What Alexander Gorlin Architects does

Alexander Gorlin Architects is a New York-based, founder-led architectural design firm established in 1987, operating from a single headquarters at 1133 Broadway in Manhattan's Flatiron District. The firm delivers full-service architecture spanning luxury residential (custom houses, apartments, townhouses, beach houses, and penthouses), commercial spaces (offices, retail, showrooms), institutional facilities (schools, campuses, libraries), religious buildings (synagogues, churches), and large-scale master planning for urban and waterfront districts. Its portfolio includes more than 50 documented projects across the United States and internationally in China, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Canada.

The firm has built distinctive expertise in two adjacent niches: adaptive reuse of architecturally significant modernist landmarks — most notably the 2 million SF Bell Works (Eero Saarinen's former Bell Labs) in Holmdel, NJ, and renovations of Louis I. Kahn's Temple Beth El and an 1843 Greek Revival Admiral's House on Governor's Island — and high-quality affordable and supportive housing for nonprofit and government clients, with more than 800 affordable homes in Gateway Estates/Spring Creek alone. It also maintains recognized sustainable-design credentials (LEED Silver on The Brook; Enterprise Green Community standards on multiple projects) and has won AIA, SARA, NYCxDESIGN, Azure AZ, and Docomomo awards.

Commercially, Alexander Gorlin Architects operates as a private professional services firm on a fee-based, project-by-project engagement model, with no public pricing or subscription structure. Revenue is generated through architectural commissions — typically structured as a percentage of construction cost or fixed design fees — sourced via direct client engagement, RFP responses to institutional buyers such as the NYC School Construction Authority, referrals through nonprofit partners (Robin Hood Foundation, Comunilife, Breaking Ground, CAMBA), and brand-driven inbound from a press profile in Architectural Digest, The New York Times, and other architectural publications. The firm is estimated to operate with 1–10 employees, reflecting a boutique practice that partners with other firms (e.g., DPZ CoDesign, Perkins Eastman) on the largest master planning and institutional commissions.

Name

Alexander Gorlin Architects

Legal name

Alexander Gorlin Architects

Website

https://gorlinarchitects.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Alexander Gorlin Architects is a New York-based, founder-led architectural firm founded in 1987, delivering full-service design across luxury residential, commercial, institutional, religious, and master planning projects. It specializes in landmark adaptive reuse and nonprofit/government affordable and supportive housing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Design Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (54131), Architectural Services (541310)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Design-Build & Renovation-Integrated Builders (IMAFABAE), Project Management & Owner’s Rep Services for School Capital Projects (EDAEABAN)

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• Adaptive reuse architecture
• Residential architecture design
• Master planning services
• Supportive housing design

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Architectural Design Services: Fee-based architectural design services for residential, commercial, institutional, religious, and master planning projects. Revenue is generated through project-based commissions with fees typically structured as a percentage of construction costs or fixed design fees.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Alexander Gorlin Architects is a full-service architecture firm providing comprehensive architectural design services including schematic design, design development, and construction administration. The firm delivers bespoke design solutions across residential (luxury homes, apartments, townhouses), commercial (offices, retail, showrooms), institutional (schools, libraries), religious (synagogues, churches), affordable and supportive housing, and large-scale master planning projects. Revenue is earned through project-based fees, typically structured as a percentage of construction costs or fixed design fees.

Product overview

Alexander Gorlin Architects is a full-service architecture and design firm offering a comprehensive portfolio of architectural services and project types. The firm's core offering encompasses residential projects (houses, apartments, townhouses, duplexes, penthouses), commercial spaces (offices, retail, showrooms), institutional facilities (schools, campuses, libraries), religious buildings (synagogues, churches), and large-scale master planning. The firm specializes in adaptive reuse of historic buildings, sustainable design, affordable and supportive housing, and luxury residential projects. Major projects include Bell Works (Eero Saarinen adaptive reuse), The Fitzrovia (luxury condominiums), El Borinquen Residence (supportive housing), Gateway Estates (affordable housing), and various master planning projects in urban redevelopment districts.

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Products and services

• Residential Architectural Design Bespoke architectural design services for luxury homes, beach houses, apartments, lofts, townhouses, duplexes, and penthouses for high-net-worth individual clients. Includes interior design collaboration and full project delivery from concept through construction administration.
• Commercial and Mixed-Use Development Design Architectural design for commercial buildings, mixed-use developments, office buildings, retail spaces, and adaptive reuse of historic structures for real estate developers and commercial clients.
• Institutional and Educational Facility Design Design of public schools, educational campuses, libraries, and community facilities for school construction authorities, universities, and educational institutions.
• Affordable and Supportive Housing Design Architectural design of affordable housing, supportive housing, senior housing, and housing for vulnerable populations including formerly homeless, people with HIV/AIDS, and domestic violence survivors. Includes LEED certification and Enterprise Green Community standards compliance.
• Master Planning and Urban Design Large-scale master planning services for urban districts, waterfront redevelopments, mixed-use neighborhoods, and community regeneration projects. Includes collaboration with urban planning firms such as DPZ CoDesign on international and domestic projects.
• Religious and Historic Building Restoration Renovation, restoration, and adaptive reuse of religious buildings, historic landmarks, and architecturally significant structures originally designed by renowned architects including Louis Kahn and Eero Saarinen.
• Adaptive Reuse and Renovation Services Specialized architectural services for the adaptive reuse of landmark and historic buildings, transforming obsolete structures into vibrant mixed-use, commercial, or residential developments while preserving historic character.
• Sustainable and Green Building Design LEED-certified sustainable architectural design incorporating green roofs, solar panels, grey water irrigation, energy-efficient systems, and Enterprise Green Community standards compliance for environmentally responsible buildings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Bell Works received 6+ major awards including AIA NYC Design Award of Honor for Adaptive Reuse
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Somerset DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership with Somerset Development on Bell Works (2 million SF Eero Saarinen-designed mixed-use Metroburb in Holmdel, NJ) and Bayonne Bay Urban Plan. Somerset Development owns Bell Works and collaborated on transformative adaptive reuse of historic Bell Laboratories campus.
• Perkins Eastman ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Perkins Eastman Architects on Mott Haven School Campus, working during schematic design and design development stages alongside New York City School Construction Authority for this 2,400-pupil campus covering nearly 9 acres in the Bronx.
• Robin Hood FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommissioned by Robin Hood Foundation to design PS 92 Library. This was one of 21 libraries built by the foundation in underserved communities throughout New York City, focusing on bright, welcoming spaces with ideas of light and enlightenment.
• DPZ CoDesignmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with urban planners DPZ CoDesign on multiple master planning projects including Xi Shui Dong riverfront retail development in Wuxi, China, and Newburgh Waterfront Master Plan in New York.
• ComunilifecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesigned El Borinquen Residence for social service provider Comunilife. This 12-story, 90,000 SF supportive housing development celebrates Latino culture and includes 147 units with on-site services, financed by NY State Homes and Community Renewal.
• Breaking GroundcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesigned The Brook for Common Ground Communities (Breaking Ground). This 92,000 SF, 190-unit supportive housing building achieved LEED Silver certification and serves formerly homeless and people living with HIV/AIDS.
• New Destiny HousingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesigned The Jennings for New Destiny Housing. This 54,000 SF development provides secure housing for women survivors of domestic violence with 42 apartments, winning multiple SARA and AIA awards.
• CAMBAmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesigned Buckingham Place for Brooklyn-based nonprofit CAMBA. First HPD rehabilitation project in Staten Island, renovating 18,000 SF historic building with 36 supportive studio apartments damaged by Superstorm Sandy.
• Nehemiah Housing Development FundcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesigned Gateway Estates prefabricated townhouses as part of Nehemiah program - the largest affordable housing development for first-time homebuyers in NYC with over 800 homes built on 45-acre former landfill site in East New York, Brooklyn.
• WeImpact GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExtensive partnership with WeImpact Group (weIMPACT) on multiple Elkhart, Indiana projects including Riverbend Building (46,290 SF office), The East Bank, The Clark, The Penstock, and Ivy Row (90 apartments) as part of city comprehensive planning.
• Equinox / Konner DevelopmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesigned stand-alone Equinox fitness center for Bridgehampton commercial development. 27,000 SF structure inspired by horse barn vernacular with rubblestone and wood siding, featuring oversized sliding barn door.
• DAFTA (Detroit Affordable Housing)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommissioned by private philanthropist to apply modernist design principles for Detroit's North Corktown neighborhood regeneration. Master plan promotes affordable homeownership with modular construction options for 54-acre district.
• Sisters of CharitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesigned Vincent's Village Senior Housing for Sisters of Charity in Rockland County, NY. 94-unit supportive senior housing with community center and general store, designed using contemporary barn vernacular around central courtyard.
• Elena Phillips InteriorsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerInterior design collaboration on Upper East Side Apartment project combining two small adjoining apartments into grand four-bedroom residence with East River views.
• Edward AddeominorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerInterior design work for Rizzoli International Publications New York offices, 11,000 sq. ft. headquarters featuring studio feel with white walls and neutral colored carpeting.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Selldorf Architects: New York practice doing luxury residential, cultural, and institutional work with strong design reputation, overlapping Gorlin's high-net-worth residential niche.
• Magnusson Architecture and Planning: NYC practice specializing in affordable and supportive housing for nonprofit developers and housing authorities, directly overlapping Gorlin's affordable-housing portfolio.
• Dattner Architects: NYC firm known for affordable/supportive housing, public schools, and civic projects, mirroring Gorlin's mix of institutional and housing work for public and nonprofit clients.
• COOKFOX Architects: NYC firm blending sustainable design across residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects, comparable to Gorlin's LEED/green-standard multifamily and commercial work.
• Marvel Architects: NY/Puerto Rico firm working across residential, affordable housing, adaptive reuse, and master planning, closely aligned with Gorlin's multi-vertical practice.
• Deborah Berke Partners: Design-forward NYC firm spanning luxury residential, cultural, and institutional projects, comparable to Gorlin's high-design residential and adaptive-reuse positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Handel Architects: Larger NYC firm delivering residential, mixed-use, and institutional buildings including affordable housing, overlapping Gorlin's segments at greater scale.
• SLCE Architects: High-volume NYC residential and mixed-use firm serving developers, overlapping Gorlin's multifamily and developer client base at larger scale.
• Robert A.M. Stern Architects: Prominent NYC firm known for luxury residential and institutional design, competing for the same high-net-worth and developer clientele Gorlin targets.
• Perkins Eastman: Large global architecture firm and Gorlin collaborator on the Mott Haven School Campus; competes in the same institutional and housing markets with far broader resources.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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