Renovate with
confidence.

Gauge Studio is a full-service architecture, engineering, and interior design firm specializing in apartments and townhomes across New York City’s five boroughs.

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Wood staircase beside a dining area with a round table, pendant light, and vaulted wood ceiling.

One studio. Three disciplines.

  • Architecture

    Thoughtful layouts, spatial planning, and coordinated documentation for apartments and townhomes.

  • Interior Design

    Materials, finishes, fixtures, and details that give your home a cohesive, personal character.

  • Engineering

    Integrated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design for comfort, efficiency, and everyday performance.

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Living room with a wood mantel fireplace, vaulted wood ceiling, and an adjoining sunroom.
Living room with a marble fireplace, blue seating, and a central coffee table.
Kitchen with green cabinetry, a marble backsplash, and a dark island.
Floor-to-ceiling green pantry cabinetry beside a light-filled kitchen.
Bedroom design rendering with wood-framed glass partitions.
Dining area with a dark table, indoor plants, and large windows.
Attic mechanical installation with exposed ductwork, an air-handling unit, and roof insulation.
Bathroom vanity with marble surfaces, a rectangular mirror, and dark wall-mounted fittings.
Open kitchen with a wood island, pendant lighting, and an adjacent staircase.
Light-filled living area with pale wood flooring and an open staircase.
Sunroom seating area with a gray sectional sofa and windows overlooking trees.
Black-framed glass partition beside a room with recessed lighting and wood flooring.
Bedroom detail with layered bedding, warm brown walls, and a bedside lamp.
Dining area with a round table, black pendant light, and a wood staircase beneath a vaulted ceiling.
Room renovation in progress with brown walls, crown molding, and a protected floor beside a window.
View through a home interior with wood flooring, a staircase, and a vaulted ceiling.
Bedroom with a wood bed frame, muted blue-gray walls, and a pendant light below a decorative ceiling medallion.
Upward view of a square skylight set within a deep ceiling opening.
Outdoor HVAC condenser units with insulated refrigerant piping.
Sunlit bathroom with warm-toned walls, a wood vanity, and a large mirror beside the window.
Compact apartment kitchen with exposed brick, wood cabinetry, open shelves, and recessed lighting.

A home that feels as good as it looks.

We believe the best homes balance beauty with everyday comfort. From carefully chosen materials to thoughtfully integrated building systems, we consider how every detail contributes to the way you live—creating spaces that are inviting, functional, and energy efficient.

Kitchen with green cabinetry, a wood island, marble backsplash, herringbone flooring, and tall windows.

A clear path forward.

01 / Discover
Define your goals, scope, priorities, and budget.

02 / Design
Bring architecture, interiors, and building systems into one coordinated vision.

03 / Document
Develop drawings and coordinate the approvals your project needs.

04 / Oversee
Stay supported through construction with site visits and project coordination.

Meet Gauge Studio

  • Maxwell Chien, PE, LEED AP BD+C, founder of Gauge Studio.

    Maxwell Chien, PE, LEED AP BD+C

    Gauge Studio brings architectural engineering experience and hands-on apartment and townhouse renovation expertise together. Work directly with Max for a thoughtful, coordinated approach to your home.

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Let’s talk about your home.

Tell us what you are planning, where you are in the process, and where you could use a hand.

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