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Kepes Architecture

Cincinnati, Ohio, Hamilton

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‘20 Certificate of Excellence, 2020

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Kepes Architecture was founded in 2006 by Chris Kepes, AIA. Born in Pittsburgh, PA and raised in Dayton, OH, Chris is a 1991 graduate of the University of Cincinnati. As a sole practitioner, he specializes and is known as a sought after expert in the design of vernacular modernist houses along with historic renovations in the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky area.

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17 October 2019

Chris was Great to work in every aspect of this project which has quite the challenges. From space management (420 sq ft house), working within a budget relative to property size, having to work with several agencies (Cincinnati Zoning Dept. , Hillside district and the Cincinnati Historical Society) for the project to move forward. Awesome Work Chris!! More...

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3 October 2019

My husband and I very much enjoyed working with Chris Kepes. We remodeled our first floor, essentially turning 3 rooms into 1 large room. This included relocating our kitchen to one end of the room. Prior to meeting Chris, we did not how to begin. We just knew we wanted to open up the space. Chris was great in listening to our needs and talking through options, which included ideas we never initially considered. One of the best things about having a skilled architect create your plan is you know they are looking at lines and how things balance and flow. Knowing he had those things covered gave us great peace of mind. He created beautiful drawings that really brought our vision alive. He then led us to a contractor whom he had previously worked with and that turned out to be a good experience as well.
We absolutely love our new space! I would highly recommend Chris Kepes.
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8 April 2019

We hired Chris, at Kepes Architecture, for a major 1st floor/kitchen/foyer remodel and master bath renovation. Chris incorporated our many ideas and suggestions into a beautiful plan, that would certainly bring a return on our investment. He's a true professional, and an innovative, creative person, who could see our vision, and mission, to bring new life to our home of 24 years. Chris worked to bring costs into budget, and made the necessary adjustments to meet our financial limits, while not sacrificing the integrity of the design. We would highly recommend Chris, for architecture and design projects. More...

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2 November 2018

Chris is brilliant . I saw him turn his home into a showplace. He has a great pictorial resume and has shared his before and after work over the years. Highly recommended.

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8 July 2016

I had the pleasure of working with Chris recently on a home renovation project. I was so impressed by Chris' friendly professional approach in guiding his clients through the selection of modern plumbing fixtures here at Keidel Supply. He is a pleasure to work with and it is apparent his clients feel the same. I look forward to working with Chris in the future and would highly recommend his service to others! More...

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25 May 2016

Mr. Kepes was hired to design an addition for our cape cod. We described what our vision for the space was and he was able to take that and develop a workable plan that fit or needs and budget. He was also able to improve our vision, adding in details that we never thought of. His professionalism and dedication to our project has made this stressful process easier and more manageable. More...

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25 May 2015

We entrusted Chris to do the overall design for the renovation of a 103 year-old carriage house. He worked very well with our general contractor (Jim Stegman construction). He was attentive to detail, had a keen aesthetic, and responded to our needs and input. He was also very accessible. More...

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22 September 2014

Chris Kepes of Kepes Architecture drew plans for a front porch addition to my house. The plans were beautiful and took the existing architecture into consideration. Chris also was able to help me work with my builder when what was built did not follow the architecture plans and construction drawings. He had a nice manner and way of making a point to the builder without making it unnecessarily uncomfortable. Chris was great to work with and did a beautiful job. More...

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15 September 2014

Chris Kepes is the most talented Architect I have had the pleasure of working with! He has the ability to listen and connect with clients so that when he does to the drawing board, he exceeds many expectations. His creative designs and style of drafting makes it so easy for even "non-visual" people to see the end product . I would not hesitate to refer him for any project. Whether it is a new home, kitchen with architectural elements, addition, or outdoor space, Chris will not disappoint! More...

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17 July 2014

By hiring Chris Kepes for an multi-year historic renovation project, we set the stage for a successful and enjoyable experience. We learned how important the role of a highly skilled and professional architect's involvement means. Chris was instrumental in directing us to the right contractor and landscape architect for us as well as may of the other craftsmen and service providers required for our project. Chris is a good listener, trustworthy, and exceptional designer.

After undertaking a 3 year project, we hired Chris again and the same team to undertake another 1 year project and our experience was consistent and pleasant.

We have recommended using Chris to several of our friends and they have all had good experiences.

Peg M.
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10 May 2014

Chris was easy to work with and a great communicator. He was always quick to respond to our questions and concerns. Our contractor was very impressed with him, as well.

The design is exactly what we hoped for, and we are delighted with the end result. We highly recommend Kepes Architecture.
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2 May 2014

Chris Kepes designed two houses for us, one in the mountains in North Carolina and one in Charleston, South Carolina. His attention to detail and design sense is outstanding, however; even more remarkable is his ability to take the owner's ideas, thoughts, visions, etc and create the perfect home for them. We are totally comfortable in the homes he created for us because they fit our lifestyle. More...

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1 May 2014

Kepes Architecture is a firm that embodies, professionalism at it's best, attention to detail at every aspect of a project and a personal approach that you will not find elsewhere. Budgets, deadlines, and availability for discussion before, during and after completion were always respected. As a client of a Residential project and also a Commercial project I live and work Kepes Architectures' influence day in and day out. More...

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24 April 2014

We have now lived in a house for 6 years where Kepes Architecture designed the renovation. Kepes Architecture was very attentive throughout the project to be sure the project moved in the proper direction. Their advice through the design process was very good advice & the space looks awesome! We love the space even more 6 years after living here. I don't think we will ever get tired of it. Wonderful job! More...

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Creating beautiful spaces and buildings and helping people improve their environments. I love seeing my drawings come to life and having happy satisfied clients!
My intent is to create beautiful, sustainable modern houses and renovations without ignoring the natural or built environment. I am influenced by the architects Le Corbusier, Frank Lloyd Wright, William Wurster, Edwin Lutyens, Bruce Goff, music and nature. I truly believe that creating beautifully simple and uncluttered spaces for my clients is beneficial to their lives

Having practiced and worked for other firms for 15 years following architecture school I wanted to be able to control the quality of design and communication with my clients. In early 2006 I received a commission for a single family house and decided it was time to be the boss! That first house was a huge success, the first of two houses for the same client in different locales both of which won AIA design awards.

I am highly skilled at combining the needs of my clients, my design influences and specific site considerations to create wonderful, inspiring buildings and spaces. As a professional musician I have always been delighted by the relationship between music and architecture. I bring a sense of melody, harmony and rhythm to all of my design work.

I pride myself on my abilities as a listener and communicator and hold myself and my consultants to a high ethical and professional standard.
As a sole practitioner I am the communicator, designer, and draftsman. This provides built-in continuity and quality control to my projects.