Dan Tarnoveanu is the founder and owner of Renaissance Art, Restoration & Architecture.  He received his master’s degree in Architecture from the University of Architecture Ion Mincu Bucharest, Romania, and a master’s degree and license in Art Conservation and Religious Art from the Romanian Orthodox Patriarchate Art Commission,  also in Bucharest, Romania.

Dan's career is a blend of architecture, historic preservation, and art.  He has   a total of more than 30 years of experience in preservation and architectural work both here in the U.S. and in Europe. 

His professional background includes employment with Proiect Galati (architectural and engineering firm) Galati, Romania, where he was involved in architectural design, urban planning and historic preservation projects for religious institutions, commercial buildings and private homes. Later he joined the Romanian Orthodox Patriarchate, where he participated in the restoration of one of the most important historic landmarks in Romania: Cozia Monastery, Byzantine style complex built in 1386. 

Here in the U.S., since 1987, aside from serving as a consultant and art conservator for private and government institutions, the majority of his time has been spent in the restoration of interiors of historic buildings, paintings and icons.  Dan's years of hands-on experience in historic preservation and art conservation proved him to be an expert in the field.  Dan received numerous awards--both locally and internationally-- for his exquisite work.  His work has also been featured in many publications, one of which was in Jackson County Newspaper.  Some published articles about Dan and/or his work can be accessed online:

Dan is an associate member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA); and an active member of the following organizations: 

• Save Our Heritage Organization (SOHO)
• California Preservation Foundation (CPF)
• Rancho Santa Fe Historical Society
• Preservation Alliance of Minnesota (PAM)