ESKW/Architects
Architecture and PlanningNew York, United States11-50 Employees
ESKW/Architects is an architecture and planning practice based in New York City, founded in 1960 by Judith and Harold Edelman. The firm operates with a focus on civic-minded design for not-for-profit and public sector clients, emphasizing practical, innovative, and cost-conscious architecture that aims to advance equity and access within urban environments. Its approach centers on deeply understanding clients’ programs, spaces, operations, and community contexts from early project stages, enabling tailored solutions that respond to demographics and aspirations. Led by partners Andrew Knox, Randy Wood, and Kimberly Murphy, the firm has established itself as an award-winning practice within the New York urban fabric, collaborating with mission-driven clients to realize architecture that serves public value. The organization situates itself within the architecture and planning industry, leveraging its long-standing presence in the city to address the needs of civic and community-oriented projects.