Updates

January 12, 2026

In KT’s first meeting of the year, Principal Brendan Miller outlined the scope of renewal at our fifth undergraduate River House project for Harvard University, which is currently under construction. We are helping the university reimagine this beloved undergraduate residence for greater accessibility…

August 27, 2025

Building Performance Researcher Surya Prabhakaran was interviewed by Weitzman News along with UPenn Weitzman School of Design’s Dean and Paley Professor Fritz Steiner and the Andrew Gordon Professor of Architecture and director of the Center for Environmental Building Design Bill Braham for its series The Making…

August 20, 2025

This summer, KieranTimberlake hosted six students from across the country to work alongside our staff on various architectural and research projects. Students gain more than experience—they join a creative journey that sparks new ways of thinking and expands what’s possible in architectural design. The internship invites students to stretch their…

June 13, 2025

We are thrilled to announce our partnership with the University of Wisconsin–Madison La Follette School of Public Affairs on their future home at the historic Music Hall. The proposed renewal will adapt and expand the 1878 space for current academic needs while honoring its…

June 5, 2025

On May 29, KieranTimberlake hosted an evening of art and conversation in celebration of The Bottling House’s newest exhibition, Sidewalk Meditations from Powelton Village, featuring ceramic mosaics by Philadelphia artist Jennifer Johnson. In a panel discussion moderated by Penn Professor William W. Braham,…

May 19, 2025

On May 16, Founding Principals Stephen Kieran and James Timberlake were awarded the 2025 Dean’s Medal from the University at Buffalo School of Architecture and Planning in recognition of their contributions to the field and the betterment of the world. Stephen and James also delivered…

April 21, 2025

Last month, Philadelphia’s PBS member station WHYY visited KieranTimberlake to discuss our Bottling House gallery’s latest exhibition, Building Ghosts. Curated as a companion to the recently published book of the same name by Molly Lester and Michael Bixler, the exhibition interprets photography and essays from the…

April 1, 2025

2025 is off to a busy start with KT staff delivering lectures, attending conferences, guiding site tours, and more. To best capture all that we’re up to, we’re continuing to share quarterly posters designed by our in-house team. For registration information and an overview of all upcoming events, visit…

March 26, 2025

Since our founding in 1984, KieranTimberlake has been committed to the protection and betterment of planetary and community health. We confront climate change, social inequity, and biodiversity loss through all our work, outreach, and discourse. We are signatories of the AIA 2030 Commitment, which seeks to make…

March 3, 2025

We are happy to announce that KieranTimberlake has officially transitioned from a partnership to a 100% employee-owned corporation, marking a significant milestone after 40 years as a founder and partner-led firm. This evolution highlights our commitment to fostering a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive culture, ensuring the firm’s future is in…