Brandi Rickels, AIA is a partner at Lake|Flato Architects and a co-leader of the firm’s Independent Schools Studio. For more than twenty years, her focus on educational projects has been instrumental in the firm’s growth. Brandi’s steady leadership has helped to evolve and hone a unique design approach for school clients that centers around People, Place, Programs and Performance.

Brandi believes that a well-designed campus can promote a contemplative atmosphere that serves as a valuable teaching tool for students while providing the functional infrastructure that educators need. This approach has resulted in award-winning and thoughtful school designs across the nation that are inspirational, adaptable and connected to the landscapes and climates of their surroundings.