Samantha Lukacs
Project Executive | Black Diamond Real Estate Advisors
Samantha is an architect by background with 24 years’ experience managing and leading
highly complex projects including aquariums, science teaching labs and hospitals. Skilled in client management, trust and team leadership. Experienced in new construction, expansions, renovations and adaptive re-use projects. Samantha has a reputation for excellence in
design, quality assurance, performance and relationships through thoughtful attention to
client, team process and individual project requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Architecture
Virginia Polytechnic InstituteBlacksburg, VA
Professional Accreditations
- Registered Architect
- LEED AP BC+D
- American Institute of Architects
Featured Experience

National Aquarium, Baltimore MD
Project Manager for the $57M addition and renovation of the Baltimore Aquarium including new public "immersion experience" exhibit, retail, restaurant and grand entry enclosed in a glass and steel pavilion.

Virginia Marine Science Museum, Virginia Beach, VA
Project Manager for the 65,000 sf aquarium design. This was the first facility that would have housed a unique mix of species of marine mammals in an immersive user experience. This project also included resilient design for this waterfront site.

University of Mississippi STEM Building, Oxford, MS
Project Manager for this multidisciplinary STEM teaching lab building that sets a new model for cross disciplinary collaboration and student support in STEM education on the Ole Miss campus.