January 23rd, 2025
6:30PM EST
Laura Schesinger Principal, Glickman Schlesinger Architects
Prior to forming Glickman Schlesinger Architects, Lauren worked for Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects (TWBTA), Rockwell Group, Tsao & McKown Architects, and Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM). Her experience at TWBTA included the Phoenix Art Museum, the CV Starr East Asian Library at UC Berkeley, and Skirkanich Hall at the University of Pennsylvania. At Rockwell Group, she designed restaurants and at SOM, she worked on the Toronto Pearson Airport. She has taught at NYIT and participated in reviews at Harvard, Pratt, and Auburn. While at Harvard, where she received her Masters in Architecture, Lauren spent a semester at the ETH Zürich. Before pursuing her career as an architect, Lauren worked at the Boston VA Hospital where she interviewed Persian Gulf War Veterans for mental health studies and co-authored a paper on Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Syndrome. She is a Board Member at the Williamsburg Neighborhood Nursery School.
Putting your eggs in one basket: The Pros and Cons of Owning an Architecture Company with your Spouse
Lauren’s journey has been anything but conventional - starting with aspirations ofbecoming a doctor and ultimately finding her calling as an architect. Today, she shares both her life and work with her husband, navigating the unique challenges and rewards of running a firm together. In her talk, Lauren will explore the delicate balance of managing a demanding profession while raising a family, highlighting the resilience, adaptability, and collaboration it takes to thrive in both spheres.