Albany Architects & Building Design

Architectural Firm For Residential and Commercial Projects

Need Help? +1 315 530-1099

NEXTBLDG Architecture & Engineering, P.C. works with clients across Albany and the Capital Region to create buildings that look beautiful and function exactly as intended. From residential additions to specialized commercial and institutional spaces, we approach every design with your budget, code compliance, construction efficiency, and user-friendliness in mind. Whether you're developing a new property or improving an existing one, we provide architecture and design services that help you move forward quickly.

We hold licensure in five states and have completed projects across a wide range of building types and occupancy classifications. Our team is led by a Ph.D., P.E., and DBIA Associate with deep experience in both engineering and architecture. If you'd like to discuss a project or request a consultation, give us a call at 315-530-1099.

Design Services for Homes, Additions, and Residential Properties

We support Albany homeowners, contractors, and real estate professionals with a full range of residential design services. Whether you're planning a new custom home, updating an older structure, or reworking a layout for better use of space, we are here to help.

Residential Projects We Support

Our residential work includes custom home design, renovations, additions, and reconfigurations. We frequently help with accessory dwelling units, garage conversions, and open-concept plans. When needed, we also provide design services for structural repairs due to age or damage. Every project starts with a detailed review of site and building conditions, followed by a design process that aligns with code requirements and energy standards.

We remain available throughout the process to communicate with your contractor and permitting office so that your schedule stays on track and your budget remains stable.

Commercial Design and Architecture

We have expertise in everything from storefront fit-outs to professional offices and multi-tenant buildings. We will balance your branding, occupant flow, structural planning, and accessibility throughout the project.

Building Types We Frequently Design

We've designed cafes, restaurants, retail spaces, service businesses, office suites, and small medical and dental practices. We also support commercial renovations that require adaptive reuse or code upgrades. Every space gets our full attention when it comes to mechanical coordination, egress, and ADA standards.

We think through how your customers, staff, and vendors move through the space so that each square foot serves a clear purpose. The final layout will support both function and occupant experience.

Specialized and Institutional Facilities

NEXTBLDG also supports clients developing spaces with more complex regulatory or structural demands. These include government buildings, mixed-use developments, clinics, and spaces with strict utility requirements or third-party design standards. We take time to document every functional need and align design decisions with the realities of construction and occupancy.

Examples of Specialized Projects

We are comfortable designing:

• Clinics and outpatient healthcare offices
• Mixed-use buildings with residential and retail
• Municipal offices and service facilities
• Franchised tenant spaces with existing brand requirements

We work closely with consultants, ownership teams, and stakeholders to translate performance needs into workable plans that contractors can execute without confusion or delay.

Building Design Rooted in Real-World Knowledge

Unlike firms that focus strictly on architectural form, NEXTBLDG combines certified structural knowledge with space planning and site awareness. That means your drawings will perform as exactly as expected when the project hits the ground.

Whether you are building with wood, CMU, steel, or hybrid systems, we always take into account local site conditions, energy usage, and building code. Because we understand how structural decisions affect cost and sequencing, we can help you make informed trade-offs between design intent and construction speed.

Work with Our Architectural Firm in Albany

We are based in Upstate New York and know the permitting environment in Albany, Colonie, Guilderland, Delmar, and other nearby towns. That local familiarity helps reduce red tape and makes early-stage design more efficient. Whether your project is residential, commercial, or public sector, we take pride in being clear communicators and reliable problem solvers.

If you're ready to talk about what's next, we're here to help. Call 315 530-1099 to start a conversation about your goals, your site, and how we can support your project from the first sketch through final permit approval.