Australian Style + Optimistic Creativity

DBRDS is an Australian-born, California-based, multi-cultural architecture & design studio. We specialize in regionally specific design projects of all building typologies. We believe that dynamic & thoughtful design can inspire the way we live and connect through socially-impactful responses layered with sustainable planning strategies and contextually-sensitive solutions. We study the regulations to find creative solutions to maximize project outcomes for our clients through an integrative and collaborative process that actively engages ideas from both clients and consultants, ensuring that each design embodies our core values and aspirations as a design practice. We value the relationships we build as much as the projects & as a client once told us - we give a shit.

Est. 2008

Acknowledgments

AIA San Diego - 2013 Balboa Park Centennial Gateway Competition Winner

Greenstone Rowhomes - 2016 PCBC Gold Nugget Grand Award for Multifamily Housing Community (18-30 du/acre)

APA San Diego - 2018 ‘Best Comprehensive Plan - Small Jurisdiction’ - City of National City Downtown Specific Plan in collaboration with team lead KTUA & Urbanist Howard Blackson III

NAIOP 2019 ‘Space & Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR)‘ University Challenge Winner - Team University of San Diego in collaboration with Urban Housing Partners

Build Architecture Awards - 2022 & 2023 Best Multi-Cultural Architecture & Design Studio - California

Build Architecture Awards - 2022 Best Residential Historic Adaption (West Coast USA) for Taft House, Bird Rock