The River North Design District (RNDD) is proud to welcome our newest designer member, Kahler Slater, to our River North design community.
We enrich life and achieve powerful results through the places we design.
Kahler Slater is a forward-thinking firm with a rich legacy spanning more than 100 years. By building upon philosophies of research, performance, and client-driven design, they create solutions that offer tangible, beautiful results. In addition to being an award-winning international architecture, interior design, environmental branding, and strategic advisory services firm, Kahler Slater’s architecture and design are rooted in enriching life.


Performance-Based Design
Kahler Slater believes that design is a catalyst for change. Capital investments, no matter the size, should produce dramatic improvements in our clients’ performance. To ensure they take full advantage of this opportunity, Kahler Slater’s marketplace experts lead a collaborative Performance-Based Design process that starts with the end in mind. They set performance metrics up front and then design for change. Once completed, results are measured to ensure each client’s vision is realized.

A Unique Approach
Kahler Slater is made up of marketplace experts who bring knowledge grounded in research leading a collaborative Performance-Based Design process. This process is adaptable to specific client needs and is organized into five key steps: Discover; Dream; Define; Design; Deliver.

Kahler Slater Welcomes Kelli Zaremba

We are excited to see a familiar face join the Chicago team at Kahler Slater, RNDD Vice President, Kelli Zaremba joined the firm this year as the Business Development Leader. Kelli, along with Design Principal Trina Sandschafer, are thrilled to be part of the team that will carry Kahler Slater’s legacy to Chicago and beyond.
Please help us in welcoming Kahler Slater to the RNDD Community! To learn more about their firm and their work visit their website here.