David C. Boone, FAIA, was the founder of Boone/Low Architects and Planners. He retired in 2004, concluding a long, successful career in the fields of architecture and development that began in 1953 after he graduated from the University of California, Berkeley.

He worked for Gerald M. McCue and Associates, Architects in Berkeley from 1954-1964 before it evolved into McCue Boone Tomsick, Architects of San Francisco (known as MBT Architecture). As a partner, he was in charge of major master plans and academic, institutional and scientific architectural commissions for clients such as Mills College; California State University at Humboldt; Syntex; IBM; Chevron Research Corporation; Dow Chemical Co.; NASA; and the US State Department, Department of Embassy Office Buildings.

Dave retired from MBT in 1975 so he could focus on real estate development. From 1976-1986, he practiced architecture, land planning and real estate development in Contra Costa County. His work included the Bear Ridge and Monte Ridge developments. These projects included more than 35 environmentally sensitive single family homes and lots on 80 acres of oak-covered hillside land. For this body of work, he was awarded the prestigious AIA Fellowship (FAIA).

From 1987 to 1993, he practiced in Santa Cruz as a sole proprietorship before partnering with Jacquelyn Low in 1994 to form Boone/Low Architects and Planners. Their work included masterplans and expansions for such clients as the Waldorf School, Walnut Ave Women's Center, Homeless Resources Center and the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. In the area of affordable housing, they completed the Merrill Road Apartments for the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz.

Sadly, Dave passed away on November 26, 2009. A mentor to all who worked with him, Dave was a great architect and a great man. He is missed.