Business Details
Creative & Purpose-Driven Architectural Design Services
We are a creative architecture studio dedicated to designing spaces that inspire and endure. Our collaborative approach begins with understanding client visions, challenges, and goals, evolving into environments that balance beauty, function, and human experience. With expertise in educational, commercial, and municipal architecture, we deliver tailored solutions grounded in design excellence, client partnership, and long-term value.Our multidisciplinary team of architects, interior designers, and engineers brings deep experience in K-12 schools, colleges, universities, office environments, mixed-use developments, and civic spaces. We believe great architecture is experienced, not just built, fostering collaboration, reflecting institutional values, and enhancing community connections through purpose-driven design.
Services
Educational Architecture
Commercial Design
Municipal Architecture
Interior Design
Engineering
K-12 School Design
College Facilities
Office Environments
Civic Spaces
Mixed-Use Development
Highlights and features
- We specialize in educational, commercial, and municipal architecture with a collaborative approach.
- Our team combines architectural creativity with practical engineering expertise for tailored solutions.
- We prioritize client partnership and long-term value in every project we undertake.
- Our designs foster community connections and reflect institutional identity and values.
- We deliver purpose-driven spaces that balance beauty, function, and human experience.
Services
Educational Architecture
We create innovative educational spaces for K-12 schools, colleges, and universities. Our designs foster collaboration, support instruction, and reflect institutional values. With deep expertise in educational planning, we deliver functional, inspiring environments that enhance student experiences and adapt to evolving pedagogical needs.
Commercial Design
Our commercial design services focus on creating adaptable, efficient workspaces that align with business goals. We balance design innovation with practical considerations like sustainability and flexibility, delivering environments that enhance user experience and support evolving organizational needs in office and mixed-use developments.
Municipal Architecture
We design municipal buildings that strengthen community connections through accessible, functional design. Our projects include public buildings, town halls, and recreational facilities that reflect local identity while prioritizing transparency, accessibility, and long-term public benefit through stakeholder collaboration.
Interior Design
Our interior design solutions integrate aesthetic vision with practical functionality. Focused on human experience, we create spaces that enhance usability and visual appeal across educational, commercial, and municipal sectors, ensuring environments align with client missions and user needs.
Engineering
We provide engineering services that support structural integrity and system efficiency in architectural projects. Our approach combines technical expertise with creative problem-solving to deliver safe, sustainable, and code-compliant solutions that enhance the performance and longevity of built environments.
People
Michael Mark
President
Michael Mark, RA, leads the firm with a vision for purpose-driven design. With decades of architectural experience, he specializes in educational and municipal projects, emphasizing collaboration and community impact through innovative spatial solutions.
Irene Yim
Vice President
Irene Yim, ASID, CID, brings expertise in interior design and client relations. Her focus on functional aesthetics ensures spaces meet both practical needs and experiential goals, particularly in commercial and educational environments.
Brandon Steck
Director of Operations
Brandon Steck oversees project management and operational efficiency. With a background in architectural design, he ensures seamless execution of complex projects across municipal and commercial sectors.
Joy Lexian Liaw
Senior Project Architect
Joy Lexian Liaw, RA, specializes in educational architecture. Her technical expertise and attention to detail ensure projects meet rigorous design standards while supporting evolving pedagogical requirements.
Kristen Meyer
Senior Project Architect
Kristen Meyer, RA, contributes extensive experience in commercial and municipal design. She focuses on delivering adaptable, sustainable solutions that align with client objectives and community needs.
Questions
What architectural services do you specialize in?
We specialize in educational, commercial, and municipal architecture, along with interior design and engineering services tailored to client-specific needs.
Do you work on projects outside New York?
While based in Hicksville, NY, we collaborate on projects across Long Island and the New York metropolitan area.
How do you approach client collaboration?
We begin by understanding client visions, challenges, and goals, ensuring designs reflect their mission through continuous stakeholder engagement.
What makes your firm different from others?
Our collaborative, purpose-driven approach combines architectural creativity with technical expertise to deliver enduring, community-focused spaces.
Can you handle complex municipal projects?
Yes, we have extensive experience designing civic spaces, including town halls, recreational facilities, and public buildings that prioritize accessibility and public benefit.
