Sarah King, AIA, A4LE
Principal, Architecture
Sarah brings nearly 15 years of experience to her role as a Principal at KKT, where she has become a key contributor to our team. Over the course of her career, she has worked on a diverse range of projects, from small remodels to large, ground-up facilities, with a primary focus on education and school designs. As a born and raised Oklahoman, Sarah is deeply committed to her local community and enjoys collaborating with clients to bring their visions to life and strengthen the spaces where people learn and grow.
Her creativity and problem-solving skills make a significant impact on every project she undertakes. Recently, she has contributed to several projects for school districts, including Bixby, Glenpool, Skiatook, Sand Springs, Muskogee, Broken Arrow, Tulsa, Jenks, and Collinsville.
Get to Know Sarah
Education, Licensing, Boards, Publications, Presentations, Awards
- Bachelor of Architecture from Oklahoma State University
- A4LE Board Member, 2018-2023
- Oklahoma Magazine “40 under 40,” April 2024
- AIA Oklahoma
- CSI Oklahoma
What is your education?
I have a Bachelor of Architecture from Oklahoma State.
What attracted you to design, and when did you know that you wanted to make a career out of it?
From as early as I can remember, I have always had a passion for design. I loved looking at buildings and how they came together and as a kid would “design” spaces and draw them on paper.
What is your favorite type of project and why?
My passion has been in education design. My husband was a teacher for many years and it became a shared interest to be able to talk about how students and educators would use a space.
What advice do you have for people who would like to begin a career in architecture?
Architecture is more than just designing a building. It is understanding the needs of the client and how they want a space to look and feel. It is taking their vision, and making it a reality. If you can be a good listener and communicator, then that goes a long way in becoming an architect.
How do you keep your skills up to date with the newest trends and best practices?
I love being a part of organizations like A4LE and CSI. They provide extremely robust learning opportunities as well as opportunities to meet with others in the field or related fields.
Where’s your favorite vacation spot?
As a family, we love going all sorts of places. Each fall we go on a short camping trip to the lake and in the summer we love exploring new places.