We take the creative process seriously; every project deserves a strong concept and is an opportunity to think beyond the obvious, to do something great. We question pat formulas or designs that are fad oriented resulting in stylistic cliches. We like to ask and invite questions, focusing on the timeless aspects of a design problem, its content and relevancy as a source for unique solutions. Good design, we feel, is timeless, innovative and adds intrinsic value by faithfully reflecting how an organization defines itself.

We strive to discover the personality of a site, its region and its people. It is with this deeper understanding that we design architecture that resonates with its community. We provide high quality design and superior client service. We believe that a collaborative partnership involving the consultants, suppliers, contractors, and especially the client, results in the realization of better projects. We try to help our clients achieve their design goals by carefully discussing needs and objectives and balancing these with budget, site constraints, context, etc.

Kinney-Franke Architects AIA distinguishes itself in our commitment to the programmatic content, budget, and formal design of each client’s project: we seek to listen. We are committed to serving the people who use, visit and inhabit “our” buildings, trying to make a positive contribution to the public realm and quality of life. High quality design grows out of an understanding of our clients’ functional, financial, and programmatic needs.