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Corgan Expands Aviation Practice in Asia Pacific with Ben Dawson Hire

Category: General News
Posted Sep 16, 2026 10:34 (GMT +7)

SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 14, 2026

Global architecture and design firm Corgan is pleased to announce that Ben Dawson has joined the firm as Aviation & Transportation Studio Leader in its Singapore office. In this role, Dawson will grow Corgan’s presence in the Asia-Pacific region and advise clients as they envision, design and deliver transformative airport environments that enhance passenger experience, operational efficiency, and provide for long-term growth.

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“Airports in this part of the world are unlike any others in terms of passenger volume, design, and ambition,” said Dawson. “Expanding Corgan’s international design prowess in the Asia-Pacific region is incredibly exciting, and I look forward to growing our team so we can meet the exceptional demands of our clients and the millions of passengers they serve.”

In his nearly 20 years of experience in architecture and aviation design, Dawson has delivered large-scale, technically complex projects throughout the region. His portfolio spans airport master planning, terminal redevelopment, commercial planning, and greenfield airport development, contributing to landmark projects including Kansai International Airport Terminal 1 Renovation in Japan, Clark International Airport in the Philippines, the new Changi Airport Terminal 4 and Changi Terminal 1 upgrading in Singapore, Jakarta Terminal 3 in Indonesia, commercialization strategy work with Vinci Airports in Europe and Sunshine Coast Airport Terminal Expansion in Australia. In Singapore, Dawson also oversaw the design and construction of the award-winning Gardens by the Bay, a $1 billion development at Singapore’s Marina Bay.

“Ben’s leadership in our Singapore office will transform how we operate and continue to grow in the region,” said Jonathan Massey, Managing Principal, Aviation & Transportation Sector Leader at Corgan. “Ben’s experience in delivering high-performance and complex projects, while championing collaboration and nurturing top-tier talent, will exponentially strengthen how Corgan leads in aviation design across the globe.”

Dawson’s leadership reflects Corgan’s continued investment in top aviation and transportation talent and its commitment to advancing design excellence across its markets and geographies. Ranked the third-largest architecture firm in the U.S. by Building Design + Construction, Corgan has designed a number of global gateway projects, including LaGuardia International Airport Terminal C, John F. Kennedy International Airport Terminal 5, Los Angeles International Airport West Gates at Tom Bradley and Terminal 6, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Concourse D and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport Terminal D.

About Corgan

Corgan is an employee-owned architecture and design firm with 24 locations and nearly 1,500 team members globally. The firm, ranked as the No. 4 architecture firm by Architectural Record and Building Design + Construction, works with clients in a variety of sectors including aviation & transportation, data centers, education, government, health, hospitality & retail, mixed-use, multifamily, office, urban, campus & cultural, and workplace. The firm’s core disciplines are supported by a wide range of supplemental services including brand & graphics, furniture services, master planning and sustainability — all of which have a singular goal: to build environments where clients thrive. Founded in 1938, Corgan has developed a strong reputation for agility in design by anticipating marketplace changes and leading clients to thoughtful, data-driven design solutions. Its research insights and design expertise empower the organization to foresee emerging changes and develop solutions that minimize risk, create flexibility, and maximize longevity. To learn more about Corgan, visit www.corgan.com.

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