Architecture and design firm //3877 welcomed three new hires to its growing team of dynamic professionals: Architect Stefanie Bingeman, Senior Designer Christine Strayer and Office Administrator Wendy Christmas. Bringing a wealth of experience across a diverse portfolio of organizations and projects, Stefanie, Christine, and Wendy will strengthen //3877’s breadth of evolving knowledge and capabilities.

“Our team is eager to collaborate with Stefanie, Christine and Wendy, learning alongside them and continuing to advance our company culture,” says //3877 Partner David Shove-Brown. “The industry is ever-changing, and so is our firm’s approach to the practice, which requires forward-thinking individuals with varying perspectives. Their varied skills and inspiring attitudes are a welcome addition to our team –– enriching our mission to create impactful projects while having fun doing it.”

With expertise in large-scale architecture, heavy timber, exterior design, and building coordination, Stefanie will primarily focus on hospitality and residential markets at //3877, leveraging her previous experience to view these projects through a new lens. Serving as both an architect and project manager, her day-to-day responsibilities encompass design, documentation, and project execution. With her palpable passion for design and eagerness to collaborate, Stefanie exemplifies the ambitious and energetic talent that //3877 is committed to building through the firm’s work.

Christine grew up in the design industry, inspiring her to pursue a range of experiences in the field across both architecture, interior design and marketing. She has worked on projects from start to finish through all phases of design and construction, including schematic design, material presentations, design development, construction documentation, FF&E and construction administration. Leveraging her varied experience, Christine will support both the architecture and interior design sides of the process, enhancing the existing collaboration across teams at //3877. 

Utilizing over 30 years of experience in financial, administrative, project management, and client services, Wendy brings an extensive skill set to her new role. As Office Administrator, she will provide accounting, human resources, project, team, and administrative support to the firm through a creative lens ––a perfect addition to the vibrant energy and character of the team. Wendy possesses a broadened awareness of various arenas in business, different organization’s operations, and the importance of teamwork that will contribute to her success at the firm. Outside of the office, Wendy is active in the community; a few roles consist of serving on the Patient and Family Advisory Council for the UM Capital Region Medical Center, a member of the Advisory Committee at the Bishop Walker School for Boys, and the Administrative/Operations Officer for the PG Thunder Basketball Organization.

For more information about //3877, visit https://www.3877.design/