KOHLER ARCHITECTS - Key Persons
Jeff is a licensed architect and a creative and talented designer with extensive experience designing for both individual clients and builders, and supervising projects for the firm. Jeff has long taken a lead role on and been a major contributor to a wide range of Kohler projects, from concept through final construction drawings. He is highly regarded by our clients, with a well-earned reputation for quality design and professional service. Jeff is married with two children.
Job Titles:
- Architect
- Founder
- Founder / Architect, California
Roger, building on experience gained from working with recognized local architects, 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. Kohler Architects has designed hundreds of new homes, including many in Palo Alto; the firm has also provided designs for countless, wide-ranging remodeling projects. The Kohler Architects portfolio also includes multi-family, commercial, and historic projects.
Roger Kohler 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 California. Oregon, and Hawaii, 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).
Kohler Architects is a family business with strong community ties. Roger's son, Matthew, is a licensed architect and a partner in 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.