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BKSK Architects. Socially, contextually & ecologically engaged architecture

Exterior view of a stone building at night with illuminated windows and a sign reading “The Twenty Two New York” above an entrance. A small plant is visible in front of the lower windows.

A historic building at night, illuminated by warm lights, showcasing intricate latticework on the upper facade, arched windows, and detailed stone columns on the lower level.

THE TWENTY TWO HOTEL RECEIVES LUCY G. MOSES PRESERVATION AWARD

Battery Playscape

Battery Playscape

BATTERY PLAYSCAPE NOMINATED FOR BEST PUBLIC PLAYGROUND IN THE U.S.

A city street corner features modern and historic multi-story buildings, traffic lights, pedestrians, and planters with trees under a blue sky with some clouds.

A modern building with large glass windows and vertical reddish-brown stone columns, reflecting the blue sky; another contemporary glass-fronted building is visible in the background.

50 NINTH AVE RECEIVES AIA NEW YORK STATE DESIGN AWARD

A modern red brick building with large windows and a wavy, undulating roofline is shown against a clear blue sky. A streetlight is visible in the foreground.

A man wearing headphones walks on a city sidewalk past a red brick building, while a woman walks her dog and another woman enters the building. Trees and a fire escape are visible in the background.

NEW PHOTOS OF 111 CHARLES STREET | By Michelle Rose

Roxbury House, CT 2024

A modern house with large windows and gray siding stands behind a field of yellow wildflowers and a stone retaining wall, with green trees and a clear blue sky in the background.

ROXBURY HOUSE RECEIVES BEST IN AMERICAN LIVING AWARD

A diverse group of people stand outdoors in front of a colorful mural, smiling and holding up black t-shirts with a white design and text. Trees and a brick building are visible in the background.

A collage of three images: event banners with H.E.ARTS Community Center Kickoff, Feb 22, 2024, South Bronx Unite, a group of people gathered outdoors, and a man speaking in front of a colorful mural.

H.E.A.RTS COMMUNITY CENTER ANNOUNCEMENT CELEBRATION | BRONX, NYC

THE REDEVELOPMENT OF GANSEVOOORT ROW - OUR NEWEST SHORT FILM DETAILING THE COMPLEX LPC APPROVED INTERVENTION OF OUR CITY-BLOCK LONG PROJECT

A spacious, empty atrium with a geometric glass and steel dome roof, allowing sunlight to cast intricate shadows on the floor. Surrounding city buildings are visible through the transparent structure.

A spacious, empty rooftop area with a geometric glass and steel dome structure, offering views of nearby historic buildings under a clear blue sky. Shadows from the framework create patterns on the floor.

A TURTLE RISES - DOCUMENTARY SHORT ON THE BLESSING OF TAMMANY HALL NOW STREAMING

Terra Cotta Series

TERRA COTTA CITY: BKSK PARTNER GEORGE SCHIEFERDECKER TALKS WITH ARCHITECTURAL GLAZES ARTIST CHRISTINE JETTEN

A city street scene with historic brick buildings, modern high-rises in the background, green trees lining the sidewalk, and red umbrellas over outdoor seating. Yellow taxis and cars are visible on the street under a partly cloudy sky.

Recognition

What they say about us.

Two people walk along a riverside path lined with trees and flowers. Others sit or walk nearby. A modern building with a green roof stands to the left, with water and distant industrial structures in the background.

News

NYC Parks Unveils Concept Plan for Hart Island

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Founded in 1985, BKSK is a NYC-based firm specializing in design that is socially, contextually and ecologically engaged.
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We’re thrilled to announce that BKSK’s Kelsey

We’re thrilled to announce that BKSK’s Kelsey Willis is now a Licensed Architect—a professional milestone and the result of years of dedication and hard work. Kelsey has consistently demonstrated creativity and a true love for design in every project she undertakes. This achievement reflects her passion for architecture, and we couldn’t be prouder to have her as part of the BKSK team!

Most recently Kelsey served as Project Manager for 300 East 50th Street, a new high-rise in Midtown now nearing completion, guiding the project from concept design to realization. Other notable projects in Kelsey’s portfolio include Battery Playscape and the Queens Botanical Education Center.

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Modern library exterior with large windows, plants on the roof, benches, and people sitting or walking near the entrance that reads Queens Public Library on a sunny day. Trees and flowers line the sidewalk.

Lab

Energy Performance and Analysis Process – Douglaston/Little Neck Queens Public Library

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