Laurel R.M. Tobin
RID, NCIDQ, RAH
Senior Preservationist & Designer
Laurel visiting Fallingwater in Mill Run, Penn.
Laurel graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Interior Design Technology from the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at IUPUI in 2018. Since then, she has gained experience in historic preservation and reuse, and has had opportunities to work in hospitality, multi-family, and education design. She achieved her NCIDQ and became a Registered Interior Designer in 2021. Never ready to rest on her laurels, she completed her Master's of Science in Historic Preservation at Ball State University in 2023.
Her varied background, combined with her history of community involvement, technological skills, and eye for detail, allows her to provide clients with individualized designs ideally suited to their needs.
In her free time, Laurel enjoys reading vintage British mystery novels; exploring museums, galleries, and antique stores; and hunting for the best local coffee.
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Historic Preservation, Ball State University
Bachelor of Science in Interior Design Technology, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
AWARDS
Charles E. Peterson Prize, 2023 | First Place Team | Helm House, Rush County, Ind.
Sandi Servaas Memorial Award, Youth Category, 2024 | Ball State CAP Center for Historic Preservation Team | Time Travelers Program, Muncie, Ind.