Greg LaForest
Associate Principal
Greg’s passion for the design and construction industry began at an early age when his parents built a new house and his father gifted him his first hammer – still a prized possession. From then on, he could be found taking scraps from that project to design and build his first of several treehouses. Greg’s deep-rooted interest in design process and building materials, paired with his professional design and construction experience, allow him to bring a valuable perspective to a range of projects, including college and university buildings, corporate headquarters, and immersive retail environments. Greg approaches each project with a thoughtful approach to site context, aesthetic and functional details, and user experience over time, resulting in lasting work that realizes client aspirations.
Education
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, Bachelor of ArchitectureProfessional Affilliations
President, Construction JunctionMember, City of Pittsburgh Contextual Design Advisory Panel
AIA Pennsylvania
AIA Pittsburgh
Selected Honors and Press
Honors
- AIA Philadelphia Merit Award, Under Armour Building 37
- ENR Award of Merit, Duke University Pratt School of Engineering, Wilkinson Building