Business Details
38 Years
experience
Your Trusted Architectural & Interior Design Partner in Kansas City
Founded in 1988 by John Bell and Kerry Knott, our firm has delivered architectural and interior design solutions for over 35 years. We specialize in integrating technical precision with aesthetic innovation across diverse sectors including data centers, laboratories, and corporate headquarters. Our collaborative approach ensures seamless coordination between design teams, contractors, and clients, prioritizing efficiency and material economy. With staff tenure spanning decades, we maintain consistent client relationships and industry-leading expertise in complex spaces.Our services extend beyond traditional architecture to include construction support, sustainable design, and facility management, supported by professional licensure in over 30 states. We emphasize technical excellence while honoring client-specific aesthetic visions, balancing budgetary constraints with design quality throughout every project phase. Our commitment to responsiveness ensures dedicated one-on-one service without compromising project scalability or deadlines.
Services
Architectural Design
Interior Design
Construction Support
Sustainable Design
Facility Management
Space Planning
Master Planning
Construction Administration
3D Visualization
Move Coordination
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- We maintain a long-tenured staff with decades of collective architectural expertise
- Our team holds professional certifications including AIA, LEED, and CFM credentials
- We specialize in technically complex spaces like laboratories and data centers
- We balance budgetary constraints with high-quality design throughout project phases
- Our national licensure allows rapid project deployment across 30+ states
Associations and certifications
- AIA
- IIDA
- CFM
- LEED
What people say
Technical excellence
Long-term relationships
Creative solutions
Budget alignment
Industry leadership
Services
Architectural Design
We create technically sophisticated architectural solutions for complex spaces including laboratories, data centers, and corporate headquarters. Our approach integrates engineering precision with aesthetic innovation while maintaining budgetary alignment. With licensure in over 30 states, we deliver nationally scalable projects without compromising local market understanding.
Interior Design
Our interior design services combine functional optimization with client-specific aesthetics through workplace evaluations and finish specification. We specialize in creating environments that reflect brand identity while enhancing user experience across corporate, pharmaceutical, and clinical settings.
Construction Support
We provide comprehensive construction administration and management services, ensuring technical accuracy during project execution. Our team coordinates with specialty engineers to maintain design integrity while optimizing material efficiency and construction timelines for complex technical spaces.
Sustainable Design
Our sustainable design approach integrates environmental considerations with technical requirements, achieving LEED-certified solutions without compromising functionality. We focus on long-term operational efficiency while meeting rigorous industry standards for complex facility types.
Facility Management
We offer end-to-end facility services including move coordination, furniture procurement, and corporate branding implementation. Our team develops standardized solutions for space planning and inventory management while maintaining continuity with original design intent.
People
Kerry Knott
Executive Principal
AIA-certified architect with over 35 years of experience leading complex architectural projects. Specializes in technical space design while maintaining focus on client relationship continuity.
John Bell
Principal
AIA and CFM-certified principal co-founder with expertise in construction administration and facility management. Oversees project execution while maintaining quality control standards.
Justin Murray
Partner
LEED AP BD+C accredited architect specializing in sustainable design solutions. Focuses on integrating environmental considerations with technical building systems.
Debra Ryan
Director of Interiors
IIDA and CFM-certified interiors director responsible for space planning and furniture specification. Leads workplace evaluation studies and corporate branding implementations.
Denise Staples
Interior Designer
MFA and NCIDQ-certified interior designer with LEED accreditation. Specializes in creating functional spaces that align with client brand identities across corporate environments.
Questions
What architectural specializations does Bell-Knott offer?
We specialize in technically complex spaces including laboratories, data centers, pharmaceutical facilities, and corporate headquarters while maintaining expertise across multiple building types.
How does the firm handle multi-state projects?
With professional licensure in over 30 states and rapid registration capabilities, we manage national projects while maintaining local code compliance and market knowledge.
What interior design services are available?
Our interior design services include space planning, furniture specification, workplace evaluations, and corporate branding coordination integrated with architectural solutions.
How does the firm ensure project quality?
Through long-tenured staff oversight, rigorous technical documentation, and continuous client collaboration from pre-design through construction administration phases.
What sustainability credentials does the firm hold?
We maintain LEED-certified professionals and integrate sustainable design principles across projects while achieving necessary environmental certifications for technical spaces.
How are facility management services structured?
Our facility services include move coordination, inventory management, and corporate standard implementation supported by CFM-certified professionals with construction backgrounds.
