Architecture & Interior Design Firm in Kansas City

jared@hoke-ley.com

Jared Hoke has extensive experience focusing on highly-detailed custom homes, multi-family residences, and equestrian facilities. Additionally, his portfolio is comprised of mixed-use developments, residential-scale landscape planning, and international ecological city master planning. Early in his career, Jared pursued an 18-month opportunity to work within a university setting in Copenhagen, Denmark. This immersion into a culture with rich design tradition instilled a rigorous approach to create simple yet refined, thoughtful yet understated architectural spaces that seamlessly interact with their environments.

Jared is a licensed architect in the states of Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska. He is a member of AIA Kansas and AIA Kansas City since 2016.

Jared has served as a guest juror on numerous design studio juries for the University of Kansas and Kansas State University architecture programs. He also coaches youth basketball and flag football teams in Lawrence.

katie.hoke@hoke-ley.com

Katie Hoke leads the interior architecture and design studio. Her professional portfolio consists of high-end commercial interiors, retail design, and custom residences. Katie believes that the interior design and function should reflect the client’s life and habits, creating optimal environments for both comfort and productivity. Along with her interior architecture expertise, Katie has been an active equestrian for over 30 years. Katie’s knowledge of horses combined with her professional experience gives her the unique expertise to design safe and beautiful equestrian facilities.

Additionally, Katie was a Professor of Practice in the Interior Architecture, Product and Furniture Design Department at Kansas State University from 2016 to 2017 and now is part of the IAPD Professional Advisory Board.

roy@hoke-ley.com

Roy brings a craftsman’s sensibility and attention to each project. His acute attentiveness to detail is exercised throughout all scales of design, from custom furniture to commercial buildings. Roy is passionate about historic preservation of significant buildings from any design era. From restoring an existing building for its current use, repurposing it for a new one, or creating a building from scratch to match its context, Roy’s extensive knowledge of architectural history has benefited many projects.

Roy is a licensed architect in the state of Washington.

grace@hoke-ley.com

Grace Burton is a recent graduate of the University of Kansas with a Bachelor of Interior Architecture, bringing a fresh perspective to Hoke Ley. She approaches each project with a genuine curiosity for how people experience space.

Her passion lies in the relationship between people and their environments. She is fascinated by how individuals interact with the built world, from the rhythm of a busy commercial interior to the intimacy of a private residence. This innate focus on the human experience allows her to create responsive spaces. With a strong attention to detail and a drive to learn, Grace is eager to grow her craft and contribute to creating spaces that are both thoughtful and impactful

traci@hoke-ley.com

Traci Buchanan brings over 15 years of design experience to the Hoke Ley team. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design from Seattle Pacific University and approaches each project with a thoughtful balance of creativity, detail, and purpose.

Now based in Flagstaff, Arizona, Traci draws inspiration from the surrounding landscapes and the sense of connection found in everyday life. Outside the studio, she enjoys reading, hiking, and cooking, all interests that reflect her appreciation for craft, composition, and the rhythms of daily living.

sloane@hoke-ley.com

Sloane Eck is a graduate of the Interior Architecture & Product Design Master's Program at Kansas State University, bringing both academic rigor and a diverse skillset to Hoke Ley. While she is always picking up new creative outlets, design has always felt like home.

Sloane has experience in both residential and commercial spaces, as well as a passion for designing and fabricating custom furniture. This background ensures she brings a strong sense of craft and deep attention to detail to every project. Her portfolio highlights a love for making and a thoughtful, hands-on approach to how people live and interact within the built environment.

bailey@hoke-ley.com

Bailey McCubbin is a graduate of the Kansas State University College of Architecture, where she earned her Master of Architecture. Her professional experience spans a variety of project types, bringing both versatility and creativity to her work, though she is particularly drawn to residential design.

Bailey’s appreciation for storytelling through space is influenced by her love of reading and her natural attentiveness to detail. She brings the same sense of care and thoughtfulness to her design process as she does to her life outside the workplace, where animals and community hold a special place. This unique perspective allows her to create homes that are both personal and timeless, designed to genuinely reflect the lives and values of the people within them.

rocky@hoke-ley.com

Rocky is the firm’s Senior Barkitect and unofficial morale manager. He spends most of his days keeping spirits high. Whether he’s stretched out in a sunny spot or quietly supervising from under a desk, Rocky brings an extra dose of happiness Hoke Ley on the daily.