KieranTimberlake Employee Directory
Architecture and PlanningPennsylvania, United States51-200 Employees
KieranTimberlake is a mid-sized architecture and planning firm based in Philadelphia, focusing on programming, planning, and design for new structures as well as renovation and transformation of existing buildings. The practice has developed strengths in education, government, arts and culture, civic, and residential projects. Its approach emphasizes inquiry-driven design, starting with questions and developing outcomes through deep investigation that integrates art, science, analysis, and intuition. Founded in 1984, the firm transitioned in 2025 to a 100% employee-owned corporation. It has been recognized with design honors including the AIA Firm Award in 2008 and the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Award for Architecture in 2010. A recent development involves a collaboration with Spacesmith on the Bancroft-Fulton Student Housing project at UC Berkeley, targeting LEED Gold.