Andy Urbany, Founder of Studio AU, has always believed that the built environment is one of our greatest assets. He believes in the importance of design, and the psychological and financial value it can create, from families enjoying their new home to developers ready to market a successful collaboration.
Prior to founding Studio AU, Andy was the Director of Architecture at Dixon Projects where he led the design for the firm’s portfolio of dozens of New York City properties. Previously, he was an Associate at Ike Kligerman Barkley, working on high-end residences across the country.
Andy studied classical architecture at the University of Notre Dame. He subsequently received a Masters in Real Estate Development from the Schack Institute at New York University.
Originally from Indiana, Andy has lived and worked in Rome, Honolulu, and New York City. He resides in Westchester with his wife, and three children.
STUDIO AU, New York, NY, US, Founder
Lead architectural design and project management for residential and commercial projects in NYC
Manage drawing sets in coordination with external consultants, clients, and general contractors
Review zoning and code requirements in order to understand site constraints and opportunities
Design layouts and specify materials that meet clients budget and aesthetic tastes
Track project schedules and budgets to maintain key milestones ($800 SF average construction spend)
Negotiate contracts with general contractors, consultants, and material vendors
Dixon Projects, New York, NY, US, Director, Architecture
Oversaw a team of designers and project managers working on high end renovations in NYC
Tracked construction budgets and schedules to confirm project deadlines are met
Reviewed internal budget and revenue data with COO and accounting team
Managed business development leads in CRM software and reviewed data on a weekly basis
Lead architectural design for $1bil luxury residential property fund (US Masters Residential Fund)
Collaborated with acquisitions, leasing, and property management teams on schematic designs
Developed feasibility studies, designs, and budgets alongside external clients and business owners
Ike Kligerman Barkley, New York, NY, US, Associate
Worked as a project architect on high end residential projects throughout the United States
Managed construction documents set from schematic design through construction administration
Coordinated design and construction with engineers, interior designers, and general contractors
Attended weekly site visits with clients, consultants, and construction team
Tiffany & Co., New York, NY, US, Designer
Designed retail stores in Mexico, Brazil, and Ecuador adhering to established company standards
Coordinated drawing sets for issue to local architect and contractor
Collaborated with rendering team for marketing presentations
New York University (NYU), New York, NY, US, BArch, Master of Science in Real Estate Development
Fagan Travel Grant, Grant
