“His expertise in complex retail projects enhances DLR Group’s mixed-use portfolio and drives large-scale, experience-driven developments that redefine how people engage with shopping, dining, and entertainment,” Arial continued.

With more than 30 years of experience, Di Niro is a leading voice in retail and mixed-use design. His leadership of creative teams has resulted in award-winning projects that reflect his commitment to excellence and his evolving role in the industry. His portfolio includes CF Carrefour Laval near Montreal; Yorkdale Shopping Centre in Toronto; American Dream in East Rutherford, N.J.; and Scottsdale Fashion Square in Scottsdale, Ariz.

In each project, Di Niro embraces the challenge of crafting tailored design solutions that come to life in immersive, high-impact environments. His work empowers retail and food and beverage tenants to express their identities in memorable, meaningful ways, reinforcing his leadership in experiential design.

As retail and mixed-use design leader at DLR Group, Di Niro draws inspiration from European landscapes to bring a human-scale sensibility to large developments, infusing them with vibrancy, community and a strong sense of place. DLR Group creates environments that connect and captivate. Whether cultivating a 30-year partnership with Mall of America, transforming an underused block along California’s iconic Santa Monica Boulevard with 8550 Santa Monica Blvd., or designing a multi-purpose arena that merges leisure, dining and retail at Sports Society in Dubai, DLR Group delivers experiences that elevate communities and bring people together.

Learn more about DLR Group’s approach to designing retail environments for community and connection.