2026 Class of Fellows: Dillon Diers, PLA FASLA, San Diego Chapter

OJB Landscape Architecture; Solana Beach, California
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Category: Works, Page 46

Dillon Diers, PLA, ASLA, is a design leader whose work redefines how landscape architecture can respond to climate, ecology, and the evolving needs of public life. As a Partner at OJB Landscape Architecture, he has built an award-winning body of work grounded in resilience, innovation, and a deep respect for the natural systems of the American West. Diers is exceptional for his ability to unite design artistry with ecological performance. Across projects in California and the Southwest, he has advanced climate-responsive strategies that address drought, heat, and environmental change through inventive planting design, material reuse, and water-conscious systems. His landscapes are both highly functional and visually compelling, demonstrating how sustainability and beauty can work together to shape meaningful places. His influential portfolio includes nationally recognized projects such as Sunnylands Center & Gardens, Klyde Warren Park, and Warner Bros. Second Century. At Sunnylands, his technical and design leadership helped create a groundbreaking desert landscape that uses a fraction of typical water while welcoming hundreds of thousands of visitors annually. At Warner Bros., he transformed vast paved areas into a biophilic campus that integrates architecture, ecology, and workplace wellness. Diers consistently approaches projects as opportunities for renewal-reimagining underperforming sites into vibrant, adaptable environments that support community life. His work at large-scale developments like Playa Vista and Anderson Towers demonstrates how landscape can lead urban transformation while preserving regional identity. Beyond practice, Diers is a prominent voice on climate-positive design, sharing research and insights through national speaking engagements and professional leadership. His influence continues to shape how the profession approaches resilience and stewardship. Through a career defined by innovation, environmental responsibility, and design excellence, Dillon Diers has expanded the possibilities of landscape architecture and created enduring landscapes that serve both people and the planet.

As seen in LASN magazine, August 2026.