KOLKOWITZ KUSSKE is a multidisciplinary design firm with broad professional expertise in the fields of Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Planning, Urban Design and Design Direction + Methodology. Our expertise and experience enables us to integrate and collaborate on all phases of projects from planning through conceptual design to construction documents and site inspection.
We strongly believe that all projects require a disciplined approach to design methodology. Through this process of design collaboration, the individual nature and identity of the project evolves. At each phase of this process the unique character of the site, the architecture, the landscape and the environment are carefully nurtured to express an implicit design quality and sense of place.
Underlying our approach to design methodology is a strong orientation to environmental sustainability. This philosophical attitude reveals itself at all levels of planning, architecture, site development and landscape plantings. From the beginning of the collaborative process, awareness of sustainable directives of solar orientation, green roof, recycling of water and appropriateness of all materials and systems underlies the methodology. The result of this intensive approach further reinforces the individual character of the site, the architecture as well as the long-term sustainability and economics of the project
KOLKOWITZ KUSSKE was founded in New York City in 1985 by Allen Kolkowitz and Christopher Kusske. The firm relocated to Rowayton, Connecticut in 1994 and currently works in regions throughout the U.S., Canada and Great Britain.
Allen Kolkowitz, Architect is NCARB certified with licenses in New York, Connecticut, California and Colorado. Allen is a lecturer of ‘Design Methodology’ and a Board member of Public Art Fund NYC (since 1996). Past work has involved Urban planning, University, Medical and Academic buildings and numerous residential structures.
Christopher Kusske, Landscape Architect is a member of the American Society of Landscape Architects. Following studies for a Masters in Urban Planning at City University of New York, Christopher has worked on numerous public projects for the City and State of New York. Current work is focused on institutional planning, residential development and sustainable horticulture.