Corgan, a global architecture and design firm, appointed Ian Zapata as Director of Design recently. In this role, Zapata will champion the firm’s leadership in design and innovation, advancing Corgan’s design philosophy and integrating elevated, data-driven, and sustainable design principles across various sectors.
Zapata brings over 25 years of experience in design and planning for airport, hotel, office, and corporate headquarters projects. His design philosophy emphasizes the intersection of creativity, collaboration, and impact, with a focus on creating transformative designs that resonate with clients and communities.
“We are thrilled to have Ian in this important design leadership role at Corgan,” said Lindsay Wilson, President and Interiors Sector Leader. “His vision for design excellenceโgrounded in a global perspective and intentional collaborationโwill further strengthen our ability to deliver innovative, high-impact spaces.”
As Director of Design, Zapata will nurture and develop the next generation of architects and designers, fostering future leaders and design evolution. His leadership reflects a deeply-held belief that innovation stems from diverse perspectives coming together to solve problems.
A registered architect and LEED AP, Zapata has served on the board of the Dallas Architecture Forum since 2012. He earned a bachelor’s degree in environmental design from Texas A&M University.
Corgan has grown rapidly in the past five years, with 19 offices on three continents. The firm provides full architectural design services and has been recognized as the fourth-largest architecture firm in the U.S. by Building Design + Construction.
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