Redkolis of VOCON impact as architect in NYC

Manhattan, NY Mariia Redkolis, an accomplished architect with over a decade of international experience, is now making a lasting mark on New York City’s historic skyline. Redkolis is a project technical designer at architectural firm VOCON, where she works on commercial and workplace interiors within buildings such as the Empire State Building and One Grand Central Place.

Before relocating to the United States, Redkolis led large-scale inclusive urban design projects for the Naked Heart Foundation, an international children’s aid organization. She was instrumental in designing over 12 inclusive play parks for children with developmental disabilities across Russia. Many of these were created in collaboration with The Coca-Cola Company as a social legacy of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. These spaces now serve as permanent, accessible environments fostering community, play, and belonging for children of all abilities.

Redkolis is a member of the Union of Architects of Russia, the European Association of Architects, and an associate AIA member currently pursuing licensure in the state of New York. In addition to her design practice, she is a regular juror for the Inspireli Awards, one of the world’s largest architecture competitions for students and emerging professionals. She also contributes articles to Arkiste, a European architectural journal focused on urban design, culture, and innovation.