Stantec Architecture’s Chicago office welcomes Chris Keller as Design Leader, Workplace, to its corporate and commercial practice. Known for designing compelling interior environments, Keller brings a passion for experiential design and more than 20 years of experience to the firm.  
“We are thrilled to welcome Chris to our team,” says Barbara Riekse, workplace studio leader. “He is a veteran in this industry and brings a wealth of talent to our team. He will work to continue the legacy of exceptional design in the Chicago Workplace Studio.”
Keller brings expertise in large-scale and high-end corporate, legal, residential, higher education, and hospitality projects, throughout the US and internationally. His personal portfolio features a broad client list including significant projects for KPMG, Ernst & Young, HUBGroup, Hard Rock/Hilton/Conrad hotels, Capital One, United Airlines, and the Four Seasons.
At Stantec, he will focus on design excellence and mentorship, and providing leadership and direction to architectural and interior design team members.
“I’m excited to join a studio with such a rich design heritage,” says Keller. “We  have the unique opportunity to build upon the already extensive portfolio with continued focus on design excellence, staff development and serving the local community.”  
Stantec’s global workplace practice professionals thrive on helping companies add value to their bottom line by optimizing business processes and reducing operational costs, all while building their organization’s brand and culture through environments that inspire, engage, and build loyalty.
About Stantec
We’re active members of the communities we serve. That’s why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind. The Stantec community unites approximately 22,000 employees working in over 400 locations across 6 continents. Our work—architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, surveying, environmental sciences, engineering, construction services, project management, and project economics, from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, commissioning, maintenance, decommissioning, and remediation—begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. With a long-term commitment to the people and places we serve, Stantec has the unique ability to connect to projects on a personal level and advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.