Kelly R. Davis, AIA, Principal

Kelly R. Davis has long been recognized for his designs that reflect a strong Prairie and Usonian influence. Prior to joining SALA Architects in 1993, he was a Partner in the  Stillwater, Minnesota firm of McGuire/Engler/Davis.

Kelly is a frequent lecturer on the Prairie School of architecture. His designs have been widely published on both the local and national levels. He received his Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Minnesota in 1973 and is a registered architect in Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Davis is a recipient of the “Architect of Distinction” award from AIA Minnesota and Midwest Home magazine, recognizing distinguished achievement in residential
architectural design.

Awards:

• Prairie House Renovation, AIA Minnesota Honor Award
• Johnson Residence, AIA Minnesota/Mpls.St.Paul Magazine RAVE Award
• Hamilton-Jelle Retreat and Studio, AIA Minnesota/Mpls.St.Paul Magazine RAVE Award

Publications:

• The Not So Big House: A Blueprint for the Way We Really Live by Sarah Susanka, Taunton Press, 1998
• Not So Big Remodeling: Tailoring Your Home for the Way You Really Live by Sarah Susanka, Taunton Press, 2009
• Remodeling Trends Magazine
• Trends Magazine
• Fine Homebuilding Magazine
• Architecture Minnesota
• Mpls.St.Paul Magazine
• Trends Magazine