Gaylaird Christopher, FAIA

Founding Principal, Architecture for Education

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Founding Principal Architecture for Education, Gaylaird is a recognized innovator in the planning and design of educational facilities. A founding Principal of the firm Wolff/Lang/Christopher (WLC) Architects, he served as President & leader of the Education practice. He opened Perkins & Will’s first Southern California office and served as national leader of their K-12 Education Studio. His practice experience includes the design/renovation of individual buildings and campuses, and institutional master plans that delineate strategies for future change and growth. Foundational to his work is a passion to inspire learning, through the educational facilities designed under his direction.

Mr. Christopher lectures regularly to numerous educational/architectural organizations; he has authored many papers highlighting innovations in educational facilities architecture and the creative funding strategies necessary to build them. As a member of the State Allocation Board of the Legislative Implementation Committee, he played a major role in developing California’s regulations concerning school funding distribution. Familiar with the latest educational technologies, Mr. Christopher is always prepared to assist clients in selecting technology systems and upgrades, appropriate to their school needs. He taught a class at the University of California, Riverside, entitled “Schools for the Future” for twenty years.