What BuiltIN studio does

BuiltIN studio is a privately held, founder-led interior and architectural design practice established in 2008, originally based in Brooklyn and now headquartered at 119 West 23rd Street in Manhattan. The studio operates with 1-10 employees and is led by co-founders Gary Eisner and Terence Kinee, supported by studio directors Kyle Landau and Simon Babin. It delivers full-service design across two core service lines: high-end residential interior design (apartments, penthouses, large custom homes, historic residences) and luxury commercial and hospitality projects. Engagements follow a traditional architecture workflow spanning schematic design, design development, construction documentation, and construction administration, with BuiltIN studio functioning as architect in projects where external designers (e.g., GACHOT, Nate Berkus, Grisoro Studio, McGrath II, Banda Studio) lead interior styling.

The business model is professional services, with revenue generated through bespoke, quote-based design fees tied to each project rather than productized pricing. Geographic reach spans New York City (Chelsea, SoHo, Tribeca, West Village, NoMad, Park Avenue, Upper West Side, the Meatpacking District, Prospect Heights), the Hamptons, and Miami, with active 2024 expansion into Florida and suburban/historic home work (Rye House). The go-to-market motion is sales-led and reputation-driven: clients are acquired primarily through personal referrals and sustained editorial coverage in prestige publications including Architectural Digest (and its Middle East, Italia, and Mexico editions), The New York Times, Dezeen, Design Milk, Vogue Living, Living Etc, and Urbana. No external funding, no parent company, no technology platform, and no disclosed headcount beyond the four named leaders are present in the source material, leaving BuiltIN studio as a tightly held, principal-driven boutique practice whose competitive position rests on talent, brand, and a documented luxury project portfolio.

Name

BuiltIN studio

Legal name

BUILTIN STUDIO

Website

https://builtinstudio.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

BuiltIN studio is a Manhattan-based, founder-led interior and architectural design practice delivering full-service design for high-end residential, commercial, and hospitality projects across New York City, the Hamptons, and Miami.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Interior Design Services

NAICS

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

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Residential Interior Fit-Out (Multi-Family & High-End) (IMAFANAE)

Keywords

• Interior design services
• Architectural design
• Residential design
• Hospitality design
• Custom home design

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Design Services: Professional design services for residential and commercial interior architecture projects. Revenue is generated through design fees for full-service engagement from concept through execution.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

BuiltIN studio is a full-service interior and architectural design studio delivering bespoke residential, commercial, and hospitality projects. Services span schematic design, design development, construction documentation, and construction administration, executed through close collaboration with builders, contractors, and artisans. The studio serves affluent clients with high-end apartments, large-scale custom homes, and luxury commercial and hospitality projects across NYC, the Hamptons, and Miami.

Product overview

BuiltIN studio is a full-service interior and architectural design studio offering two core service lines: residential interior design for high-end apartments, custom homes, and luxury hospitality projects. The studio works across scales and geographies, with completed projects spanning New York City (Manhattan neighborhoods including Chelsea, SoHo, Tribeca, West Village, NoMad, Park Avenue, Upper West Side, Lafayette Street), the Hamptons, and Miami. Founded in 2008 and led by principals Gary Eisner and Terence Kinee along with studio directors Kyle Landau and Simon Babin, the studio emphasizes collaboration at every stage and maintains close relationships with builders, contractors, and artisans. The portfolio includes named project offerings such as Chelsea Duplex Penthouse, Soho Penthouse Triplex, Park Ave Penthouse Duplex, Meatpacking Loft Expansion, Miami Beach Retreat, and numerous other residential and commercial projects. Work has been featured in Architectural Digest, The New York Times, Dezeen, Vogue, and other publications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Interior Design Services Full-service interior and architectural design for high-end residential apartments and large-scale custom homes, emphasizing collaboration with clients at every stage from budget to function and style. Includes schematic design, design development, construction documentation, and construction administration phases.
• Commercial and Hospitality Design Services Luxury commercial and hospitality project design services spanning New York City, the Hamptons, and Miami, delivered with the studio's signature thoughtful design, functionality, and technical precision.

Named customers2 records

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

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GACHOTcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterior design collaboration on loft apartments at Lafayette Street in Soho. GACHOT served as interior designers while BuiltIN studio provided architecture services on all 3 loft apartments.
• Nate BerkuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterior design collaboration on West Village Condo project for celebrity chef client. Nate Berkus served as interior designer with BuiltIN studio providing architecture.
• Grisoro StudiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Grisoro Studio on multiple projects including West Village Apartment and Miami Beach Retreat. Partnership characterized by joint design approach.
• McGrath IIcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterior design collaboration on Rye House project. McGrath II served as interior designer while BuiltIN studio provided architectural services for this historic home renovation.
• Ben VandiverminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterior design collaboration on West Village Pied-à-Terre project.
• Emma BerylminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterior design collaboration on Park Ave (2021) project.
• Banda StudiominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterior design collaboration on Perry Street project. Banda Studio served as interior designer while BuiltIN studio provided architecture services.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• GACHOT: New York-based luxury interior design and architecture studio. Direct peer: BuiltIN studio has collaborated with GACHOT as interior designer on multiple NYC loft projects (e.g., Lafayette Lofts), positioning the two firms in the same HNW residential and hospitality segment.
• Grisoro Studio: Boutique residential design studio. Co-delivered multiple NYC projects with BuiltIN studio (West Village Apartment, Miami Beach Retreat), making it a directly comparable design partner in the same luxury segment.
• McGrath II: NYC-based interior design firm led by Robert McGrath II. Direct peer: BuiltIN studio partnered with McGrath II on the Rye House historic renovation, sharing the same high-end residential clientele.
• Steven Gambrel: New York-based interior designer and architect known for luxury residential and hospitality projects. Directly comparable in scale, market, and aesthetic positioning to BuiltIN studio.
• Victoria Hagan Interiors: AD-featured luxury interior design and architecture firm based in New York. Comparable in serving affluent clients with full-service residential and high-end commercial/hospitality design.
• Pembrooke & Ives: NYC luxury interior design and architecture firm serving HNW clients globally. Overlaps with BuiltIN studio's premium residential, hospitality, and commercial project focus.
• Sawyer Berson: New York-based architecture and interior design firm specializing in high-end residential, commercial, and institutional projects. Comparable in scale, client base, and bespoke design approach to BuiltIN studio.
• Banda Studio: Boutique interior design firm with offices in London and New York. Comparable to BuiltIN studio in serving luxury residential and hospitality clients, with prior co-delivery on the Perry Street project.
• Peter Pennoyer Architects: New York-based architecture firm specializing in classical and traditional residential design. Comparable in clientele and bespoke service model to BuiltIN studio's high-end residential practice.

Broad incumbents

• Robert A.M. Stern Architects: Established NYC architectural firm with deep residential and institutional portfolio. Comparable in that BuiltIN studio operates in the same HNW residential architectural space, but RAMSA is a much larger incumbent with broader practice areas.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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