Laura Petruso selected as Top Architect of the Year by IAOTP

Laura Petruso, Founder of Alpex Architecture was just recently selected as Top Architect of the Year for 2021 by the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) for her outstanding leadership and commitment to the industry.

While inclusion with the International Association of Top Professionals is an honor in itself, only a few members in each discipline are chosen for this distinction. These special honorees are distinguished based on their professional accomplishments, academic achievements, leadership abilities, longevity in the field, other affiliations, and contributions to their communities.  All honorees are invited to attend the IAOTP’s annual award gala at the end of this year for a night to honor their achievements. www.iaotp.com/award-gala

With over 2 decades of experience in her field, Laura has certainly proven herself as an accomplished professional and expert in Architectural design.  She has been a member of the Italian National Order of Architects (Cagliari) since 1997 and a RIBA Corporate member since 2001. Ms. Petruso has developed and grown her skill working under internationally famed architects in both Italy and London.  Currently working in London since 1999, Laura became the founder and Company Director of Alpex Architecture in 2010, which received RIBA accreditation a short time later in 2012. Laura has created a long-time collaboration with a main contractor with whom she shares the common goal to create amazing architectural spaces with the faith that “simplicity pays back.”

The President of IAOTP, Stephanie Cirami, stated “Choosing Laura for this award was an easy decision for our panel to make.  She is brilliant at what she does and contributed so much of her creativity and passion to her designs.  She is humble, gracious and we felt she would make an amazing asset to our organization.  We are looking forward to meeting her at the gala and know we will be seeing more amazing things from this incredible woman.”

Throughout her illustrious career, Laura has been recognized for her outstanding and creative work focusing on clean form and clean lines. Her work has been featured in multiple publications including “Time & Leisure,” “WowHaus,” and “The Architectural Review.”  For 2021 she is being considered for the Empowered Woman Award, to have a feature in TIP (Top Industry Professionals) Magazine and was selected as Top Architect of the Year by the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP).

Looking back, Laura attributes her success to her perseverance, the mentors she has had along the way, and staying passionate about her work and collaborations.  When not working, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her family.

For more information on Laura please visit: https://www.alpexarchitecture.com/