Architecture for Education
Architecture and PlanningCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
Architecture for Education is a Pasadena, California-based architecture and planning firm focused on designing educational facilities to improve learning through innovative environments. Operating as a studio-sized practice, it relies on a team of designers and technical leaders to deliver high-quality projects in a timely and cost-conscious manner. The firm treats education as its core business, concentrating on creating learning environments for schools and related institutions. The company was founded by Gaylaird Christopher, a nationally recognized architect with more than 30 years of experience in educational facility design. He previously led the educational design efforts for Wolff, Lang, Christopher Architects and served as the national leader of the K-12 Education Division at Perkins & Will. Architecture for Education emphasizes its guiding principles—Vision, Creativity, Integrity, Delivery and Service—and seeks to contribute to learning by delivering buildings that support education, regardless of project size.