Design Studio

Custom Design Offering

Your vision for a high-performance residence or hospitality space begins here—at The DC Design Studio, where architectural excellence meets your land, lifestyle, and legacy. Our studio crafts luxury homes and hospitality environments inspired by the strength and serenity of the Pacific Northwest, from modern mountain retreats and coastal escapes to tasting rooms, event venues, and clubhouses that celebrate nature through thoughtful design.

Guided by the belief that refined architecture should balance innovation with ease, we leverage our prefabrication expertise to create enduring, luxurious spaces that elevate the way you live and gather. Whatever your vision may hold, The DC Design Studio will bring it to life through a collaborative, sustainable, and deeply rewarding design experience.

What We Design

Our team designs luxury residential and light commercial structures that bring natural beauty, craftsmanship, and creativity to the forefront. Explore the residential and hospitality spaces we regularly craft for our clients and collaborators:

Residential

Capturing lifestyle, elevating surroundings, and reflecting a timeless sense of place.

  • Custom Homes & Estates
  • Vacation & Second Homes
  • Modern Barn Homes
  • Mountain & Coastal Retreats
  • Equestrian & Ranch Properties

Commercial

Inspiring connection, celebrating nature, and expressing your story through architecture.

  • Wedding & Event Venues
  • Tasting Rooms & Wineries
  • Breweries & Distilleries
  • Clubhouses & Lodges
  • Boutique Commercial Buildings
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Our Design Approach

Story Inspired, Land Informed, Perfectly Yours.

Every design begins with a story, and the land that holds it. By listening to your site’s natural rhythms—from topography to texture—we craft architecture that lives in harmony with its environment. Each space we create breathes with the seasons, adapts to its surroundings, and expresses your identity with authenticity and originality.

Interested in how we Prioritize Sustainable Design?

Explore our Commitment to Sustainability to learn how we integrate environmental responsibility into every project.

Our Process

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Phase 1:

Discovery

Every great design begins with a meeting of the minds. We start by learning your story, studying your site, and defining the architectural vision that will guide the entire project.

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Phase 2:

Visualization

Through sketches, spatial layouts, and material explorations, we translate your story and surroundings into a cohesive architectural concept—one that reflects both purpose and beauty.

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Phase 3:

Design

We refine every detail, from form and function to finishes and flow. This stage ensures your design is not only visually striking but also high-performing, sustainable, and construction-ready.

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Phase 4:

Build Integration

Our team works seamlessly with your construction partners to bring your vision to life, ensuring the result faithfully reflects the integrity of the original design.

Explore Our Portfolio

Explore our curated selection of recent residential and hospitality projects.