Ian Zapata is Corgan\u2019s Director of Design, leading the growth and recognition of the firm\u2019s design presence and guiding Corgan\u2019s engagement with the design community. With over 25 years of experience, he is known for his ability to create compelling, transformative designs while building lasting client relationships. Ian believes every project\u2014big or small\u2014deserves the same level of attention and care. His thoughtful collaboration and passion for meaningful design make him a true mentor and leader.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He is inspired by the description of cities as \u201cships that ferry one generation to the next,\u201d a concept that has fueled his love of travel to learn how people have, over time, solved the problems of daily life. He’s learned that good design is the skillful solution to a problem, but great design goes further\u2014it solves problems while forging meaningful connections with people. At its core, it\u2019s about human experiences, and everything we create is built around that principle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ian\u2019s experience spans planning and design for major airport, hotel, office and corporate headquarters projects. He\u2019s led a global practice focused on building transformation and is devoted to advancing our understanding of how we can future-proof our cities, create work destinations that drive engagement, navigate the complexities of ESG, and build a carbon-neutral future. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ian earned a Bachelor of Environmental Design from Texas A&M University. He has served on the board of the Dallas Architecture Forum since 2012, where he has been President of the Board and chair of the Dallas Design Symposium.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":2613,"template":"","class_list":["post-2612","contributor","type-contributor","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n