Derek Laurer

Derek Lauer is a seasoned architect with a diverse and highly developed set of skills including extensive experience in architectural design, music, art, writing, and photography, as well as project and team management. He is an experienced educator currently teaching at Art Institute with instruction in Interior Design and architectural presentation techniques, 3-D modeling and construction drawings; and has previously taught at the Washington University School of Architecture and St. Louis Community College with lessons in Graphics, AutoCAD and Computing in Architecture.

Upon completion of Master of Architecture degree, affiliations have included some of the leading architecture firms in St. Louis. Lauer Architecture Progressive Design was successfully established in 2004. Hundreds of projects have been completed which include a wide variety of building types such as healthcare, edutational, commercial, judicial and residential projects along with site development master plans and developing urban revitalization strategies, and working with several non-profit organizations.

Derek Lauer has been a pioneer in the use of digital media throughout his career and emphasizes the importance of mastering the tools of the profession of Architecture. As an important companion to his computing skills, he is also skilled in manual drafting and hand rendering techniques.

Lifelong interests include music, art, sculpture, photography and journalism. Recognized as an accomplished guitarist, Derek formerly attended the acclaimed Berklee College of Music in Boston as a Film Scoring major emphasizing jazz, classical and contemporary composition styles.