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Sabu Song joins Corgan as studio design director in Los Angeles

architecture-design · 2026-07-08

Corgan, a prominent architecture firm founded in 1938, has named Sabu Song as the new studio design director and associate principal at its Los Angeles office. With a career spanning more than two decades, Song will oversee design initiatives across various sectors, including retail and aviation. She holds dual degrees from Brigham Young University and UC Berkeley and has earned accolades like the IIDA Global Award. Corgan's LA office has seen substantial expansion, particularly with key projects at both Los Angeles International Airport and Hollywood Burbank Airport, alongside the opening of a new 40,000-square-foot facility in March 2026.

Key facts

  • Sabu Song appointed studio design director and associate principal at Corgan's Los Angeles office.
  • Song has over 20 years of experience in architectural design.
  • Her project types include arts and culture, aviation, retail, mixed-use residential, and office.
  • Awards include IIDA Global Award, Interior Design Best of Year Award, Seoul Architecture Award, International Architecture Award, and AIA Best Institute Award.
  • Song earned a Bachelor of Environmental Design from Brigham Young University and a Bachelor of Architecture from UC Berkeley.
  • Corgan's LA office opened a 40,000-square-foot space in March 2026.
  • Corgan is employee-owned with 22 locations and over 1,300 team members.
  • Founded in 1938.

Entities

Artists

  • Sabu Song

Institutions

  • Corgan
  • Brigham Young University
  • University of California, Berkeley
  • Los Angeles Times
  • Los Angeles Business Journal
  • LAX
  • Hollywood Burbank Airport

Locations

  • Los Angeles
  • United States

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