KAA Design is an award winning, leading-edge architecture and landscape firm dedicated to advancing the California lifestyle through contemporary design. As Partner of the firm, Duan's vision and leadership extend to both management and design. His focus on firm wide initiatives related to its organizational growth, business development, and long term strategic planning, guide the firm’s ability to leverage its over 35 year history in retaining a leading position along the frontlines of an exclusive niche design industry.Duan also maintains a leading presence on all aspects of design for many of the firm's most notable projects and discerning clients. With an artistic sensibility rooted in modern composition and form, he enjoys exploring the intersections of his ideals in collaboration with an engaged and passionate clientele through the process of designing their home. Many of his homes have been recognized by the AIA, as well as having been featured in several regional, national, and international publications including Architectural Digest, Interiors, Luxe, and the Robb Report.A native Ohioan, Duan received his undergraduate degree from Miami University (OH), and graduate degrees in both Architecture as well as Historic Preservation from the University of Southern California. Prior to joining KAA Design, Duan's professional career included several distinguished residential and hospitality firms in both Ohio and Washington DC.Duan is a licensed Architect and member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), as well as an Executive Cabinet member of the prestigious Leaders of Design. He has also served as an Executive Member within the Board of Directors for the Architecture and Design (A+D) Museum in Los Angeles, as well as the Advisory Board for Miami (OH)'s College of Creative Arts. Beyond his Board involvement, Duan enjoys the opportunity to serve on academic and design juries alike, as well as being a panelist for both design and related industry media events. Outside of the office, Duan and his wife enjoy finding time to travel, all awhile keeping up with their three active daughters in Culver City.