Jean Pierre Trou - Downtown Tower

Jean Pierre Trou AIA, IIDA is a Peruvian - American Architect, Founding Principal of Runa Workshop, and Lecturer at The University of Texas at Austin. He has also served as a guest juror for many noteworthy studios. Trou began his career in his native Lima, Peru after attending Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas and obtaining a Bachelor of Architecture. He received his Master of Architecture from The University of Texas at Austin and is a registered architect in Texas and Arizona. As Founding Principal of Runa Workshop and the head of its design department, his determination and passion for design is at the core of everything he pursues. Trou leads with integrity and champions a culture of continuous improvement. He hopes to continue impacting the community through his participation in architectural organizations, professional practice and mentorship; making critical contributions that will aid in the positive growth of the local built environment.