Kane Architecture and Urban Design is a Brooklyn based architecture and design practice founded in 2012.  Our architecture practice is design-led, embracing an open-ended approach that allows each project to evolve uniquely and organically. We believe that no two sites or clients are the same, and by remaining receptive and adaptive throughout the design process, we can uncover the inherent potential of each location. This approach ensures that every project is not only tailored to the client’s vision but also authentically connected to its sense of place, resulting in spaces that are both meaningful and distinctive.

We offer comprehensive design services that begin with early site analysis and space programming, continuing through architectural design, interior design, and meticulous construction reviews. By engaging in every stage of the project, we maintain rigorous attention to detail, ensuring that each element is thoughtfully considered and seamlessly integrated. This holistic approach allows us to craft cohesive and refined spaces that meet our clients’ needs while achieving the highest standards of design excellence.

Design Principal Ted Kane is actively involved and accessible throughout every stage of the design process. His hands-on approach ensures a collaborative dialogue with clients, guiding decision-making with insight and clarity. By staying engaged from concept to completion, Ted fosters an open and communicative environment, helping to shape each project with a shared vision and a thoughtful, informed perspective. 

Ted Kane is the founder and design director of Kane AUD a NYC based architecture and urban design practice he established in 2012.  Kane AUD approaches its work with desire for making more than just great buildings but also for bringing a consideration of the areas around them. Ted has over 20 years of architectural experience including residential, commercial and cultural projects.  Prior to establishing his office, Ted spent 12 years as a project architect at Morphosis working in Los Angeles and Shanghai on numerous award-winning projects. 

Ted received a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Kentucky and a Master of Architecture degree from the UCLA and is a registered Architect in New York and California.  Ted has been a guest critic or lectured at numerous universities, including: Syracuse, University of Southern California, Tongji University, Architectural Association Beijing Winter School, Beijing Academy of Fine Arts, Xian University of Architecture, and Ku-Shan Unversity in Taiwan.

Ted's experience in all aspects of a projects development including extensive 3D BIM modelling and coordination assures that design quality can be maintained from early design  through construction completion. Having worked on projects in Europe, the United States, and Asia, Ted has a unique understanding of both the Western design process and technology and how it can adapt to the speed and fast growth of Asian Development.  With Kane AUD, Ted has founded an office with an focus on exploring new ideas and methods of design that maintain a rigorous attention to quality design and construction.

In addition to leading Kane AUD, Ted has maintained a prominent role in the research on Contemporary Urbanism. His writings on Los Angeles were featured in the publication The Infrastructural City, published by Actar press as well as in his own book Polar Inertia: migrating urban systems, published by the Los Angeles Forum for Architecture and Urban Design.

Professional Certifications
New York State Architecture License
California State Architecture License
Certified by the National Council of Architecture Registration Boards
USGBC Certified LEED Architectural Professional
International Passive House Association (iPHA), Member