In Philadelphia, where row homes meet historic architecture, New Market Design + Build has become a trusted name for homeowners looking to reimagine their spaces. Founded by the husband-and-wife team Michael and Lauren Campuzano, the company specializes in thoughtful home remodeling and design that prioritizes both functionality and craftspersonship.
Michael, a seasoned carpenter with roots in the trade through his general contractor father, leads the construction arm of the business. Lauren, holding a master’s degree in interior design, spearheads the design department. Together, they have cultivated a firm that not only transforms spaces but also builds lasting relationships within the community.
New Market Design + Build specializes in enhancing the flow and functionality of homes through informed and creative design and meticulous construction. They focus on complex space planning, additions, interior architecture, and custom woodworking.
Bringing Homeowners’ Visions to Life
The company’s approach goes beyond standard remodeling. The New Market team prioritizes collaboration with their homeowner partners, from reworking interior layouts to adding custom-crafted woodwork. “It is important that we make the space theirs, not a prescribed vision of ours,” Lauren explains. “When the project is complete, the family will have a space that is perfectly and uniquely theirs.”
That vision often involves blending old and new. For older homes, the team preserves or recreates historic details, while newer properties benefit from custom elements that reflect the homeowner’s personality. The company’s on-site woodworking shop allows them to craft unique built-ins, shelving, and freestanding furniture, ensuring each piece is tailored to the project.
“We have a lot of over-100-year-old houses in the area, which comes with remodeling challenges. Older houses are always a surprise when you remodel, but we enjoy bringing them up to date in a sensitive way,” explains Lauren. “With younger homes,” adds Michael, “character can be lacking, so we infuse the spaces with the unique personality of each homeowner.”
Commitment to Community
For the Campuzanos, the work is as much about the people as it is about the spaces. “We live in the community where we work, so our customers become trusted partners,” Lauren says. New Market Design + Build is also preparing to deepen its roots in the community by moving into a new office space, hoping to make its services more accessible to local homeowners. When families move into their renovated homes, New Market Design + Build wants them to feel like it’s truly theirs.
Part of their commitment extends to training the next generation of tradespeople. “We’re dedicated to the support and trainability of the trades,” Michael adds. Opportunities are provided for carpenters to hone time-honored skills in a growth-centered environment.
New Market believes that every project is personal. “We consider it a privilege to be in service to the homeowners of Philly and the surrounding areas,” Lauren says. At the end of the day, their goal is to create spaces that feel like home—functional, beautiful, and entirely suited to the family living there. New Market believes in the power of a well-appointed home to help families and individuals perform at their best and happiest.
To learn more about New Market Design + Build or explore their portfolio, visit nmdb.net.