Founder 

 

Esra Karagoz is a New York State Registered Architect, award-winning designer, and founder of onE.GLobe. Her work has been recognized internationally, including the German Design Award, Architizer A+ Awards, and multiple global design competition for innovation at the intersection of architecture, building performance, and computational design.

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Esra’s multidisciplinary background spans mixed-use and multifamily development, adaptive reuse, aviation and infrastructure, institutional and civic facilities, high-end hospitality, workplace, biotech, and flagship retail. She has led projects from early feasibility through permitting and construction administration, including complex landmark rehabilitations and major ground-up developments in New York City.

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This breadth enables Esra to navigate architectural delivery, building performance, regulatory frameworks, and development strategy with fluency. Her work integrates Passive House envelope strategies, LL97 compliance planning, retrofits and electrification, capital and incentive considerations, and feasibility analysis to support informed decisions for owners, developers, and institutions.

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Esra holds a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture and a Master’s degree in Interior Architecture, complemented by real estate development and finance studies at NYU. This combination strengthens her role as an architect and development strategist, aligning design excellence with feasibility, incentives, compliance, and long-term asset performance.

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Through onE.GLobe, Esra focuses on helping teams plan and deliver high-performance buildings and existing-asset retrofits that meet design goals, regulatory requirements, and financial realities across the five boroughs of New York City.

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Accolades 

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Architizer A+ Award 2024 - Architecture + AI Category (Special Mention)

Recognized for FlowSpace: Riverine Work Retreat, a groundbreaking outdoor pop-up workspace that seamlessly blends productivity with nature. This innovative concept encourages creativity and well-being by offering unique features like floating workspaces and underwater-view meeting rooms, all powered by renewable energy.

Issued by Architizer, April 2024

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German Design Award 2024 - Excellent Architecture: Conceptual Architecture (Winner)

Awarded for WorkOut, a global outdoor workspace network designed to combat isolation, foster global networking, and promote mental wellness through biophilic design. The modular units are adaptable for various uses, located in parks and rooftops to encourage creativity and social interaction.

Issued by German Design Awards, December 2023

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Architizer A+ Award 2023 - Unbuilt Commercial Category (Finalist)

Honored for unbuilt commercial project designs, reflecting a forward-thinking approach to sustainable and regenerative architecture.

Issued by Architizer, May 2023

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World Architecture Festival 2020 - Isolation Transformed (Shortlisted)

Recognized for the Isolation Transformed 2020 project, which creatively reimagined remote work environments during the global pandemic.

Issued by World Architecture Festival, January 2020

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YTONG Architectural Design Competition (Incentive Prize)

Early recognition of innovative design skills in conceptual architecture.

Issued by YTONG, January 2003

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Affiliated Organizations

The Passive House Network

Member - Certified Passive House Designer
May 2022 - Present

Associated with EK Architecture, PLLC

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New York Passive House

Member - Certified Passive House Designer
March 2022 - Present
Associated with EK Architecture, PLLC

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The International Passive House Association

Member - Certified Passive House Designer
March 2021 - Present

Associated with EK Architecture, PLLC

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AIA National, AIA New York

Registered Architect
January 2020 - Present

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UCTEA Istanbul

Registered Architect
January 2003 - Present

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International Living Future Institute

Living Future Professional Member
November 2020 - March 2022
Associated with EK Architecture, PLLC

Focused on Net Zero Energy, Net Zero Carbon Projects, and Biophilic Design.

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Zero Energy and Passive House Association

Certified Passive House Designer
March 2021 - March 2022