Art has always been a fundamental element of Dirk’s life and career. Showing artistic ability from a young age, he was first drawn to architecture because of the creativity of design and logic of construction. For nearly four decades, Dirk’s strong problem-solving ability has led to the success of many of the firm’s projects. As a leader of the K-12 portfolio, he oversees the development of initial design ideas into a final product and manages projects throughout all phases. Dirk is a member of the Oak Park School District 97 Facilities Advisory Committee and the Bethesda Home and Retirement Center Past President and Member of the Board of Directors.