About the Studio

Derrington Building Studio is a full-service architecture firm working at the intersection of utility and style. Our approach demands that we work rigorously to identify clients’ needs and practical limitations, then push beyond to develop simple and stunning solutions. The result is a thoroughly modern experience - designed for this moment and the time to come.

We believe in good design. It drives our every move because the decisions we make today are consequential to not only those we serve, but people we will never meet. An astonishing array of human and natural resources, effort and specialization, hopes and sacrifices are woven into every project so we must consider each design opportunity with empathy and a hearty depth of thought. This responsibility brings us a sense of purpose, but the love of the process and of beautiful problem solving keeps us inspired and drives us as architects.

At the heart of DBS, we believe that inspiration and purpose are fundamental for each project. These values draw the line between the work we accept and work we do not. In our day to day practice, we embrace the values accountability, clarity, and thoughtful reflection. The combination and balance of these maxims help us create consistently excellent design and keep us excited about our craft.

 

Team

Team
Tim Derrington

TIM DERRINGTON, AIA + LEED AP
Principal

Tim's youth was split between the realities of his conventional suburban upbringing and an education in the arts.  These worlds were often difficult to reconcile, but finding connections between dissimilar cultures has instilled an idealistic pragmatism in his work. Tim believes that inspiration and purpose are best delivered through hard work and collaboration between client, architect, builder, and craftsman. This translates to DBS and their projects through an active concern for creating unexpected results from simple, creative, and engaging design decisions.

Natalia Lopez

NATALIA LOPEZ
Office Manager

Natalia was exposed to architecture early in her life by visiting job sites along her architect dad at her Mexican hometown in Saltillo, Coahuila. She was instantly enamored by the impact architecture has to everyone’s daily lives, and compelled by the responsibility the architect holds by shaping people’s experiences. She believes that good design is a basic human necessity that should be accessible to everyone, and strives to work along people that share the passion and thoughtfulness of providing impactful designs.

Michael Rahmatoulin

MICHAEL RAHMATOULIN
Project Designer

Hailing from Cyprus, Michael was exposed at an early age to the unique mixture of cultures and arts of the beautiful Mediterranean. Having a mixed background and traveling a fair amount in his early life, Michael fell in love with cities - leading him to pursue a multidisciplinary interest in architecture, urban design, fabrication technology, and historic preservation. He believes that the transformation and reuse of our existing structures, combined with the thoughtful integration of sustainable design, has the power to enrich our urban environments and provide historic richness into our lives.

Minta Stohrer

MINTA STOHRER
Project Manager

Minta’s diverse background bridges architecture and design strategy by embracing technical craftsmanship and thoughtful communication. Her curiosity and love for storytelling as a designer supports a collaborative approach to architecture at the human scale. Minta believes the future of the profession is responsive and responsible architecture that helps make good design accessible to all.

Adam Bell

ADAM BELL
Project Designer

Adam, inspired by his architect father, pursued his architectural education at the University of Colorado Boulder and the University of Texas Austin School of Architecture. He is dedicated to creating inspiring, functional, and reliable spaces at all design scales, from intricate details to the urban.

Osa

OSA
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