WHO WE ARE

Kevin Casey

NCARB, LEED AP

PRINCIPAL

Kevin has been with Backen & Backen since 2015 and has advanced through several design roles before being promoted to Principal in 2023. He is passionate about creatively implementing Backen & Backen’s core values of Land | Building | Body to find regenerative design solutions that engage the landscape and enhance the wellbeing of our clients. Through careful listening and understanding of our clients’ vision, he works side by side with Howard Backen to develop both the big picture concepts and fine details, tailored to each project’s needs.

Kevin enjoys working on hospitality and residential projects. He recently completed a 15,000 sq ft primary residence in Alberta, Canada and managed a remodel of Solage, an award-winning luxury resort in Napa Valley. He has overseen the design of private residences in Malibu and Hawaii, as well as an art focused residence in Napa consisting of a home and 10,000 sq ft of subterranean parking and gallery space.

Kevin has 20 years of architecture experience and is a LEED accredited professional. Prior to joining Backen & Backen, he worked on higher education, historical renovation, winery, and high-end residential projects located in Boston, Dubai, Miami, and Northern California.

Kevin holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Upstate New York, where he was awarded the Harriet R. Peck Prize. Outside the office, Kevin enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, photography and traveling. He’s always up for an adventure, has been to 50 countries across six continents, and has summited Mt. Kilimanjaro.