HOME ABOUT US DESIGN PROCESS FEATURED PROJECTS What We Do Architectural Acoustics and System Design Kehl Associates is a specialty consulting firm that provides design expertise in architectural acoustics, sound, audio-visual, theatrical lighting, and stage rigging systems. Our designs are incorporated into Performing Arts Theatres, Churches, Educational and Athletic Facilities, Government and Corporate Facilities, and a diversity of other facility types. Architectural Infrastructure for Technology We help your architect design spaces that work for the technology by designing the infrastructure into the building to accommodate the systems in each space. We critique room geometries and architectural features to ensure good hearing, viewing, sound, and lighting coverage, and adequate space for technology equipment and operation. We define the electrical, structural, and mechanical systems requirements for proper operation of sound, video, lighting, and rigging systems. We work with your building design team to incorporate this technology infrastructure into the design of the building. Systems Design and Procurement We design sound, video, lighting, and rigging systems that will serve the users needs and match the acoustics and geometric features of the individual spaces in the facility. We provide component level systems drawings, documentation, and specifications for bidding and procurement purposes. Construction Management and Testing We help manage the construction and systems installation, performing on-site inspections and testing to make sure everything is built and installed as intended.
DESIGN DISCIPLINES • ARCHITECTURAL ACOUSTICS • SYSTEMS DESIGN FOR SOUND, AUDIO-VISUAL, AND THEATRE TECHNOLOGIES • ARCHITECTURAL INFRASTRUCTURE FOR TECHNOLOGIES DESIGN EXPERTISE • ROOM ACOUSTICS • SOUND ISOLATION & NOISE CONTROL • ORCHESTRA SHELL & VARIABLE ACOUSTIC SYSTEMS • THEATRICAL LIGHTING, DRAPERY & RIGGING SYSTEMS • SOUND REINFORCEMENT SYSTEMS • AUDIO-VISUAL PRESENTATION SYSTEMS • EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS SERVICES • ACOUSTICAL TESTING • FEASIBILITY STUDIES • PLANNING, PROGRAMMING & PRELIMINARY DESIGN STUDIES • TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE (ARCHITECTURAL-ELECTRICAL-MECHANICAL-STRUCTURAL) • COMPONENT LEVEL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING • BIDDING DOCUMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS PREPARATION • PROCUREMENT ASSISTANCE • CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT • SYSTEMS TUNING AND COMMISSIONING        
ABOUT US Kehl Associates is a nationally recognized consulting firm with a track record of award-winning projects and experience dating back to 1985.  Markets served include performing arts, education, worship, government, entertainment, corporate, and athletic facilities.
150 North Riverside - Chicago, Illinois   National Award of Excellence, Council on Tall Buildings & Urban Habitats, 2018   National Grand Award, American Council of Engineering Companies, 2017   Best Architecture of the Year, Chicago Tribune, 2017 Palace Theatre - St Paul, Minnesota   Minnesota Preservation Award, Preservation Alliance of Minnesota, 2017   St. Paul Heritage Preservation Commission & St. Paul Chapter of AIA, Recognition Award, 2017 Children’s Museum - Madison, Wisconsin   ASID Silver Award, 2011   Cristo Rey Jesuit High School/Colin Powell Youth Leadership Center - Mpls, Minnesota   Citation Award, AIA Educational Facility Design Award, 2008 University of Wisconsin, University Center - River Falls, Wisconsin   Facility Design Award of Excellence, Association of College Unions International, 2007 University of Notre Dame, Jordan Hall of Science - Notre Dame, Indiana   Grand Conceptor Award, ACEC-CT Engineering Excellence, 2006 University of Wisconsin, Mary Ann Cofrin Hall - Green Bay, Wisconsin   Honor Award, AV Awards, Archi-Tech Magazine, 2003 University of Wisconsin, Waisman Center - Madison, Wisconsin   Merit Award, American Institute of Architects Wisconsin, 2002 FAIR Arts School - Minneapolis, Minnesota   Walter Taylor Award, American Assoc. of School Administrators/AIA/Council of Educ. Facility Planners, 2002   Honor Award, American Institute of Architects Minnesota, 2001   University of Wisconsin, Fluno Center for Executive Education - Madison, Wisconsin   Citation Award, Best Presentation Room Awards, Presentation Magazine, 2001 University of Notre Dame, Administration Building - Notre Dame, Indiana   Grand Award, Exceptional Restoration/Preservation, Building Design & Construction, 2000   Citation Award, Renovation/Modernization, American School & University, 2000   University of Minnesota, Carlson School of Management - Minneapolis, Minnesota   Louis I. Kahn Citation, American School & University, 1999 Holy Spirit Catholic Church - Rochester, Minnesota   Honor Award, American Institute of Architects, 1997 University of Notre Dame, College of Business Administration - Notre Dame, Indiana   First Place, United States Distance Learning Association, 1997   Integrator Award, Society of Consulting Engineers, 1996 University of Notre Dame - DeBartolo Hall - Notre Dame, Indiana   Honor Award, International Communications Industries Association, 1992 University of Notre Dame - Sacred Heart Basilica Restoration - Notre Dame, Indiana   Honor Award, American Institute of Architects, Minnesota Society, 1991   First Place - Restoration Category, American Society of Interior Designers, 1991 Dow Chemical USA, Employee Development Center, Midland, Michigan   First Place, Corporate Category, American Society of Interior Designers, 1991   Multi-Media Innovator of the Year, International Communications Industries Association, 1990 University of Notre Dame, Rolf’s Aquatic Center - Notre Dame, Indiana   Portfolio, American School & University, 1986
AWARD WINNING PROJECTS From our earliest years, Kehl Associates has been commissioned to design acoustics and technology systems for award-winning projects.  On all of these projects, our ability to integrate state-of-the-art acoustics and systems with architecture was  crucial.  On some of them, it played a key part in receiving the award.
“If you want it done right, get Kehl Associates” Director of Construction & Quality Assurance University of Notre Dame ©2025 Kehl Associates LLC- All Rights Reserved 3010 Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway Suite 1200 - Element Towers West Dallas, TX 75234 888-881-5345 7900 International Drive Suite 300 - International Plaza Minneapolis, MN 55425 612-332-5345 Kehl Associates, LLC Minneapolis • Denver • Dallas • Phoenix In 2025, as we celebrate our 40th year, we are thankful for the many high-profile projects we have been part of, including a dozen projects for the University of Notre Dame, multiple projects for the Univ. of MN and the Univ. of WI, projects for Palace Theater, Dow Chemical, Gander Mountain, the MN State Senate, and countless theaters, churches, schools, arenas, auditoriums, zoos, and more. My personal thanks to our clients and friends who have made our work so successful and enjoyable. I look forward to serving you for years to come. Robert Kehl Founder/Principal email Robert Kehl
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