Our Story
Zen Space Makers/ LoftBedsNYC is the brainchild of Sander Hicks, who has a special mix of business, design, media, and construction experience in New York City. He has been in the trades since 1996 when he was a building super and indy publisher in the LES. He became a licensed contractor in 2013 and has won two awards from the City of New York.
Since its inception, Zen Space Makers, Inc. has completed over 500 loft bed and customer furniture projects. We have innovated in the industry by making our own design for ships ladders with dado notches, and cubby staircases with doors and drawers. The company has earned 4 stars on Yelp, an “A” grade on Angie’s List and five stars on Thumbtack.
Founder Sander Hicks is a member of the Zen Studies Society, and 15th Street Monthly Meeting, Society of Friends. His page on his carpentry work at Zen monasteries is here. His Dharma name is “Sho-An” which loosely translates as “hands of peace.” His Zen name was given to him by Roshi Sherri Chayat, the Abbot of Dai Bosatsu Zendo. He produces a peace retreat every Summer, and you are invited!
Old logo from the 2013-2014 days.
Zen Space Makers owes a great debt of gratitude to the teachers and monks of Dai Bosatsu Zendo. A place of unspeakable kindness and clarity. We recommend you go check it out. Come to our retreat, every July: www.nonviolence.works
Our large woodworking and fabrication facility is at 107 27th St, Brooklyn, NY 11232.
You can mail our materials at the address above. Shop visits are also welcome, but only by appointment. Thanks!
Da Shop!