Rian Burger
About Rian Burger
Rian Burger is an Associate Principal in Aviation at Arup and a Senior Principal at Stantec, with a diverse background in architecture and creative direction.
Current Roles at Stantec and Arup
Rian Burger currently holds significant roles at both Stantec and Arup. At Stantec, he serves as Senior Principal, Airports, based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, starting in 2019. Concurrently, Burger is an Associate Principal | Aviation at Arup in London, United Kingdom, a position he has held since 2016. His dual roles highlight his expertise and dedication in the aviation sector.
Previous Positions in Architecture and Design
Rian Burger has accumulated extensive experience across various architectural and design firms. From 2001 to 2005, he was the Creative Director at Enterprise Ig Africa. Prior to that, he owned and operated Aeris Impulsmöbel Pretoria for a year starting in 1999. Burger also served as Director at Officiency Corporate Furniture Midrand South Africa from 1997 to 1999. Additionally, he co-founded and was a partner at Architects Britten & Burger Johannesburg from 1993 to 1997. His career began at Joubert Owens Van Niekerk Mossel Bay, where he worked as an Architect and Branch Manager from 1988 to 1990.
Educational Background in Architecture
Rian Burger has a solid educational foundation in architecture. He graduated from the University of Cape Town with a Bachelor of Architecture degree in 1982. He also holds another Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Pretoria, obtained in 1985. Additionally, he pursued studies at the University of the Witwatersrand and the University of Pretoria but did not receive degrees from these institutions.
Early Career as Design Architect
During the early stages of his career, Rian Burger worked as a Design Architect at Mv3 Architects Johannesburg from 1990 to 1993. This role allowed him to develop his design skills and gain valuable experience in the architectural field.