Dessa Lohrey

Dessa Lohrey is a seasoned architectural designer currently working at Lord Aeck Sargent since June 2015, while also serving as the founder of Bench Diary, a global storytelling and public art initiative established in June 2013. In addition to this role, Dessa operates as a freelance photographer and videographer since May 2011. Previous experience includes serving as an intern architect at Collins Cooper Carusi Architects from January 2012 to June 2015 and working as a graduate teaching assistant at Georgia Institute of Technology from August 2010 to May 2011. Early career positions include internships at bcWORKSHOP, Collins Cooper Carusi Architects, and Pro2Serve. Educational qualifications include a Master of Architecture from Georgia Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the same institution, alongside a study abroad experience at Ecole Nationale Supérieure d'Architecture de Paris La Villette.