IJKIM - RE Design Consultant Serving NY & NJ
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Introduction

We help real estate clients turn underutilized assets into high-value, resilient properties. Based in New York and New Jersey since 2010, our design and engineering advisory delivers innovative yet pragmatic solutions - renovations, energy retrofits, adaptive reuse, additions, and high-performing new construction - that enhance long-term performance, market appeal, and investment returns.
 
We offer:
  • Architectural design that balances market appeal, cost, and performance
  • Existing Condition Assessment and Strategic Planning for real estate transactions, capital improvements, and new developments
  • Design-as-equity partnerships to reduce upfront costs

Practice Leader

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Iljoong (IJ) Kim, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, CPHD, PMP
 
IJ is a licensed architect with 25+ years of experience delivering value-add real estate projects. Known for sharp problem-solving and practical innovation, he helps owners reposition and upgrade aging and underperforming properties through cost-effective renovations, retrofits, or new construction if deemed more feasible.  
As a licensed Lead Paint Inspector and Risk Assessor, IJ brings a careful, surgical approach to occupant health and risk mitigation—ensuring upgrades to existing buildings are safe, compliant, and built for long-term performance and asset value.
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  •   Master’s, Post Professional, Urbanism
McGill University
  •   Master’s, Professional, Architecture
British Columbia Institute of Technology
  •   Diploma, Building Technology
Sung-Kyun-Kwan University
  •   Bachelor’s, Architectural Engineering
 Credential
  • Registered Architect (RA) in NY, NJ, PA, MD, CT
  • National Council of Architectural Registration Board (NCARB)
  • Licensed Architect Member, American Institute of Architects (AIA)
  • LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP), United States Green Building Council
  • Certified Passive House Designer (CPHD), Passive House Institute
  • Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute
  • Licensed NJ Lead Paint Inspector & Risk Assessor (LI-RA) 
  • OSHA 30, Occupational Safety and Health Administration
  • NYC Registered Special Inspection Agent (SIA)
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  • Home
  • About
  • Services
  • Work
    • Residential >
      • Nest Apartment
      • V Residence
      • JT Residence
      • K Residence
      • Single Family House
      • N Residence
    • Commercial >
      • Madang Rest & Cafe
      • Oppa Bistro
      • St. Mary Eye Ctr - NY
      • St. Mary Eye Ctr - NJ
      • Sylvan Eye Care
      • Master Klass
      • MessmerEYEze
      • Onnuri Church
      • Bar 47
    • Strategic >
      • S.A.N.D.
      • 20N
      • Third Gantry
      • White Plain’s Green
      • Beta
      • Vertical Garden
  • Contact
  • Insights