Blaze Makoid

Blaze Makoid is an American architect.[1][2] Makoid is the founding partner at BMA Architects, which focuses on private luxury residential projects.[3][4] He is known for his custom modernist homes in the Hamptons and other luxury enclaves in the United States.[5][6][7]

Early life and education

Makoid grew up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design in 1985.[8] After graduating, he worked for New York architect and developer Cary Tamarkin and then became design director of the Hillier Group's Philadelphia office.[9]

Career

In 2001, Makoid founded Blake Makoid Architecture in Bridgehampton, New York.[10] Starting in the Hamptons, the firm changed its name to BMA Architects and added offices in Miami, Florida and Lake Tahoe.[11][12] Makoid's projects include Daniel's Lane in Sagaponack, Ferry Road House in North Haven, and Martis Camp 506 near Lake Tahoe.[13][14][15]

In 2024, Makoid designed Vera Wang’s Manhattan headquarters.[16] In 2025, BMA Architects was chosen as the architect for Citadel founder Ken Griffin’s proposed private mega-yacht marina on Miami Beach’s Terminal Island.[17][18]

Personal life

Makoid built his own house in Sag Harbor, New York.[19] He has a daughter named Alexandra.[20]

Awards

Makoid has won several American Institute of Architects awards.[21][22] In 2025, Forbes named BMA Architects one of “America’s Best In-State Residential Architects.”[23]

References

  1. ^ "Why Luxury is All About 'Time' for This Hamptons-Based Architect". Mansion Global. 2017-09-06. Retrieved 2026-02-25.
  2. ^ Nast, Condé. "BMA Architects". Architectural Digest. Retrieved 2026-02-25.
  3. ^ Cotsalas, Valerie (2005-01-30). "What's a Home Without an Office?". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2026-02-25.
  4. ^ "Blaze Makoid Architect". 27east. 2013-06-13. Retrieved 2026-02-25.
  5. ^ Fischler, Marcelle Sussman (2018-05-18). "For Some in the Hamptons, It's Not a Home Without a Dock". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2026-02-25.
  6. ^ Bernstein, Fred A. (2018-08-03). "Architect Blaze Makoid Does Chic, Not Shingles, in the Hamptons". 1stDibs Introspective. Retrieved 2026-02-25.
  7. ^ "Poonam Khanna Crafts A Picturesque Retreat In Sag Harbor Bay". LUXE Interiors + Design | Architecture + Home Tours. Retrieved 2026-02-25.
  8. ^ Williamson, Caroline (2015-11-13). "Friday Five with Blaze Makoid". Design Milk. Retrieved 2026-02-25.
  9. ^ Bernstein, Fred A. (2018-08-03). "Architect Blaze Makoid Does Chic, Not Shingles, in the Hamptons". 1stDibs Introspective. Retrieved 2026-02-25.
  10. ^ Klingelfuss, Jessica (2023-08-08). "Inside the Modernist Wave Overtaking Hamptons Architecture". Cultured Mag. Retrieved 2026-02-25.
  11. ^ Stone, Abigail (2025-07-23). "Tour a Wildly Imaginative and Perfectly Zen Home Overlooking Biscayne Bay". Architectural Digest. Retrieved 2026-02-25.
  12. ^ "A Resort-Style Vision Comes To Life In The Hamptons - Luxe Interiors + Design". LUXE Interiors + Design | Architecture + Home Tours. Retrieved 2026-02-25.
  13. ^ Early, Allie (2013-09-06). "Blaze Makoid Architecture's Daniel's Lane". Haute Residence by Haute Living. Retrieved 2026-02-25.
  14. ^ "Ferry Road House by Blaze Makoid Architecture | 2016-12-19 | Architectural Record". www.architecturalrecord.com. Retrieved 2026-02-25.
  15. ^ McKnight, Jenna (2017-02-27). "Californian home by Blaze Makoid steps down a forested hillside". Dezeen. Retrieved 2026-02-25.
  16. ^ "Fashion Meets Design At Vera Wang's Sleek HQ". Interior Design. Retrieved 2026-02-25.
  17. ^ Dinkova, Lidia (2025-10-10). "Billionaire Ken Griffin proposes private megayacht marina on Miami Beach's Terminal Island". The Real Deal. Retrieved 2026-02-25.
  18. ^ Kallergis, Katherine (2025-11-05). "Ken Griffin's private yacht marina, Aman Miami Beach approved". The Real Deal. Retrieved 2026-02-25.
  19. ^ Fischler, Marcelle Sussman (2018-05-18). "For Some in the Hamptons, It's Not a Home Without a Dock". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2026-02-25.
  20. ^ Cotsalas, Valerie (2005-01-30). "What's a Home Without an Office?". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2026-02-25.
  21. ^ "Blaze Makoid Effects a Stunning, Award-Winning Transformation | Behind The Hedges". behindthehedges.com. 2017-11-14. Retrieved 2026-02-25.
  22. ^ 27east (2015-10-19). "Blaze Makoid Wins Architecture Awards". 27east. Retrieved 2026-02-25.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  23. ^ Olsen, Richard. "Forbes Best In State Residential Architects in America 2025 List". Forbes. Archived from the original on 2026-02-22. Retrieved 2026-02-25.
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