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Behind the Design[hers]
June 14, 2022 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
FreeLecture Sponsored by AIA Triangle Women in Architecture
Behind the Design[hers] (1 AIA LU Credit)
Tuesday, June 14, 2022 | 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Center for Architecture & Design | 14 E. Peace Street | Raleigh, NC
(Deadline to register Monday, June 13 at 5:00 pm)
Join us as Laura Gwyn and Swati Khimesra reflect on and celebrate their collaboration for the ambitious Duke Central Tower Addition! Come hear how they approached such an impactful and complex project, while also charting their careers. They will share how the journey took them from leading their project teams to leading their design firms, and you will gain insight into the lessons they learned along the way. All are welcome!
PRESENTED BY
Laura Gwyn, Principal and Managing Director, Perkins&Will
Laura Gwyn is a Principal and Managing Director of the North Carolina practice of global architecture firm Perkins&Will. She is known for her 360-degree perspective—gained from her experience in roles as architect, construction manager, and owner representative. With gratitude for her own women mentors, Laura actively advocates for aspiring women leaders. Rooted in health and wellness expertise, Laura applies a high level of community care to 21st century challenges that support a healthy, sustainable future for all.
Swati Khimesra, Principal and CEO at Surface 678
Swati Khimesra is a Principal and CEO at Surface 678, a landscape architectural design firm based in Durham, North Carolina. Swati leads her team at Surface 678 in the design and management of complex projects with multi-disciplinary design teams in both the private and public development sectors. Swati’s career as a leader in landscape architecture encapsulates over 20 years of experience over diverse geographic locations, crafting user experiences that provide a deeper connection to nature through the medium of landscape architecture and the merging of design with art, culture, and sustainable infrastructure.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
IN-PERSON
- Deadline for in-person registration is Monday, June 13 at 5:00 pm
- Face masks are optional
