Patrick Dimond of Madame Architect interviews NANO's Founder and Managing Principal, Terri Dreyer, on her lineage, inspiration, challenges, and path forward:
"Terri Dreyer is an architect with over twenty-five years of experience, celebrated for her design excellence and community impact. Terri’s expertise encompasses a wide range of architectural disciplines. She has successfully overseen projects totaling more than $250 million, from new constructions to historic renovations, demonstrating her precision, innovation, and commitment to excellence.
In 2001, Terri co-founded NANO with her husband, Ian Dreyer. Under her leadership, NANO has gained international acclaim, notably becoming the first Louisiana architecture firm to exhibit at the Venice Biennale, where their “Submerged Experience” earned the 2021 Venice Biennale Architecture Award from the European Cultural Centre.
Raised in culturally rich New Orleans and influenced by her architect and engineer grandfathers, Terri’s educational journey included studies at LSU, Parsons School of Design, and Tulane University. Her international experience, including a stint at HOK in London and recognition with the RIBA Award, further enriched her perspective. Terri’s leadership extends beyond her practice; she is a prominent advocate for architectural advancement and community service. Her role as the 2020 President of AIA New Orleans was marked by a significant 330% increase in local firm participation in the AIA 2030 Challenge."
“I believe that women business owners must be relentlessly fearless... never be satisfied, never give up, and keep moving forward – being stationary is not an option.” — Terri Dreyer
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