Background
Torno, Laurent Jean was born on June 13, 1936 in St. Louis. Son of Laurent Jean and Jane (Crawford) Torno.
Torno, Laurent Jean was born on June 13, 1936 in St. Louis. Son of Laurent Jean and Jane (Crawford) Torno.
Bachelor of Architecture, Washington University, 1960.
Draughtsman, Smith S. Entzeroth and William B. Ittner, St. Louis, 1956-1960;
designer, Hellmuth, Obata and Kassabaum, St. Louis, 1960-1962;
project architect, Smith and Entzeroth Architects, St. Louis, 1962-1964;
associate partner, Theodore C. Christner and Associations, St. Louis, 1965-1966;
principal partner, vice president, Berger-Field-Torno-Hurley, St. Louis, 1966-1974;
principal, L.J. Torno Junior and Associations, St. Louis, since 1975. Affiliate assistant professor School Architecture Washington University, 1970-1976. Board directors National Paraplegia Foundation, St. Louis, 1973-1976.
Executive Committee Governor's Committee on Employment of Handicapped, St. Louis, 1974-1976.
Member American Institute of Architects, St. Louis Home Builders Association (Honor award 1970, 71, 72, 73, 74), St. Louis Society Cummunication Arts (Honor award 1970, 74), Landmarks Association St. Louis (board directors 1964-1966).
Married Elizabeth Garesché. Children: Elizabeth G., Laurent J. III, Martha C., Jean-Paul.