WE ARE ARCHITECTS, DESIGNERS & PLACE-MAKERS

Primarily serving Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia

We strive for exceptional design, crafted spaces, and seamless execution. We believe great design has the power to inspire, foster connection, and transform lives. We create intentional spaces that shape how we live, work, and thrive — because in the right environment, people will do remarkable things.

Introducing:

Design BUILD integrates thoughtful design with expert construction. We believe clients, architects, and builders must work as one unified team. With our trusted builders we deliver seamless, coordinated projects.
With deep technical expertise and advanced building science, we bridge concept and reality—ensuring precision, efficiency, and exceptional quality from start to finish.
Design LAB is our exploratory research arm dedicated to experimentation, innovation, and continuous learning.
We collaborate with artists, engineers, and visionary thinkers to challenge conventions, explore emerging ideas, and continually evolve our approach to design.

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OUR PRINCIPLES

BUILT WITH PURPOSE - We believe every detail matters. From the first sketch to the final finish, we design spaces that are made to endure, evolve, and support the lives within them.

DESIGN AS RESEARCH - Curiosity fuels our work. Through our Design Lab, we explore materials, systems, and forms to shape spaces that respond to people, place, and possibility.

GROUNDED IN CONTEXT - We listen to land, light, and story. Each project reflects its environment and honors the relationships it holds; physical, emotional, and ecological.

COLLABORATIVE BY NATURE - Great design is never isolated. We build with partners, clients, and makers who share our values. Dialogue, trust, and respect shape the way we work.

HUMAN AT THE CORE - We design for daily life. Our spaces should spark emotion and movement. Our work invites curiosity, joy, and the freedom to explore.