CHRIS BEEN, R.A.

As a registered Architect with over 15 years of experience leading a variety of retail projects (ground-up, renovations and expansions) in challenging jurisdictions across the U.S., Chris is an effective Project Director and architectural professional for the KPA Retail team.  His commitment and dedication to collaborating with brands, his unmatched attention to detail and quality assurance, ability to establish lines of communication and program processes, as well as his ability to help clients create accurate and concise prototype documents positions Chris to execute successful project outcomes for the clients he serves.

In leading relationships with top retailers and brands, Chris seeks to not only develop architectural design solutions and process efficiencies for clients, but embodies a genuine desire to understand their brand, their business and their challenges.

He has a natural ability to oversee and coordinate account efforts at the general prototype level and at the site-specific level, as well as a passion for providing innovative architectural solutions. Chris inspires confidence in his clients and colleagues through demonstrated expertise in program and project management, retail industry knowledge and design management expertise.