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Who We Are

dl-Design Studio is a small private practice ready to provide thoughtful design solutions to your design and planning challenges. After 17 years of working in the commercial markets with hospitality, retail, office fit-ups, healthcare and higher education. I discovered my true passion is creating beautiful, functional spaces for your living and work place environments. This passion is not only in finding a creative positive solution but also in the journey. We love the open dialogue and design process with our clients and find that together; the client receives an exceptional higher quality functional space.


dl-Design Studio is a licensed Architecture firm. We can provide conceptual designs for future planning and budgeting. Designs for restoration / renovations of homes and spaces or rooms. Designs for additions / add-ons large or small. We provide these services from concept through construction.dl-Design Studio is not a licensed contractor or builder but can help you with finding and interviewing builders for your projects.

Our Team

Darrell Mayer, RA

ARCHITECT & PRINCIPAL

Darrell Mayer

NCARB certified Architect, licensed in the state of North Carolina.


Darrell a native of Central NY State where he received his Bachelor of Professional Studies in Architecture at SUNY University of Buffalo School of Architecture & Planning. Upon graduating he worked as an intern for The Sear-Brown Group in Rochester, NY. Moving to Raleigh he received his Masters of Architecture with a concentration in Urban Design from North Carolina State University School of Architecture in 2003. His thesis was on “Kinetic Architecture – Demountable, Transformable Structures for Relief Living” Upon graduating He worked for a small local boutique firm New City Design Group. Focusing on restaurant, retail, office and mixed use residential. In 2015 he began a new career with BSA LifeStructures a national firm with a focus on Healthcare, Higher Education and Laboratory design.


In 2017 Darrell realized his passion lies in creating beautiful and functional spaces for living. Whether it be a modern home from the ground up, or additions, to room renovations. His goal is to deliver what you thought impossible and make it possible.

Liz Kolepp-Mayer, AIA

ARCHITECT & CONSULTANT

ELIZABETH MAYER

NCARB certified Architect, licensed in the state of North Carolina.


Liz a native of Raleigh NC received here Bachelors of Architecture from North Carolina State University School of Architecture in 2006. While in school working towards her professional degree Liz worked as an intern for the Local office of NBBJ. Upon Graduating she began her career as designer with BBH Design in Raleigh. While at BBH Design Liz worked on the AIA award winning North Carolina State Yarburough Chiller Plant. She was the lead designer for the WakeMed Main Campus Bed Tower Expansion. A five story, 103 bed hospital addition. Acted as the Project Architect/Designer for the five story 98,000 square foot Wake Tech Community College, Perry Health Sciences building, for training nurses.


In 2016 Liz shifted careers and currently works for First Citizens Bank as a Construction Project Manager. Liz provides valuable input on design and material selection.

Kind Words From Our Clients

Darrel Meyer designed an addition to a traditional log home creating a practical, energy efficient plan that will add value and efficiency to the property. He showed flexibility in managing the interior space meeting the structural code and satisfying the owner. This approach was a good choice for us.

Awards

Best of Houzz 2024 - Client Satisfaction
Best of Houzz 2023 - Client Satisfaction
Best of Houzz 2022 - Client Satisfaction
Best of Houzz 2021 - Client Satisfaction
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