Keith Kirley, AIA
MANAGING AND FOUNDING PARTNER
Keith is a third-generation architect, known for his distinctive style rooted in tradition and his New England upbringing. With a Master's in Classical Architecture from Notre Dame and an undergraduate degree from Brown, Keith brought his expertise to Northern California, establishing Kirley Architects. His firm specializes in single-family homes but has also completed notable commercial projects like the Instagram Campus and Noosh restaurant in San Francisco.
Outside of work, Keith serves on several design review boards and is active in the Institute for Classical Architecture and Art serving as the Vice President of the Northern California Chapter. He enjoys skiing, ice hockey, and fly fishing, and lives in Kentfield with his family.
Scott Kuehne, AIA
Studio DIRECTOR Park City, Utah | Architect
Scott Kuehne is a seasoned architect with 35 years of experience specializing in high-end custom residential, mountain resort, commercial, and university projects worldwide. Originally from Green Bay, Wisconsin, he earned his graduate degree in architecture from the University of Michigan before beginning his career in San Francisco in 1990. Now, as Park City Studio Director at Kirley Architects, Scott brings three decades of expertise to the firm leading projects in Park City and the Mountain West Region.
In 1997, Scott co-founded the architecture firm Suarez-Kuehne, focusing on innovative and refined design solutions. Over the years, his residential projects have ranged from modern coastal retreats to expansive mountain estates, all characterized by a deep understanding of materials, light, and spatial flow.
He has built a reputation for crafting luxury residences with timeless aesthetics that seamlessly integrate with their natural surroundings and incorporate sustainable design. These principles, and his meticulous attention to detail, are intrinsic to his artistry and design.
Scott spent 34 years in the San Francisco Bay Area before relocating to Park City, Utah with his wife, where he continues his passion for architecture and design. Beyond his professional work, Scott is an avid outdoor enthusiast who enjoys skiing, hiking, boating, mountain biking, traveling to visit their 4 grown children and racing vintage sports cars.
Megan Leicht, AIA
PROJECT ARCHITECT
Megan is a licensed architect at Kirley Architects. She has a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Notre Dame and nearly ten years of experience in high end residential architecture in the Bay Area. In her free time, Megan can be found exploring Mt Tam or sketching the unique architecture the Bay Area has to offer. Megan also instructs architecture workshop classes for the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art (ICAA).
Notable Projects
MARIN CRAFTSMAN
KENTFIELD MODERN
SAN FRANCISCO TUDOR
John Court, RA
COMMERCIAL STUDIO DIRECTOR | ARCHITECT
John is a licensed architect and accomplished designer with a global portfolio spanning New York to Jakarta, known for a collaborative, detail-driven approach to architectural and interior design across multiple sectors. Outside the studio, he enjoys international travel and photography, capturing nature, culture, and the built environment through his lens.
Nii-Akanu Quao
senior project manager
Nii started his career in high end residential in Montreal and Toronto before relocating to San Francisco in 2000. At successive prominent boutique Bay Area firms, he has worked on complex, high-budget homes in San Francisco, Napa, Sonoma, and Atherton. His world-class level experience brings clients visions of their custom homes, estate projects and extensive remodels to completion through creative and meticulous detailing. He has worked with Keith for many years, having met and collaborated with Keith on a project prior to the founding of Kirley Architects.
An experienced communicator, Nii loves to assemble great project teams and excels at explaining architectural and construction concepts to clients, consultants, contractors as well as Building and Planning departments. He has been a leader at every firm he’s worked, including the top residential Project Manager at Backen Gillam Architects for 5 years.
Notable Projects
MODERN RETREAT
Tuscan STONE COTTAGE
Erin Yamada
Senior Project Manager
Erin holds a BA in Human Biology from Stanford and a Master of Architecture from UCLA, bringing a thoughtful balance of aesthetics, functionality, and well-being to high-end residential design. Recently relocated to the Bay Area, she enjoys time with family, hiking, running, and playing tennis.
Mu Chang
Commercial Senior Project Manager
Mu specializes in retail-focused architecture, delivering full-spectrum design through construction for retail, restaurant, and commercial projects, with additional experience in high- and mid-rise buildings. A University of Oregon School of Architecture graduate, she enjoys teaching volleyball, spending time outdoors, and traveling.
Heather Coppola
Project Coordinator | Client Relations
Heather brings over two decades of project management experience, overseeing day-to-day operations, scheduling, and team coordination while supporting systems that enhance studio efficiency and collaboration. Based in Marin, she enjoys spending time with her family, outdoor adventures, and tackling DIY and interior design projects at home.
Mishayla Binkerd
Project architect
Mishayla is an architectural designer with over 10 years of experience creating thoughtful, elegant residential spaces, guided by a collaborative approach that balances beauty, light, and purpose. She holds a BA in Architecture from Ball State University and a Master of Architecture from the University of Michigan.
TIM Chang
designer
Having recently earned his degree in Architecture from the University of California, Berkeley, Tim brings experience from two previous internships where he worked on high-end residential and community-focused projects, contributing across multiple phases of design. With a keen attention to detail and aesthetics, Tim is driven by the challenge of solving architectural problems and refining thoughtful design solutions. Outside the studio, he enjoys going on runs and playing volleyball on the weekends.
JENNIFER DOWNING
MOKUME DESIGN STUDIO | INTERIORS
Jennifer Downing is the Principal Designer and Founder of Mokume Design Studio. Mokume Design Studio is a long-standing collaborator with Kirley Architects providing integrated interior design services as part of the Kirley Architects team. The partnership enables a cohesive, detail-driven approach that aligns architecture and interiors from concept through completion.
Jennifer’s design perspective is informed by a long lineage of artists and architects and formal training at Syracuse University, where she earned a BFA in Interior Design and Metalsmithing. Her background in craft and material exploration continues to shape a thoughtful, hands-on approach to interiors, with a strong emphasis on detail, balance, and materiality.
LANCE KIRLEY
Director of Architectural Millwork
Lance Kirley has been in the position of Director of Architectural Millwork for Kirley Architects since its founding in 2015. He brings over 25 years of experience in traditional design and construction and leads the company's efforts in designing and developing traditional based architectural millwork products. Lance oversees Classic Colonial Homes and his collaboration with Kirley Architects focuses on creating high-quality, traditionally inspired architectural millwork products. He operates in the New England region and leads the project management of East Coast projects for Kirley Architects.
In his youth, Lance was a member of the U.S. Olympic Luge Team. He enjoys studying American history, woodworking, and maintaining his historical farm with his wife, Jacqueline.
Bodie Kirley
Head of Pawsonnel (HR)
The most senior hire on the Kirley team, Bodie keeps office morale high and stress levels low. As our unofficial HR lead, he specializes in walk breaks, snack diplomacy, and surprise cuddle audits. Catch him at noon sharp, leading the daily wellness walk down the nearby path—strictly enforced and highly sniffed. A keen hunter of squirrels, Bodie keeps the office and its team members safe from those pesky furry-tailed villains.