NORTHof explores the quiet relationship between environment, light, and the spaces we inhabit. Working at the intersection of architecture, interiors, and property stewardship, we approach each project as a complete environment—whether anchored in a rural landscape or nested within the urban fabric. Our practice is dedicated to creating residences that are both refined and deeply lived-in, ensuring that a home’s beauty is matched by its sense of ease.
Our Ethos
Our name reflects a dual approach to the architectural process. It is a search for the essential version of a project—the point where environmental logic meets the personal narrative of the inhabitant. It is also a commitment to extended service; we believe architecture should transcend the standard brief to become a tool for restorative living and a catalyst for mental clarity.
We view our role as a dedicated partnership that spans the life of a project. At North Of, we choose to remain a boutique studio to ensure that the intimacy of the initial dialogue is protected. North directs the design and strategy of every commission personally, ensuring our clients have a consistent, expert point of contact from start to finish. Our studio approach allows us to combine this high-level personal service with the technical rigor and professional oversight necessary to lead complex residences to completion.
A home is a living entity that matures over time. Our role is to act as a long-term advocate for the spaces we create, selecting materials and crafting geometries that age with grace, focusing on the long-term character of the environment. As a practice, our commitment is to create residences that serve not just the needs of today, but the legacy of the family for generations to come.
North Keeragool, AIA
With over 20 years of experience, North brings a seasoned perspective to the intersection of luxury and utility. Prior to founding North Of, North was the Studio Director and Senior Project Architect at Andrew Franz Architect, where he led many of the designs featured in our current portfolio. His earlier career includes foundational experience at Pei Cobb Freed & Partners and Gensler.
North’s work has been featured in leading publications, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Dwell, Dezeen, and The Architect’s Newspaper. A graduate of Texas Tech University (B.S. Arch) and Rice University (M. Arch), he combines rigorous academic thinking with a tactile, sensory-driven approach to design, guiding his clients through the entire lifecycle of a project to ensure each residence remains a timeless anchor for the life lived within it.