Brandon Dake
Executive Director, Architect and Principal in ChargeDake Wells ArchitectureBrandon is the K-12 market leader at Dake Wells Architecture and inspires 21st century learning and teaching spaces for his educational clients. Brandon graduated from Kansas State University in 1994 and co-founded Dake Wells Architecture in 2004. His leadership on the Reeds Spring Middle School and Exeter School have received national acclaim, including a national Honor Award for Interiors from the American Institute of Architects.
Brandon has a passion for architecture and the future of education, and at the root of this passion lies a deep-seated commitment to helping people. This is evidenced in Brandon’s exceptional ability to bring entire communities together around a strong unified vision and in his involvement with people-centered organizations like Victory Mission, World Serve International, and Habitat for Humanity, among others.
Education: Bachelor of Architecture degree from Kansas State University
By the Bootstraps, CTE Adaptability in the Ozark Hills
What if a career center could feel as aspirational as the futures it creates? Table Rock Career Center proves it can. Nestled into the Ozarks hillside…What if a career center could feel as aspirational as the futures it creates? Table Rock Career Center proves it can. Nestled into the Ozarks hillside, this facility was designed around one big idea — that every student deserves a bright, welcoming, …What if a career center could feel as aspirational as the futures it creates? Table Rock Career Center proves it can. Nestled into the Ozarks hillside, this facility was designed around one big idea — that every student deserves a bright, welcoming, and purposeful place to explore and learn a trade. See how thoughtful design, modest materials, and a commitment to continuous change created a space where career learning truly comes alive.What if a career center could feel as aspirational as the futures it creates? Table Rock Career Center proves it can. Nestled into the Ozarks hillside, this facility was designed around one big idea — that every student deserves a bright, welcoming, and purposeful place to explore and learn a trade. See how thoughtful design, modest materials, and a commitment to continuous change created a space where career learning truly comes alive.Show MoreClick the title to see all details
FOMO: We’ve Transformed our School and You Can Too!
Pleasant Lea Middle School struggled with a cramped, dark, and mazelike environment that undermined student wellbeing, wayfinding, and created an ineq…Pleasant Lea Middle School struggled with a cramped, dark, and mazelike environment that undermined student wellbeing, wayfinding, and created an inequitable learning environment. The collaborative design process centered on reorganizing and moderniz…Pleasant Lea Middle School struggled with a cramped, dark, and mazelike environment that undermined student wellbeing, wayfinding, and created an inequitable learning environment. The collaborative design process centered on reorganizing and modernizing the physical environment through sensory-aware, inclusive, and wellness-driven principles. The result is a dramatic shift — from disorienting and dim to airy, bright, and intuitive — proving that …Pleasant Lea Middle School struggled with a cramped, dark, and mazelike environment that undermined student wellbeing, wayfinding, and created an inequitable learning environment. The collaborative design process centered on reorganizing and modernizing the physical environment through sensory-aware, inclusive, and wellness-driven principles. The result is a dramatic shift — from disorienting and dim to airy, bright, and intuitive — proving that thoughtful environmental design can fundamentally change how students and staff feel, move, and perform.Show MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More
