About The Studio...
What We Do
Through decades of experience and a well-organized studio structure, we offer a comprehensive suite of services for architects, designers, developers, public art agencies, private clients, and fellow artists:
- Architectural glass design, both original and collaborative
- Glass fabrication and installation for studio-designed and external projects
- Engineering of custom glass systems
- Consultation for architectural and public art glass projects
- Project administration, whether for in-house or externally designed commissions
Our primary goal is the harmonious integration of glass art with architecture—enhancing environments to make them more engaging, meaningful, and memorable. This philosophy also extends into the coordination of each glass element throughout the architectural planning and construction phases.
Design Philosophy...
To ensure our designs align with the architectural vision, we begin by examining several key questions:
- What role will artistic glass play in the building?
- How will the glass work enhance the architectural experience?
- What practical functions must it serve (e.g., light control, privacy)?
- Who will view the work, and from what perspective or distance?
- What activities will take place nearby?
- How will the glass be illuminated, both internally and externally?
- Are there any safety or structural considerations?
DIVERSITY
Our core objective in every project is to respond to the unique needs of the architecture. Since each space presents different challenges and opportunities, the design solutions and implementation strategies we use must also be distinct. This commitment to tailored approaches has led us to continually develop innovative glass art techniques and advanced fabrication technologies that serve the specific demands of each project.
This diversity in method and execution is reflected throughout our portfolio of architectural glass installations. We intentionally avoid adopting a singular or repetitive style. Instead, we embrace versatility to create meaningful, site-specific works that enhance the architectural environment they inhabit.
The goal is never to highlight a material or technique purely for novelty. We rely on a broad range of solutions to integrate each piece of glass artwork in a way that feels natural, functional, and fully aligned with its architectural context. This approach allows us to produce work that is both artistically expressive and architecturally appropriate.
Project Execution
Execution is treated as an integral part of the creative process—on par with the design phase. This includes glass fabrication, professional installation, and detailed project administration. Our team approaches each project with the same level of precision, commitment, and creativity, ensuring that every detail is addressed with care.
Collaboration is a vital element in the execution phase. We believe in fostering strong working relationships with all project stakeholders—from architects and engineers to fabricators and installers. When collaborators feel like co-creators of a meaningful glass installation, the process becomes more engaging and fulfilling for everyone involved.
The success of a project is ultimately measured not only by how well the design complements the architecture, but also by the quality and creativity of its execution. Our dedication to this full-spectrum approach has made Kenneth von Roenn Studio a trusted name in the field of architectural glass art and custom glass installations.

Kenneth F. von Roenn, Jr.
Born Louisville, KY
4/14/1948
Education
Florida State University, BA 1970
Yale University, M. Arch. 1981
(thesis: “The Primary Modalities of the Relationship Between Art and Architecture: Integration, Juxtapostion & Synthesis”)
Employment
Louisville Art Glass (Penco Studios) 1970-77
Apprentice, General Manager, President
U of Ky School of Architecture, Lexington, KY 1975-77
Instructor of Art in Architecture courses
von Roenn Studio Group, Branford, CT 1977-83
Swain School of Design, New Bedford, MA 1983-84
Developer of Art in Architecture Program
Berry Associates Architects, Louisville, KY 1983-85
Bailey, Preston, von Roenn Architects, Louisville, KY 1985
1990
Principal
Architectural Glass Art, Louisville, KY 1990-2013
CEO, Design Director
Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL 2013-2016
Director, Master Craftsman Studio
Developer and Instructor of Public Art Program
Kaiser / von Roenn Studio, Tallahassee, FL 2013-present
Abbreviated Accomplishments
Designed and executed more than 1,500 commissions in the U. S., Middle East, Far East, Europe, Canada and Mexico
Work published in more than 75 books, magazines, & digital publications.
Received more than 25 awards for work, including two hall of fames and lifetime achievement for the state of Kentucky.
Written and lectured on the topics of Art in Architecture, the Evolution of Architectural Glass Art, and the Development and Issues of Public Art