BDBL - KEM STUDIO

Better Design Better Living™ – BDBL

We believe that good design can influence how we live and how we navigate daily life. We also believe that the simple act of paying attention to the nuance of daily life makes us better designers. Along the way, we will document some of that inspiration and share it with you here on BDBL.

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KEM STUDIO is excited to meet talented student collaborators at career fairs next week. Come say hi and speak with us about making life better through design.

KEM STUDIO, NEWS ALERT 📰

We've been long-time subscribers to Monocle and have always appreciated their global approach and coverage of design and innovation. With that, we couldn't be more excited to be in their latest issue. MONOCLE, FEBRUARY 2025 (link in bio)

#KEMSTUDIO #bdbl #betterdesignbetterliving #kansascity #KC #monocle #design #architecture

We enjoy serving as architectural curators - in this case working to enhance the trail between the Town of Kansas Bridge and Berkeley Riverfront Park. We worked with @portkc to identify surfaces ideal for muralizing, and the partnership with @spray_kc brought artists together to promote murals by women artists over the next 3 years.

Enjoy this eclectic mix of music (new and old) that’s been inspiring us in the studio this year. Turn it up and enjoy the groove - 2024 KEM STUDIO Wrapped (link in bio).

#KEMSTUDIOWrapped #StudioVibes #EclecticMix #2024Wrapped #bdbl #betterdesignbetterliving #playlist

Nothing says holiday vibes like the iconic red bows of André's Chocolates! We designed this festive display to showcase these sweet treats at Made in KC Marketplace on the Country Club Plaza. Stop by while checking off your holiday list for the perfect mix of seasonal charm and local flavor!

Back for our 10th year as a part of We Care with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City, MillerKnoll, and John A. Marshall Company. Collaborating with the kids to create special gifts makes the holiday season feel even more magical. 🎁✨

#WeCare #HolidayJoy #Community #CreativeGiving #KEMSTUDIO #betterdesignbetterliving #bdbl

Last night, we received the 2024 AIA Kansas City Firm of the Year Award. We are deeply humbled and grateful. A heartfelt thank you to the professors, mentors, colleagues, collaborators, and clients who inspire us and help make us better every day. This achievement is a reflection of all of you. 🖤 KEM STUDIO

These early concept renderings for Hedge beautifully capture the moment where everything comes together seamlessly. The top of the low height, the bottom of the dry-erase board, and the bottom of the full-height shelf all align perfectly at a single datum. We love this detail!

Through these initial prototypes for Hedge, we unlocked new possibilities for innovation. They proved our theory, showing us we could transform a non-structural acoustic material into something structural.

KEM STUDIO IS 20! Thank you for being part of our journey and joining us as we celebrate 20 years of making life better through design! 🖤 KEM STUDIO

In this fourth #Throwback, we revisit the years from 2020 to today, our "even better together" period. These were challenging times marked by a global pandemic, bringing uncertainty and new obstacles. Yet, fueled by our nimble and close-knit studio, we emerged more connected and collaborative than ever.