Sarah Gould, owner and principal of KKT Architects and an OU Urban Design Studio alumnus, was recently interviewed in the Tulsa World. The article includes details about and renderings of her firm’s design for the new Tulsa Children’s Museum Discovery Lab. Ray Vandiver, executive director of the museum, describes the concept for the 50,000-square-foot facility as “a dynamic learning space, dynamic in the sense that children, through full-body, immersive experiences, are encouraged to problem solving and critical thinking and creativity.”
Read the full Tulsa World article here.
[Above: a rendering of the Tulsa Children’s Museum Discovery Lab; image property of KKT Architects]
On April 24, 2026, the Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture hosted its annual Graduate Student Showcase, a celebration of research, design innovation, and creative exploration across all graduate programs within the College.
The Gibbs College of Architecture celebrates fifth-year architecture student Haley Praytor, who has been recognized at the national level for her design work. In early March, Haley received a Graduate Division Award of Merit for her submission to the 2025 Metal Building Manufacturers Association student design competition.
Ronald Frantz Jr., emeritus professor, has been named a 2026 Mary Means Leadership Award recipient, the highest honor presented by Main Street America. The award was announced at the Main Street Now Conference in Tulsa, recognizing leaders who advance preservation-based economic development and community revitalization.
