Our Mission

Founded in 1992, KEE Architecture has a diverse portfolio in architecture, interior design, and urban planning. We pursue an architecture of ideas, soundly executed and thoroughly serviced. Our method is centered on the needs of the client, on developing appropriate architectural solutions and on building within clients means and schedules. At KEE, we believe architecture and design should be functional and efficient, as well as beautiful and stunning to the viewer.

Who We Are

  • Alexa Diaz graduated from Iowa State University’s interior design program in 2024 and joined KEE Architecture soon after. Moving to Madison, WI from her hometown in Illinois was an exciting and welcoming change. Alexa prides herself on her organization and attention to detail which helps her work on a variety of projects and maintain close relationships. Alexa’s design style is thoughtful, functional and focuses on the end user. She prioritizes creating unique spaces that make the world a more inspired place.

  • David Ewanowski AIA, a founding partner of KEE Architecture, became interested in how buildings were built before knowing that architecture was a profession.

    Born and raised in Wisconsin, he received training in landscape architecture at UW-Madison while recognizing that architecture was his true calling. After earning a Master of Architecture degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Dave returned to practice in Madison where he is still striving to better understand Landscape + Architecture.

    Dave enjoys working collaboratively with public and private clients to help them envision, build and succeed. He also bicycles, sails and travels.

  • John Ewanowski, AIA, NCARB, Architect/Owner has combined interests in design and architectural history into a diverse body of work that includes both new construction and historic preservation, creating new urban landscapes that conserve our history while looking into the future. John earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin - Madison then went on to study architecture at the University of Michigan. He is licensed to practice architecture in Wisconsin and Utah; serves on the Salt Lake City Historic Landmark Commission; and is a member of the Association for Preservation Technology, International. John splits his time between Madison, where he cheers on the Badgers and takes trips to the family cabin, and Salt Lake City, where he enjoys spending time in the mountains skiing, climbing, and hiking.

  • Jan Eymann WRID, is one of the three founding partners of KEE Architecture and a graduate of the University of Iowa interior design program. Her background in both commercial and residential projects influences her towards designing spaces that are comfortable, timeless, expressive and inclusive of the unique characteristics and opportunities of each project. Jan works to make a seamless architectural connection of the outdoor and indoor environment by exploring natural materials, scale, texture and color. Her approach centers on the building of a harmonious relationship between human scale and the designed environment.

  • Zula Flanary received her formal education from the University of Wisconsin – Madison with a degree in Interior Architecture, B.S. graduating in 2023. Zula joined KEE in October of 2024. Her background includes experience in the commercial contract furniture industry. She has skills in construction and renovation that aid in her understanding of design. Zula believes that creativity is innate in every human being. Through her designs, she aims to create spaces that remind people of their similarities through a playfulness of color, texture, and form.

  • Liz Hampton, LEED AP ID+C, NCIDQ, Owner has been an Interior Designer at KEE since 2011. After graduating from Harrington College of Design, she practiced for several years in her hometown of Chicago. Always maintaining a passion for the arts, and growing up the daughter of an architect, interior design was a natural career path blending these specialties into the built environment. Being ever mindful of wellness, her goal has always been to create spaces that are not only functional, but also appealing to the eye and often inspired by nature.

  • Sohail Khan has been a Project Manager with KEE Architecture since June 1999. Coming from a formal education in Civil and Structural Engineering prior to a Masters in Architecture, his comprehensive approach brings graceful and practical solutions to complex problems. Putting a strong focus on the details from which the user interacts with, his work on projects brings an authentic celebration of enclosure and structure to reality.

  • Melissa Lindemann is a long-time Madison resident and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. She came to KEE in 2025 with over 15 years of experience in project and program management across a diverse range of organizations, from nonprofits to early-stage startups to large corporations. Melissa is a natural problem-solver with a sharp eye for detail and a focus on process design and improvement. At KEE, she channels these skills into the administrative and business operations that keep the studio running smoothly.

  • Aden Sayers, AIA, is a Licensed Architect focused on creating thoughtful, efficient environments across commercial, residential, and adaptive-reuse work. With nine years of experience, he brings a balance of design sensitivity and technical rigor to every project. Aden’s strengths include clear documentation, zoning and code strategy, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams to bring ideas from sketch to construction.

  • Dan Wolter

KEE ARCHITECTURE WAS FORMED OVER

DRINKS WITH A DREAM OF DOING

SOMETHING DIFFERENT

Founding partners (from left to right) Doug Kozel, David Ewanowski, and Jan Eymann. (1992 photo)