Katherine Diamond

Katherine Diamond
Born	April 9, 1954
Alma mater	The Technion
Occupation	Architect
Practice	Siegel Diamond Architects

Katherine Diamond (born April 9, 1954) is an American architect. She was the first woman to serve as President of the Los Angeles chapter of the American Institute of Architects.

Career

Diamond is currently the Partner in Charge of Design at Siegel Diamond Architects located in Los Angeles, California. She was the first woman to serve as President of the Los Angeles chapter of the American Institute of Architects.^[1]

Awards

• Los Angeles Business Council Urban Beautification Award – for Baldwin Park Commuter Rail Station^[2]
• Los Angeles Business Council Urban Beautification Award – for design of 4 Elevated Light Rail Stations^[2]
• National Commercial Builders Council Award of Excellence – for the Park Beyond the Park, Torrance, CA^[2]
• US Air Force Design Award – for concept design of Personnel Support Faculty^[2]
• City of Los Angeles Beautification Award – for Otto Nemenz International Building^[2]

Exhibitions

• 100 Projects – 100 Years – AIA Los Angeles Chapter^[2]
• Broadening the Discourse – Los Angeles, California Women in Environmental Design exhibit^[2]
• The Exceptional One and Many More^[2]
• Women in American Architecture 1988–1989: A Southern California Perspective -AIA Los Angeles Chapter/Women in Architecture exhibit^[2]

Notable projects

• LAX Air Traffic Control Tower^[2]
• Central Utility Plant with Co-Generation UC Davis Medical Center^[2]
• Universal City Metro Rail Station^[2]
• UCI Student Services Addition^[2]
• New Jefferson Elementary School^[2]
• Baldwin Park Commuter Rail Station^[2]
• Richstone Family Center^[2]

References

1. "A Guide to the Katherine Diamond Architectural Collection, 1985–1995 Diamond, Katherine, Architectural Collection Ms1996-001". virginia.edu. Retrieved 11 October 2015.
2. "View all information for Katherine Diamond". vt.edu. Retrieved 11 October 2015.