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bKL Architecture

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About

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.

Fields of Expertise

Architecture

Buildings

RANK	Name	City	Completion	Height	Floors	Function
1	Shenzhen Tower	Shenzhen	-	642 m / 2,106 ft	128	Residential / Hotel / Office
3	The St. Regis Chicago	Chicago	2020	363 m / 1,191 ft	101	Residential / Hotel
4	Lakeshore East I Tower	Chicago	2023	290 m / 950 ft	85	Residential
5	UBTECH Headquarters	Shenzhen	-	212 m / 696 ft	41	Office / Residential
7	Cirrus	Chicago	2021	171 m / 562 ft	52	Residential
8	The Selby	Toronto	2019	171 m / 560 ft	51	Residential
9	300 NMA	Chicago	2022	158 m / 517 ft	47	Residential / Hotel
11	Wolf Point West	Chicago	2016	148 m / 485 ft	48	Residential
12	Coast at Lakeshore East	Chicago	2013	142 m / 467 ft	47	Residential
13	MILA	Chicago	2016	135 m / 444 ft	40	Residential

RANK	Name	City	Completion	Height	Floors	Function
1	Shenzhen Tower	Shenzhen	-	642 m / 2,106 ft	128	Residential / Hotel / Office
2	H700	Shenzhen	-	608 m / 1,995 ft	130	N/A
3	The St. Regis Chicago	Chicago	2020	363 m / 1,191 ft	101	Residential / Hotel
4	Lakeshore East I Tower	Chicago	2023	290 m / 950 ft	85	Residential
5	UBTECH Headquarters	Shenzhen	-	212 m / 696 ft	41	Office / Residential
6	201 North Columbus	Chicago	-	196 m / 642 ft	60	Residential / Hotel
7	Cirrus	Chicago	2021	171 m / 562 ft	52	Residential
8	The Selby	Toronto	2019	171 m / 560 ft	51	Residential
9	300 NMA	Chicago	2022	158 m / 517 ft	47	Residential / Hotel
10	501 Brazos Street	Austin	-	154 m / 504 ft	47	Residential / Hotel
11	Wolf Point West	Chicago	2016	148 m / 485 ft	48	Residential
12	Coast at Lakeshore East	Chicago	2013	142 m / 467 ft	47	Residential
13	MILA	Chicago	2016	135 m / 444 ft	40	Residential
14	Garrison Point Tower 1	Toronto	2020	127 m / 417 ft	39	Residential
15	Cascade	Chicago	2021	123 m / 403 ft	37	Residential
16	Exhibit on Superior	Chicago	2017	109 m / 357 ft	34	Residential
17	5th & Brazos	Austin	2021	109 m / 357 ft	31	Residential / Hotel
18	Gio Midtown	Miami	2020	106 m / 348 ft	31	Residential
19	160 North Morgan	Chicago	2024	103 m / 338 ft	30	Residential
20	Renelle on the River	Chicago	2019	67 m / 221 ft	19	Residential
21	Union West Tower 1	Chicago	2020	59 m / 193 ft	15	Residential
22	Union West Tower 2	Chicago	2020	57 m / 186 ft	15	Residential
23	Hazel National Landing North Building	Arlington	-	51 m / 167 ft	14	Residential
24	GEMS World Academy - Chicago, Lower School	Chicago	2014	47 m / 156 ft	10	Education
25	Hazel National Landing South Building	Arlington	-	41 m / 135 ft	11	Residential
26	193 North Columbus	Chicago	2024	-	N/A	Residential / Hotel

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