BKSK Architects

BKSK was proud to sponsor this year’s Jane's Walk NYC 2026, leading two tours centered around the theme “New Skins, Old Stories.” The first walk explored The Village West, BKSK’s newly completed multifamily residential building on the northern edge of the West Village. Located at the evolving intersection of 14th Street and Sixth Avenue, the project occupies the third of four corners to be redeveloped over the past decade. Its design draws from the surrounding neighborhood—referencing nearby forms, textures, and materiality—to create a layered architectural language that feels both contemporary and contextual. The second walk focused on two BKSK projects surrounding Union Square Park. The tour began at 44 Union Square, the reimagined Tammany Hall building, now home to a flagship Petco store. From there, the group visited The Twenty Two New York, the first U.S. outpost of the London-based boutique hotel and social club, housed within a transformed former Ladies’ Mile dormitory building. It was a pleasure guiding participants through these evolving parts of the city and sharing the stories behind each project. A huge thank you to The Municipal Art Society of New York, our co-sponsors and everyone who joined us! Co-sponsors: Brown Harris Stevens, New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA), NYC Tourism Foundation, NYC Parks GreenThumb, The New York Public Library, Urban Archive, Trees New York, and Brooklyn Public Library - Greenpoint Library. Photo by Cameron Blaylock

Honored to have The Village West recognized in The Architect's Newspaper. Thank you to the entire project team for helping bring this vision to life!

We’re thrilled to share that The Twenty Two New York has been named a Finalist in the Architizer A+Awards for Commercial Adaptive Reuse. This transformation of 16 East 16th Street reimagines an 1891 YWCA dormitory designed by R. H. Robertson as a nine-story, 80,000-square-foot boutique hotel and private club in Union Square. The project balances preservation with contemporary design, featuring a reconstructed sandstone ground floor and a reinterpretation of Robertson’s unbuilt upper story through a glass curtain wall screened by ultra-high-performance concrete. Public voting is now open, and you can vote once per day through May 15. To Vote: https://lnkd.in/evQcvaTG

Always great having the next generation on site. Last week, the BKSK team and City Tech, CUNY Architecture Pre-Interns toured 140 Jane Street—an in-progress West Village residential project blending modern amenities with classic neighborhood character, and got a firsthand look at the work unfolding on site. Completion is set for Winter 2026. More to come as the project progresses! Design Architect: Leroy Street Studio Developer: AURORA CM: Titanium Construction Services, Inc.

New Renderings Reveal 467-473 West 165th Street in Washington Heights, NYC. A new mixed-use student housing tower is coming to Upper Manhattan, designed by BKSK and developed by Edge Property Group. Located between West 165th and 166th Streets, the 322-foot building will bring 276 new apartments for student housing. The building will offer a mix of amenities to support both study and downtime, including dedicated study spaces, a lounge, fitness center, bike storage, and even a virtual golf simulator. Completion is expected in 2028—stay tuned for updates as the project moves forward. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eB4H-jzC

New Skins, Old Stories: The Village West Join BKSK this Saturday, May 2 for Jane’s Walk NYC, organized by The Municipal Art Society of New York This guided walk explores The Village West, a nearly completed multifamily building by BKSK on the northern edge of West Village. Situated at the evolving intersection of 14th Street and Sixth Avenue, the project represents the third of four corners redeveloped over the past decade. The design draws from the surrounding neighborhood—echoing nearby forms and materiality—to create a layered architectural language. Register now to join the conversation on the street! https://lnkd.in/eSWBNpSv

We’ve been touched to hear recollections and memories from former campers, afterschool participants and neighbors as we present the design of the new Goodhue Center to the community. This project for Children's Aid, will continue the legacy of afterschool programs and summer camp activities that have served generations of Staten Islanders, since 1912. Designed to highlight the natural features of the site, the building will support the mission of the Goodhue Center - to provide hands on experiences that build confidence and connection.   Renderings by Javier Galindo, FAAR Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eqtT3Auu

Join BKSK on Sunday, May 3 for this year’s Jane’s Walk NYC, organized by the The Municipal Art Society of New York. This guided walk explores two BKSK projects surrounding Union Square Park. The first stop, 44 Union Square, is the reimagined Tammany Hall building, now home to a flagship Petco store. The second, The Twenty-Two New York, marks the first U.S. outpost of a London-based boutique hotel and social club, set within a transformed former Ladies’ Mile dormitory building. Click the link to learn more and register! https://lnkd.in/eSdaQa62

The Center for Fiction featured in AIA Brooklyn NOW! Brooklyn NOW! is a public exhibition and digital platform showcasing the people, projects, and ideas shaping Brooklyn’s built environment today. Presented by AIA Brooklyn, it features an exhibition at the Brooklyn Public Library alongside public programs that connect audiences with designers and community voices. Selected for inclusion, The Center for Fiction is the only U.S. organization dedicated solely to fiction. Now located in Downtown Brooklyn, its 17,000-square-foot headquarters includes a 100,000-title circulating collection, bookstore, café, auditorium, writer’s studio, and more. Designed by BKSK, the space blends books, art, and warm, historic-inspired materials to create an inviting “third place” for readers and writers. The project is LEED Gold certified. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eu2ij2rh

Last week we visited the The Morgan Library & Museum for a panel hosted by the The New York Landmarks Conservancy: “Is Preservation Hindering Housing Creation in New York?” The conversation brought together voices from across the field to explore a central question: can preservation help solve the housing crisis? The Conservancy says yes. The panel included Gale A. Brewer, Donovan Rypkema, Alexander Gorlin, Margery Perlmutter, R.A., Esq., Maggie Poxon, and Peg Breen. Thank you all for such a lively discussion! Watch the full panel at the link below. https://lnkd.in/eKXxQW6K #HistoricPreservation #UrbanPlanning #AffordableHousing #Architecture #CityPlanning #NewYorkCity #NYCHousing #BKSK #BKSKArchitects