Based in Lake Placid, New York
Custom Design + Drafting Services Serving the Adirondack Region
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Serving Our Adirondack Community
Established by Jessica Hoffman in 2015, West Branch Drafting is based in Lake Placid, NY and serves clients throughout the greater Adirondack Park region. Specialty services include custom interior and exterior designs and professional drawings for new construction, renovations, additions, and more.

Meet Jessica Hoffman
Jessica Hoffman is the owner of West Branch Drafting, located on the beautiful West Branch of the Ausable River in Lake Placid, New York. Jessica is an Adirondack local with more than 20 years of custom design and drafting experience.
Dedicated to Design + Professionalism
Jessica began working in the field of Architectural Design in 2000 after studying interior design in Albany. She began her career working with a renowned local architect in Saranac Lake, New York during which time she gained invaluable experience working on a range of projects throughout the Adirondack Park, including Adirondack style Great Camps, majestic Boat Houses, and renovations of some of the most prominent architecture that is known as the Adirondack influence.
In 2010, after a decade spent perfecting her craft, Jessica began to forge her own path by taking on solo projects. In 2015, she established West Branch Drafting offering a unique range of stylistic expression, from the modern and minimalistic to the majestic and the rustic.
More Than
Years of Experience
A Tried and True Local Adirondacker
With a rich family history rooted five generations deep, Jessica has embraced and nurtured her raw connections to the area, the community, and the elements. Born in Saranac Lake, NY Jessica currently makes her home in Lake Placid, NY with her husband (a fellow local business owner) and their two children. Along with being a proud momma and a loving wife, Jessica loves to travel and loves her dogs.
An Extensive Professional Network
Over the years, Jessica has cultivated a robust network of genuine professional relationships with a range of experts across a variety of key industries. Jessica’s network extends throughout the construction and design industries, including engineers, contractors, and other designers right down to connections with local lumber yards, cabinet makers, and tradespeople. She also has extensive experience working with the region’s governing agencies and regulators to ensure that each project obtains all of the appropriate permits and approvals necessary for compliance. She is always happy to offer recommendations for any service you may need.
Exceptional Designs + Innovative Software
Every design that Jessica creates is carefully curated to embody your vision within the parameters of your budget and your space. No matter how seemingly big or small the project, Jessica utilizes the most innovative industry programming and software to help clients visualize every step of the design process and to provide accurate and workable renderings, drawings, and stamped documents. As a client, you can choose to work with Jessica from conception to completion or any phase in between, and she will provide you with the drafting expertise you need.



Custom Modular Designs
In addition to being the executive owner and designer at West Branch Drafting, Jessica also lends her expertise as an exclusive consultant and designer for Maple Trail Homes, a modular home retailer for the Adirondack region. With Jessica’s expertise, Maple Trail Homes offers customized modular homes, each with the added benefit of having Jessica’s creative and professional skillset made available throughout the customization process.
