Enabling Greatness
LERA Consulting Structural Engineers (LERA) is a structural engineering practice providing services to architects, owners, contractors, and developers. Since its founding in 1923, LERA has designed numerous landmark projects across the world, establishing a strong reputation for design and technical excellence. Today, its professionals continue the tradition of creating innovative, constructible, and economical structural designs.
Wing-Pin (Winnie) KwanManaging Partner
Richard ZottolaPartner
Daniel A. SesilPartner
William J. FaschanPartner
Elias S. MatarPartner
Nayan B. TrivediPartner
Benjamin M. CorneliusPartner
Richard B. GarlockPartner
Seokkwon JangPartner
Douglas P. GonzálezPartner
Patrick L. HopplePartner
Matthew D. MelroseAssociate Partner
W. John PughAssociate Partner
Jason B. StoneAssociate Partner
Antonio I. RodriguezAssociate Partner
Zhaohui DingAssociate Partner
Sangho HanAssociate Partner
Michael W. HopperAssociate Partner
Edward J. RobertsAssociate Partner
Jaeik SongAssociate Partner
Aakash BadjatyaAssociate Partner
Raunak G. MangalAssociate Partner
Rahul JoagAssociate Partner
Richard E. NaumannAssociate Partner
Dohwan KongAssociate Partner
Carrie VillaniDirector of Marketing
Comprehensive structural design services for new buildings and landmark installations worldwide.
Full-phase structural engineering from concept to construction for supertall towers, long-span systems, and complex architectural forms.
Applying algorithmic and parametric modeling tools to optimize structural shapes, realize intricate geometries, and enhance efficiency.
Engineering high-performance structural systems engineered to resist blast, impact, and extreme loading hazards.
Specialized consulting services providing analytical support, quality assurance, and structural optimization.
Assessing existing systems and structural options for major complex developments, expansions, and renovations.
Independent high-level reviews of complex structural designs to verify performance, safety, and constructability.
Optimizing designs to improve budget efficiency and reduce material usage while fully preserving architectural intent.
Conducting on-site quality assurance inspections to verify that construction matches approved plans and specifications.
Rigorous investigative, forensic, and expert witness services for structural systems and construction disputes.
Investigating failures, structural collapses, and damage cases across North America, Europe, and Asia.
Providing technical litigation support, dispute analysis, mediation presentations, and expert jury testimony.
Commercial · Retail · Residential · Mixed-Use · Hospitality · Historic Preservation · Education · Arts & Culture · Healthcare · Life Sciences · Government · Transportation
Shanghai, China · Mixed-Use
LERA provided comprehensive structural engineering services for this iconic 492-meter (1,614-foot) mixed-use supertall tower in Shanghai, which features residential, hotel, and office spaces.
Seoul, South Korea · Mixed-Use
Structural engineering design coordination and modeling for the 555-meter (1,820-foot) supertall mixed-use development in Seoul, South Korea, representing one of the tallest buildings in the world.
New York, NY · Commercial
LERA performed complete structural design services for this landmark 72-story office tower, which was the first building to open on the original WTC site following September 11th.
Los Angeles, CA · Arts & Culture
Providing innovative structural designs for this highly complex and geometrically challenging cultural development featuring architecturally exposed steel framing.