Outside of the office, you can find Dana ice skating or visiting farmer’s markets, and cooking with seasonal ingredients. On a sunny day, she will be spending quality time with her son, exploring the ocean and tide pools along the Pacific Coast.
Dana Manea
Architecture
As a passionate architect, Dana is committed to sustainable design principles, leveraging advanced building systems and technologies. Growing up in Europe profoundly shaped her perspective on architecture and urbanism, which continues to influence her vision and passion for creating a beautiful and sustainable built environment. Dana has extensive experience working on various project typologies ranging from multi-family housing, restaurants and educational spaces to office tenant improvements. She earned her Professional Bachelor of Architecture Degree from California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo, with a Summa cum laude distinction and attended École Nationale d’Architecture Paris Val de Seine, furthering her studies in urbanism and history. Recently, she also got certified as a Passive House Designer.