Northerly, founded in 2018, is a full-service architectural firm specializing in residential design tailored to the distinctive landscape and lifestyle of Northern Michigan. Situated amidst the breathtaking scenery of the Leelanau and Grand Traverse area, our focus is on designing contemporary homes that seamlessly blend functionality with aesthetics.

Keenan grew up tinkering in his father’s woodworking shop in Glen Arbor, Michigan, where exposure to the craftsmanship of local architects fueled his passion for home design. Early jobs in construction further grounded his experience in designing and building. His academic excellence at the University of Michigan led to awards and distinguished undergraduate and graduate degrees. Prior and adjacent to founding Northerly in 2018, he honed his skills with Stephen Sutro in San Francisco and LMN in Seattle. During his 30s, Keenan coFounded an architectural technology company, CoWorkr, which was later acquired by R-Zero. Keenan lives with him wife, Kristen, and daughter, Aila, in Glen Arbor.