NORTHERLY

ARCHITECTURE

Captivating Beauty from Utilitarian Designs

Northerly is a small, full-service architectural firm specializing in designs shaped by site, lifestyle, and material. Our work focuses on balancing functionality with refined aesthetics, creating architecture that is both purposeful and enduring. Our company leverages a strong combination of high design and the latest technology to bring you an unmatched architecture process.

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Hans Papke

Keenan May

Principal | Michigan
Principal | California

  • "They are deeply respectful to the land and environment; they are constantly aware of how space can and will be used as well as how light will play throughout the house. They are incredibly knowledgeable about materials. "

    —Former Customer

  • "Keenan was absolutely fantastic to work with! Our Glen Arbor area build exceeded every expectation. Keenan brought incredible knowledge and creative ideas to the design, and his vision truly came to life beautifully. Even when we were coordinating from Chicago, he handled everything locally with professionalism, clear communication, and responsiveness."

    —Former Customer

  • We couldn’t have asked for a smoother process or better results—there’s nothing we would change. We absolutely love the finished work and highly recommend Northerly to anyone looking for exceptional design and project management!

    —Former Customer

“We’re inspired by the simplicity of vernacular architecture paired with the performative solutions of modern materials and construction.”
— Keenan & Hans, Partners