{"id":10593,"date":"2023-01-20T13:57:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-20T18:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wbcnet.org\/?post_type=member_news&#038;p=10593"},"modified":"2023-10-31T14:30:24","modified_gmt":"2023-10-31T18:30:24","slug":"gayle-kirchmar-elevated-to-principal","status":"publish","type":"member_news","link":"https:\/\/www.wbcnet.org\/member_news\/gayle-kirchmar-elevated-to-principal\/","title":{"rendered":"Gayle Kirchmar Elevated to Principal"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>KCCT is pleased to announce that Gayle Kirchmar has been elevated to Principal within the firm. A subject matter expert in mission-critical projects, Kirchmar\u2019s interdisciplinary leadership delivers state-of-the-art workspaces for KCCT\u2019s clients that are imperative to national security operations. Her business acumen, solutions-driven design approach, and ability to connect with clients and mentor colleagues are integral to firm growth. Her dynamic portfolio reflects her commitment to elevating the human experience through architecture, ranging in scale from small tenant fit-outs to entire campus redevelopments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"\/uploads\/img\/news\/g_kirchmar3_(002).jpg\">\u201cI am looking forward to expanding KCCT\u2019s domestic design presence,\u201d said Kirchmar. \u201cInherent in KCCT values and culture is a deep regard for our clients and the built environment, and I am excited to continue to play a key role in this as part of the firm\u2019s leadership.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A graduate of Virginia Tech and longtime DC resident, Kirchmar advocates for emerging designers, providing direction and opportunities for the realization of creative visions. Prior to joining KCCT in 2002, she specialized in community development and stabilization projects to facilitate Washington, DC\u2019s ongoing renaissance, including the University of the District of Columbia renovations, the Mary Church Terrell House for Howard University, and the Ellen Wilson Community Center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cGayle\u2019s direction and attention to detail, from concept through construction, are unparalleled,\u201d said KCCT Principal Christopher Peoples. \u201cShe has been an important contributor to our legacy, and her leadership abilities will continue to drive our success.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>KCCT is pleased to announce that Gayle Kirchmar has been elevated to Principal within the firm. 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