Laura Klinger

AIA

LEED AP
Principal

Laura is one of Hacker’s most senior Project Managers. With over 25 years of experience in civic, public, and community-oriented design, she leads Hacker’s library design teams, positioning Hacker at the forefront of design and technology innovation. She focuses on the public library’s evolving role in the community and is skilled in navigating projects with a heavy focus on community involvement and large stakeholder groups. Her expert leadership guides projects through conceptual design projects, facilities assessments and modernization studies, renovations, and new library buildings. Award-winning Hacker projects under Laura’s leadership include Ledding Library and Mendenhall Valley Library.

Laura is active in the American Library Association, is a member Architecture for Public Libraries Core Committee, and has completed the Harvard Graduate School of Design course in Planning and Design of Public Libraries.

Studied: University of Waterloo, Bachelor of Architecture

Project Sectors: Libraries, Cultural, Multifamily

Featured Work:

Juneau Arts & Cultural Center, Juneau, AK

Home Forward Killingsworth Housing, Portland, OR

Ledding Library, Milwaukie, OR

Salem Central Library Renovation, Salem, OR

Coos Bay Library, Coos Bay, OR
Mercy Corps Global Headquarters, Portland, OR

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