RKTB Architects, P.C.

07/29/2026

RKTB's latest project, the Westhab Van Cortlandt Men’s Rapid Rehousing men’s shelter in Riverdale, is nearly complete and expected to open its doors in September.

The new 130-bed facility will provide men experiencing homelessness with safe, dignified shelter and supportive services as they work toward permanent housing.

Westhab's Van Cortlandt Rapid Rehousing Center is expected to open Sept. 1, providing transitional housing, job training and support services for up to 130 men while addressing long-standing community concerns.

07/22/2026

RKTB is for a Junior Architect / Architectural Designer! Know anyone who might be interested? Review the full job description below and apply now! https://rktb.com/contact

07/07/2026

RKTB had the opportunity to join I+S Design's I Hear Design Podcast for part two of their three-part Designing the Foundations of Community series.

Our principal, Albert Aronov, and associate Nelya Sachakova discussed how K-12 school design is evolving in New York City through additions, modernization, accessibility, sustainability, and community-centered planning that supports students and neighborhoods alike.

RKTB Architects’ Albert Aronov and Nelya Sachakova discuss how K-12 school design is evolving in New York City through additions, modernization, accessibility, sustainability,...

06/30/2026

We're proud to share that RKTB's Principal, Alex Brito, AIA, head of our firm's multifamily residential studio, was featured in Crain's New York Business Notable Leaders in Architecture, Engineering & Construction 2026. Mr. Brito oversees a team of dozens of architectural professionals working on public and private new construction and modernization projects.

https://www.crainsnewyork.com/recognitions/notables/leaders-architecture-engineering-construction/2026/

06/23/2026

RKTB Principals Peter Bafitis and Alex Brito had the opportunity to join the I+S Design podcast to discuss affordable housing, multifamily development, and designing for dignity, durability, and long-term community value.

RKTB Architects’ Peter Bafitis and Alex Brito join the I Hear Design podcast to unpack the affordable housing shortage, the policy and financing barriers slowing multifamily development...

06/11/2026

Thank you to everyone who made it to RKTB's Kickoff to Summer Happy Hour last night! Great to see so many familiar faces as well as a few new ones. Kudos to those of you who stayed for that fantastic Knicks game afterwards. We look forward to seeing you at our next event!

06/02/2026

RKTB was recognised in GPMG's Global 100 for 2026. We're proud to be recognized among our peers in the Best Architecture & Planning Business of the Year - 2026 - United States category.

05/28/2026

Just announced: RKTB is unveiling several new housing and mixed-use building projects commissioned by communities of faith in the metro New York area. Read more about RKTB's expanding faith-based building projects via New York Real Estate Journal.

Hellenic Cultural Center - Queens, NY Bronx, NY RKTB Architects has unveiled several new housing developments and mixed-use building projects commissioned by co

05/19/2026

We're proud to share that RKTB and Lance Jay Brown, FAIA's project, Congregation Shaare Zedek, was an honoree at last night's NYCxDESIGN Awards by Interior Design Magazine.

View all of the winners and honorees here: https://interiordesign.net/awards/nycxdesign/

05/05/2026

Two of RKTB's latest projects, Congregation Shaare Zedek in Manhattan https://issuu.com/bocdesigninc/docs/ccr-issue-3.26/58 and the Riverdale Men's Shelter https://issuu.com/bocdesigninc/docs/ccr-issue-3.26/88 were featured in Commercial Construction & Renovation Magazine's 2026 Project Profile Awards. Learn more about our projects and see other awardees.

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