Michael Kulikowski, AIA

Registered Architect | Urban Designer | Planner | Design Strategist

Brooklyn, New York, United States

About

Michael is a registered architect, a fervent urbanist, and an innovative designer. He is passionate about design, sustainability, social innovation, and urban planning. Michael has over 10 years of experience, working with a wide range of typologies, at all scales and phases of design. His work has been recognized in media publications including: CNN, CNBC, Bloomberg, FastCompany, Crains NY, and Commercial Observer. He holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University.

Experience

  • Sole Proprietor at MMK ATELIER
    Jan 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 7 mos

    MMK Atelier is a Brooklyn-based design practice that provides consulting and freelance contract services in architectural design, interior design, urban design, urban planning, and design strategy. With over 11 years of experience, sole proprietor, Michael Kulikowski, is dedicated to creating spaces and places and that enhance the way people interact with our built environment. From small residential renovations to large scale master plans, Michael leverages his expertise and robust skillset to help his clients achieve their project goals and realize their design vision.

  • Interim Business Development Associate at Karp Strategies
    Dec 2024 - Apr 2025 · 5 mos

  • Senior Architect at Marvel
    Apr 2021 - Aug 2023 · 2 yrs 5 mos

  • Beyer Blinder Belle (New York, New York)
    • Associate, Architectural & Urban Designer
      Jul 2019 - Apr 2021 · 1 yr 10 mos

      Promoted to Associate

    • Architectural & Urban Designer
      Nov 2018 - Jul 2019 · 9 mos

  • Gensler (Greater New York City Area)
    • Associate, Cities + Communities Northeast Regional Practice Area Leader
      Aug 2018 - Nov 2018 · 4 mos

      Promoted to Regional Practice Area leader for the Cities + Communities Sector of the Urban Strategies + Design Practice Area.

    • Associate, Architectural & Urban Designer
      Dec 2017 - Aug 2018 · 9 mos

      Promoted to Associate.

    • Architectural + Urban Designer
      Jun 2015 - Dec 2017 · 2 yrs 7 mos

      Responsible for a wide range of scales and tasks including Master Planning and Urban Design, Commercial Re-positioning, and Residential as well as Mixed-Use development projects.