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BKSK Architects. Socially, contextually & ecologically engaged architecture

A historic building facade with arched windows, detailed stonework, and decorative brickwork is illuminated by warm lights in the evening against a clear blue sky.

A red-brick historic building with ornate stonework, arched windows, and a distinctive triangular roof detail, surrounded by potted plants and neighboring structures. A red canopy labeled Marlton extends over the entrance.

THE TWENTY TWO HOTEL IN ARCHITECTURAL RECORD

Battery Playscape

Battery Playscape

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

A modern, single-story brick building with large windows stands behind trees along a busy street. People walk on the sidewalk, and cars drive by in front of the building, under a clear sky.

A modern, single-story green building with large windows sits on a tree-lined city street with pedestrians walking, a bike lane, and a few parked cars under a clear sky.

LPC APPROVAL FOR ST. LUKE’S CENTER

Modern kitchen with wood panel walls, marble countertops and backsplash, a large marble island with an extended bar, built-in black ovens, and warm recessed ceiling lights. Light wood herringbone floor pattern.

Modern kitchen with sleek wood cabinets and extensive marble surfaces, including backsplash and island. Warm under-cabinet lighting highlights the marble patterns. A wooden bowl sits on the counter.

NEW PHOTOGRAPHY | THE SURREY RESIDENCES

A modern fire station with red garage doors, large windows, and an American flag on the roof. A fire truck is parked outside, and the building is set on a sunny day with blue sky and scattered clouds.

A modern fire station with a gray brick exterior, large red garage doors, and a vertical glass stairwell, sits on a city street under a partly cloudy sky. A few cars are parked along the curb.

ROCKAWAY PARK FDNY FIRE STATION BREAKS GROUND

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 RECEIVES AIA NEW YORK STATE DESIGN 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

Terra Cotta Series

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

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

THE REDEVELOPMENT OF GANSEVOOORT ROW - OUR NEWEST SHORT FILM

A city street corner with brick buildings featuring modern glass additions on top, surrounded by taller structures. People walk on the sidewalks, and yellow taxis drive along the road under a clear sky.

Recognition

What they say about us.

A bright, modern bookstore with large windows. People browse books on shelves, one person uses a ladder to reach upper shelves. Tables display various books, and street signs are visible outside.

News

AIA Brooklyn NOW Spotlights Center for Fiction

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Founded in 1985, BKSK is a NYC-based firm specializing in design that is socially, contextually, and ecologically engaged.

We’re proud to share that USA Today has nominated

We’re proud to share that USA Today has nominated the Battery Playscape for Best Public Playground in the U.S. for the second year in a row. The awards program recognizes destinations nationwide that excel in design, impact, and overall experience—places that meaningfully enhance and support community life. Vote now via the Linktree in our bio!

Photography by @saharchphoto 📸

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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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