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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We are very excited to announce one of the newest additions to our team, Tayvia Navy. Tayvia is an architect that brings with her a love of art, culture, and design. Storytelling through diagrams and learning other peoples’ cultures through their design + art are aspects of the process that she believes to be invaluable. Her favorite part of architecture is problem-solving and developing unique ways to solve problems we encounter in everyday life, making her the perfect addition to help KEM STUDIO make life better through design. Welcome to the team, Tayvia!

Healthy. Outdoor. Spaces. The latest addition to the Upfit offering, Upfit Zones, includes further options to clearly define and delineate Upfit's interior spaces. Additional internal space dividers facilitate physical distancing among individuals and small groups while offering even more variety and versatility in the configuration of an already highly modular system. Created with context, responsibility and wellness in mind. . . . Images: @landscapeforms

So excited to announce that one of our designs for @loftwall, Hide, was awarded as an @interiordesignmag HiP 2020 Honoree! Hide is a hassle-free escape from the chaos and a simple-elegant solution to space division in the office. Proud of our team and thankful for those that took the time to be on the jury this year! Cheers! 🍻

Inside to outside. The connections make life better. . . . #betterdesignbetterliving #kemstudio #modernarchitecture #minimal #residentialarchitecture #modernhouse #details

. . . Accounts to Follow @badguild @rachel.cargle @mireillecharper @usc_sjmc @mspackyetti @colorofchange Listen to what they have to say and learn. . . . Disclaimer: KEM STUDIO is not affiliated with these organizations and we recommend you do your own research before donating or engaging as it is a integral part of the process.

The Yards features an art collection that you won’t get at any other apartment building. Shout out to @hawcontemporary for the curation of the beautiful pieces that The Yards is now home to. Photo: @hawcontemporary

Our very own Jonathon Kemnitzer spoke with @kmbc9news anchor @kris.ketz about how the pandemic could change the future workplace and how we believe aperture is a natural and humane approach to the open office... even without a global pandemic. Check out the link in our bio to see the interview and visit aperture.furniture for more info on aperture!

In order for individuals and teams to be at their best in the office, we believe contract furniture needs to be designed with a humane approach. Instead of a specific density, we designed Aperture to be the appropriate size for individuals and teams to focus and collaborate. Happy #throwbackthursday and enjoy some prototype photos from the development of the Aperture line.

We are very excited to announce the newest member of our studio, Grace Broeder. Grace is an architect that brings with her a lot of great experience, a diverse understanding of scale and a collaborative, discovery based approach to design that will continue to help KEM STUDIO make life better through design. Welcome to the team, Grace!

At the core of our studio is the philosophy of BDBL - Better Design Better Living. That philosophy flows through every aspect of our studio and person in it, not just the physical space. At the studio we always have music playing and love listening to it together. We may not be in the same space, but we still love listening to music together in a different way. Our BDBL Together playlist is a collaborative playlist between all of us and all of you. Add some tracks that bring a good vibe and let’s keep creating + collaborating! Link in bio + our story!

Still riding the high off of that exhilarating first victory of the season, but as they say... there’s no place like home. We are excited for the home opener and with that, for the incredible fans to interact with the new mobile buffet stations and premier club grab & go we designed for Sporting KC! 2-0 has a pretty nice ring to it...

Upfit was awarded a 2019 IDA Bronze Design Award and we couldn’t be more proud of this team. Upfit keeps making waves and we believe will continue to liberate designers, allowing them to create positive change in outdoor spaces. Thanks for all of the love!