Kirsten is an architect, principal/owner of Olson Kundig architects and co director of storefront Olson Kundig.  In addition to her work with the firm, she is involved in various artistic educational and community pursuits and is actively involved as a board member of the Henry and Arcade.  She hopes to practice architecture and design as long as her eyes hold out,  mentor younger designers to new heights and enjoy a late retirement followed by a few years of dotage, just enough time to paint, write and sort things out before a quiet and unremarkable passage.