Laura Terrano Korn is a licensed architect with extensive experience across a wide variety of project types, including commercial interiors, workplace environments, medical facilities, amusement parks/waterparks, and private residences. She has a proven track record of leading multidisciplinary teams while also excelling in independently executing detailed design documentation. Laura’s diverse expertise and hands-on approach allow her to deliver innovative, functional, and high-quality architectural solutions.
Frank Greenwald Architect, Southampton, NY, US, Project Architect
• Freelance Project Architect for high-end residential projects in the Hamptons. Responsible for preliminary design packages. Managed the preparation and completion of detailed construction documentation, ensuring full compliance with local codes, regulations, and client specifications.
MSA Architects Inc, Little Silver, NJ, US, Project Architect/Manager
• Managed and executed a diverse portfolio of commercial and residential projects, including medical offices, restaurants, office spaces, and private residences.
• Directed all phases of project life cycle, from conceptual design and documentation to construction administration, ensuring high-quality, on-time, and on-budget delivery.
• Led multidisciplinary teams, collaborating with architects, engineers, contractors, and consultants to ensure design integrity and resolve project challenge.
• Fostered strong client relationships, providing consistent communication and tailored solutions.
Gensler, New York, NY, US, Project Architect,/Manager, Associate
• Led the Construction Administration efforts for MEP coordination on-site for the American Dream project. Finished documentation, problem solved field issues, coordinated with design team, consultants, and contractors while construction was on-going to meet a project opening deadline.
• Performed design and technical responsibilities from schematic design through construction administration. Led consultant coordination throughout the process.
• Prepared and presented design development decks at weekly meetings. Aided in the production of 3D modeling and rendering.
• Managed client relationships for clients such as Boston Properties and Credit Suisse
• Project types include base building, commercial interiors, mission critical facilities, consumer products, and financial services. Project sizes ranged from 6,000 sf to 1.1M sf.
• American Dream: 1.2M SF, Indoor Amusement Park, Waterpark and Support Facilities
• 399 Park Avenue: 12,000 SF, Base Building/Penthouse, Building Overclad
• 601 Lexington Avenue: 60,000 SF, Facade Renovation, Atrium Renovation
• Credit Suisse: 1.1M SF, Commercial interiors
• Participated in gConnect, an invitation-only course for emerging talent, covering business development, marketing, community engagement, and brand differentiation
PricewaterhouseCoopers, New York, NY, Senior Associate- Real Estate Business Advisory Services
Peel Passive House, Passive House Designer
Certified Passive House Designer Course
The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State), University Park, PA, US, Bachelors, Finance
Minor in French
AIA Certificate of Merit, Award
Henry Adams Fund Academic Achievement Award for top in the class
The Joseph Milanaik Memorial Endowed Scholarship, Scholarship
Awarded to a second year graduate student with superior design skills and excellent character
Published- Arbitare and Design Royal, Other
for "Wonder Breakfast" in Milan
http://design-royale.com/wonder-breakfast/
http://www.abitare.it/it/design/wonderbreakfast/
