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Diane Thorsen
Profile
Diane is an award-winning designer, co-founder of a leading international architectural firm in Dubai and a key influencer in the Middle East region. Her love and appreciation of art extends to finding opportunities that invite appreciation for art of all forms whether it is art on plate (cuisine), art in landscape or three-dimensional forms. She studied Art, Design and Architecture in South Africa and is based in the Middle East. As a LEED accredited professional and a WELL Building AP she finds extraordinary solutions to wicked design issues. Diane is passionate about the quality and design of everything we see and touch and believes that the smallest details contribute to the experience. She is an advocate for creating environments that inspire and uplift.