Ijkim Architect Pllc

Efficient, diligent, and communicative. I worked with IJ on converting a 1BR to a 2BR in NYC. I found IJ to be highly capable and a pleasure to work with. Despite several setbacks due to issues with my contractor, building management, etc (none of which were IJ's fault), IJ was somehow still able to keep the project moving along and finish in a very reasonable time frame. I would highly recommend him.

Creative, responsive, incredible attention to detail! Iljoong helped us with a gut renovation of a 2.5 bedroom, 2 bath loft. His design was beautiful and efficient, and we are very happy with the outcome. He focused on aesthetics as well as maximizing square footage (added a study with sleeping loft and amazing storage areas) and helped us navigate and expedite the permitting process. Our building is old, and when we found inevitable surprises in construction, Iljoong was thoughtful and creative in finding solutions. He also helped us put out a bid package to several contractors and project-managed the ultimate process and team. He kept them accountable and was relentless about checking the quality of the work. We went with a more affordable and newer contractor to save money on the project but would not have been able to get the same quality of execution without Iljoong's oversight.

Efficient & Creative... two characteristics that rarely exist together, but he has it. I have never worked with someone who had great ideas and vision who could also communicate and executed them in an efficient manner. Equally important... the contractors were impressed with his thorough drawings and problem solving during construction. My project was a full gut renovation of a 2 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment with peculiar utility placement. He was able to translate my wants/needs into a beautiful design and was a pleasure to work with.

I had to sell this house and found out that it had violations in the basement and attic. I called several architects and we chose IJ Kim. The first architect came in and couldn't give us any straight answers. He sent an estimate 10 days later, with all numbers subject to change. When IJ Kim came to see the house gave an estimate right away. Once accepted he did the drawings on that same day and the next day they were submitted. His contracting crew came in to do the work which was finished in 4 days. Inspectors came in within a month and we were good to sell the house. I worked with many architects in the past, but no one comes close to him in high performance, responsiveness, and great advice that can save you a lot money. I highly recommend him to my friends, clients and family.