Practice
Launched in 2010, IJKIM ARCHITECT is a NY & NJ-based design consultancy specializing in strategic guidance and transformative design solutions for real estate. Our mission is to help clients elevate underutilized properties into high-value real estate assets through thoughtful, value-driven design and development strategies. Our expertise lies in cost-effective investment solutions that seamlessly integrate functionality, aesthetics, and market appeal.
By harmonizing design excellence with financial strategy, we empower property owners, investors, and developers to achieve long-term asset growth while optimizing project costs. Whether revitalizing existing structures or crafting new developments, our approach ensures high-impact improvements that deliver measurable returns, positioning properties for sustained success in a competitive market.
Going beyond the typical scope of services, we offer design as an equity contribution to real estate development clients, allowing us to align our expertise with client’s project success while reducing upfront costs. We believe in collaborative partnerships and shared investments that drive lasting value and strategic growth.
By harmonizing design excellence with financial strategy, we empower property owners, investors, and developers to achieve long-term asset growth while optimizing project costs. Whether revitalizing existing structures or crafting new developments, our approach ensures high-impact improvements that deliver measurable returns, positioning properties for sustained success in a competitive market.
Going beyond the typical scope of services, we offer design as an equity contribution to real estate development clients, allowing us to align our expertise with client’s project success while reducing upfront costs. We believe in collaborative partnerships and shared investments that drive lasting value and strategic growth.
Leader
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Iljoong (IJ) Kim, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, CPHD, PMP, is an industry veteran and highly experienced architect registered in multiple states, with over 25 years of expertise spanning architecture, design, engineering, inspection, master planning, and project management. His diverse portfolio across various building types, infrastructure, and building systems enables him to deliver innovative, value-driven solutions that enhance building performance, user experience, social impact, and spatial quality within their broader context. With a sharp problem-solving mindset and deep expertise in building science, codes, systems, constructability, and regulatory approvals, IJ navigates complex challenges with creativity and precision. His passion lies in reimagining and transforming spaces—crafting environments that are not only functional and inspiring but also strategically valuable to clients and impactful for communities. |
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Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Credential
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