Gerner Kronick + Valcarcel, Architects

Gerner, Kronick + Valcarcel Architects (GKV Architects), is an international architecture and design firm based in New York City, USA.

GKV’s designs feature a variety of materials and textures such as exposed steel, glass panels and in-situ concrete while interiors often feature comfortable, functional and sustainable materials and finishes. The firm’s work has been featured in a variety of publications such as The New York Times, Architectural Record, Interior Design, Contract, New York Spaces, Metropolis and The Wall Street Journal.

History

The firm was founded by Randolph H. Gerner, Richard N. Kronick, and Miguel Valcarcel in 1995. It has designed projects in North America, Turkey and Portugal.

Projects

Recently completed projects include TEN23 (National Green Building Standard—Silver), a 111 unit multifamily building next to the High Line,; 2 Cooper, and the restoration and adaptive reuse of the Samuel Tredwell Skidmore House, The Brooklyner, a residential tower and the tallest building in Brooklyn; the 250,000 square foot headquarters for 32BJ SEIU (LEED certified); and Park Hyatt Istanbul, Maçka Palas, a hotel adapted from the old residence of the Italian embassy.

Its current projects include new headquarters for God’s Love We Deliver; and Temple Court at 5 Beekman, a landmarked building that will be restored and converted into a hotel and residences, which will include a 40+ story tower in an adjacent lot.

Selected Projects

  • TEN23 for Equity Residential
  • 32BJ SEIU Headquarters
  • 2 Cooper and Samuel Tredwell Skidmore House for Atlantic Development Group
  • The Brooklyner for The Clarett Group and Equity Residential
  • Chelsea House
  • 2770 Broadway
  • Post Luminaria and model apartment for The Sky House for The Clarett Group
  • Park Hyatt Istanbul, Maçka Palas
  • 34 and The Mansion at Grand Hyatt Istanbul
  • The Gramercy and Lumiere for Victor Homes
  • The New York Foundling Headquarters
  • New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene for Tishman Speyer
  • Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton Conference Center
  • Clarins Headquarters
  • MTV Cafeteria and Paramount Screening Room for Viacom
  • Villa Bodrum
  • Olive Grove Tower for Garanti Bank
  • Brooklyn College Student Center
  • Main Executive Office for Kushner Companies
  • Mercedes-Benz Showroom
  • M2L Showroom
  • WestLB North American Headquarters
  • New York Institute of Technology Broadway Auditorium
  • Pershing Square Capital Management New York Offices
  • Clear Channel New York Offices at the Candler Building
  • Adobe New York City Training and Conference Center
  • Woolworth Building Tower Club Concept for The Witkoff Group

Awards

  • 2013 Decorative Concrete Award, TEN23
  • 2012 Award of Merit, Corbetta Awards TEN23
  • 2012 Silver Winner, Excellence Awards, MultiHousing News, Best New Development/High Rise Category, TEN23
  • 2012 Bronze Award, Brick in Architecture Awards, 2 Cooper
  • 2010 Best Guest Room, Gold Key Award for Excellence in Hospitality Design, Park Hyatt Istanbul, Maçka Palas
  • 2009 Best Building Repurpose, Boutique Design Awards, Park Hyatt Istanbul, Maçka Palas