Robert D. Kleinschmidt

Powell/Kleinschmidt

Monday, September 17, 2007
5:30 P.M. - Lawrence J. Plym Auditorium
Temple Hoyne Buell Hall

School of Architecture Annual Fund

Now in its 30th year, the firm founded by Don Powell and Bob Kleinschmidt continues to be a standard bearer of a seemingly timeless modernism. Although perhaps more widely recognized for its commercial work, this firm also designs significant and beautifully realized residential interiors, often in the city's landmark structures. It lavishes care and thought on every detail, from the incorporation of sufficient fabric to warm up the space and absorb the city sounds, to selecting the most elegant hardware, to designing custom radiator covers that integrate seamlessly into the overall décor. The firm has designed minimalist, modern collection of furniture which they often incorporate into their designs. Current projects include the redesign of the residential floors of the John Hancock Center, in Chicago.

645 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 810
Chicago, IL 60611 312–642–6450
powellkleinschmidt.com
mthompson@powellkleinschmidt.com

From: http://www.houseandgarden.com/renovate/directory/interior/PowellKleinschmidt

Robert Kleinschmidt is involved in each commission undertaken by the firm. Although his extensive background encompasses every facet of architecture, his particular area of expertise lies in interior architecture. During his 41 years as an accomplished interior architect, he has gained an intimate knowledge of materials, finishes, furniture and furniture systems, carpeting, fabrics and lighting. His unique ability to bridge functional systems with the art of design has been an extremely important and much renowned contribution to the firm.

From: http://www.iida.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=616

Bio

Robert D. Kleinschmidt received his B.A. degree in Architecture from the University of Illinois, followed by a graduate degree in Architecture and Landscape Design from Columbia University. A William Kinney Fellows Traveling Fellowship provided for a year's study abroad, after which he joined the architectural firm of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, in the Chicago office. In 1976, along with fellow associate partner Donald D. Powell, he left SOM to establish the firm of Powerll/Kleinschmidt, Inc. based in Chicago and specializing in interior architecture and space planning.

From: http://www.interiordesign.net/HoFDesigners/54.html?bio=all