Summary
Lauren Yatar is a project associate in the San Francisco Bay Area with nine years of experience blending architecture, design, data analysis, and research to deliver human-centered built environments. With a Master’s from UC Berkeley and a background spanning design assistant roles to project coordination at firms like HOK and KTGY, she navigates technical documentation, CAD workflows, and placemaking strategies with equal fluency. Her interdisciplinary training in the humanities and architecture informs a thoughtful approach to problem-solving that balances aesthetic intent with data-driven decision making. Known for translating complex design concepts into actionable project plans, she excels at cross-disciplinary collaboration and iterative prototyping. Outside of studio hours she maintains a digital portfolio at laurenyatar.com that showcases projects where small data insights shaped larger design moves.
9 years of coding experience
1 year of employment as a software developer
Master’s Degree, Master’s Degree at University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor’s Degree, Bachelor’s Degree at University of California, Irvine