Krista Becker
Principal
ZGF Architects

Krista Becker, FAIA, has over 30 years of experience in planning, design, and management of a wide range of award-winning civic, cultural, and educational buildings across more than 20 countries. Inspired by a challenge, she has led the design and development of complex project programs and coordinated multidisciplinary teams to meet stringent design, schedule, and budget requirements—earning the confidence of clients, contractors, and consultants alike. One focus of Krista’s work has been the advancement of the design of numerous embassies around the world; creating safe, functional, and inspiring venues for the conduct of international diplomacy.
 
Krista has served on AIA national and regional design award juries, and was the recipient of the 2015 AIA California Council Distinguished Practice Award. She is a frequent guest lecturer at her alma mater, the University of Southern California.