Business Details
17 Years
experience
Your Trusted Architect for Commercial & Residential Projects in New York & California
Founded in 2009, GK Associates provides architectural and sub-consulted engineering services to businesses, government agencies, and property owners across commercial, industrial, residential, and municipal sectors. Our approach combines inventive design with practical solutions, engaging clients, consultants, and contractors throughout the project lifecycle. With offices in New York and California, we deliver consistent project delivery supported by licenses in eight states and NCARB certification for nationwide reciprocity. Our principal, Gregory Ian Korn, leads a team with over two decades of professional experience, emphasizing collaboration with authorities having jurisdiction and builders to ensure code compliance and functional design. As members of the American Institute of Architects, we prioritize innovative yet feasible solutions tailored to diverse client needs.Our work spans hundreds of projects nationwide, reflecting our commitment to translating complex challenges into elegant architectural outcomes. Operating from two strategic locations, we serve clients with localized expertise while maintaining a unified design philosophy. Our licenses in Arizona, California, District of Columbia, New York, New Jersey, Washington, Texas, and Pennsylvania underscore our national capability. Through continuous engagement with engineering consultants and builders, we ensure technical rigor alongside creative problem-solving. This dual focus positions us to deliver architecture that balances aesthetic vision with operational practicality, supporting long-term client success.
Services
Architectural Design
New Construction
Building Alterations
Engineering Services
Municipal Projects
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We hold architectural licenses in eight U.S. states including New York and California
- Our principal is NCARB certified for nationwide license reciprocity
- We've completed hundreds of projects nationwide since founding in 2009
- Our design methodology balances creativity with practical construction solutions
- We maintain continuous collaboration with engineers and local authorities
Associations and certifications
- American Institute of Architects
- NCARB
Services
Architectural Design
We create tailored architectural designs for commercial, residential, and municipal projects with emphasis on functional aesthetics. Our process integrates client needs, regulatory requirements, and construction practicality from initial concepts through completion. Operating nationwide with multistate licenses, we deliver code-compliant designs that balance creativity with buildability.
New Construction
Our new construction services cover complete building projects from site analysis to final inspection. We coordinate with engineering consultants and local authorities across eight licensed states to ensure technical accuracy and regulatory compliance. Our approach merges innovative design with proven construction methodologies for optimal project outcomes.
Building Alterations
We specialize in designing building modifications and adaptive reuse projects that meet evolving client needs. Our team addresses structural, mechanical, and code compliance requirements while maintaining design integrity. With experience across diverse property types, we deliver functional renovation solutions that enhance building utility and value.
Engineering Services
We coordinate sub-consulted engineering services including structural, mechanical, and electrical systems for comprehensive project solutions. Our technical expertise ensures integration of building systems with architectural design intent. Through collaboration with licensed professionals, we provide holistic engineering support for all project phases.
Municipal Projects
Our municipal project experience includes designing facilities that meet public sector requirements while serving community needs. We navigate government procurement processes and regulatory frameworks to deliver cost-effective, accessible, and sustainable public infrastructure across multiple jurisdictions nationwide.
People
Gregory Ian Korn
Principal Architect
Licensed architect since 2005 with NCARB certification for national reciprocity. Founded the firm in 2009 after earning his M.Arch from Washington University. Holds licenses in eight states, including New York and California. American Institute of Architects member with nationwide project experience.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer?
We provide full-service architectural design, new construction, building alterations, and sub-consulted engineering services for commercial, residential, and municipal projects nationwide.
In which states are you licensed to practice?
Greg Korn Architect holds active licenses in New York, California, Arizona, District of Columbia, New Jersey, Washington, Texas, and Pennsylvania with NCARB certification for reciprocity in other states.
How do you handle multi-jurisdictional projects?
Our multistate licensing and NCARB certification allow us to efficiently navigate diverse regulatory requirements. We coordinate with local authorities and consultants to ensure code compliance across all project locations.
What experience do you have with municipal projects?
We've completed numerous public sector projects meeting government specifications, including navigational accessibility standards and public infrastructure requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
