Gary McCluskie is a Principal at Diamond Schmitt. In over 30 years of practice, he has championed the design of many of the firm's leading performance, arts, and civic-focused architecture. Gary's projects contribute to the global culture by combining creativity, consultation, and a commitment to design excellence and sustainability. An expert force, he activates these cultural initiatives with community engagement and the goal of ensuring an immersive experience.

Gary is currently leading the firm’s New York office—and the transformation of David Geffen Hall—while also managing Canadian projects such as Ādisōke, the Ottawa Public Library - Library and Archives Canada, and Robarts Common at the University of Toronto. He is recognized for delivering architectural milestones that are versatile, functional, engaging, and beloved by clients, patrons, artists and performers alike. His past projects includes Four Seasons Centre for Performing Arts in Toronto, La Maison Symphonique in Montreal, and the New Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg, Russia.