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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 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 IN ARCHITECTURAL RECORD

A red-brick corner building with green window frames stands at a city intersection. Pedestrians cross the street, and cars wait at a traffic light on a sunny day.

Red brick building with large vertical windows and detailed brickwork patterns. The sun casts sharp shadows, highlighting the texture and design of the modern facade. Another lighter, stone building is partially visible on the left.

NEW PHOTOGRAPHY | THE VILLAGE WEST

A spacious indoor tennis facility with blue and green courts. Several people are playing tennis or practicing, and tennis equipment is visible on one court. The area is well-lit with high ceilings and green walls.

A spacious indoor tennis facility with blue and green courts. Several people are playing tennis or practicing, and tennis equipment is visible on one court. The area is well-lit with high ceilings and green walls.

NEW PHOTOGRAPHY | HUDSON RIVER TENNIS CLUB

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

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 WINS 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.

BRONX H.E.A.RTS COMMUNITY CENTER ANNOUNCEMENT CELEBRATION

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 modern mid-rise apartment building with large windows stands on a quiet city street, surrounded by older brick buildings, trees, pedestrians, and parked cars on a sunny day.

News

LPC Approval for 26 Bleecker Street

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

The NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission has appr

The NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission has approved BKSK’s design for the office-to-residential conversion of 26 Bleecker Street in the NoHo East Historic District.

Built in 1900–1901 in the Classical Revival style, the building has accommodated a wide range of uses throughout its history, including clothing manufacturers, furriers, printers, and, most recently, the longtime headquarters of Planned Parenthood of New York City. The approved proposal adapts the historic structure for residential use while preserving its architectural character and contributing to the creation of much-needed housing.

As part of the project, BKSK’s design restores the building’s historic cornice and reactivates the ground-floor retail space, strengthening its presence on the streetscape and reinforcing the historic character of the neighborhood. The approval highlights the important role adaptive reuse can play in extending the life of historic buildings while helping meet New York City’s evolving needs. Stay tuned for further project updates!

Image 1: Rendering courtesy of BKSK Architects
Image 2: Building at the time of designation in 2003. Photo: NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission
Image 3: NYC Municipal Archives, 1940s tax photo

#AdaptiveReuse #HistoricPreservation #NoHo #NYCArchitecture #ResidentialConversion #LandmarksPreservation #BKSKArchitects

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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.

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

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