History of Kellogg Architects Inc.
Founded by Martin Chadwick Kellogg, AIA, Kellogg Architects Inc. emerged following the dissolution of AMLGM, a design studio co-founded by Martin and Matthew David Bowles. After eight years of collaboration at AMLGM, Martin spearheaded a new venture rooted in an ethos of empathetic, context‑driven design and rigorous attention to craft.
Martin Kellogg holds a Master of Architecture from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation, and a BA in Architecture from UC Berkeley. Licensed in both California and Oregon, he brings over 15 years of experience working on projects ranging from high‑end residences and art museums to urban cultural spaces and school facilities.
Based in San Francisco, the firm has built a reputation for creating refined, contextually sensitive architecture, seamlessly integrating architecture, interior design, and landscape. Its portfolio—spanning the Bay Area and beyond—reflects a commitment to material integrity, human-centered environments, and design that is both understated and impactful.
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Company Culture at Kellogg Architects Inc.
Kellogg Architects Inc. operates as a small, focused, and highly collaborative team where design excellence is driven by empathy, precision, and curiosity. The studio’s approach is deeply client‑centered, beginning with strategic listening and observation to uncover each project’s unique opportunities and constraints. This process ensures that the resulting designs not only meet functional needs but also resonate emotionally with the people who experience them.
We believe that a well-designed space can profoundly impact the well-being of an individual and even society.
Under Martin Kellogg’s leadership, the firm cultivates a multidisciplinary mindset, integrating architecture, interior design, and landscape into a cohesive vision. The team’s work reflects a balance between technical rigor and artistic expression, grounded in the belief that every detail, from the scale of a room to the texture of a handrail, contributes to a project’s overall success.
In practice, Kellogg Architects fosters an environment where experimentation and refinement go hand‑in‑hand. The team values material authenticity, sustainable thinking, and creating spaces that have a lasting and positive impact on their communities.
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Architect‑US has enjoyed a strong professional relationship with KAI, built on a shared commitment to fostering global design talent and creating opportunities for architects to thrive in dynamic, world-class environments. Through our Job + J1 Visa Program, we had the privilege of helping bring Kseniia Shevchenko and Cristian Liu Chang to the KAI team, enabling them to contribute their skills and fresh perspectives to their multidisciplinary projects.
Kseniia Shevchenko
Kseniia is an emerging architectural talent with both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the Academy of Architecture and Art at Southern Federal University in Rostov‑on‑Don, Russia. She began her professional journey as an Architect at Studio CHADO, where she developed full technical drawings for architecture and landscape projects, coordinated with builders, and managed site visits.
Her design excellence has been recognized through multiple awards, including First Degree Diplomas in the Architectural Future of Russia competition and the International Scientific Practical Conference “Applied Issues of Exact Sciences”, as well as a Second Degree Diploma for her Embankment Transfiguration concept for Rostov‑on‑Don.
Kellogg Architects Inc.’s Selected Projects
Art Haus
Transforming a residence into a radiant showcase, a renovation centered around a client’s treasured art collection turns a Russian Hill home into a true gem.
Vilnius Concert Hall
A vibrant city steeped in history embarks on a bold new journey with the unveiling of its dynamic “cultural village”—a fresh chapter of artistic expression, community, and innovation begins.
Bend House
Nestled atop a rugged rock escarpment, this striking home captures sweeping vistas of the iconic Three Sisters and majestic Mt. Bachelor, transforming every window into a cinematic experience.
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