Inspiring
INSPIRING TOGETHER
By engaging others through the architectural design process, we aspire to spark imagination, creativity, and originality in ourselves and others.
Our Team
David Sommers founded the firm on a principle that remains essential today—family.
PROCESS
Our Difference
WE LISTEN
We encourage the sharing of information, ideas and goals. This collection of input at the outset of the process lays groundwork for a solution that best meets the budget, schedule, form and functional needs.
WE LEAD
We guide discussion and promote collaboration between all team members to generate the best possible solution.
WE INNOVATE
Every project is unique. Reaching the optimal solution for each requires a team committed to studying, assessing and developing the most efficient and enduring design.
STUDIOS
Our Studios
We strive to ignite the passion for design in everyone involved while developing innovative solutions for the built environment.
TESTIMONIALS
Historic preservation requires an architectural firm that is not only knowledgeable in the restoration process, but also has the ability to understand the historical architectural significance [...] DS Architecture shared our sense of enthusiasm and pride in restoring this century-old building to its original stately fashion.
Michelle Hartman
President & CEO, The Burbick Companies
DS Architecture was very accommodating during the design phase and encouraged us to share our ideas. They were conscientious about monitoring the construction work and strove to ensure the best interests of the client.
Christie Anderson
Manager, Kent Social Services
DS Architecture provides highly professional, cost-effective services. They manage your project from beginning to end and are committed to monitor every step of the way. All of our construction projects were on time and well done.
Sue Whitehurst
Executive Director, Townhall II
My experience with the team at DS Architecture has been one filled with imagination, guidance and support. They encouraged us to imagine what the pavilion could be. They guided us in the development of the vision for the pavilion, and they supported us during the many changes that transpired along the way. The final product is one of great beauty and sustainability--perfect for where it sits and perfect for whom it serves.
Shawn Gordon
Executive Director, University Hospitals Portage Medical Center
DS Architecture is local and available to our internal team at any given time. Their project managers know us, they know our process, and they are able to provide services tailored specifically for our needs and concerns.
Michael Bruder
University Architect, Kent State University
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