“At age six I wanted to be an architect because I liked drawing pretty houses. Decades later it is the notions of home – shelter, safety, dignity, and joy that drive my work to create purposeful, beautiful spaces for all, regardless of scale, program, or budget.”
Kerry Frank, AIA
Kerry graduated from The University of Texas at Austin in 2020 with a Bachelor of Architecture, a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering with a focus in Construction Engineering and Project Management, and a business minor.
Kerry joined Wheeler Kearns Architects in 2017 as an intern through the Professional Residency Program at the University of Texas, and he joined the studio as a Project Architect in 2021. He has contributed to a wide range of educational, nonprofit, and residential projects that foster social connections and individual expression, including the Hansberry College Prep Gymnasium addition, North Lawndale Employment Network, Art in Motion, Chapel of St. Joseph, several Noble Schools, and homes across the Chicagoland area.
A registered architect in Wisconsin and a member of the AIA, Kerry brings a personal and professional commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and representation within the design community as a member of the LGBTQ+ community and co-chair of the AIA Chicago LGBTQI+ Alliance.
Kerry resides in Chicago’s Boystown neighborhood and loves volleyball, running, happy hours, and spending time on the water with friends and family.
Education
| 2020 | BArch, University of Texas |
| 2020 | B.S. Architectural Engineering, University of Texas |
Professional Affiliations
| 2021-present | American Institute of Architects (AIA) |
| 2023 | Co-Chair, AIA Chicago LGBTQI+ Alliance |