CRTKL is a global architecture, planning and design firm that began seventy-five years ago in an emerging architect’s family basement in Maryland. Since its modest inception, CRTKL has evolved into a cultural agency to advance positive outcomes in our local and global communities. Rooted in urban planning, the breadth of the practice encompasses complex mixed-use developments to healthcare, data analytics to workplace design, retail stores to residential developments – cementing CRTKL’s place as one of the world’s most influential firms.
As we celebrate three-quarters of a century of significant people, projects and ideas, we also look towards the future as we advance resiliency, well-being, technology and mobility across the built environment to better our people and our planet.
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Impact Study
The impact study was created to assess the economic, social and environmental impacts of CRTKL completed projects. Ultimately, we want to use this knowledge to quantify the impact of thoughtful and future-proof planning, urban design and architecture – resulting in evidence-based design strategies for future projects.
What do YOU think the future looks like? Across the firm, architects, designers and staff came together to sketch the next 75 years on a cocktail napkin. Though the future may be uncertain, one thing remains clear, our commitment to people, the planet, and positive design.
As CRTKL celebrates its 75th anniversary, we continue to explore our global expansion by highlighting the twenty-year growth across China. Highlighting prominent projects across Asia throughout the firm’s history, CRTKL thought leaders within the region explain our focus on people, the planet and positive design. Learn more here about their continued dedication to design and the art of placemaking.
As CRTKL celebrates its 75th anniversary, we’re looking back at our evolution as a global firm with the addition of offices in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) extending back over three decades. Highlighting prominent projects in the EMEA region throughout the firm’s history, CRTKL thought leaders region explain our focus on people, planet and positive design. Watch on to learn how one office in London developed into a global, cultural legacy.
Hispanic Heritage Month
CRTKL is proud to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Watch on to hear about our team’s favorite cultural traditions from around the globe.
Celebrating Pride at CRTKL
In celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride, CRTKL is speaking with members of the firm’s LGBTQ+ community to celebrate their voices and elevate their perspectives. Read on to see their stories.
International Women’s Day
CRTKL is proud to celebrate its global team of women– proving the incredible potential of an equitable future for 75 years and counting. From DC to Dubai, our inspiring team shares what equality in AEC means to them in this historic year.
