Business Details
42 Years
experience
Trusted Architectural Design Solutions in Cleveland
Since 1984, Kordalski Architects has delivered creative architectural solutions tailored to clients' unique needs, budgets, and brand identities. Our approach prioritizes collaboration, treating every projectregardless of scalewith meticulous attention to detail. We believe successful design requires a partnership between architect and client, ensuring spaces are both functional and aesthetically cohesive. Our work spans architectural design, space planning, and interior projects, guided by principles that emphasize simplicity, transparency, and material refinement. With decades of experience, we focus on creating environments where people genuinely enjoy living, working, and visiting. Our commitment to minimizing constraints while maximizing potential has earned recognition from industry peers, including awards from the American Institute of Architects and NAIOP Commercial Real Estate Development Association.We approach each project without preconceived notions, developing designs rooted in client-specific requirements rather than trends. Our services encompass programming, construction documentation, finish selections, and furniture specification, with engineering consultants engaged as needed. By treating client resources with the same care we apply to our own, we ensure every dollar spent aligns with project goals. This philosophy has sustained our practice for over four decades, resulting in spaces that balance elegance with practicality.
Services
Programming
Space Planning
Construction Documents
Design Consultation
Client Partnership
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of architectural expertise in Cleveland since 1984
- Our client partnership approach ensures designs reflect specific needs and budgets
- Award-winning work recognized by AIA and NAIOP design competitions
- We maintain transparency in budgeting and project execution
- Our designs prioritize functional spaces with enduring aesthetic value
Associations and certifications
- American Institute of Architects
- NAIOP Commercial Real Estate Development Association
Services
Architectural Design
Our architectural design services create functional, aesthetically cohesive spaces tailored to client needs. We develop concepts through collaborative programming sessions, ensuring alignment with budget and brand identity. From schematic design to construction documentation, our process emphasizes material refinement and spatial clarity.
Space Planning
We optimize spatial configurations for commercial and residential environments through detailed analysis of workflow, functionality, and aesthetic requirements. Our approach balances practical needs with innovative solutions that enhance user experience while maintaining budget constraints throughout the planning process.
Construction Documentation
We produce comprehensive construction documents that translate design concepts into technical specifications. These detailed drawings and specifications guide contractors through implementation, ensuring adherence to design intent while addressing structural, mechanical, and regulatory requirements during the building process.
Client Partnership
Our partnership approach involves clients throughout every project phase from initial programming to final implementation. We prioritize transparent communication and shared decision-making, ensuring designs reflect client vision while leveraging our expertise to solve complex spatial challenges effectively.
Design Consultation
We provide expert guidance on material selection, spatial optimization, and regulatory compliance for architectural projects. Our consultation services help clients make informed decisions about design elements, budget allocation, and long-term maintenance considerations across various building types and scales.
People
Steven Kordalski
Principal Architect
With over 35 years of experience since founding Kordalski Architects in 1984, Steven leads design initiatives while maintaining direct client engagement. His expertise in commercial and residential architecture emphasizes functional elegance and material innovation.
Questions
What architectural services does Kordalski Architects offer?
We provide comprehensive architectural services including programming, space planning, construction documentation, finish selections, and furniture specification tailored to client needs.
How does Kordalski Architects approach client collaboration?
We develop designs based on client needs, budget, and brand identity through a partnership approach from initial programming to project completion.
What project types does the firm specialize in?
Our expertise spans commercial, residential, institutional, and interior projects with a focus on functional spaces that balance aesthetics and practicality.
Has Kordalski Architects received industry recognition?
Yes, we've earned awards from the American Institute of Architects Cleveland Chapter and NAIOP Commercial Real Estate Development Association for design excellence.
How does the firm ensure design quality?
We emphasize simplicity, material refinement, and transparency in design while maintaining rigorous attention to detail throughout the project lifecycle.
What areas does Kordalski Architects serve?
While based in Cleveland, Ohio, we work with clients regionally and nationally on diverse architectural projects.
