Our Firm

Velarde Architecture & Design is a full-service architectural practice committed to thoughtful, high-quality design. The firm serves clients throughout the five New York City boroughs and Long Island, providing comprehensive architectural services from early design development through Building Department approvals and permitting. VAD Associates works across a wide range of residential and commercial project types, supporting clients through every phase of the process with clarity, precision, and collaboration.

Since our founding in 2014, we’ve grown alongside our clients and the industry, using modern design tools and processes that help ideas translate clearly into well-built, functional spaces.

Our team works closely with each client to create spaces that reflect their goals, needs, and character, ensuring their vision is carried through from concept to completion.

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Our rendering services help clarify design intent and support better communication throughout the project. Through accurate 3D modeling, lighting, and material studies, we produce visuals that make scale, proportion, and spatial relationships easier to understand.

With experience across the AEC industry, we approach renderings as a design tool, not just a final image. The focus is on accuracy, consistency with the drawings, and visuals that serve the project rather than distract from it.

We use renderings to help teams make informed decisions and move projects forward with confidence.

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Our Firm

  • 2014 | XRV Studio was founded, focused on architectural visualization and design support for the AEC industry.

  • 2018 | The studio expanded its scope, supporting a broader range of project types and deepening collaboration with architects, engineers, and developers.

  • 2022 | The firm rebranded as VAD Associates, reflecting an evolution toward integrated architectural services and a more client-focused practice.

  • 2026 | VAD Associates continues to grow as an architecture and design firm, emphasizing clear communication, thoughtful design, and long-term client partnerships.