Keith Mueller Architecture

03/26/2026

Well… let’s just say marketing has never been my strong suit 😅

I knew this feature story was in the works with DesignKC—but I thought it going to come out in the spring. Turns out it actually came out in the winter issue!

All that said, I’m incredibly proud to have been part of this truly special, large-scale project for such a wonderful family. Grateful for the team, the collaboration, and the opportunity to help bring it all to life.

A little late sharing—but just as meaningful.

09/05/2025

This is a design for an Accessory Dwelling Unit in the Brookside area of Kansas City that I recently completed. It will be detached from the primary residence and include garage parking on the ground floor. Until very recently these developments were prohibited by zoning ordinances in Kansas City. Thankfully an ordinance allowing ADU's is now part of the KCMO municipal code and homeowners have a useful and exciting way to develop their property in a way that provides flexible living arrangements for extended family and/or secondary rental income. I've done several of these and have a firm grasp on the design rules and regulations. Give me a ring if you are considering adding one to your home.

An Accessory Dwelling unit is a small, secondary living unit on a single-family home's property, sharing the same ownership as the primary residence. Also known as mother-in-law units or backyard cottages, ADUs can be detached or attached to the main house, such as a basement apartment, garage suite, or guest house. ADUs provide additional space, can increase property value, and offer flexible housing for family members or tenants.

08/12/2025

07/26/2025

Recently completed dormer addition to provide living/bathroom/laundry space to create guest suite. Fabulous construction skills and management provided by Jan Duncan and Synergy construction.

07/18/2025

Recently completed front porch addition in Prairie Village. Simple (but not simple minded) and clean. Designed to be large and welcoming covered outdoor space to spend time and interact with the neighborhood. With the advent of air conditioning front porches were not considered a priority on these mid century homes when they were constructed. Over the years we've come to recognize what was lost by removing this transitional element from residential architecture. Fortunately many municipalities are relaxing setback requirements and now permit porches that are large enough for comfortably sized seating groups that encourage social interaction. A minimal number of columns were used to maximize visual connection to the street and outdoor heaters were planned for to extend the usability of the porch into the colder months.

Fantastic craftsmanship by Synergy Construction.

05/13/2025

Culmination of a 3 year design and construction process for a 130 year old treasured historic home and site. Existing house was completely reimagined for modern living while honoring it's historical scale and authenticity. Major indoor and outdoor living spaces were placed to connect directly with the majestic mature landscaping surround the house. Major additions were made on two sides of the house to provide additional living and bedroom space.

Construction by Mojo Built
Photos courtesy of Jeff Stultz Photography

04/17/2025

Recently completed comprehensive remodel and addition to a home in Fairway. Complete second floor addition which includes 2 bedrooms, loft space, two bathrooms and a two story skylit atrium space. A new front porch and rear screen porch were also added.

08/30/2024

Watch out Kansas City. Kon Tiki is coming. Proud to have served as the architectural consultant on this project. Opens this Saturday. 1920 Baltimore.

11/10/2023

Some photos from a recently completed addition in Westwood. This project is extra special for me because the homeowners had (totally unrelated to this project) purchased one of my artist daughter Lily Marie Mueller's quilts (seen in the bedroom photo)!

06/16/2023

We have a roof! Progress photo for one of two major additions to a wonderful historic home in old Overland Park that I’ve been working on for almost two years now. The project also includes another major addition to the south that will start soon and a complete renovation of the existing house.

10/26/2021

Very happy to be providing design services for this community building project. The first unit is now under construction.

"To provide its teachers with affordable housing, Teachers Like Me has partnered with RezDev, a for-profit social enterprise that uses innovative materials and methods to reduce costs and build green, healthy, affordable homes with no subsidies. All homes will be built on urban infill lots east of Troost and contribute to neighborhood revitalization in Midtown Kansas City, Missouri."