Polk Architecture is a residential architecture practice rooted in the belief that a home should feel deeply personal— designed not only for how it looks, but for how it lives.

Founded by Jon Choi Polk, the studio brings more than two decades of architectural experience to projects throughout Western North Carolina. Jon’s work is shaped by a respect for place, an understanding of how families truly use their homes, and a quiet attention to detail that prioritizes longevity over trends.

View of a wooden balcony with outdoor furniture overlooking a mountain landscape on a clear day.

Meet Jon Polk

A well-dressed man with dark brown, shoulder-length hair stands outdoors in a wooded area. He is wearing a blue blazer, light blue shirt, and a tan sweater vest. He is looking to his right with a subtle smile, surrounded by trees with a background of blurred greenery.

Founder and ARCHITECT

Jon graduated from Louisiana State University in 2007 with a Bachelor of Architecture and is a licensed architect in both Louisiana and North Carolina. With over 20 years of experience, his work spans a wide range of project types and contexts, shaping a thoughtful, grounded approach to residential design.

Early in his career, while living in Louisiana, Jon worked on residential, hospitality, and historic preservation projects—experiences that continue to inform his sensitivity to scale, craftsmanship, and regional vernacular. Since relocating to Western North Carolina nearly a decade ago, his focus has centered on new residential construction, renovations and additions. This breadth of experience allows him to approach each project with technical confidence and creative restraint, balancing function, beauty, and a deep respect for place.

Jon grew up in Louisiana, where he met his wife and together they are raising three children—two daughters and a son. Their move to Pisgah Forest was driven by a desire to put down roots, and they remain deeply grateful to call Western North Carolina home.

While many people speak of a love for travel, Jon often says he loves homing. Home, to him, is a place of comfort, rhythm, and restoration—a feeling that quietly pulls you back. That belief sits at the center of his work. Jon designs homes that feel grounding and familiar, spaces meant not just to be admired, but to be truly lived in.

Outside of architecture, Jon enjoys good food, loud music, gardening, and most of all, time with his family...simple pleasures that reflect the values and intention he brings to every project