About
Founded by Ji Young Kim, RA, PRAXES PLLC is a M/WBE certified architecture firm based in Brooklyn. PRAXES specializes in construction and renovation of cultural, commercial, and residential projects of various sizes and scopes for public and private clients. PRAXES is dedicated to creating spaces where the client’s visions are executed and provide strategic interventions. PRAXES’ speculative and built proposals have been published in popular media, including the Guggenheim Lab, the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, A|N Architect’s Newspaper, and Architizer.
PRAXES is committed to creating spaces and environments that resonate with cultural, social, and environmental significance. By combining our extensive experience and innovative approaches, we strive to push the boundaries of planning, architecture, and interior design, delivering exceptional projects that inspire and enrich communities.
EXPERTISE:
Delivering design excellence by thoroughly evaluating programs and providing top-tier architectural and engineering services throughout the project.
Provide architecture and interior design and engineering services required for new construction and renovations, including Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, Filing, Bidding and Negotiation, Construction Administration, and project Close Out.
Prepare detailed cost estimates and phased project schedules for the renovation work.
Review all applicable codes related to renovations and the intended use of the building or space within the building.
Obtain all necessary approvals and permits for the project from the city agencies.
Obtain Landmark Preservation Commission approvals.
Coordinate with utility companies for service upgrades or new service connections.
Community Outreach & Public Art Projects
CONTACT INFORMATION:
394 Myrtle AVe #101
Brooklyn, NY 11205
Phone: 646.580.5326
Email: praxes@praxes-ny.com
Ji Young Kim, RA, Principal
Ji Young is a founding principal at PRAXES based in New York. She works directly with clients to develop design concepts and leads the design team to realize the client’s vision. Ji Young‘s experience working on projects from schematic design through the completion of construction for public and private clients has achieved a high level of design excellence for projects including museums, offices, multifamily housing, private residences, restaurants, and mixed use multipurpose facilities. She is experienced with projects of various sizes and scope as well as the finely detailed interior and industrial design of those buildings respectively.
Ji Young is also an educator. In addition to her professorship at Pratt Institute, she has taught at the New Jersey Institute of Technology and the City University of New York. In addition to teaching, Ji Young’s academic research has been extended through publications, lectures, and community outreach initiatives.
JAY (JAEYOUNG) KIM, AIA, LEED AP, DIRECTOR
With over 10 years of experience, Jaeyoung focuses on the dialogue between architectural form and urban space. His portfolio includes a wide range of program types, informing his expertise in mixed-use, large-scale development.
Prior to joining PRAXES, he worked at Kohn Pedersen Fox in New York on mixed-use, transportation, retail, and hospitality projects, including Embankment Square in Shanghai and Asian Game Official Village in Hangzhou, China. He also worked at CWA in New York focusing on sustainable architectures. He received his B.Arch from the Illinois Institute of Technology and a Master’s degree from Columbia GSAPP in 2012. Jaeyoung is a registered architect in New York and LEED Accredited Professional.
SERVICES:
Urban Planning: Master Planning, Sustainable Development, Community Engagement and Planning, Zoning and Land Use,
Urban Revitalization, Public Space Design
Architecture: Feasibility Study, Programming, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, Bidding and Negotiation, Filings & Approval, Construction Administration, Post-Occupancy Evaluation, Close Out, Historic Preservation, Architectural Visualization
Interior Design: Space Planning, Tenant improvements, Strategic Space Organization, Furniture, Fixture and Equipment Selection, Material and Finish Selection, Color Scheme Development, Lighting Design, Sustainable Interior Design
Development: Site Analysis and Selection, Project Feasibility and Economic Analysis, Design Review, Stakeholder Engagement and Community Outreach
Sustainability: Sustainable Site Planning and Development, Energy-Efficient Building Design, Sustainable Materials and Resources, Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)
Brand Identity: Brand Discovery & Analysis, Concept Development and Visioning, Spatial Branding, Custom Furniture & Fixtures, Signage & Wayfinding Design, Corporate Identity Integration
CLIENTS:
Conversance, NY
Korean Cultural Center | Korean Consulate NY
Private Client Residence, Clinton Hill, Brooklyn
Private Client Residence, Park Slope, Brooklyn
Private Client Residence, South Slope, Brooklyn
Private Client Residence, Midtown, Manhattan
Private Client Residence, Lower East Side, Manhattan
Private Client, Office Building, South Korea
SK
Superfront, NY
COLLABORATORS:
d3 Gallery, NY
First Street Green
Habitat Workshop
The Sol Architects
Studio Empathy Inc.
Levrat Design