yes, we’re all in favor of positive media attention—especially when it’s focused on accessibility, equity, and encouraging people with disabilities to consider the architecture profession.

Here’s a sampling of stories from the past few years that feature Studio Pacifica and Karen Braitmayer.

Hunker, July 2022
Karen Braitmayer on the Future of Accessible Architecture in the U.S., by Sam Manzella.

Architectural Digest, Design for All, December 2021
Advising on projects from coast to coast, the founder of Studio Pacifica guides fellow architects to barrier-free solutions, by Fred A. Bernstein.

Puget Sound Business Journal, November 2021
Karen Braitmayer: “Collaboration helps us look at things from various perspectives”, by Natalie Guevara.

Architect, July 2020
Yes, People with Disabilities as Architects, by Karen Braitmayer.

New Mobility (cover story), January 2020
2019 New Mobility Person of the Year: Karen Braitmayer, by Seth McBride.

Metropolis, July 2020
Karen Braitmayer, Founder of Studio Pacifica Weighs in on Accessible Design, by Anna Zappia.

Crew Seattle, February 2020
2019 Winners from Elevate and Crew Seattle Award Winners: Karen Braitmayer, Industry Impact Award.

Seattle Times, Pacific Northwest Magazine (cover story), September 2019
Architecture Issue 2019: Karen Braitmayer brings unique perspective to her award-winning work towards accessible architecture, by Sandy Deneau Dunham.

Architect Magazine, December 2018
Karen Braitmayer Wins 2019 AIA Whitney M. Young Jr. Award, by Ayda Ayoubi.

The Evergrey, March 2019
Karen Braitmayer is designing a more inclusive Seattle, by Eric Keto.