Pickard Chilton
Grace Rykard is an Architectural Designer at Pickard Chilton, a position held since July 2022. Prior to this, Rykard gained experience as an intern at Gardner from July 2020 to June 2022. Additionally, Rykard has served as a Teaching Assistant at Oklahoma State University, where responsibilities included assisting faculty with Revit computer modeling, developing a system to analyze student project performance, and teaching post-production tools between January and May 2022. During a previous role at Oklahoma State University from August 2019 to December 2020, Rykard worked as an Introduction to Architecture Success Coach, helping incoming freshmen transition into the architecture program. Rykard also contributed to research on the evolving relationship between pre-design and design as a Research Assistant. Grace Rykard holds a Bachelor of Architecture and a Minor in Sustainable Design from Oklahoma State University, completed in 2022.
Pickard Chilton
Pickard Chilton is a global architecture studio that designs innovative buildings and transformative environments that deliver value and inspire community. Founded in 1997, the New Haven, Connecticut-based, 50-person studio provides design services to public and private sector clients internationally. The studio is large enough to be entrusted with highly competitive projects of landmark scale yet small enough to offer visionary clients the gratifying experience of shared engagement in the realization of their ambitious goals. The studio practices exclusively as a Design Architect and collaborates with experienced Executive Architects to meet the unique needs of each client. This practice model ensures that clients have access to the most highly qualified professionals for all aspects of design, project management, building technology, and construction administration. A collective belief that 1+1=3 enlivens our collaborations and gives weight to all voices involved in the design process. The intangible element in the equation is the relationships that add incomparable value to the process, the project, and ultimately our clients’ missions. This collaborative alchemy produces environments where occupants, innovation, and communities thrive.