INTERVIEW WITH
KOBI KARP His main motto resembles practical creativity. Kobi Karp has a
in those aspects of architecture and design.” – said Kobi. And added “I
very sharped ability to understand client needs and how they can
speak at various events and participate in numerous panels. We have
be optimally realized within a project’s possibilities, including the
an avid social media following on Instagram and we post daily and
developer’s personality, local culture, environment, budgetary
have a lot of engagement there, we have released an Assouline book so
parameters, and project timelines.
that the public can partake in the Kobi Karp Architecture experience.”.
The most gratifying aspect of Kobi Karp’s work is how it allows him to
Resuming, they leave no stone unturned when it comes to reaching out
design homes and workspaces that are not only aesthetically pleasing
to the public and to their audience. Currently, Kobi and his team are
but designed to fit both the people he designs for and the lifestyles
working on several exciting projects, such as the Raleigh, The Shore
they wish to pursue. “It’s all about forging a seamless, intimate
Club, and Legacy Hotel. There are many exciting projects pending
connection between a structure and its surrounding environment.” –
right now which are responding to the current pandemic health and
he said. For him, the most challenging chapter of his career was the
environmental concerns. Upcoming projects include the Raleigh
economic recession of 2008. The uncertainty in the housing market
Hotel and Residences neighboring Richmond and South Seas Hotel
was certainly difficult for many and he was not immune to those
in Miami Beach, the SLS Resort Residence & Marina in Hallandale
effects. “Unfortunately, it caused me to be away from my family for
Beach, a new development of the Diplomat Golf and Tennis Club in
long periods of time as well as some of my staff
Hallandale, and the luxury Legacy Hotel and
since it was such a time-consuming endeavour.
Residences in the Miami World Center. “I
Thankfully, I was able to find other avenues to ride out the crisis which involved opening offices in the UAE.” – explained Kobi Karp. The designer considers himself extremely happy and grateful
“I AM A BIG BELIEVER THAT THE JOY IN LIFE IS TRULY DERIVED FROM
draw inspiration from the history and site itself for each individual project. The design of the development is a dynamic relationship between the local environment and the
for what he has accomplished in life so far. “I am
THE JOURNEY, NOT THE
a big believer that the joy in life is truly derived
DESTINATION. YOU CAN
Talking about the ultimate trends of the
from the journey, not the destination. You can
SAY I’VE HAD THE LUCK
design world, we conclude that exciting
say I’ve had the luck of being in the right place
OF BEING IN THE RIGHT
trends are geared around health life safety and
at the right time, but honestly, without the hard work, that means nothing.” – said Kobi. “I find myself lingering onto the everchanging evolution
PLACE AT THE RIGHT TIME, BUT HONESTLY,
history of the site itself. ” stated Kobi.
welfare features that were developed during the pandemic are necessary to maintain a healthy lifestyle and working environment.
of architecture, specifically progressing more
WITHOUT THE HARD
towards moveable indoor/outdoor spaces that
WORK, THAT
is moving towards eco-friendly materials
allow a structure to adjust to weather or specific
MEANS NOTHING.”
that will greatly enhance the sustainability
Kobi defends as well that another trend
spatial needs. The pandemic we experienced
of projects and reduce carbon footprints.
provided us with the understanding of our ability
Describing his clientele, Kobi said it tends
to create sustainable and purposeful outdoor spaces, as well as utilize
to be upscale luxury home clients or large luxury hotel/condo/resort
environmentally friendly materials that will reduce carbon footprints
developers. With their home clientele as well as their commercial
and maintain sustainability. ” Karp explained. a dynamic relationship
developments the client wants to design with sharp clean lines
between. According to Kobi Karp, professional fulfillment comes from
utilizing as much natural light as possible with large open spaces that
seeing concepts and designs brought to life. The ability to drive by a
allow for flexibility and function while utilizing top-end finishes to
structure his firm worked on and see people utilizing the space as they
create a sense of contemporary luxury. They have been collaborating
conceived it is a thrill that will never get old. Many times, clients invite
with several brands that are not necessarily architectural in nature to
them to their homes that they have designed when they have moved in,
expand or brand awareness and introduce more people to their work.
and to see people inhabit that structure and turn it into their home is
They have had the pleasure and honor of collaborating with Porsche,
amazing. “We believe in architecture that helps create a lifestyle, so we
Miss Universe, Dior, and Hastens. Interdisciplinary collaboration is
make sure to reach out to the appropriate audience that shares interests
crucial in maximizing the creative potential that allows the designers
