Business Details
17 Years
experience
Your Trusted Architectural Design Partner in Baltimore
Founded in 2009, KPN Architects brings a century of collective design experience to every project, blending vision and technical expertise to deliver thoughtful architectural solutions. Our team specializes in Master Planning, Space Planning, Interior Architecture, and Construction Administration, serving diverse sectors including education, residential, and commercial developments. Certified as an MDOT MBE/DBE/SBE/WMATA firm, we prioritize client collaboration, ensuring each project reflects its unique history, culture, and community.Our leadership teamcomprising Jacob Panikar, Sotero Nieves, and Gordon Ingersoncombines decades of experience in complex institutional, senior living, and mixed-use projects. We emphasize long-term relationships, offering consulting services in energy audits, historic restoration, and adaptive reuse. With offices in Baltimore, we serve the East Coast, delivering projects on time and within budget while maintaining a commitment to design excellence and integrity.
Services
Architectural Design
Space Planning
Interior Architecture
Construction Administration
Master Planning
Existing Building Forensics
Energy Audits
Adaptive Reuse Renovations
Historic Restoration
Consulting Services
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We offer 100+ years of collective design experience across diverse sectors.
- Our firm is certified by MDOT MBE, DBE, SBE, and WMATA programs.
- We prioritize client collaboration and community-focused design solutions.
- Our leadership team has delivered complex projects on time and within budget.
- We specialize in historic restoration and adaptive reuse projects.
Associations and certifications
- MDOT MBE
- DBE
- SBE
- WMATA
Services
Architectural Design
KPN Architects provides comprehensive architectural design solutions, from concept to construction. Our team creates functional, aesthetically pleasing spaces tailored to client needs, with expertise in education, residential, and commercial projects. We integrate sustainability and community values into every design.
Space Planning
We optimize spatial efficiency through strategic space planning, ensuring layouts meet functional requirements while enhancing user experience. Our approach balances practicality with design excellence for educational, retail, and multifamily developments.
Interior Architecture
Our interior architecture services focus on creating cohesive, purpose-driven environments. We design interiors that align with project goals, incorporating branding, functionality, and material selection to enhance occupant comfort and productivity.
Construction Administration
We manage construction projects to ensure adherence to design specifications, budgets, and timelines. Our team provides site visits, contract administration, and coordination with contractors to guarantee quality execution from start to finish.
Historic Restoration
KPN specializes in preserving historical buildings through meticulous restoration. We combine modern techniques with traditional methods to maintain architectural integrity while meeting contemporary standards for safety and functionality.
People
Jacob Panikar
President | Principal
With 32 years of experience, Jacob leads KPN's design and project management. He holds degrees from the University of Bombay and Morgan State University, specializing in institutional and mixed-use developments.
Sotero Nieves
Vice President | Principal
Sotero brings 30+ years of expertise in civic and commercial projects. He oversees design and operations, with a focus on blending architecture and urban design for impactful spaces.
Gordon Ingerson
Principal
Gordon has 30+ years of experience managing complex projects exceeding $130M. He specializes in higher education, historic preservation, and mixed-use developments, ensuring technical excellence and client satisfaction.
Questions
What services does KPN Architects offer?
We provide architectural design, space planning, interior architecture, construction administration, master planning, energy audits, and historic restoration services.
Which industries does KPN Architects specialize in?
We focus on education (K-12 and higher education), residential (senior living and multifamily), retail, and commercial mixed-use developments.
Is KPN Architects certified for government projects?
Yes, we are certified as MDOT MBE, DBE, SBE, and WMATA, qualifying us for diverse public-sector contracts.
Where is KPN Architects located?
Our headquarters are in Baltimore, Maryland, serving clients across the East Coast.
