After attending the North Dakota School of Forestry, John secured his BS in Architectural Engineering (1951). While serving in the Navy Reserve (1952-61), Sigurdson worked for Frank L. Hope & Associates, Wulff & Fifield, as well as Paderewski, Mitchell & Dean. Thereafter, he worked alongside Robert Des Lauriers as Des Lauriers-Sigurdson, AIA (1961-67) after which he launched his own office.
John Sigurdson was born in Bottineau, North Dakota on July 2, 1929. Following his time at the North Dakota School of Forestry (1947-48), he secured his BS in Architectural Engineering in 1951. While serving in the U.S. Navy Reserve (1952-61), Sigurdson’s early career saw him working for Frank L. Hope & Associates, Wulff & Fifield, as well as Paderewski, Mitchell & Dean & Associates prior to working alongside Robert Des Lauriers as Des Lauriers-Sigurdson, AIA in 1961
John remained with Des Lauriers through 1967 when he split off to launch his own office. According to Bob, "During the 6-year period of Des Lauriers-Sigurdson, the architectural practice intensified and developed projects with even more fervor and dedication to make contemporary architecture a lasting scheme.”
Acme Truck Rental Garage (1960)
Carlton Hills Sanctuary (1960)
Des Lauriers-Sigurdson
Carlsbad By The Sea Cottages (1960)
Des Lauriers-Sigurdson
Clairemont Lutheran Church (1966)
4271 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard
Lord, Alfred Residence (1972)
4194 E. Arrieta Circle
Mt. Miguel Covenant Church (1960-62)
Des Lauriers-Sigurdson
Rugg Residence (1960)
Sigurdson, John Residence #1 (1959-1960)
1084 Hacienda Drive
Sigurdson, John Residence #2 (1963)
6619 Linda Lane
Spring Valley Fire Station #3 (1960-62)
Des Lauriers-Sigurdson
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