Anik Pearson Architect effortlessly merges modern living concepts with a distinctive range of architectural and decorative styles.

Anik Pearson Architect, P.C. is one of only a handful of woman-owned architecture offices in the country, operating in NYC since 2001. It has been involved in over a hundred new constructions and renovations. The firm is constantly adding new apartments, single-family residences, country estates, residential interiors, and institutional works to its diverse portfolio. Their work effortlessly merges modern living concepts with a distinctive range of architectural and decorative styles and is drawing audiences into design, lifestyle, and professional circles.

The firm’s work is widely recognized for its meticulously crafted buildings aspiring for sophistication and permanence, and thoughtful project planning designed to reduce the project’s ecological footprint and impact on the environment’s finite resources. The projects have been widely featured in national and international publications and have earned them the Lucy G. Moses Preservation Award from the New York Landmarks Conservancy, for the preservation of St Stephen’s United Methodist Church, located in Marble Hill. The firm has earned Interior Design’s Best in Design acclaims, has been named one of LUXE Magazine’s 2018 “Builders of Dreams,” and made the 2019 Luxe Gold List as an Honoree of Architecture.

The firm’s design approach is to draw from the best historical traditions while applying principles of sustainability and enhanced building performance. The design process is infused with collaborative enthusiasm, sophisticated aesthetic sensibility, vibrant visualizations, and the practice of marrying time-honored craftsmanship with modern technology. Each project is an opportunity to propose innovative solutions that exceed client goals and regulatory standards.

Working closely in partnership with the client, being methodical, and dedicating her personal attention to every project, Anik brings clarity and predictability to the process. She is happiest when she can help her clients achieve the most value for their budget, large or small. Her dedicated team listens to the clients’ goals and excels in finding opportunities to ensure that every inch of the property is enhanced to its fullest potential. Their knowledge of the trade is extremely thorough. Drawings and specifications are meticulously assembled, which enables the coordination process to take place well in advance, saving each client valuable time and expense during construction. With resourcefulness and creative talent, the team proves repeatedly and consistently that projects don’t have to be wildly expensive to be spectacular.

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Anik Pearson Principal, AIA, LEED AP

The daughter of European artisans, Anik Pearson was raised in an environment where craft, science, and art were seamlessly intertwined. After graduating valedictorian of her class at The Cooper Union, Anik earned her license as soon as she was eligible and started her firm at the young age of 29. She has since blazed a path in architecture with a wide range of achievements, a stunning portfolio of work, and quiet confidence. She approaches each project with meticulous study and uses a variety of methods for design investigation; hand drawing, watercolours, photography, and research on historical precedent to arrive at design solutions that are singular in their approach yet proven to withstand the test of time. She brings an artist’s creative edge and the rigor of an organized structure to each project. Anik’s ability to mix modern and classical elements in a sophisticated way enables designs that are not limited to any style or period.

In addition to being an Architect and business owner, Anik is proficient at freehand drawing, photography, sculpture, and martial arts. She has been leading efforts to support women in architecture through the Mentoring Women in Architecture (MWA), as well as architecture students at the Cooper Union through the creation of the endowed Sue Ferguson Gussow Scholarship.

She is a member of the AIA, a certified LEED AP, a former Certified WBE business owner, and is currently an appointed Extended Member of the New York State Board for Architecture, Office of the Professions.

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Construction can look intimidating or complex, but I simply see it as a puzzle waiting to be solved. As with any game of strategy, I am driven by the challenge of finding all viable paths to a solution. No problem has a singular outcome, and there is absolutely no need to leave anything to chance. The key to a successful project, is to draw from an arsenal of tools and to assemble a skilled team, working together toward the best possible results. What brings me utmost satisfaction is to help clients achieve their ultimate goals. My purpose is to guide them through the process competently, efficiently, and beautifully from initial concept to final completion.

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SCIENCE AND ART

Anik relies on science to suffuse durability and permanence in project planning. Approaching materials and methodologies with an analytic lens, she persuades clients and project teams nationwide to improve upon established codes and standards, extending the life cycle of buildings regardless of budget, geography, or historic significance, while reducing their ecological footprint and demand on finite resources.

An exhibited artist as well as an architect, Anik uses freehand drawing as an immediate problem-solving and communication tool. Quick sketches resolve questions on site and in meetings, allowing clients, consultants, and builders to understand options and make informed decisions when time is critical. More developed hand renderings build consensus among stakeholders and have helped persuade regulatory committees to approve potentially contentious changes to the civic fabric that benefit both clients and the wider community.

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MENTORSHIP FOR WOMEN IN ARCHITECTURE

Anik Pearson, Principal of Anik Pearson Architect P.C.; Nancy Kleppel, Principal of Nancy Kleppel Consulting; and Angelique Pierre, Principal of blk|dr architecture + development, created Mentorship for Women in Architecture (MWA) to connect emerging practitioners with experienced women and expose them to the many paths available within the profession. Through candid conversations, MWA addresses career development, leadership, practice, family life, and the challenges of sustaining a career in architecture.

Through its many seasons of seminars, MWA has evolved into a multigenerational community, serving emerging architects, mid-career professionals seeking to advance or pivot, and seasoned practitioners who connect with peers and share their experience. This exchange across generations supports the retention and advancement of women, widens participation, and encourages successive generations to mentor and advocate for others.

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