Principal + President

Joe K Jang is a Registered Architect in New York and New Jersey and is principal of the design-build collaboration between ARK Architecture + Design and ARKPRAXIS Construction Corp. Joe is currently involved with several construction projects throughout Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Catskills, the Hamptons and New Jersey and is fast becoming the lead in the Architecture-Construction collaboration. Current projects include the renovations of several residential homes in and around the Metro area of New York City and the Hamptons area of Long Island, including a major 60-acre commercial/residential development undertaking in the Catskills area of Upstate New York.

Project Architect

Brian is the Project Architect with over seven years experience working as designer, project manager and architect with ARKPRAXIS. He is a talented designed and well-rounded/versatile overall, he is point person in design and construction on many projects from early programmatic conception to final completion of construction. Brian is also the innovator of CAD and 3D model based design and rendering.

CAD Technician / Construction Manager

Josiah has several years experience as Construction Manager and CAD technician working closely with Project Managers and other technical team members to provide support on planning, designing and coordinating during each phase of the various projects currently under construction at ARKPRAXIS. Josiah’s skill set is in tracking and monitoring project schedules and budgets, updating and reviewing financial status reports, and ensuring deliverable deadlines are met.

Executive Design Collaborator

As Owner and Principal of Brooklyn-based interior design firm, NESTA Studio, Larysa has become an invaluable collaborator and partner to ARKPRAXIS. She is highly sought-after for her tenacious attention to detail in all aspects of design, particularly in construction and in the furnishing of complementing finishes inside and out for every project. She is currently collaborating with ARKPRAXIS on several projects of differing scales and is also the talented photographer responsible for capturing the special moments of the collaborations on display here.

Executive Build Director

Tony is the most experienced out of the team with nearly 40-years experience in the trade. He has spent the past four decades acquiring the how-to’s and know-how’s that very much laid much of ARKPRAXIS’ foundations in formulating a design-build format and structure. He has successfully completed a plethora of residential, commercial, institutional, hospitality and many other projects in the service industry in New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut. His experience has become an invaluable asset to ARKPRAXIS and still ongoing in the various projects currently under design and/or construction.

Executive Build Collaborator

Sam is a highly experienced construction manager who has experience in various scales of projects, including multi-story commercial and residential high-rise, hotels and hospitality, and institutional projects largely in the metro NYC area. He is a valuable and skilled partner and collaborator to ARKPRAXIS, especially as his passions are rooted in architecture and theoretical urban thinking. This makes him a rare gem in the trade.

Executive Build Collaborator

Peter is Owner and Principal of Inwood Interiors Corp and Final Dimension woodworking shop, currently partnering with ARKPRAXIS on various projects, including the design and construction of Final Dimension’s new home base in Dover, NJ. Peter is a meticulous detail-oriented builder and contractor who brings valuable insight to the challenges often faced in the field where quick and reflexive intuition can lead to great design and construction detail solutions that save time and cost overall. Peter is very often the initiator of these insightful moments on any given project.