Diana is a fully qualified Spanish Architect, with 20 years of professional experience. She has worked for both large and "boutique style" architecture studios, working for Corporate clients in different sectors, including, among others, Novartis, Telefónica, Huawei, Shell, NH, Meliá, Sheraton, …
Diana started working for AECOM in 2017, where she is Workplace Consultant and Associate Director of the Interior Design Department for South Europe. Within this field of interest – workplace design-, Diana has been actively involved in the development and implementation of new ways of working.
She defines herself as a multitasker since she has worked during all her professional life taking on various roles, across many countries and dealing with clients from many sectors, cultures and with different approaches.
The concept of empathy is really important for her: for each client, she always tries to interpret their DNA and needs. This makes every project unique and relevant to its users.
Corporate Experience
• Associate Director Interior Design, AECOM Company, Spain, 2017 - 2021
• Design Director, Quanto Arquitectura Company, Spain, 2010 - 2016
• Founder & Design Director, Sin Escala Arquitectura, Spain, 2005 - 2010
• Arquitect, Carlos Manzano & Asociados Comany, Spain, 2001 - 2005
Academic Experience
• Director of Intensive Master of Interior Design, Istituto Europeo di Design, IED School, Spain, 2008 - Present
• Professor of Interior Design Projects, Master of Interior Design, Istituto Europeo di Design, IED School, Spain, 2004 - Present
• Professor of Interior Design Projects, Undergraduate Degree in Design, Istituto Europeo di Design, IED School, Spain, 2004 - 2007
Academic Background
• Bachelor in Architecture, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM), Spain, 2001