Biography
Keller is a Principal and Studio Director in Gensler's Boston office who leads the Northeast Education practice, drawing on expertise across research, workplace, academic, and student life environments to help clients translate ambitious visions into thoughtful, high-performing places that strengthen community and support learning and discovery.
Overseeing the design and delivery of research, academic, and student life environments, Keller advances best practices and is recognized for his expertise in interdisciplinary research, academic-industry collaboration, and student well-being. He excels at translating complex challenges into clear design strategies and guiding multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative, high-performing solutions. A passionate advocate for sustainability, he drives innovation through Gensler's sustainability initiatives and the Committee on the Environment.
My inspiration comes from the educators, researchers, and healthcare professionals for whom we design. Their dedication to improving the world by advancing knowledge, discovery, and wellbeing challenges us to think creatively about how architecture can shape environments that support their mission and transform lives.
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Qualifications and Recognition
Master of Architecture, Harvard University Graduate School of Design
Bachelor of Science in Architecture, University of Florida
Registered Architect: Massachusetts
LEED Accredited Professional
Member, American Institute of Architects (AIA)
Member, Boston Society of Architects (BSA)
Panelist, “Creative Solutions to Meeting Student Housing Shortages” ULI Boston
Presenter, “Be Well: Transforming the MIT Student Center to Promote Wellbeing” SCUP North Atlantic Conference
Presenter, “Unlocking Potential: The Future of Academic Campus Development” Gensler Design Forecast Live Event
Advisory Board Member – Architectural Engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Institute