Design 3 Architecture was founded by Don Lightner in 1982. Prior to this, Don worked for Oxford Development Company, managing their in-house architecture department. Don negotiated a buyout of this department from Oxford and he opened his new company named Design 3, with the byline "Architecture, Interior Architecture, and Landscape Architecture."
Oxford Development Company then became his landlord, as well as his client, and continues to be one of Design 3 Architecture's major clients, and landlord, to the present day. Don expanded the firm's name in 1987 to its present Design 3 Architecture, PC, when the firm was incorporated. During his tenure as Managing Principal, Don guided the firm through steady growth for more than 25 years before retiring in 2011.
Having expanded from a sole-proprietorship, other registered architects in the firm became stockholders. Bill Snyder began working with Don in 1985, Mike Moyta in 1983, and Tony Scruppi joined the Design 3 Architecture team in 1997.
Oxford Development Company then became his landlord, as well as his client, and continues to be one of Design 3 Architecture's major clients, and landlord, to the present day. Don expanded the firm's name in 1987 to its present Design 3 Architecture, PC, when the firm was incorporated. During his tenure as Managing Principal, Don guided the firm through steady growth for more than 25 years before retiring in 2011.
Having expanded from a sole-proprietorship, other registered architects in the firm became stockholders. Bill Snyder began working with Don in 1985, Mike Moyta in 1983, and Tony Scruppi joined the Design 3 Architecture team in 1997.
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Founded in 1982, Design 3 Architecture has met architectural challenges for businesses, developers, private organizations, governmental agencies, non-profit groups and individuals.
The majority of our work is derived from our long-standing clients.
These clients have come to appreciate our design excellence and technical expertise.
We are dedicated to our clients' best interests, and our respect for budget and time limitations are intrinsic to our desire to satisfy them.
The majority of our work is derived from our long-standing clients.
These clients have come to appreciate our design excellence and technical expertise.
We are dedicated to our clients' best interests, and our respect for budget and time limitations are intrinsic to our desire to satisfy them.
Architectural projects come with inherent constraints.
These may be imposed by existing conditions, site conditions, zoning laws, image, conflicting use requirements or limited budgets.
At Design 3 Architecture we view these constraints as challenges, turning the "limitations" into opportunities for innovative design solutions.
The principals of Design 3 Architecture are involved throughout the design and construction process, from feasibility study to occupancy.
Design 3 Architecture is dedicated to each client's best interest.
These may be imposed by existing conditions, site conditions, zoning laws, image, conflicting use requirements or limited budgets.
At Design 3 Architecture we view these constraints as challenges, turning the "limitations" into opportunities for innovative design solutions.
The principals of Design 3 Architecture are involved throughout the design and construction process, from feasibility study to occupancy.
Design 3 Architecture is dedicated to each client's best interest.
Design 3 Architecture is committed to environmentally sensitive and sustainable design.
We do not believe that it is a separate, isolated discipline reserved only for projects seeking LEED certification.
Instead, we consider the principles of sustainable design to be an integral part of any design process, whether it be in selecting finishes for a small interior renovation or the site selection and building orientation of a large new construction project.
Design 3 Architecture believes that successful sustainable design is an optimal balance between cost, positive environmental influence, and direct human benefits.
We do not believe that it is a separate, isolated discipline reserved only for projects seeking LEED certification.
Instead, we consider the principles of sustainable design to be an integral part of any design process, whether it be in selecting finishes for a small interior renovation or the site selection and building orientation of a large new construction project.
Design 3 Architecture believes that successful sustainable design is an optimal balance between cost, positive environmental influence, and direct human benefits.
The Challenge: Transform a 20 year old shopping plaza into a more marketable and visually appealing center.
The Solution: The new facade design provides an updated look to an existing tired and worn retail center.
The use of exposed steel canopy columns and sign brackets, along with E.I.F.S., aluminum, glass and ceramic tile provide a sleek more vibrant feel.
The redesign of a corner tower element gives prominence to the center, and greatly enhances visibility from Browns Hill Road.
The Solution: The new facade design provides an updated look to an existing tired and worn retail center.
The use of exposed steel canopy columns and sign brackets, along with E.I.F.S., aluminum, glass and ceramic tile provide a sleek more vibrant feel.
The redesign of a corner tower element gives prominence to the center, and greatly enhances visibility from Browns Hill Road.
WESCO is an international electrical supplies distribution client, with an ongoing need for warehouse and office space planning.
Their project needs range from renovations and expansions, to new distribution facilities, and build-to-suit packages.
In addition to space planning, Design 3 Architecture has also developed prototype details, specifications, and layouts for the implementation of standard WESCO distribution facilities that range in size from 10,000 to 225,000 sq.
Their project needs range from renovations and expansions, to new distribution facilities, and build-to-suit packages.
In addition to space planning, Design 3 Architecture has also developed prototype details, specifications, and layouts for the implementation of standard WESCO distribution facilities that range in size from 10,000 to 225,000 sq.
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