Ivan Brice Architecture

What Ivan Brice Architecture does

Ivan Brice Architecture is a privately held architecture and engineering firm founded and operated by Principal Ivan Brice AIA, with offices in New York City (511 Canal Street) and Canaan, Connecticut. The firm has operated for nearly three decades and is uniquely focused on heritage conservation and sustainable retrofit of existing buildings — explicitly distinguished from new construction. Its service portfolio spans facade restoration and reconstruction, window replacement, roofing and waterproofing assemblies, repurposing and retrofit, strategic planning and design, forensic investigation and condition surveys, FISP/Local Law 11 facade safety filings, landmark and historic district applications, and universal design and ADA compliance.

The firm executes projects through direct professional services contracts, drawing on an integrated bench of senior architects, project managers, coordinators, and architectural technicians, supplemented by a network of subconsultants covering structural engineering (Ysrael A. Seinuk Associates, Fortress Engineering), MEP and fire protection (Lakhani & Jordan Engineers), civil and foundation engineering (Mueser Rutledge Consulting Engineers), special inspections (Advanced American Engineering), hazardous materials (Athenica Environmental Services), cost estimating (Toscano Clements Taylor), and exterior envelope consulting (Hugh Robotham Architect). Technical differentiation rests on domain specialization in historic preservation and regulatory navigation across NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission, NYC FISP/Local Law 11, NYC Public Design Commission, and NY State Historic Preservation Office.

The firm operates a sales-led, enterprise field-sales motion targeting NYC and Connecticut government agencies (NYC School Construction Authority, NYC Department of Design and Construction, NYC Public Health Laboratory, City of Norwalk), residential co-ops and condos (Co-op City, Castle Village, Roger Morris, Cabrini Terrace), cultural institutions (Americas Society, Riverdale Country School, Annunciata Bethell Senior Center), and other property owners. Revenue derives from fee-for-services A/E contracts priced by project scope, with multi-year term contracts (5-year NYC SCA term, 2015-2019 City of Norwalk term) and individual project budgets ranging from $1.2M to $6.2M for school work, alongside a $57M, 5-year consortium A/E contract for the world's largest window replacement at Co-op City. Client acquisition is relationship-driven via professional affiliations (AIA, APT, NY Landmarks Conservancy, Preservation CT), industry award recognition (2014 Ortner Preservation Award, 2015 Copper in Architecture Award, 2022 Friends of the Upper East Side Exterior Restoration Award), project case studies, and regulatory hearing presence.

Name

Ivan Brice Architecture

Legal name

Ivan Brice Architecture

Website

https://ivanbrice.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Services (Heritage Conservation & Building Envelope)

NAICS

Architectural Services (54131), Architectural Services (541310)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAHAKAA

Architectural Design Services

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Architecture, Design & Planning Services

SECONDARYBPAHAKAH

Historic Preservation & Conservation Planning

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Architecture, Design & Planning Services

SECONDARYBPAHAKAD

Urban Planning & Master Planning

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Architecture, Design & Planning Services

Keywords

• Heritage conservation architecture
• Historic building restoration
• Sustainable building retrofit
• Facade restoration services
• Architectural engineering services

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Architectural & Engineering Professional Services: Fee-for-services revenue model providing architectural and engineering services for heritage conservation and sustainable retrofit projects. Engagements include preliminary investigation and scope, plans and specifications, construction administration, and project sign-off. Revenue derived from A/E contracts with government agencies (NYC SCA, NYC DDC) and private clients (co-ops, cultural institutions, property managers).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ivan Brice Architecture is an architecture and engineering firm specializing in the heritage conservation and sustainable retrofit of existing buildings. The firm delivers a full suite of building-envelope and preservation services, including facade restoration, window replacement, roofing and waterproofing assemblies, repurposing and retrofit of existing structures, and strategic planning and design for energy performance upgrades. The practice serves both government and private-sector clients across the New York City region.

Product overview

Ivan Brice Architecture is an architecture and engineering firm specializing in heritage conservation and sustainable retrofit of existing buildings. The firm operates as a single integrated service offering organized around distinct practice areas: Heritage Conservation & Sustainable Retrofit (core focus), along with specialized service lines including Facade Restoration & Reconstruction, Window Replacement, Roofing & Waterproofing Assemblies, Repurposing & Retrofit, and Strategic Planning & Design. Supporting professional services include Forensic Investigation & Condition Surveys, Facade Safety & FISP Filings, Landmark Applications, and Universal Design & ADA Compliance services. The firm serves residential co-ops/condos, commercial buildings, academic institutions, healthcare facilities, and government agencies primarily in New York City and Connecticut.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Heritage Conservation & Sustainable Retrofit Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 30% energy cost reduction at Americas Society achieved through double-pane insulated window replacement with simulated divided lites, reducing U-value by ~75% to 28 BTU/hr/sf.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core subconsultant and supporting subconsultant.

• Ysrael A. Seinuk Associates (YASA)core subconsultantTechnology or IntegrationStructural engineering sub-consultant providing structural engineering services on restoration and retrofit projects.
• Fortress Engineeringcore subconsultantTechnology or IntegrationStructural and M/E/P (Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing) engineering sub-consultant supporting project delivery.
• Advanced American Engineeringsupporting subconsultantTechnology or IntegrationSpecial Inspections & Material Testing sub-consultant providing quality assurance on construction projects.
• Lakhani & Jordan Engineerscore subconsultantTechnology or IntegrationMechanical/Engineering/Plumbing/Fire Protection Engineering sub-consultant on projects requiring MEP systems design.
• Mueser Rutledge Consulting Engineers (MRCE)core subconsultantTechnology or IntegrationCivil & Foundation Engineering sub-consultant providing geotechnical and foundation engineering services.
• Athenica Environmental Servicessupporting subconsultantTechnology or IntegrationAsbestos-Containing Materials Specialists providing hazardous materials assessment and abatement oversight.
• Toscano Clements Taylor (TCTcost)supporting subconsultantImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWBE-certified cost estimating firm providing construction cost estimation services on projects.
• Hugh Robotham Architectsupporting subconsultantTechnology or IntegrationMBE-certified exterior envelope consultant providing specialized facade engineering expertise.
• Billie Cohen Ltdsupporting subconsultantImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWBE-certified landscape architecture firm collaborating on sitework and landscape improvements at projects such as Cabrini Terrace.
• Miguel Pereiras P.E.core subconsultantTechnology or IntegrationSub-consultant providing structural and HVAC engineering services on projects requiring specialized mechanical systems design.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Jablonski Building Conservation: Heritage conservation firm providing preservation architecture, masonry restoration, and condition assessment services in the NYC metro area. Overlapping service lines and client segments.
• Beyer Blinder Belle: Major New York architecture firm specializing in preservation, restoration, and adaptive reuse of historically and culturally significant buildings (Grand Central Terminal, Ellis Island). Closest analog in scale and NYC-preservation focus.
• Higgins Quasebarth & Partners: NYC preservation architecture and consulting firm working on landmark and historic district projects across the region. Comparable client base of cultural institutions, religious properties, and residential landmarks.
• Building Conservation Associates: NYC-based heritage conservation firm providing architectural, engineering, and preservation planning services for historic structures. Closely comparable niche specialization and project types.
• Mills + Schnoering Architects: NYC preservation architecture firm specializing in historic preservation, adaptive reuse, and sustainable design for institutional and cultural clients. Comparable boutique scale and project mix.
• Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates: National engineering/architecture firm with deep expertise in facade investigation, structural assessment, and waterproofing of existing buildings — directly competes for envelope restoration and forensic investigation work.
• Walter B. Melvin Architects: NYC preservation architecture firm focused on landmark buildings, historic sites, and exterior envelope restoration. Direct competitor for institutional and cultural-institution preservation commissions.

Broad incumbents

• Simpson Gumpertz & Heger: Larger national engineering firm with substantial building-enclosure and existing-building practice. Overlaps with IBA on facade, roofing, and waterproofing work but offers broader structural and geotechnical capabilities across a wider geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ivan-brice-architecture

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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