CENTERLINE
ARCHITECTS
Kevin Racek, RA, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP
Associate Principal Architect
Kevin moved to Vermont in 2003 and has worked with several high-profile clients including Ben & Jerry’s, Lake Champlain Chocolates, Burlington International Airport, and Norwich University. Kevin’s focus has primarily been on the higher education, aviation, and commercial markets. In addition to being a talented architect, Kevin is also a skilled craftsman who designs and builds high-end award winning modern furniture.
Kevin received his undergraduate degree from Denison University. After a year in financial services industry, Kevin attended University of Colorado, where he received his masters degree in architecture. Kevin then lived for some time in Switzerland, where he conducted an independent study of the urban development of Basel Switzerland in addition to paying homage to great Swiss architects. Since living in Vermont, Kevin has been on the Board of the Helen Day Arts Center, and the Board of AIA Vermont. In addition, Kevin finds great pleasure in teaching budding students at Yestermorrow.
AFFILIATIONS AND LICENSES
Registered Architect: VT, MA
Member: American Institute of Architects
Treasurer: AIA VT Chapter
LEED Accredited Professional
PUBLICATIONS
Burlington Free Press (with Freeman French Freeman)
Time Magazine, (with Stew Design)
Interior (with Stew Design)
Wallpaper (with Stew Design)
Elle Décor (with Stew Design)
Architectural Digest (with Stew Design)
TEACHING
B.I.M Management for A/E Firms Panel Discussion B.I.M Computer Design & VT Architecture Panel Discussion
Design Studio Instructor, Boston Architectural Center
Design Studio Instructor, Yestermorrow Design School, Waitsfield, VT
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Leadership Champlain – Leadership in Vermont
Better Buildings Conference
USGBC Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design 2.0 Accreditation
Project Management Boot camp
Elle Décor (with Stew Design)
Architectural Digest (with Stew Design)
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
AIAVT annual conference, B.I.M Management for A/E Firms, Panel Discussion (2014)
AIAVT annual conference, B.I.M Computer Design and Vermont Architecture, Panel Discussion (2013)
SUSTAINABLE NOTABLE PROJECTS
Burlington International Airport, Solar Panel Array, 450 kw Array set on new parking garage roof, 2010 (with FFF)
Burlington International Airport, 10,000 sq ft green roof installation set on new parking garage roof, 2012 (with FFF)
LEED CERTIFIED PROJECTS
West Hall, Norwich University 2007, LEED Gold
North Hall, Norwich University 2011, LEED Gold
Horn Hall, Williams College 2016, LEED Gold, (pending)