Steven Florman was born in Pittsburg PA, in 1959. He received his Bachelor of Architecture from California Polytechnic University San Luis Obispo, CA in 1983 and became Principal in Florman Architects Inc. from 1987-2012.

Florman is a San Diego artist whose abstract sculptures from wood and metal have been shown across California and Arizona. Inspiration for many of his sculptures comes from his Jewish upbringing. Florman is a winner of the prestigious San Diego Home of the Year Award, 36th Annual Award, San Diego Home/Garden Lifestyles Magazine.