Bio:

The Great designer, Diane is an interior designer who is driven by a passion for green building design, striving for healthy built environments. She consciously selects materials based on how they impact the indoor air quality and the wellness of occupants. Her project portfolio includes government facilities, libraries, healthcare, religious and educational facilities. She is committed to a philosophy of intelligent, creative and responsible design.

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How did you first learn about architecture and when did you decide that built environment profession was an area of interest for you?

When I was 10, I had an older sibling studying to be an architect and spent a day in his design studio. The energy and inspiration inside meshed all the things I loved, from building structures out of Legos, coloring, sketching, and painting.

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What do you do?

Collaborate with other designers, architects, engineers, and builders to bring to life a client’s vision. My focus is the interior architecture, from space planning to protecting the safety and welfare of users, to specifying the finish palette.

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What excites you in the work you do?

I love to gather information, explore ideas and create, like pulling together pieces of a puzzle. This unique puzzle has many solutions. The key is finding the best one to fit the client’s needs, while satisfying any building constraints and budget.

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Who or what inspires you professionally?

Nature. I like the honesty of nature with all its beauty, inspiring colors and textures. I like to take my inspiration from nature, using honest materials, respecting the environment and creating timeless designs that will be enjoyed for many years.

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What is your proudest professional accomplishment or achievement?

A few years ago, a project with many spaces and buildings involved many designers, artists, engineers and trades people. I am forever grateful for the exposure to so many talented professionals and the client who trusted us to fulfill their vision.

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Featured Project Name: 

Fiserv Office Renovation

 

Featured Project Location: 

Omaha, Nebraska

 

Featured Project Completion Date: 

2020

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Role in Featured Project: 

Senior Interior Designer

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Featured Project Description:

A major employer in Omaha, Fiserv’s new workplace creates comfortable and upbeat environments in seven buildings across its Midtown campus. The design leverages layered lighting, airy layouts, transparent offices and durable yet attractive materials to create amenities that attract and retain talent. Combined with new furnishings, brand colors and custom graphics, and infused with technology, the new surroundings foster an energetic and effective workplace.

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Photography Credit:

LEO A DALY

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