About Hatchet Design & Build

Located in New York City, Hatchet prides itself on having unbridled respect to contemporary design, landmarked history, unexpected charm and playful utility.

We are a full-service firm comprised of designers, licensed contractors, and a custom fabrication studio. By sharing a single-minded passion for working within the preexisting and contingent fabric of New York, our work is founded on establishing a harmony between contemporary ambitions and longstanding traditions.

Having designers under the same roof as a construction company means that the idiosyncrasies of each project become opportunities, rather than obstacles. It is with a relentless commitment to craft, material sensibility, and collaboration, that this character comes into view. Hatchet’s integrated services provide a no-nonsense remodeling experience, with fluid communication at every step of the renovation.

Our Process

Our in-house design team, guides you through the process of developing a design that aligns with your budget and schedule goals. We leverage our construction expertise and relationships to provide accurate pricing and timing to ensure that you stay informed as the project progresses through this five-stage process:

  1. Defining Owner Design Vision and Guide Budget/Schedule

  2. Schematic Design and Impression Budget/Schedule

  3. Design Development and Scoping Budget

  4. Construction Documents and Progress Budget

  5. Final Budget and Construction Contract

Why Hatchet?

Unlike the traditional Design–Bid–Build model, which often stretches a project across rigid and sequential phases, our collaborative approach allows us to streamline the process and compress the overall schedule.

With a clear understanding of what is required at each stage, our team structures the design process so owners can make informed decisions at the right time—ensuring steady progress and a cohesive, well-executed result.

  • Zach Rockhill | Founder & CEO

    Zach Rockhill | Founder & CEO

    Zachariah Rockhill, founder and CEO of Rockhill Group, who is a legacy builder boasting over 30 years of industry experience.

    His decorated past includes tenure as the lead foreman for his father’s architectural firm – the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Awardee, Rockhill and Associates – and a brief artistic career showing and teaching at institutions including MoMa PS1, The Venice Biennial, UPenn and Cooper Union.

    Rockhill returned to the world of design and construction informed by these interdisciplinary endeavors poised to innovate and demonstrate the art of residential architecture and construction.

  • Chris Junkin | Hatchet Design & Build

    Chris Junkin | Director of Design

    Chris has 18 years of experience working on a wide range of projects including the Spence School Athletic and Ecology Center and Trinity School Renovation and Expansion.

    He began his career working at Foster + Partners in London executing large scale projects internationally. With an interest in building in NYC he joined Bjarke Ingels Group and then Rogers Partners where he developed an aptitude for navigating the complexities of working in the city.

    With degrees in Architecture and Landscape Architecture from the University of Pennsylvania, Chris takes a holistic approach to designing, in which space, connectivity and materials are generated from user input to create environments.