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Principal, Managing Director

New York

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Biography

As Co-Managing Director of Gensler’s New York office and a member of the firm’s Board of Directors, Joseph Lauro’s leadership has strengthened the firm’s long-term vision by expanding practice area expertise, enhancing the firmwide architectural practice, and advancing the firm’s climate action efforts.

Throughout his career of more than three decades, Joseph has proven himself a tireless community advocate. He currently serves as Chairman of the National Board of Directors for ACE Mentor Program National, sits on the Board of Directors for the New York Building Congress, and is a Co-Chair of the organization’s Energy & Sustainability Committee.

He is a member of the college of Fellows in the AIA, a member of Urban Design Forum, the Urban Land Institute (ULI), and U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). He is also a founding board member of the Make-A-Wish NY Real Estate Council, and is a board member of Salvadori Center, focusing on STEAM programs in underserved communities and reflecting his commitment to diversifying the pipeline of young architects into the profession.

Architecture is fundamentally an act of service — to our clients, our peers, and our communities. Throughout my career, I’ve believed our responsibility extends beyond individual buildings to the broader environments we help shape.

Joseph LauroPrincipal, Managing Director

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