A multi-disciplinary design and fabrication studio based in New York City
about
Founded in 2003 by two architects and a metal fabricator; Jonathan Taylor, Stephen Lynch, and Michael Conlon partnered to form a design studio and fabrication shop that brings an architect's sensibility to custom fabrication.
Caliper Studio has since grown into a team of over 30 highly skilled designers, detailers, fabricators, and installers delivering feature elements of high profile construction projects across New York City.
As creative people and builders we understand the value of collaboration for a successful project. We bring our unique set of skills to help ensure that coordination between our work and adjacent trades is considered and details follow design intent.
We are driven by new challenges and we embrace new technology. Our specialty is in metals but we welcome work in other materials and have experience with integrating millwork and glass into our projects. We take pride in our work and in delivering world-class projects for our clients.
approach
We begin every fabrication project with a rigorous collaborative design process during which each detail is developed and reviewed for design intent, structural performance, budget, and constructability. The result of this intensive detailing phase is a 3D parametric model of the proposed design. The model is used to communicate with the client and design team to confirm that all parties agree about exactly what will be built. The model is then used to generate shop drawings and part files for CNC cutting.
For many projects Caliper performs a 3D scan of the job site as part of the site survey. This process captures the irregularities of the site condition and allows for adjustments to be made in the shop prior to arriving on site with finished assemblies.
With the combination of detailing expertise and highly skilled craftspeople Caliper Studio has developed a specialty in complex and challenging projects.
3D site scan showing Parametric stair model virtually fit-up during design phase
Caliper Studio's 14,000sf fabrication facility in Bushwick Brooklyn features CNC capabilities.
Services
Design Assist
Parametric Modeling
Custom Fabrication
Waterjet Cutting
CNC Milling
Patina and Spray Finishes
Architecture & Design
In addition to providing fabrication solutions, Caliper offers Architectural design services to residential, commercial, and institutional clients. For more information visit the Caliper Architecture Website
Caliper news
June 2022: Recent work includes a design build shade canopy for a rooftop pool deck in Long Island City.
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June 2021: Caliper Studio has been busy over the last year - wrapping up four new commercial stair projects and fab for a memorial honoring Hurricane Maria Victims.
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Dec. 2019: BAM's Harvey theater reopens as BAM Strong after renovation with new awning detailed, fabricated and installed by Caliper Studio
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Caliper Studio’s interior window wall system is precision fabricated using custom cold rolled steel profiles.
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Caliper Studio’s office is built following the German energy efficiency standard called Passive House.
Read more about the office construction here.
