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Architectural Millwork & Casework
Custom design, estimating, project management, engineering, manufacturing, and installation for complex spaces.
Built for Projects Where Quality, Coordination, and Schedule Matter
Northwestern Design supports projects that need more than basic production. We help general contractors, architects, designers, and owners move projects from concept to completion. This is accomplished through experienced coordination, dependable execution, and quality workmanship that reflects well on the finished space.
When the details are complex and expectations are high, the right millwork partner helps protect from costly missteps, delays, and compromises.
What We Do
We provide full-service architectural millwork for projects, including design, estimating, project management, manufacturing, and installation. From early planning through final execution, we help clients move complex work forward with clear coordination and accuracy to deliver a finished result that meets the demands of the project. are high, the right millwork partner helps protect from costly missteps, delays, and compromises.
The team builds custom millwork and casework with precision, consistency, and close attention to materials, fit, and finish quality.
Installation
We provide delivery and installation to help the final product come together correctly, efficiently, and with fewer jobsite issues.
Our Process
A strong result starts with a clear process. We follow a disciplined path that helps reduce surprises and keeps complex projects moving forward
Review & Estimate
Plans, specs, and scope are reviewed in detail to build an accurate bid and define the work clearly from the start.
Engineering & Approvals
Shop drawings, submittals, and material selections are developed and approved before the work moves into production.
Fabrication
Millwork, casework, and custom components are produced in-house based on approved drawings and project requirements.
Delivery & Installation
The finished work is delivered, coordinated on-site, and installed with oversight to keep the project moving.
Why Northwestern Design
Clients choose us because the work has to succeed on every level. It needs to meet the design intent, perform in daily use, stay on track, and reflect well on everyone involved.
With more than 45 years of experience, NWD brings practical problem-solving, dependable communication, and the craftsmanship needed for demanding work. Clients also value the individualized attention they receive throughout the project, not just at the beginning.
Experience You Can Build On
Established in 1981
Northwestern Design has been providing architectural millwork projects for more than four decades.
42,000 Square Feet of Manufacturing Space
Our manufacturing facility gives us the capacity to support substantial projects with control and consistency.
380+ Years of Combined Trade Experience
Our team brings deep hands-on knowledge that results in quality work, problem-solving, and reliable execution.
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What Clients Appreciate Most
We are known for more than the finished product. Clients value the communication, follow-through, and steady support that helps demanding projects move forward with less friction and more confidence.Northwestern Design provided a quality product and installation for the San Mateo High School Performing Arts Center. The most beneficial asset they brought to the project was their ability to problem‐solve. There were numerous design challenges on this complicated project which included curved wood railings throughout the theater, wood veneer wainscot, casework and countertops. Much of their work required coordination with other subcontractors ranging from the electricians to specialty theatrical subcontractors, such as the orchestra pit lift contractor. Ultimately, these efforts resulted in a beautiful and functional theater for the community of San Mateo.
It is with great pleasure that I write this letter of recommendation for Northwestern Design for the work completed at the Lower Sproul Student Community Center in Berkeley, CA.
Northwestern Design (NWD) provided and installed quality architectural woodwork in (3) Buildings at the UC Berkeley, Lower Sproul Student Community Center. The black walnut they provided weaves through multiple buildings and unifies both old and new spaces, creating beauty and interest. They were responsive and solution-oriented, and assisted in making the architect’s interior vision become reality.
It would be a pleasure to work with NWD again based upon the results achieved at the Lower Sproul Student Community Center.
Architectural millwork was an important facet of the interior design as it plays such a big part in the overall impression of interiors. Aesthetics, durability and sustainability were all considered when designing the millwork and selecting materials. Modular, prefabricated metal casework units were used in the back of house clinical areas for cost efficiency, durability and future flexibility. Furniture systems were used in repetitive reception areas for adaptability and future flexibility. This strategy allowed the team to concentrate and customize the millwork in the more visible areas or those areas where departments had specialized needs. Unique laminates that combine natural veneers with a laminate substrate such as Treefrog, and new synthetic materials such and 3-Form Chroma were introduced for added aesthetic effect. These materials required special care, expertise, and fabrication, and also required non-typical hardware such as point support brackets be integrated into the millwork detailing. Design elements such as the children’s “crawl holes” in waiting areas and “corridor respite alcoves” are a couple of areas that exemplify the special attention to design, detailing, and fabrication and the integration of art and millwork, as well as millwork as art.
See the Work. Understand the Difference.
Learn how our services reflect the level of craftsmanship, coordination, and execution we bring to every job. See these results in our completed projects.
Featured Projects
We bring together craftsmanship, technical execution, and coordination across a variety of projects.
