The Team at KRN
Kenneth Nadler, AIA
PRINCIPAL-IN-CHARGE
Mr. Nadler was educated at Pratt Institute School of Architecture and received a Bachelor of Architecture.
Mr. Nadler is a founding principal of Kenneth R. Nadler, Consulting, LLC. He has more than 30 years’ experience and is responsible for all aspects of project design. His high standard of design and attention to detail is greatly reflected in Kenneth R. Nadler, Architect’s reputation for quality Design with the numerous awards his projects have received. Mr. Nadler is known for his understanding of human requirements and his ability to blend them into the proper context. His responsibilities are wide ranging and include overall design guidance, specific programming, planning, agency responsibility, and client liaison. Mr. Nadler is a registered Architect in the states of Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Texas, Colorado, Maryland, Missouri, Virginia, North Carolina, Florida, Arizona Idaho and Montana. He is a member of the NCARB and the American Institute of Architects.
Kathleen Lyons
ASSOCIATE - PROJECT ARCHITECT
Kathleen Lyons was educated at Cooper Union in New York where she earned a Bachelor of Architecture.
Kathleen has experience in all types of architecture including master planning and site planning, rehabilitation and adaptive reuse projects, municipal, institutional, recreation, corporate and commercial projects, multi-family and single family housing. She is responsible for all aspects of project management, planning, programming, design and acts as our client, staff and consultant communication hub. Kathleen’s true love for design and creativity encourages an atmosphere where new ideas and solutions are commonplace. Her ability to continuously focus on a client’s needs and desires combined with her desire to be a perfectionist always results in design solutions that are both functional and innovative. She has a keen ability to translate client recommendations and requirements into workable design realities that are consistent with established goals, objectives and budgets. Ms. Lyons is a registered Architect in the State of New York.
Joseph Torhan
ASSOCIATE - PROJECT ARCHITECT
Joe Torhan was educated at New York Institute of Technology and received a Bachelor in Architecture.
Joe Torhan is a project architect dedicated to blending the technical details of building construction with the aesthetic details of architectural design. His precise attention to details and his technical knowledge result in creative solutions to a variety of architectural challenges. Joe has over twenty years experience in housing, institutional, and commercial projects. He is a dedicated project manager who is intent on assuring that the construction process is a continuation of the design process. He is thoroughly familiar with the management, preparation and coordination of a project, the construction documents and specifications, as well as the coordination of the consulting engineers and field personnel. Joe oversees and is adept at coordinating the details of various disciplines to assure the production of a comprehensive set of construction documents. He has a thorough working knowledge of Auto Cad and has produced many of the plans, sections, details, schedules and designs of our projects. Joe is a registered Architect in the State of New York.
Patty Hackett
PROJECT MANAGER
Patty Hackett is a graduate of New York Institute of Technology where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Architecture.
Patty has experience in many aspects of architecture including master planning and site planning, multi-family and single family housing. She is responsible for all aspects of project management, planning, programming, design and acts as our client, staff and consultant communication hub. Patty’s enthusiastic approach to exploring new ideas typically results in original, well-thought-out design solutions. Patty’s unique ability to incorporate a design theme in the smallest of details continuously creates results where intricately designed details subtly blend with the overall design. She is a dedicated project manager who is intent on assuring that the construction process is a continuation of the design process. Patty’s uncanny ability to focus on the needs and dreams of our clients throughout the design and construction process is apparent in the quality of the results.
Joseph McKenna
DRAFTER / RENDERER
Joseph McKenna is a graduate of New York Institute of Technology where he earned a Bachelor in Architecture.
In addition to developing construction documents, Joe’s unique role in the office is to create artistic presentation renderings to aid Ken and the clients during the design process. He works closely with Ken to generate three dimensional concept images to help clients visualize specific designs. When creating final renderings he uses a blend of technical and artistic ability to create stunning images. In commercial projects these images can be used for marketing as well.