Business Details
Expert Architectural & Interior Design Services
ZDS Architecture & Interior Design is a multi-disciplinary design firm dedicated to delivering architectural and interior design solutions that stand the test of time. Our approach combines collaborative problem-solving with a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and client-centric outcomes. With expertise in hospitality, commercial, and higher education sectors, we prioritize timeless design and efficient execution across projects ranging from standalone architecture to integrated design solutions.Our teams interdisciplinary methodology addresses unique project criteria while adhering to principles of communication, leadership, and integrity. We specialize in feasibility studies, historic preservation, master planning, and construction administration, ensuring clients receive tailored, market-driven results. Backed by decades of collective experience and certifications like LEED AP, we strive to exceed expectations through creative rigor and technical precision.
Services
Architectural Design
Interior Design
Historic Preservation
Master Planning
Feasibility Studies
Entitlements
Furniture Specifications
Construction Administration
Sustainable Architecture
Procurement
Highlights and features
- We offer decades of experience in architectural design for hospitality and commercial sectors.
- Our team includes LEED-certified professionals specializing in sustainable architecture.
- We provide end-to-end services from feasibility studies to construction administration.
- Our interdisciplinary approach ensures tailored, market-driven design solutions.
- We maintain long-term client relationships through transparent communication and quality delivery.
Services
Architectural Design
We create timeless architectural solutions tailored to project-specific needs, blending creativity with technical precision. Our services cover schematic design, development, and construction documentation for commercial, hospitality, and educational buildings. We prioritize functionality, sustainability, and aesthetic appeal to deliver spaces that meet evolving client demands.
Interior Design
Our interior design team crafts inspiring environments that reflect brand identity and enhance user experience. Services include space planning, material selection, and furniture specifications, ensuring cohesive, functional, and visually striking interiors for hospitality, retail, and corporate clients.
Historic Preservation
We specialize in preserving historic structures while integrating modern functionality. Our approach includes research, adaptive reuse strategies, and compliance with preservation standards to maintain architectural integrity while meeting contemporary needs for hotels, cultural institutions, and landmarks.
Master Planning
We develop comprehensive master plans that balance regional context with site-specific requirements. Our process considers infrastructure, zoning, and community needs to create mixed-use developments that promote sustainability, accessibility, and long-term viability.
Feasibility Studies
We conduct detailed feasibility assessments to evaluate project constraints, zoning compliance, and economic viability. Our studies inform early-stage decision-making, ensuring alignment with client goals and regulatory requirements before design progression.
People
Eric N. Zuena
Principal / Founder
With nearly two decades of hospitality industry experience, Eric founded ZDS and drives its success through innovative design leadership and client-focused solutions.
Aimee Goodwin Lombardo
Managing Principal
Aimee oversees operations with decades of leadership experience, ensuring efficient project delivery and strategic growth while maintaining design excellence.
Navid Tehrani
Director of Design
Navid leads architectural design across DC and Providence studios, blending creative vision with technical expertise to deliver impactful, innovative projects.
Jason Millhouse
Managing Director
Jason manages the Washington, DC office, bringing strategic oversight to projects and fostering client relationships through collaborative design practices.
Julie Bartlett
Senior Project Manager
Julie specializes in large-scale hospitality and master planning projects, leveraging international experience to guide complex developments from concept to completion.
Questions
What services does ZDS Architecture & Interiors offer?
We provide architectural design, interior design, historic preservation, master planning, feasibility studies, and construction administration for hospitality, commercial, and educational projects.
What industries does ZDS specialize in?
We focus on hospitality, higher education, multi-unit living, mixed-use developments, and commercial projects, combining sector-specific expertise with innovative design.
How does ZDS approach sustainable architecture?
We integrate sustainable practices through LEED-certified expertise, energy-efficient design, and materials selection that minimizes environmental impact while maintaining aesthetic quality.
Can ZDS handle historic preservation projects?
Yes, we specialize in historic preservation and adaptive reuse, adhering to the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards while incorporating modern design elements.
What regions does ZDS serve?
We operate nationwide with core offices in Washington, DC, and Providence, RI, and have completed projects in Connecticut, Kentucky, and Massachusetts.
Reviews (1)
Larry Everman
Aug 28, 2021
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Meh Design. This one-note uninspiring design firm is (unfortunately) responsible for many recent building developments in Providence, particularly on the East Side. While there has been an occasional decent result, there have been many "misses". They seem to be most concerned with maximizing profits for the developers who hire them and often choose cheap materials which do not blend well with their surroundings and which will soon look very dated. They lack taste. When the history of Providence architecture is written, the chapter on ZDS will be characterized as a low point. Unfortunately, buildings
