Business Details
20 Years
experience
Ron Kwaske, Architect, Architect | Innovative Design Solutions in New Orleans
Ron Kwaske, Architect, Architect has built a reputation for resolving complex architectural and business challenges that others cannot. With decades of experience, we specialize in stabilizing high-stakes projects, addressing hazardous conditions, and navigating aggressive schedules or budget constraints. Our expertise spans adaptive reuse, commercial design, and forensic investigations, serving clients nationwide. We leverage advanced technologies like BIM modeling and cloud-based collaboration tools to deliver efficient, client-focused solutions.Our teams deep understanding of municipal construction, disaster recovery, and regulatory compliance ensures projects meet rigorous standards while prioritizing client needs. As a licensed architect in multiple states and a trusted advisor to industry organizations, we combine technical precision with creative problem-solving to transform challenging projects into successful outcomes.
Services
Architectural Design
Adaptive Reuse Projects
Commercial Building Solutions
Forensic Investigations
Disaster Recovery Planning
BIM Modeling Services
Code Compliance Consulting
Historic Renovations
Tenant Build-Outs
Feasibility Studies
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We resolve high-stakes architectural and business challenges others cannot.
- Our team has 20+ years of experience in adaptive reuse and commercial design.
- We utilize BIM modeling and cloud-based tools for project efficiency.
- Licensed in four states with nationwide disaster recovery expertise.
- Proven track record stabilizing complex, budget-constrained projects.
Associations and certifications
- Licensed Architect (Louisiana, Mississippi, Florida, Illinois)
- Safety Assessment Program Evaluator for Disaster Recovery / CAL OES
Services
Architectural Design Solutions
We solve complex architectural challenges through innovative design. Our team specializes in high-stakes projects requiring hazardous condition mitigation, code compliance, and adaptive reuse strategies. Clients benefit from our expertise in navigating regulatory requirements while delivering functional, aesthetically compelling spaces for commercial, residential, and institutional applications.
BIM Modeling Services
Our Building Information Modeling (BIM) services enhance project coordination and efficiency. We create detailed 3D models for complex projects like the 250,000sqft high school in Marriotts Ridge, VA. This technology enables precise visualization, clash detection, and streamlined collaboration between architects, contractors, and stakeholders throughout the construction process.
Disaster Recovery Planning
As certified Safety Assessment Program Evaluators, we provide disaster recovery expertise nationwide. Our services include structural evaluations, hazardous condition assessments, and stabilization strategies following natural or man-made disasters. We help clients navigate regulatory requirements while implementing cost-effective rebuilding solutions that meet current codes and standards.
Commercial Tenant Build-Outs
We specialize in transforming commercial spaces to meet specific business needs. From medical offices to retail environments, our team manages tenant improvements with attention to functionality, code compliance, and brand identity. Recent projects include restaurant concepts, dental suites, and technology company headquarters renovations.
Forensic Investigations
Our forensic architecture services identify and resolve building envelope failures and construction defects. We conduct detailed investigations to determine root causes of structural issues, providing expert testimony and remediation strategies. This expertise has been applied to projects ranging from municipal facilities to commercial developments requiring technical precision and legal defensibility.
People
Ron Kwaske, Architect
Architect
Licensed architect with 25+ years of experience in complex design solutions. Specializes in adaptive reuse, disaster recovery, and forensic investigations. Holds leadership roles in AIA and ASHRAE. Developed BIM workflows for large-scale projects like the Art Institute of Chicago's Modern Wing addition.
Questions
What architectural services do you specialize in?
We focus on complex problem-solving for adaptive reuse projects, commercial developments, forensic investigations, and disaster recovery planning. Our expertise includes navigating challenging regulatory environments and stabilizing high-risk construction projects.
In which states are you licensed to practice?
Ron Kwaske is a licensed architect in Louisiana, Mississippi, Florida, and Illinois, with nationwide experience through disaster recovery programs and multi-state commercial projects.
How do you handle high-stakes architectural challenges?
We employ advanced BIM modeling, forensic analysis techniques, and decades of construction experience to stabilize problematic projects. Our approach combines technical precision with creative problem-solving to resolve hazardous conditions and budget constraints.
Can you assist with historic building renovations?
Yes, our team has extensive experience in historic renovations, including projects like the Naperville Fire Station Addition and Geneva City Hall renovations, balancing preservation requirements with modern functionality needs.
What technology do you use in your practice?
We utilize cloud-based collaboration tools, BIM software for 3D modeling, and mobile applications to streamline project management and improve coordination between architects, contractors, and clients.
