Our Story

Located in New York City, Napach Design Group (NDG) was founded in 1990 with the principle that architecture is a service. Joel Napach, Founder & President, believes that architecture is much more than the sculpted construction of parts and concepts, but also a reflection and response to the needs and experiences of the people and items that inhabit a space. At NDG, we strive to create spaces that not only address our clients’ needs but also stimulate the activities and experiences that will be conducted in these spaces.

Our clients always come first. NDG’s team of highly experienced architects and designers listen carefully to clients to understand project requirements, aesthetic tastes, budgets, and time frames. We recognize that the clients’ concerns about schedules and budgets are as important as their concerns about aesthetics.

Napach Design Group routinely make extra site visits. It is vital to continuously monitor construction to verify progress, ensuring key milestones and design goals are being realized. Here at Napach Design Group, we understand that an architectural project never ends – when the design and construction phases are completed, the life of the project is only just beginning.

For close to 30 years, we have designed a variety of projects for various institutional and private clients. The project types include but are not limited to private residences, student and faculty housing, classrooms, eateries, offices, collaborative work and learning environments, performance spaces, and multi-purpose conference centers.

Our Team

Joel Napach

Executive Architect
Joel is the Owner & Executive Architect of Napach Design Group. With more than 30 years of experience, he has an extensive background in educational, commercial, and residential design. Joel’s attention to detail, quality results, and cutting edge designs make him a leader in the architecture and design realms. He can often be found working alongside his design team leaders at meetings, site visits, design sessions and is involved in all aspects of a project from start to finish, making sure the final product exceeds the clients expectations.
Susan Torenli

Senior Design Associate
Susan has over 20 years of experience designing projects for Napach Design Group’s clients. A highly organized and exceptional designer, she brings a wealth of knowledge regarding the design aesthetic and budgetary concerns that are a key component of most design projects. Susans ability to really understand a clients vision and translate that to their design is what makes her an integral part of the NDG team.
Yukako Hiraide

Project Designer
Yukako has 15 years of experience in educational and commercial design. She leads overall design implementation and coordination with all design disciplines and performs construction administration from project start to punch list and closeout. Yukako spearheads RFI and shop drawing process for all disciplines.
Melissa Long

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