Business Details
38 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Architectural Design Solutions
Founded in 1988 by John Bell and Kerry Knott, our firm has delivered quality architectural and interior design services for over 35 years. We specialize in technically complex projects while maintaining a commitment to aesthetic excellence. Our collaborative approach integrates building systems through multidisciplinary teamwork, ensuring comprehensive solutions that support both functional and visual requirements. With professional licensure in over 30 states and international experience, we provide scalable services from small renovations to full design-build packages. Our long-tenured team combines technical expertise in specialized spaces like data centers and laboratories with a dedication to client relationships, maintaining a 95% repeat client rate.We prioritize technical rigor through continuous learning while balancing budgetary constraints with design quality throughout all project phases. Our professionals hold certifications including AIA, LEED, and CFM, reflecting our commitment to industry standards and sustainable practices. We maintain responsiveness by limiting project volume to ensure quality execution, supporting clients from pre-design through facility occupancy. Our interdisciplinary team of 20+ professionals offers expertise in construction administration, 3D visualization, and facility management, serving clients nationally and internationally.
Services
Architectural Design
Interior Design
Construction Support
Sustainable Design
Facility Management
Space Planning
3D Visualization
Project Management
Accessibility Audits
Corporate Branding
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- We maintain a 95% client retention rate through consistent project delivery
- Our team holds professional certifications including AIA, LEED, and CFM
- We offer specialized expertise in technically complex spaces like data centers
- Our staff tenure averages over 15 years per professional
- We balance technical precision with aesthetic design excellence
Associations and certifications
- AIA
- LEED
- CFM
- IIDA
What people say
Technical expertise
Strong communication
On-time delivery
Repeat client base
Design excellence
Services
Architectural Design
Our architectural design services combine technical expertise with aesthetic vision to create functional, code-compliant spaces. We specialize in complex projects including laboratories, data centers, and corporate headquarters. Our team delivers comprehensive solutions from schematic design through construction documentation, ensuring alignment with client objectives and budget constraints.
Interior Design
We create tailored interior environments that balance functionality with visual appeal. Our services include space planning, finish selection, furniture design, and corporate branding coordination. Certified interior designers work closely with clients to implement solutions that reflect brand identity while optimizing spatial efficiency and user experience.
Construction Support
Our construction support services ensure accurate implementation of design intent. We provide construction administration, on-site observation, and coordination with contractors to maintain quality control. The team manages change orders, reviews submittals, and facilitates problem-solving to maintain project timelines and budget parameters.
Sustainable Design
We integrate sustainable practices throughout the design process to achieve energy efficiency and environmental responsibility. Our LEED-certified professionals implement strategies for energy conservation, material optimization, and indoor environmental quality, balancing ecological impact with operational effectiveness for long-term building performance.
Facility Management
Our facility management services focus on maximizing building efficiency through strategic planning and reorganization. We offer move coordination, furniture inventory management, and corporate standards implementation. The team develops facility standards and branding guidelines to maintain consistency across organizational spaces while supporting operational needs.
People
Kerry Knott
Executive Principal
AIA-certified principal with over 35 years of experience leading complex architectural projects. Specializes in technical space design and sustainable building practices.
John Bell
Principal
AIA and CFM-certified principal co-founder with expertise in construction administration and project management for large-scale commercial developments.
Justin Murray
Partner
LEED AP BD+C partner specializing in sustainable design solutions and energy-efficient building systems integration for technical facilities.
Debra Ryan
Director of Interiors
IIDA and CFM-certified interiors director with 20+ years of experience in corporate space planning and furniture specification coordination.
Denise Staples
Interior Designer
LEED AP and NCIDQ-certified designer focusing on workplace evaluation studies and implementation of corporate branding standards across multi-location facilities.
Questions
What architectural specializations does Bell-Knott offer?
We specialize in technically complex spaces including data centers, laboratories, pharmaceutical facilities, and corporate headquarters with integrated sustainable design elements.
In which regions do you provide architectural services?
We operate from Kansas City with professional licensure in over 30 states and international project experience across North America and Europe.
How does your team approach client collaboration?
We maintain one-on-one client relationships throughout all project phases, combining individual attention with scalable team resources for complex developments.
What certifications do your professionals hold?
Our team includes AIA, LEED, CFM, and NCIDQ-certified professionals with expertise in construction administration, 3D visualization, and facility management.
How do you ensure project quality and budget control?
We implement continuous cost analysis during design phases and maintain construction oversight through on-site observation and contractor coordination.
What interior design services do you offer?
Our interior design services include space planning, furniture specification, corporate branding coordination, and workplace evaluation studies for commercial environments.
