the design COLLECTIVE was founded on the simple belief that no single person is responsible for the success of a project. There is a COLLECTIVE of people responsible for contributions to the whole, including: client, architect, consultants, contractors, and craftspeople. Ideally, all of these stakeholders work together, providing their unique talents and skills in a cohesive way to ensure the desired outcome of our mutual efforts. At “the dC”, this belief carries through the delivery process from principal to intern. It is the true COLLECTIVE that ensures the success of the project. A nationally recognized leader in cinema design, the design COLLECTIVE is also a successful partner in commercial development with specialties in retail, restaurant, and financial services architecture and interior design. Our residential and mixed-use group specializes in the design of homes and communities based on careful analysis of the character of the site and user. Our work has been recognized for design leadership in the implementation of low impact site development principles, innovative housing types, and creating appealing structures and spaces of lasting quality.