Surface Design Group

Surface Design Group is dedicated to exterior envelope design and construction. Founded in New York, US, the company has engaged in a strategic pivot towards comprehensive facade consulting services. In July 2025, Milrose Consultants, Inc. , a portfolio company of Southfield Capital, acquired Surface Design Group.

The transaction was completed in November 2025. Surface Design Group specializes in comprehensive exterior envelope design and construction services, focusing on both new construction and historic preservation. Their core offerings encompass façade consulting, design assistance, and construction administration, tailored to a wide range of market sectors including educational, civic, and commercial projects. The firm provides expertise in the development of metal and glass curtain walls, masonry restoration, and window replacement, addressing client needs for aesthetic design, structural integrity, and energy efficiency.

With a commitment to delivering personalized solutions, Surface Design Group engages with an extensive client base that includes prestigious institutions such as Princeton University and various architectural firms globally. Their services are deployed across diverse geographical markets, including North America, South America, Europe, and Australia, facilitating projects that range from complex specialty structures to the restoration of landmark buildings. Surface Design Group generates revenue primarily through its consulting and architectural services, structured as project-based fees negotiated on a per-project basis with clients. The firm collaborates closely with clients, often involving long-term partnerships and contracts for significant projects, which typically include comprehensive phases from schematic design to construction administration.

Pricing structures are contingent upon the complexity and scale of each project; for example, large-scale facade restoration or historic preservation efforts may constitute the flagship service offerings that command higher fees. Through these transactions, Surface Design Group builds extensive relationships with clients, ensuring repeat business and referrals from satisfied customers. Their tailored approach is designed to meet the unique demands of each project, reflecting their commitment to quality and effective project delivery. In November 2025, Milrose Consultants, Inc.

, a portfolio company of Southfield, acquired Surface Design Group, with financial terms not disclosed. This acquisition is expected to broaden Milrose's architecture and engineering design capabilities, allowing for the introduction of new product offerings and potentially entering new markets in the architecture and construction sectors.