Greg LaForest
Associate Principal
"BCJ was the best partner we could've asked for on TCS Hall. They heard our concerns, took the time to understand our needs, and spent countless hours iterating on the design to provide us with the best space possible. Ultimately, the space they created for us exceeded our wildest expectations, and has made our faculty, staff, and students exceptionally happy."
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
