At Design Develop, we believe in the power of design to uplift, inspire, and create real change. One of the most meaningful projects...

We've talked recently about how the new Charlottesville zoning codes have allowed property owners to make use of unused and underused...

In November of this year, three Design Develop team members had the opportunity to attend the Trimble Dimensions User Conference  held...

Affordable housing is such a hot button issue these days, and especially in burgeoning cities like Charlottesville. There are a lot of...

One of the core values at Design Develop is education.  We know that continuing to learn and develop our skills as architects and...

Nearly 50 years ago, three University of Virginia doctors came together to create a space where children with serious medical needs could...

Earlier this month we were honored to attend a ribbon cutting event for a very special repeat client, Arc of the Piedmont. Arc of the...

We’re proud to announce that Design Develop Founder and Principal, Bob Pineo, has been named to the board of Building Goodness...

In February 2024, we were honored to participate in a groundbreaking ceremony for the newest Region Ten Community Services building in...

If you live in the Charlottesville area, you’ve probably heard rumblings (or something louder) about the proposed zoning re-writes...

Adaptive reuse has become a buzzword in the real estate development, design and architecture industries, but it is not just a trend. With...

Buying “American Made” products has always been an ideal for both businesses and individuals, but in a post-pandemic marketplace, where...

At the corner of North Dukeland Street and Windsor Avenue in the Panway neighborhood of Baltimore, Maryland, sat a vacant, overgrown 1 ⁄...

One of the most challenging aspects of architecture is getting everyone involved in a project on the same page. Blueprints and even...

In the spring of 2020, Performance Signs in Ruckersville, Virginia came to us with a big vision and an equally big challenge. They had...

A development project can have low environmental impact while providing major improvements for the community - with responsible,...

This spring, Victoria Eckhardt, based in our Baltimore office, officially passed her Architect Registration Exam (ARE)! The Architect...

On April 3rd of this year, Design Develop celebrated its 15th year in business. Since 2008, Design Develop Owner, Bob Pineo, has watched...

In honor of March being Women’s History Month, we interviewed the women at our firm to get their insight on the gender gap in the design...

Finding and mentoring the next generation of professional architects is one of the primary goals at Design Develop. We are always...