Meet the founder: Diana Jaramillo, AIA

Kin Studio is an architectural and design studio based in Syracuse, NY. Established in the summer of 2017, Kin Studio started with the mission to practice an architecture that is diverse, equitable and sustainable. Three years later the practice has grown to work with a few talented collaborators, with a variety of commercial, retail, residential and community projects.

Kin Studio seeks to embrace and practice design that is diverse, equitable and sustainable. In practice, what that means is that, we aim: to make sure we work with clients from different backgrounds, to make our prices accessible for large and small projects, and to build our designs with sustainability in mind.

Founder, Diana Jaramillo, is a licensed architect in New York State and a record holding member of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB), which allows her to do work in other states. Diana received her Masters in Sustainable Construction Management from SUNY ESF, and her Bachelors in Architecture from Syracuse University. She also serves on the Board of Directors for the Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways.

Originally from Ecuador, Diana now lives in Syracuse, NY with her ever-curious daughter. In her free time, Diana enjoys time with her family as well as hiking, running, and traveling.

Kin means family, and we aim to treat all our clients and collaborators as such.

 
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Testimonials

"Diana has a very good understanding of the industry and how the building process evolves. Her work is thorough and on point." 

— David Lane, Gilbane Building Company


"Diana is a fellow entrepreneur and puts her heart and soul into her work. She really listened to the needs and desires I had for my salon space and even went above and beyond our scope of work to show me 3D designs. She was knowledgeable in the field and additionally took the extra time to research when needed. The planning process was one of the most fun parts and Diana really helped to make it a breeze! I definitely recommend her!" 

— Amanda, 315 Beauty Bar


“Diana was an absolute pleasure to work with and beyond accommodating.  She was very knowledgeable and able to help guide us in the right direction with rebuilding and adding an addition to our house after a fire.  Kin Studio designed us a beautiful home and really nailed everything we were looking for while being attentive to our budget.  If we ever need an architect in the future we would definitely use her again! As well as recommend her to family and friends!”

- Emily, Dewitt House

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