Aurelija Jara, AIA Associate 

Project Architect

Ms. Jara is an experienced Project Architect with more than 8 years of experience in educational, institutional, and interior architecture. She has worked across a broad range of project type including K-12 school renovations, private residential design, museums and urban design. Ms. Jara is a LEED accredited professional. She is also a photography artist and has over 10 years’ experience in photojournalism and media. Her interest is in strong concept design that pays close attention to detail, craftsmanship, materiality, and environmental issues. Her strong focus is on resilient design, stems from thorough knowledge of NYC’s current changes in zoning and building standards for resiliency. She understands FEMA regulations, resilient design techniques and methodology.