Douglas Kane Joins Brown Harris Stevens Development Marketing as Chief Architecture & Design Officer

Brown Harris Stevens Development Marketing is pleased to announce that Douglas Kane has been appointed as Chief Architecture & Design Officer.

In this role, Kane leads BHSDM project teams and advises best-in-class residential developers on architectural programming, planning and design, throughout all phases of the marketing and sales process. He is overseeing the design and planning for numerous upcoming developments including 171 East 86th Street, 842 6th Avenue, and future projects in Florida, Greenwich Village and the Upper East Side.

Kane’s esteemed background includes nearly eight years at Thomas Juul-Hansen, which he joined after working for Steven Harris Architects. He has spent time building his own architecture and interiors practice, Douglas Kane, since 2020. He began his career at David M. Schwarz Architects, and he holds a Masters in Architecture from Yale University.

Marquee projects spanning residential, retail, cultural, and hospitality that Kane has worked on throughout his career include The James Nomad hotel in Manhattan; the restaurant Scarpetta in Manhattan; Belgravia Gate in London; 560 West 24th Street in Chelsea, NYC, Sutton Tower (430 East 58th Street in NYC); and The Smith Center for Performing Arts in Las Vegas.

“Douglas brings a unique perspective and fresh vision to our team and our clients with his deep experience across sectors,” said Stephen Kliegerman, president, BHSDM. “He has worked on projects around the world, and outside of the residential sphere. He has a sharp eye and fuses these different perspectives to articulate best-in-class design for high-end residential projects that draw people to want to live there. We are thrilled to have him on the team.”

Kane added, “It’s very exciting to be joining the Brown Harris Stevens Development Marketing team. As an architect and designer, I appreciate how my work allows people to maximize their enjoyment of their living environments. Working with the BHSDM team, and the developers we partner with on new developments, allows us to do this in multiples – creating buildings where people find joy in their homes.”