Issac & Stern Architects
Architecture and PlanningNew York, United States11-50 Employees
Issac & Stern Architects is a New York City–based architecture and planning firm with more than three decades of operation. Its portfolio encompasses mixed-use projects in the city, reflecting a reputation for quality and dependability among developers and stakeholders. The practice is led by Ramy Issac and Ralph Kowalczyk, whose combined experience supports a deep understanding of NYC zoning codes and a technical yet imaginative approach. The firm aims to harmonize aesthetic considerations with pragmatic needs, blending design innovation with the functional objectives of its clients. Through multiple real estate cycles and varying market conditions, it has guided projects from concept to completion. Notable projects include 180 Orchard, Eleven Hancock, and 627 Greenwich, and the firm maintains a website at issacstern.com for more information.