Karen L. Braitmayer, FAIA
Karen L. Braitmayer, FAIA. Founder and managing principal at Studio Pacifica Ltd- Claim this Profile
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Lucy Johnson
Karen is consummate agent for accessibility for home remodels and customization for personalized spaces. I have had the pleasure of working along side her on projects as well as working for her when she remodeled her home. Her depth of accessible issues is remarkable.
Michelle Molloy
Karen is a great architect with insights in the unique needs of each person using the space she designs. Her efficient designs capture more square footage than one would expect out of a given set of design constraints, and provide the best flow and traffic patterns for use of the internal space as well as capturing the views out to the beautiful Pacific Northwest.
Lucy Johnson
Karen is consummate agent for accessibility for home remodels and customization for personalized spaces. I have had the pleasure of working along side her on projects as well as working for her when she remodeled her home. Her depth of accessible issues is remarkable.
Michelle Molloy
Karen is a great architect with insights in the unique needs of each person using the space she designs. Her efficient designs capture more square footage than one would expect out of a given set of design constraints, and provide the best flow and traffic patterns for use of the internal space as well as capturing the views out to the beautiful Pacific Northwest.
Lucy Johnson
Karen is consummate agent for accessibility for home remodels and customization for personalized spaces. I have had the pleasure of working along side her on projects as well as working for her when she remodeled her home. Her depth of accessible issues is remarkable.
Michelle Molloy
Karen is a great architect with insights in the unique needs of each person using the space she designs. Her efficient designs capture more square footage than one would expect out of a given set of design constraints, and provide the best flow and traffic patterns for use of the internal space as well as capturing the views out to the beautiful Pacific Northwest.
Lucy Johnson
Karen is consummate agent for accessibility for home remodels and customization for personalized spaces. I have had the pleasure of working along side her on projects as well as working for her when she remodeled her home. Her depth of accessible issues is remarkable.
Michelle Molloy
Karen is a great architect with insights in the unique needs of each person using the space she designs. Her efficient designs capture more square footage than one would expect out of a given set of design constraints, and provide the best flow and traffic patterns for use of the internal space as well as capturing the views out to the beautiful Pacific Northwest.
Credentials
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Accessibility Plans Examiner/Building Inspector
International Code Council (ICC) -
NCARB certification
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards -
Registered Architect
Washington State
Experience
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Studio Pacifica Ltd
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Philippines
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Karen L. Braitmayer, FAIA. Founder and managing principal
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1993 - Present
At Studio Pacifica, we believe everyone deserves to live their best, barrier-free life. As architects and accessibility consultants, we collaborate with built environment teams to make sure people of all abilities and ages have integrated access to beautifully designed spaces. At Studio Pacifica, we consult with architectural design teams, developers, civic planners, educators, and others in the greater community. Our goal is to help create “anything but institutional” inclusive designs that meet—or exceed— code requirements. The Studio Pacifica team brings architectural expertise as well as first-person experience to the table—a fact that enhances our credibility and effectiveness when it comes to consulting on universal design, building codes, ADA and FHA as well as ways of thinking about difference. Under Karen’s direction, the firm collaborates with many highly respected Pacific Northwest architectural design firms to improve access in civic, commercial, education, hospitality, retail, health, multi-family residential projects. Project collaborations include Amazon Spheres, Bill + Melinda Gates Foundation, Center for Wooden Boats, and the recent renovation of Seattle’s historic Space Needle. Included in the firm’s project portfolio are hundreds of accessible multi-family residential projects. Show less
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US Access Board
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United States
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Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Public Member
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2010 - Present
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Callison
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United States
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Architecture and Planning
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100 - 200 Employee
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Architect
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1987 - 1994
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Intern
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1985 - 1987
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Education
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1982 - 1985
University of Houston
M.Arch, Architecture -
1977 - 1981
Rice University
B.A, Behavioral Sciences
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