D+U was founded to creatively address the importance and complexities of place and local vernacular. We bring a collective broad knowledge and international expertise to each selected project. Our diverse design and research experience is unified by a commitment to holistic thinking as a key element in the quality of community and private life.  The firm is committed to giving form to the specific needs of each client as well as protecting the future occupants' wellbeing.

At the architectural scale, our work emphasizes design excellence, personalized attention and environmental stewardship. Understanding the complex and interconnected nature of our field, we foster a trans-disciplinary approach to each project. At the urban scale, we collaborate closely with public and private agencies as well as community groups to ensure that land use and development are viability and sustainability. Through this collaborative process, we navigate the often competing interests of architectural and urban development, to deliver unique, innovative and locationally sensitive designs.

Services:

Urban Planning & Design | Architectural Design | Interior Design | Product Design | Furniture Design


Michael Conard, Senior Founding Principal, RA, NCARB

Design Principal

conard@dplusu.com

Mr. Conard has directed applied and academic urban design research in five continents in both the private and public sectors. His work has bridged urban and architectural design and environmental sustainability with public health, local economic develop and equal access.

Constance Sasso, RA, LEED AP

Senior Project Director

Standards and Quality Review,

Hospitality Director

csasso@dplusu.com

Sergio Ali Jr.

Senior Project Manager

Construction Administration,

Zoning and Code Compliance

sergioali@gmail.com

Nicolas Conard

Project Manager

Environmental Director,

CADD Team Visualization Co-Leader

nconard@dplusu.com

Leonardo Tejeda

Project Manager

Housing and Commercial Core Team,

CADD Team Visualization Co-Leader

leonardo@dplusu.com

Paige Stevenson

Director of Accounting

pstevenson@dplusu.com