Our story
Real conversation. Real homes.
"Design With Frank gave me more than a plan. They gave me the confidence to build the home I always dreamed of."
Who are we?
Design With Frank was founded by Gabriel Munnich and Chloe Fan — both trained architects with extensive experience in residential design and home construction. Our background in architecture informs every floor plan and design guide we create, bringing professional-grade thinking to an accessible, consultant-based service.
Chole Fan
Chloe is a residential designer with extensive experience in high-end residential design and luxury projects. She holds a Bachelor of Architecture from The Cooper Union on a full scholarship, and her work has been recognized with the Excellence in Architecture Award, BLT Design and Build Award, and Kyoto Design 100 Award. Over the past four years, she has designed nearly 100 homes and overseen multipleluxury residential projects from concept to construction.
Gabriel Munnich
Gabriel is a licensed architect in Missouri and Maine with extensive experience in high-end residential architecture design and large-scale commercial projects. His professional work spans internationally recognized projects including JFK Airport Planning in New York City, the Grand Canal Museum in China, the San Gennaro Museum in Naples, Italy, and a School Complex in Le Bourget, Paris. At Design With Frank, Gabriel leads residential home design with a strong technical sensibility.
"Distance has never stopped a great home from being built. We work with homeowners across the country to make it happen."
Where do we work?
Design With Frank provides high-end residential design services nationwide. While we work with homeowners across the country, our projects are concentrated in key regions where we have established networks and on-the-ground support.
North East
We have deep roots in the Northeast — working across Maine, Massachusetts, Upstate New York, and the broader East Coast. Through years of projects in this region, we've built relationships with local builders and engineers, developed familiarity with New England's climate zone requirements, and understand the local building permit process. We have an established network of regional partners ready to support your project from design through construction.
Mid-West
Based in Columbia, Missouri, we are well-connected across the Midwest with established local builder relationships and a strong understanding of regional construction practices. We have completed several projects in the Michigan Great Lakes area, giving us hands-on familiarity with the region's engineering considerations.
Our Support
Distance is no barrier to great residential home design. Design With Frank provides remote residential design services to homeowners and local builders nationwide — wherever your project is located.
Our remote support covers plan clarifications and markups, builder and contractor questions, virtual design consultations, and permit support and documentation. We make sure your build stays on track from design to construction, no matter where you are.
Home we design together
Building the Large Modern Cabin in Arlington Vermont
After retiring from their solar company, Bill and Lisa wanted a second home that felt like a zen retreat — not just a house in the woods. They almost went...
Building the Large Modern Cabin in Arlington Vermont
Building the Large Modern Cabin in Arlington Vermont
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