RKTB Architects, P.C.

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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04/28/2026

RKTB is proud to announce the promotion of our very own Giuseppe Spiotta, AIA, to Associate. Spiotta joined our team in 2014 and works directly under our principal, Alex Brito, AIA, on a wide range of projects, including renovation work for shelters managed by New York’s Department of Homeless Services, affordable housing development, and school facilities for the New York City School Construction Authority.

https://archinect.com/firms/release/14090269/focused-on-innovation-in-housing-rktb-architects-promotes-giuseppe-spiotta-to-associate/150537526

04/14/2026

RKTB is proud to have earned a 2026 Empire Building Award from the New York State Builders Association (NYSBA) for Affordable Housing Excellence with our project, One Sullivan Place in Brooklyn, NY.

From NYSBA, "The awards celebrate the builders, designers, and industry leaders who are shaping the future of residential communities across the Empire State." View the full list of award recipients at https://www.nysba.com/awards

04/14/2026

RKTB Architects have been honored with the prestigious Empire Award for their exceptional work in affordable housing. Their remarkable project, One Sullivan Place, boasts strikingly cantilevered upper levels that extend beyond its narrow lot, hovering gracefully over neighboring rooftops. This distinctive 60,000-square-foot mixed-income residence provides 52 apartments—senior, affordable, and market-rate—many of which offer stunning views of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and the iconic Manhattan skyline.

04/03/2026

We're excited to announce that RKTB's latest project, PS 730K, has been selected to be featured at the 2026 Best of Brooklyn Real Estate Showcase hosted by the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce! It’s an honor to have our work standing alongside the most innovative builds in the borough.

Come see our project in the featured gallery and stay for the high-level insights from NYC DOB Commissioner Ahmed Tigani. Hope to see you on April 16th to celebrate!

Get your ticket with code GUEST30 for 30% off your pass: https://brooklynchamber.zohobackstage.com/2026BestofBrooklyn #/tickets?lang=en