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Certificate of Design/Environmental Design, Parsons

Biography

Mr. Lorendo began his design career as a carpenter and a contractor, which has proven invaluable in providing a working knowledge of methods and materials to his practice.  His principal work has been in the furniture industry where he has had extensive experience with Knoll, Herman Miller, Steelcase, Vecta and DesignTex. Working with these firms nationally he has designed office systems display, showrooms, market events, new product introductions and trade shows.

 His commercial practice covers a broad spectrum of projects including office interiors, trading firms, advertising agencies and restaurants.  His residential work has spanned the gamut from apartments to single-family homes in numerous locations through out the United States.

 In conjunction with his private practice, Mr. Lorendo has recently developed a business providing comprehensive Design Control Drawings (Construction Packages) for other interior designers. Recent project collaborations include resideneces at 15 Central Park West and 20 Sutton Place South in NYC.

 Over the years he has been published in Interiors, Interior Design, VM+SD, Sign of the Times and the New York Times.  He is a member of NCDIQ, ASID and has been a member of Pratt’s faculty since 2003.