KOHLER ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTS has a strong, highly capable, and very creative professional staff, led by founder Roger Kohler, and is firmly established as one of the leading architectural firms in the Mid-Peninsula. The Kohler team of dedicated architectural professionals combines a wide variety of experience and training with a strong commitment to the highest standards of customer service. KAA’s expertise and creativity is enhanced by founder Roger Kohler’s community leadership and knowledge and understanding of community standards and values. Our multi-lingual staff is fluent in Chinese, Hindi, and German.
Building on experience gained from working with recognized local architects, Roger Kohler opened his own office in 1981 specializing in residential architecture. As his reputation grew, the firm’s practice expanded to encompass both single and multi-family residential and commercial architecture with a number of signature projects in the area. KAA has designed more than 500 homes, including over 230 in Palo Alto alone; the firm has also provided designs for many and wide-ranging remodeling projects. The KAA portfolio also includes multi-family, commercial, and historic projects.
Roger is a local success story. A Palo Altan since his youth, and graduate of Palo Alto schools, he attended the University of Oregon where he received a Bachelor of Architecture degree. He is licensed to practice in both California and Oregon, and active in his profession — he is a Member of the American Institute of Architects and certified by the National Council of Architects Registration Board (NCARB).
KAA is a family business with strong community ties. Roger’s son, Matthew, is part of the firm; his wife Debbie assists with office business management and operates her own antique business, and his daughter, Heather, a Chico State graduate, has assisted in the office. Roger is an active member of the community, with long service on the Palo Alto Historic Resources Board and work on key City committees. A former Eagle Scout, he has been a mentor for Scouting programs both as a high school student and as an adult. He is a strong supporter of both junior and senior high school sports programs, and has been a youth coach for basketball and football. Roger’s creativity goes beyond architecture — he is also a photographer and artist.
| Kohler Associates Architects | 1989 - Present |
| Roger Kelley Kohler Architect | 1985 - 1989 |
| Heflin Corporation Chief Architect, | 1982 - 1985 |
| Various architectural offices | 1968 - 1980 |
| American Institute of Architects (AIA) | Member |
| City of Palo Alto Development Center Focus Group | 2010 |
| National Council of Architects Registration Boards (NCARB) | Registered Architect, 1993 - Present |
| Historic Resources Board, City of Palo Alto | Member since 1994 Chairman (1998, 1999, and 2004) |
| Building Permit Streamlining Committee, City of Palo Alto | Past Member |
| State of California | Licensed Architect, 1973 - Present |
| State of Oregon | Licensed Architect, 1995 - Present |
| State of Hawaii | Licensed Architect, 2010 - Present |
| University of Oregon Bachelor of Architecture | 1968 |
| Cubberley High School, Palo Alto | 1963 |
Jeff Kuo is a licensed architect and a talented designer with wide experience designing for builders and supervising projects for the firm. Jeff is a major contributor to projects, from concept through final construction drawings. He is married with two young children.
| Washington University, St. Louis | Master of Architecture, 1990 |
| State of California | Licensed Architect, 1997 |
Aditi Mukherjee completed her California State Architect’s License in 2008. She has extensive total project experience, and contributes significantly to projects from the design phase through final construction documents. She is a Certified Green Point Rater and a Certified Green Building Professional. Aditi is married to a computer design engineer. They have an active young son.
| Jadavpur University, Calcutta | Bachelor of Architecture, 1994 |
| State of California | Licensed Architect, 2008 |
Uli Dueregger is an experienced designer who produces high quality assembly and production drawings, and especially enjoys doing elevations. She is very proficient in computer-aided design using Autocad which helps our office reduce production time of digitial drawings. Her carefully prepared permit packages are a great aid to clients in getting timely approvals for their projects. She is married and an avid horsewoman. Uli became a Certified Green Building Professional in 2008; she provides valuable ‘Green’ product information for implementation on our various projects.
| University of Frankfurt | Master of Science in Architecture, 1994 |
Apprenticing at his father’s side, Matthew has developed into a strong project manager. Matthew has taken a lead in working with clients and producing construction drawings for building permit applications. He is proficient in both hand drawn and computer-aided drawing (AUTO CAD). Accepted into the State of California Architectural Licensing Program (A.R.E. Program), Matthew is well on his way on the path to becoming a licensed architect.
| West Valley College | Present |
Ted is a 1972 Stanford University graduate. He became a licensed architect in the State of California in 1992. He has experience in a wide range of architectural building types and provides the firm with a CAD drafting capability. He is married and has been a Palo Alto resident for over 40 years. Ted is an avid recreational soccer player.
| Stanford University | Master of Science in Architecture, 1994 |
| Architect |