Diane Burkin is an architect with more than thirty years of architectural experience working at internationally prominent firms, including Robert A.M. Stern Architects in New York, NY; Skidmore, Ownings and Merrill, in New York, NY; Kling Lindquist Partnership in Philadelphia, Penn; and HOK in Washington, D.C.  

As an architect and Project Manager, Diane designed and supervised construction of numerous projects throughout the United States, including Santa Monica-UCLA Orthopedic Hospital, Santa Monica, Calif; Pomona College Campus Center, Claremont, Calif; Columbus Regional Hospital, Columbus, Indiana; Tuhaye Park Country Club in Park City, Utah; Mandarin Oriental, Atlanta, Georgia; and private residences in Scarsdale, New York and Santa Monica, Calif.

At Robert A.M. Stern Architects, where Diane practiced for fourteen years, Diane deepened her appreciation of the importance of historical context and classical proportion in design and structure.  Diane carried forward that design sensitivity to her own firm.

Currently, Diane specializes in private residences, with a focus on renovations, including kitchens, bathrooms, master-suites and footprint expansions.  In addition, Diane designs cabinetry, custom lighting, color schemes, interiors, and exterior hardscapes.  Diane is versed in the latest building trends and the newest materials.  

Diane strives to make the design, planning and building process, from the initial design phase through the final punch-list, a joint effort among client, architect and contractor in order to design and build beautiful, functional architecture that fulfills the wishes of her clients.

Diane is a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis, School of Architecture and a registered architect in New York State. She is a member of the American Institute of Architects, Los Angeles Chapter.