Member Since: 2012
Member Offices: Chicago
At bKL Architecture, they are committed to designing projects that only enhance the contexts in which we build, responding to the needs of clients, users and surrounding communities, while anticipating future uses and desires.
Founded by Thomas Kerwin in 2010 with the support of James Loewenberg, bKL is a team of passionate designers and practitioners with expertise in a variety of markets and project types. They design sophisticated, inspiring spaces and structures that are timeless yet forward-thinking.
bKL Architecture’s open studio environment encourages a spirited exchange of ideas. Their culturally diverse team brings together a broad range of skills, experiences and backgrounds to create a vibrant atmosphere and design process. At the center of their process is a focus on in-depth analysis, intensive experimentation and collaboration.
Architecture; Interior Design; Urban Design
Membership Level
Silver
Member Since
2012
Member Offices
Chicago
Rank |
Name |
Status
Completed Architecturally Topped Out Structurally Topped Out Under Construction On Hold Never Completed Proposed Vision Demolished Competition Entry Canceled Proposed Renovation Under Renovation Renovated Under Demolition |
Completion |
Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1 |
2020 |
362.9 m / 1,191 ft |
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2 |
2021 |
171.4 m / 562 ft |
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3 |
2019 |
170.6 m / 560 ft |
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4 |
2022 |
157.6 m / 517 ft |
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5 |
2016 |
147.8 m / 485 ft |
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6 |
2013 |
142.2 m / 467 ft |
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7 |
2016 |
135.5 m / 444 ft |
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8 |
2020 |
127.1 m / 417 ft |
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9 |
2021 |
122.9 m / 403 ft |
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10 |
2017 |
108.8 m / 357 ft |
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150 m+ Buildings
300 m+ Buildings
Average Building Age*
3 Years
Most Common Function*
Residential, 12 Buildings
Most Common Material*
Concrete, 16 Buildings
* Based on 150 m+ buildings currently in the database.
*Based on 20 Completed & Under Construction Buildings
NOTE: Construction start time is not available for all buildings. The average construction time is only displayed if there is three or more buildings with construction start and complete data in that year.
NOTE: Gross-to-Net Height is defined as architectural height minus height of highest occupied floor. Therefore, the Gross-to-Net Height is only calculated for buildings that have both the architectural height and the highest occupied floor height recorded.
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