Rockefeller Kempel Architects (RKA) is a renowned architectural firm founded in 2003 by Rocky Rockefeller, AIA, and Design Partner Christopher Kempel, AIA, NCARB. With a focus on meaningful design, RKA creates highly functional and expertly designed spaces that allow individuals to live, work, and play as they’ve envisioned. Their diverse range of services includes custom residential estates, historic adaptive reuse conversions, multifamily residential housing, restaurants, and corporate interiors, showcasing their commitment to excellence and innovation in every project.
Recognized by local and national organizations for their exceptional designs, Rockefeller Kempel Architects has been featured in prestigious publications such as Luxe, Sunset Magazine, and Forbes Life. Their approach to architecture involves a deep exploration of each client’s unique story, translating it into detailed yet pragmatic designs that are artistically complex yet functionally simple. Leveraging technology and a multidisciplinary team, RKA advances designs that not only serve individuals and businesses but also contribute positively to the surrounding community.
Every project undertaken by Rockefeller Kempel Architects begins with a thoughtful conversation that evolves into conceptual designs, 3-D modeling, and ultimately construction and completion. Their philosophy revolves around defining a client’s narrative through the dichotomies of architecture, ensuring that each design is architecturally sophisticated yet deeply personal. With an innovative eye for craft, RKA consistently delivers artful, timeless buildings and interiors that tell a unique story – the client’s story.