Oklahoma Magazine

The Face of Commercial Architecture – KKT Architects

Sarah Gould and Cindy Chanslor share a passion for education and its transformative power. Sarah Gould, Owner and CEO of KKT Architects, has always found joy in school-related projects and volunteering in architectural outreach programs. “Education is vital. I considered teaching to impact future generations,” says Sarah. “And an architectural curriculum engages students holistically, teaching them to think with their entire brain.”

In 2021, Sarah hired Cindy Chanslor as a full-time Education Consultant to lead career outreach efforts for KKT. Realizing the vast opportunities in the community, Sarah and Cindy decided to establish a nonprofit, the Education Foundation for Architecture, Engineering, and Design, a 501(c)(3) organization. The Foundation leverages the expertise of architects, engineers, designers, and construction professionals to offer programs, activities, and guest lectures to schools and educational organizations, aiming to introduce the next generation to the world of architecture and design and to bridge the workforce diversity gap.

The Foundation’s mission is to enhance students’ critical thinking skills and raise awareness of the diverse career opportunities within the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industries. In its initial years, the foundation has collaborated closely with KKT Architects and received support from numerous industry partners, including Green Acorn, CEC Engineering, Professional Engineering Consultants (PEC), Nabholz, Crossland, AC Owen, Wallace Design Collective, Beantown Enterprises, and Kitchen Ideas Design Center.

Cindy Chanslor, the Foundation’s Executive Director, invites all local AEC professionals to join these outreach efforts.

“Together, we can create more opportunities for students and build more awareness of the value of architectural education, leading us to a stronger, more vibrant community.”

Get involved today and support our mission through your time or through donations. Contact Cindy Chanslor at Cindy.Chanslor@ThinkArchitecture.org and be sure to check out our website at ThinkArchitecture.org to see how you can contribute to building a brighter future.

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