametric modeling, prototyping, laser cutting, welding, CNC routing, CNC brake-forming, CNC and manual machining, rolling, and finishing, with UL-certified lighting fabrication as a specialty.

Product overview

RENZ+OEI is a Brooklyn-based design-build studio offering custom fabrication services across architectural, parts, furniture/fixtures/signage, and art categories. The studio provides end-to-end services from concept design and space planning through custom metal fabrication and installation. Core capabilities include parametric modeling, prototyping, laser cutting, welding (all types), CNC routing, CNC brake-forming, CNC and manual machining, rolling, and finishing. The studio specializes in lighting fabrication with UL certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architectural Fabrication
• Parts Fabrication
• Furniture, Fixtures, and Signage
• Art Fabrication
• Design Services
• Custom Fabrication Services
• Lighting Fabrication

Named customers20 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Wade and LetacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Collaborated on The Cloud project at Burlington City Hall Park. Wade and Leta provided concept design while RENZ+OEI led architectural and fabrication expertise. Equal parts collaborators and neighbors in Brooklyn, New York.
• Studio SEOcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Provided construction documents for The Cloud project at Burlington City Hall Park in collaboration with RENZ+OEI.
• Harris Structural EngineeringcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024Structural engineering partner for The Cloud project, providing engineering expertise to support the fabrication and installation.
• CDR StudiocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Architect partner for Chelsea Waterside Park Kiosk project. Collaborative design-build relationship for public infrastructure.
• Binder Spencer PartnerssupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Construction partner for Cambridge Balustrades project. Worked with RENZ+OEI on fabrication specifications and installation.
• Eckersley O'CallaghansupportingTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2018Structural engineer for Downtown Brooklyn Partnership Kiosks project, providing engineering calculations and structural design support.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Roll & Hill: Brooklyn-based independent lighting design company producing designer-edition lighting fixtures. Comparable on the custom architectural lighting axis, though larger and more brand-driven than RENZ+OEI's project-by-project custom work.
• Rich Brilliant Willing: Brooklyn-based lighting design and manufacturing company. Comparable on the architectural lighting and custom fabrication overlap, though broader product portfolio and larger scale than RENZ+OEI.

Direct peers

• David Weeks Studio: Brooklyn-based lighting and metalwork design studio. Comparable to RENZ+OEI in producing high-end custom lighting and sculptural metalwork for galleries, collectors, and architects.
• Allied Maker: Brooklyn-based custom lighting and metal fabrication studio producing UL-listed fixtures with in-house machining and finishing. Closest comparable to RENZ+OEI given overlapping custom metalwork + UL-certified lighting specialization and similar small-team Brooklyn operating model.
• Workstead: Brooklyn design and fabrication studio combining interior architecture, lighting, and custom millwork. Comparable to RENZ+OEI's integrated design-build model for high-end residential, hospitality, and cultural interiors.
• Apparatus: New York design studio producing lighting, furniture, and spatial concepts with custom metalwork and finishing. Comparable in marrying design authorship with in-house metal fabrication for gallery, hospitality, and high-end residential projects.

Emerging players

• Stickbulb: Brooklyn lighting design and fabrication studio. Comparable on the custom-architectural-lighting axis though narrower in scope (lighting-only) versus RENZ+OEI's broader architectural and art fabrication practice.
• Ladies & Gentlemen Studio: Brooklyn design studio producing furniture, lighting, and objects with an emphasis on small-batch and custom production. Comparable in operating model (small studio, design + fabrication, Brooklyn) though more product-oriented than RENZ+OEI's project orientation.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/renz-oei

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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