Keith Plymale

Keith Plymale is an adjunct professor in both the Architecture Program and Masters Program in Architecture at CCA. In addition to his adjunct position at CCA, Keith teaches architectural studios at the University of California, Berkeley and an urban graduate studio at the Academy of Arts University in San Francisco. He is the former director of undergraduate studies in architecture at the University of Kentucky and has in the graduate program in architecture at The Ohio State University.

Most recently He has worked with an Autodesk research grant to develop a pedagogy using Building Information Modeling software as a conceptual (rather than finishing) tool in design studios, breaking the typical mold.

Keith’s architecture is continually driven by dual efforts to develop a new model for 21st Century architectural practice and to evolve a parallel pedagogy for teaching architectural studios. The work is focused on multiple pursuits to realize the action of experimental construction at multiple scales, from the assembly of domestic spaces & built-in cabinetry constructs to urban infrastructure.

Keith has practiced with Offices in San Francisco, Louisville and New York and received an AIA honor award for his work with former Le Corbusier associate Jose’ Oubrerie. As Oubrerie’s assistant, Keith’s work toward developing a new model for the ‘American House’ was realized in the Miller House, Lexington Kentucky. He is currently writing a book on Modern Italian master Leonardo Ricci and pursuing theoretical & built works in the San Francisco Bay Area & Louisville.

He has worked on the Marin County water quality Laboratory & Alameda County Water Quality Laboratory with Michael Willis Architects [San Francisco, Oakland, Portland], and continues to work with themes connected to the architecture of Water. Keith maintains professional licenses in both California & Kentucky