AxD is an emerging collaborative and dynamic studio based in New York. We are proud to be MWBE/DBE certified with a broad range of experience and bring a unique insight as designers, architects and users to each project.

We work alongside internationally recognized architectural firms in aviation, transportation and infrastructure projects in creating lasting, positive environments. While our primary background is in infrastructure projects, we bring experiences in a multitude of different projects from civic, education and housing. Regardless of scale or budget, we take great pride working on each project alongside our clients.

CAPABILITIES

  • Architectural Services
  • Architectural Design (Schematic, Design Development & Construction Documents)
  • Project Management
  • Construction Management
  • Construction Documents

Ximena Norena started her small business after 16 years of experience in design, construction and supervision of projects working in the private and public sector. She is deeply passionate about architecture and believes that this profession can have a direct and positive influence in the built environment and our daily lives. Ximena has been involved in the design and construction of numerous projects worldwide, working under aggressive schedules, enormous.
Ximena Norena

Raul Montalvo has worked on a multitude of project typologies from aviation and corporate to higher education and residential. Regardless of the scale of the project, he believes architecture has the ability to create a lasting impact on the users’ experience and the environment. With this in mind, he’s worked with teams of all sizes to coordinate and complete design packages while also ensuring the clients’ design standards and performance criteria are met.
Raul Montalvo

Jin Young Chang started out as an interior designer with interests in furniture and research-based design. Working comprehensively on projects with small business owners, his approach involved close collaboration with clients, fabricators, and designers to create individualized spaces. He has since expanded into architecture and urbanism considering ways to bring in broader issues through design.
Jin Young Chang

Lynn has a background is Business Administration. She is our Office Manager who works closely with our design team providing administrative support and helps keep AxD on track. She is organized, dependable and very enthusiastic about the work we do here at AxD.
Lynn Giracocha
AXD