Kimberly Suczynski Smith

Kimberly Suczynski Smith is a job captain for Pyatok Architects, Inc. offering her instinctive attention to details and problem solving to the firm. Suczynski Smith uses a multi-disciplinary approach to her practice making the most out of her dual degrees in city planning and architecture.

She joined Pyatok Architects in 2010 with special focus on the participatory design and master planning process for Waterman Garden, a 250-unit revitalization project for the County of San Bernardino Housing Authority. Suczynski Smith is often tapped to engage in Pyatok's large-scale development projects helping the team to address a diverse set of challenges — both in planning and in architecture — when designing for low income communities. Her recent contributions to projects include Paradise Creek Affordable Family Housing, Avalon Hayes Valley Market Rate Housing, and Harrison Street Senior Affordable Housing.

In addition to professional practice, Suczynski Smith has taught planning studios since 2010, and leads the embARC Summer Design Academy. Suczynski Smith is a founding member and designer with Recess, an interdisciplinary design collaborative and is involved with the Policy Committee at East Bay Housing Organization (EBHO).