Lauren Yatar

Lauren Yatar is an experienced professional in architecture and design, currently serving as a Project Associate at KTGY since November 2021. Previously, Lauren worked as a Junior CAD Designer at Clearstory—Wayfinding and Placemaking, where responsibilities included developing sign location plans and schedules. Earlier roles include Project Coordinator at Marx|Okubo Associates, Inc., focusing on field observations and cost evaluations, and Designer at Taylor Lombardo Architects, supporting high-end residential and winery projects. Additional experience includes positions as Design Assistant/Project Associate at Metro Eighteen Inc. and Consulting Intern at HOK, both emphasizing design deliverables and field studies. Lauren holds a Master’s Degree in Architecture from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Comparative Literature and Japanese Language and Literature from UC Irvine.