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ABOUT

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Established in 2017 by David Burke AIA, David Burke Architects (DBA) specializes in planning and designing public buildings that support community and make positive contributions to the built and natural environments.

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We are multi-faceted. We are multi-faceted. We have delivered a wide range of project typologies, from large-scale, complex civic buildings, cultural spaces, and mixed-use, multifamily housing developments to specialized residential projects and accessory dwelling units (ADUs).

 

We Deliver Value. Through our collaborative design process, we create inventive architectural solutions that avoid unnecessary work, saving time and money. Our lean and responsive nature enables us to deliver big impact at a lower cost.

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We practice regenerative design. We prioritize energy efficient solutions that promote user comfort and enhance the natural environment. Through our work with the adaptive reuse of historic structures, we prioritize existing buildings to save materials and resources.

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We work for and with communities. Our team works with institutional partners, non-profit community organizations, local governing bodies, economic development entities, and construction firms to design and develop impactful, future-proofed buildings and spaces that bring people together.   

Meet the Team

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David Burke, AIA

NCARB, LEED ap

Founding Principal

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Sarah Ritchey, RA

Associate Architect

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Carol Pacheco

M.S. Arch, B.S Civil Eng.

Architectural Designer

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Lindsey Adler 

Head of Communications

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Nickolas Bever

Architectural Designer

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