Laura Narvaez Zertuche

Laura is an architect and urban designer, specialised in spatial data science. Since joining Foster + Partners in 2015, she has led people movement and data analytics service streams within the Urban Design and Landscape team. Her work involves evidence-based and research-led design that combines informed decision-making and strategic development of methodologies with their application to urban design and masterplanning.

Outside of her role at the practice, Laura is a lecturer at ETH Zurich within the Chair of Cognitive Sciences and has taught, published and lectured internationally. Her work also includes pro-bono projects for Urban AI, an international multi-disciplinary think -tank, where as an advisor she investigates the sustainable uses of artificial intelligence in cities.