We are thrilled to announce the promotions of Kirsten Blakeman and Marta Schalnat to the position of Associate. In their new roles, they will not only take on expanded responsibilities that go beyond their daily project activities but also contribute significantly to shaping the strategic direction of our office. This is an exciting opportunity for both of them to influence our future initiatives and drive positive change within the team. Please join us in celebrating their achievements and supporting them as they step into these pivotal roles!
Kirsten Blakeman, AIA, is so good, we promoted her twice! With the firm from 2017 to 2022, she left San Diego to raise her young family in Portland, OR. We were delighted to welcome her back remotely last year and reinstate her to her former Associate position. Kirsten is an exceptional architect, leader, and mentor. Her talents and organizational skills have a huge impact on our work and our team. Congratulations, Kirsten! The best is yet to come!
“Kirsten is a gifted architect whose leadership and vision have consistently raised our firm’s standards. As an Associate, her passion and natural ability for teaching and mentoring will strengthen our culture, fuel professional growth across teams, and help shape our collective future.” - Maxine Ward, AIA, Principal
Marta Schalnat, AIA, has an enthusiasm for this profession that is contagious, and her wealth of knowledge and experience light up every interaction with our team and clients alike. We cannot wait to see the amazing contributions she’ll bring to our firm in the future. Let’s celebrate this remarkable achievement!
“Marta is a tremendous asset to our team. She is a creative problem-solver, a research master, and an organizational savant. All of those valuable abilities delivered with a warm smile and energetic attitude." - John Sheehan, FAIA, Principal
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