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Residential design-build firm in Madison, WI
Your Home, Built for the Way You Live

TDS Design Build is a full-service design-build firm serving Madison and Dane County, Wisconsin. We specialize in residential remodeling, additions, kitchens, bathrooms, whole-home renovations, and custom new homes. Our integrated team of architects, designers, and builders works together to create beautiful, enduring spaces tailored to real life. From initial concept through construction, we offer a collaborative, transparent process rooted in empathy, craftsmanship, and thoughtful design.

10/13/2026

Every project is shaped by countless choices, some big, some small. It’s the details that tie a space together, and our designers and craftspeople know even the smallest choices have a lasting impact. Take a look at a few favorites from past projects.

Thinking about a project of your own? Reach out through the link in our bio.

10/07/2026

October is Careers in Construction Month, so we asked Carpenter Nathaniel how he got his start.

"I was living on an island. You could either be up at 3 am to fish, or you could build. I didn't want to wake up at that godforsaken hour, so I started building."

His first boss, Luther, taught him that every setback has a solution and that it's important to keep progressing despite the difficulties. Nathaniel's advice for anyone starting out is to take PPE and safety seriously from day one, because you only get one body. "Also have fun, listen to good music, and develop a good underhand toss."

Know someone thinking about a career in the trades? Share this post with them.

09/29/2026

There's something about the weather turning cooler that draws us home. More time inside brings more time to imagine how your house can work for you for years to come.

Every project starts with conversation and curiosity. From there, our team of designers and craftspeople will help you build a plan around the way you live.

Ready to start planning? Contact us through the link in our bio.

09/23/2026

Some of the most important and understated work on a project is site protection.

Hardboard on the stair treads. Floor coverings that stay down for the whole build. And for the grand piano, a custom foam box to keep it safe and still lets our client play during the build.

Your home is still your home while we work in it. We treat it that way.

Curious how TDS Design Build approaches a remodel from start to finish? Reach out and let's talk about your project.

09/18/2026

As our Project Developer, Jon keeps finding new ways to understand a house before the TDS build crew ever picks up a hammer.

Jon digs into the details early and he's comfortable with tech - Matterport scans, videoscopes to see into walls, whatever it takes to learn all about a house before we start the build. That groundwork means fewer surprises for our team and for our clients.

Jon finds pride in knowing he's made a contribution to improving the spaces and lives of the people we work for. Three years in, and that contribution keeps growing. We're glad he's on the team.

Thinking about a remodel and wondering what the process actually looks like? Visit our website to learn more.

09/09/2026

Two years with TDS Design Build!

Erin Lynett brought a background in space planning, cabinetry, and kitchen and bath design. Two years in, she's grown those skills and takes on whole house remodels with ease.

She asks the questions clients didn't know they needed answered, and isn't afraid to float the unconventional ideas if it moves the conversation forward.

What drew her to TDS was the quality of the work we do. What's kept her here is the culture - we're glad she's here.

If you're curious about Erin and the rest of the team, visit our website to learn more.

09/03/2026

Meet Ryan Buckel, Architectural Designer at TDS Design Build.

Ryan brings years of experience teaching architecture, engineering, and woodworking to each project at TDS. His guiding principle is that good design starts with understanding the home that is already there. Before making changes to a space, he looks at the whole picture: the house, the site, the neighborhood, and how it all works together. Ryan believes new work should add value while preserving the existing home's character.

When he's not designing, he's behind the camera at live music events or writing and producing his own music.

Read Ryan's full bio on our website.

08/31/2026

TDS Design Build is featured on the cover of the UW-Madison SBDC Fall 2026 Class Catalog.

Ben got his start at TDS in 2000 and worked his way up to owning the company. The SBDC was a key part of that journey, from writing a business plan to navigating the purchase process.

Today, Ben leads a team of designers and craftspeople helping Madison families stay in the neighborhoods they love. He wants to make sure education stays part of the TDS culture by introducing team members to Wisconsin SBDC at UW-Madison courses as they grow in their careers.

Read the full story on our News page at tdsdesignbuild.com/news/

If you are a business owner or thinking about starting one, the SBDC is a resource worth knowing about. Their fall classes are open for registration now at go.wisc.edu/learnsbdc.

08/24/2026

Congratulations to Kevin Hayes-Birchler on 10 years at TDS Design Build.

Kevin joined TDS as a finish carpenter with an eye for detail and a deep respect for the craft. He moved from carpenter to lead carpenter quickly, and four years ago stepped into the office full-time to do what he loved most, the planning, problem-solving, and client communication side of the work. Today, he's our Project Manager, bringing a finish carpenter's precision to schedules, site walks, and the day-to-day decisions that keep your projects on track.

Thank you for a great 10 years Kevin, we look forward to many more.

08/11/2026

Our very own Ian Schwandt is heading to Beverly, MA to speak at this year's Fine Homebuilding Summit.

Ian is our Operations Manager here at TDS Design Build, a contributing editor at Fine Homebuilding, and a regular on the Fine Homebuilding Podcast.
The Summit brings together some of the best minds in the industry for two days of conversation about where home building is headed.

Ian's session, "From Nails to Numbers: Developing Craftspeople into Leaders," comes straight from his own story: 25 years in the field, and a path that took him from jobsites to spreadsheets. He'll be talking about what it really takes to grow tradespeople into leaders, and why business smarts matter just as much as skilled craftsmanship.

If you're headed to the Summit, be sure to catch his talk.

Address

1431 Northern Court
Madison, WI
53703

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+16082511814

Website

https://tdsdesignbuild.com/

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