Luis Casiano

Associate - Technical Director

As Associate and Technical Director, Luis is responsible for quality control and implementation of technical design standards. His involvement at all phases of work, from the planning and approvals phase, to construction and sign-off, make Luis an invaluable asset to all clients. As Technical Director, Luis manages all façade inspection, preservation and restoration projects. He brings a generous spirit, great attitude and thorough construction knowledge to every project.

Luis has extensive experience and a clear understanding of the subtleties of the NYC Building Code, Zoning Resolution and Local Laws. Notable projects with KA include an adaptive reuse landmark 10-story residential-to-commercial building conversion in midtown Manhattan, the restoration of a 600-seat historic theater for El Museo del Barrio, as well as numerous landmark façade restoration projects throughout the city.

Prior to joining KA, Luis was the Technical Director at AENA, whose services he expanded to receive ICC accreditation as a Class I Special Inspection Agency for the gut renovation, expansion, rehabilitation, and development of residential building projects in NYC. While employed with EEK Architects, he gained extensive experience in construction administration working on various educational projects. Most notably, Luis served as the liaison between the contractor and the design team for the construction of the Hudson School in Hoboken NJ as well as the Pratt Institute Manhattan Campus located in Chelsea. Luis received a Bachelor of Architecture with Honors from Pratt Institute in 2000. He is an associate member of the American Institute of Architects.

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