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 were absolutely thrilled (as seen in this photo) to have been selected as a NeoCon HiP Winner (Tempo) and Honoree (Parallel). We also had the pleasure of our work for Loftwall being featured in all three daily magazines for NeoCon! Cheers to all the other winners and for everyone who made this NeoCon special.
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Tempo has continued its success and has been given a #MetropolisLikes award at NeoCon 2021! This award is given to the top designs at NeoCon by the editors at @metropolismag. Thank you for the recognition and congratulations to all of the other winners at this years NeoCon.

We are digging our new bike racks in the studio...⠀
Designed as part of the Upfit system for Landscape Forms, they are simple, elegant and functional while reinforcing the dependability of Landscape Forms products. The hanging element allows the user to thread a bike lock through and secure the bike when desired, with a rubber collar that holds the bike in place, regardless of tire size, with little to no effort. Ride on everyone!

Humbled to announce we've received another design award this week... Tempo has been awarded an IDEA Bronze in the Furniture & Lighting category! There were 2,081 entries and out of those entries 142 were selected as winners. Congratulations to all of the other winners and for more on Tempo check out the link in our bio.
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We are excited to announce that Tempo, designed for @loftwall, has been recognized as a @fastcompany. Innovation by Design Award Honorable Mention in the Workplace category. This is our first Fast Company Innovation by Design award and we are so grateful. Cheers to our design team and to our great client, Loftwall, on all of the success of Tempo - past, present, and future. 😉 link in bio to read more!
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Charlie Hustle and Sporting KC launched their apparel collaboration and wanted to do something special. What was once a crowded and chaotic merchandise store is now an airy, curated retail experience with nods to the game SKC fans are deeply rooted in. For more about the "why" behind and for more about the project, check out the link in our bio and be sure to see it for yourself at Sporting KC's next home game!⠀
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photography by @the.architectural.photographer ⠀
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Hide, a simple solution to a complex problem… visual and spatial distractions amidst office and school chaos.⠀
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Designed for @loftwall, Hide is a micro-level solution that creates a focused refuge and provides instant privacy for deadlines, libraries, testing, or training rooms. Place it at 90º for a distinctly closed-off space or open up the angle to 120º for more workspace with fewer distractions. Once you’re done, fold it up and store it away so that it’s ready to minimize the next interruption. Link in bio for more on Hide and how to purchase.

Shoutout to @charliehustleco on their 2021 KC Chamber Small Business of the Year Award! To quote the winners themselves, "Good things come to those who Hustle." We loved working with them to design their HQ in the Crossroads and create an authentic representation of who they are and what they do. For more on this project check out the link in our bio and cheers to the CH Team🍻!

We are excited to announce that our most recent project for Loftwall, TEMPO, was awarded a 2021 Core77 Design Award in the Furniture & Lighting Category. TEMPO is a modular wall and ceiling baffle system that improves acoustics but also functions as art in residential and commercial interiors. Tempo turns down the volume, with style. Congratulations to the entire team! For more on TEMPO and to vote for it for the Community Choice Award check out the link in our bio!

KEM STUDIO is hiring! We are looking for an architectural designer with 1-3 years experience and/or architect with 2-5 years experience to join our team! We are a design driven firm looking for collaborative, passionate people that will thrive in a fluid studio environment. If you are interested in making life better through design, drop us and email with your resume and digital portfolio at archjobs@kemstudio.com.

BDBL SkateHub is a minimal bracket used to store and display a skateboard. It is machined out of a .25" aluminum sheet that is then bent and anodized. The bracket is bent 55º so that the weight of the board is doing the work, meaning no screws or bolts through the board. The simple bracket also creates a hidden shelf that is the perfect place to store your pocket belongings such as keys, wallet, etc. It provides untethered access to easily switch decks out that are on display or grab and go when the next journey awaits.

@landscapeforms Upfit supports outside learning, modern teaching tools, and connects students to nature in a functional and adaptive way. The louvered ceiling protects students from elements and reduces glare from the sun on digital devices. The infill and accessories support different modes of learning and storage needs. Configure for lectures, group presentations, or collaborative learning. Get outside. For more visit the link in our bio!