Our Philosophy

JLK has a design philosophy based on our years of experience responding to clients’ needs. We have designed everything from new additions, to restoration plans, to adaptive reuse projects, to  interior office build outs. No matter the program, we are given, we strive to achieve an innovative solution that satisfies the client’s needs and respects their budget constraints. Whether we are approaching a bridge, an office build-out, or the stabilization of an historic façade, we recognize that the way to achieve a strong design is to listen to client’s needs and respect their intentions while using our design and architectural expertise to translate their wishes into completed forms and projects.

Sustainability

JLK incorporates sustainability best practices in our projects, regardless of any requirement or goal of LEED certification. We have also updated historic and cultural institutions, making our most precious national treasures accessible to all. We recognize that the reuse of existing buildings is inherently sustainable. We also have a unique ability to combine historic preservation with LEED certification. JLK is concerned with responsible stewardship of the environment and natural resources. This sense of stewardship extends to the existing structures that we address in the course of our work. A number of our team members are LEED certified, and we appreciate our position as professionals charged with responsibly allocating resources for our projects. We are active in designing with climate, day lighting, and other no-cost or low-cost environmental approaches to good design in all our work.