Kamus + Keller + Turpin Principals
To the team at Kamus + Keller + Turpin Interiors and Architecture, the concept of a “Master Builder” is as important today as it has been to people and cultures of the past. We embrace all of the principles and responsibilities of the true “Master Builders”, maintaining a staff of professionals that is well-rounded and knowledgeable in all facets of design, construction methods and techniques. We feel that by having intimate knowledge of these separate but intimately related aspects of building we are much better able to serve our client’s needs.
John Kamus, AIA
President/CEO
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Bachelor of Architecture, 1980
California Registered Architect, C-20397
Arizona Registered Architect
Colorado Registered Architect
Nevada Registered Architect
Washington Registered Architect
American Institute of Architects
National Council of Architectural Registration Board
Certified ADA Inspector
LEED Certification
Passionate about cost effective environmentally friendly design John employs these methods into his designs whenever possible. He is currently working on active solar technology and the implementation into new and existing projects. Though he greatly admires the work of Frank Lloyd Wright and Modernist Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, he is most inspired by the design that results from client interaction, by seeing their vision realized.
John is the proud owner of an early model 1984 Porsche Carrera, and an active racing member of the Porsche Owners Club, which takes both he and his wife on many interesting race adventures.
David W Keller
Principal
Associate of Arts Degree in Architectural Design – Rio Hondo College
Casework Studies of Architecture at Cal Polytechnic University, Pomona
American Institute of Architects Associates
International Conference of Building Officials Certification
Building Owners Management Association
NFPA Associate Member
David brings quite a unique blend of technical knowledge with his design skills. He is the nuts and bolts guy. With over twenty years of experience in architectural design, tenant improvements and construction management, David has managed and worked in a variety of industry sectors including landlord representation, corporate client and master campus planning, which also includes specializing in government uses and security. David has also managed core and shell building design and all phases of tenant improvements, including space planning and construction document preparation.
David is passionate about his family, company, baseball, and hands on participation with Bethany Church of Long Beach and their grass root community efforts that bring about positive change.
Mark Turpin
Principal
Associate of Arts Degree in Architectural Design – El Camino College
Licensed General Contractor – Qualifying individual for KKT
Commissioner, Disabled Access Appeals Board – City of Long Beach, CA
Mark’s thirty years of experience in architecture and construction, his intimate knowledge of Disabled Access and Uniform Building Codes as well as his hands-on construction background provide clients with unique and valuable real-world experience. Prior to becoming a partner with John and David, he was Vice President of Facilities and Construction for Real Mex Restaurants. During those five years, Mark successfully developed new prototypes and directed the design and construction of nineteen new restaurants across the country.
Along with being a proud father of three boys, Mark is passionate about fine woodworking, food, wine, cooking, camping, hiking and sailing. His greatest inspirations for his design work are world travel and history. He takes special inspiration from the architecture and craftsmanship throughout Europe.