Blaze Makoid

Blaze Makoid is an American architect. Makoid is the founding partner at BMA Architects, which focuses on private luxury residential projects. He is known for his custom modernist homes in the Hamptons and other luxury enclaves in the United States.

Early life and education

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

Career

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

In 2024, Makoid designed Vera Wang’s Manhattan headquarters. 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.

Personal life

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

Awards

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

References

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  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.
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  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.