Our History

At Design Styles Architecture (DSA) we are committed to creating spaces that enhance the quality of life for our clients and the surrounding community. Founded in 1998, DSA offers a full range of services, varying from planning and architecture to interior design and visualization. Our team of architects, designers, and draftsmen collaborate closely with our clients to understand their needs, vision, and budget, and deliver innovative solutions that exceed their expectations. We have completed projects across various sectors, including luxury single family, multifamily, education, office, medical, home builder, hospitality, student housing, and mixed-use development. Day in and day out, our team of experts strives to create spaces that are functional, beautiful, and environmentally responsible. We believe that architecture is not only a form of art, but also a form of service, and we strive to deliver excellence in every project we undertake. Whether it’s a luxury residence, academic building, or condominium tower, we have a passion for helping people celebrate life through complicated architecture made simple. 

Design Styles Architecture Main Office 02
2020 - Introduction of three new partners to form a stronger firm leadership and foster the continued growth of the firm.
Design Styles Architecture DSA Design Center
2018 - DSA restores a second historic building across the street from the current Headquarters, a 1920s bungalow home. Today this space is used as the firm’s Design Center, housing several meeting rooms, offices and the Interior Design Library.
Historic P. Spoto Building
2013 - Firm restores historic P. Spoto Building, a former 1930s grocery store in Ybor City. DSA moves its headquarters here giving the firm a more central location and the opportunity to continue to expand reach across Florida and the US.
Hess Express
2008 - The firm begins to expand into commercial architecture, completing a number of office, convenience, and higher education projects.
DSA Interior Office 1998
1998 - DSA is founded as a residential architecture firm by CEO Andy Dohmen in Clearwater, Florida.

Core Focus & Values

Design Styles Architecture has a passion for helping people celebrate life through complicated architecture made simple.

Be Humble

Let selflessness and dignity guide you.

Appreciate and learn from feedback.

Be confident, not arrogant, about your expertise.

Have an 'attitude of gratitude'.

Communicate with Sincerity

Practice empathy and honesty in your relationships.

Every great relationship is built on trust.

Be kind whenever possible... It is always possible!

Embody a Spirit of Determination

Take action in a purposeful and considerate way.

Be resourceful.

Persist in the face of difficulties.

Enjoy the consistent, persistent pursuit of your own potential.

Be Helpful

Listen to understand, acknowledge others' needs, and help where you can.

Treat others how THEY want to be treated.

Dive in with enthusiasm!

Being of service to others also means being of service to yourself.

Do The Right Thing

Do what’s best for the greatest good.

Address issues directly, promptly, and with care.

Treat people with respect, appreciation, and humility.

Affiliations

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Partners

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Design Awards

  • 2024

    Silver

    Best Custom Home 5,000-10,000 SF

    Brightwaters Boulevard Residence

    2024 Badge 63 8@3x

    Best of Houzz Design

    Carolina Circle NE Residence

    Silver

    Best Custom Home 5,000-10,000 SF

    Driftwood Lane Residence

  • 2023

    Boh23 En Design 240 Dionne

    Best of Houzz Design

    Carolina Circle NE Residence

    Boh23 En Service 240 Dionne

    Best of Houzz Service

    Design Styles Architecture

    Silver

    Best Interior Design of A Custom/Spec Home Priced $1M+

    Bayshore Boulevard Remodel

    Grand Award Winners  Graphic Dionne

    Grand Aurora Award Best Campus Housing - Faculty or Residential - Institutional Use

    The Griffin at Gainesville

  • 2022

    Badge 56 8@2x Dionne

    Best of Houzz Design

    Carolina Circle NE Remodel

    Badge 57 8@2x Dionne

    Best of Houzz Service

    Design Styles Architecture

    Silver

    Best on the Boards Custom Home

    Brightwaters Boulevard Residence

    Silver

    Best Interior Design of a Custom/Spec Home Priced over $2M

    Harbor Pointe Residence

  • 2021

    Badge 53 8@2x Dionne

    Best of Houzz Design

    Carolina Circle NE Remodel

  • 2020

    Image

    Best In American Living Awards TM Silver Award - Historic Preservation/Restoration

    DSA Design Center

    Aurora 2020 Silver Winner Mark Dionne

    Best Rehabilitation Project

    UT Southard Family Building

    Aurora 2020 Silver Winner Mark Dionne

    Best Renovated or Restored Single House

    Carolina Circle NE Remodel

  • 2019

    Dsa Aurora Award Badge 150x150 Dionne

    Silver Aurora Award Best Custom Home Under 4,000 SF

    West San Miguel Residence

    Dsa Aurora Award Badge 150x150 Dionne

    Silver Aurora Award Best Custom Home Over 10,000 SF

    Little Road Residence

    Image

    Florida's Top Rated Local Architects Award Winner

    Design Styles Architecture

  • 2017

    Grand Aurora Dionne

    Grand Aurora Award On the Boards Multi-Family Community

    SODO Place

    Grand Aurora Dionne

    Grand Aurora Award On the Boards Custom Home

    Harborpointe Residence

    Silver Aurora Dionne

    Silver Aurora Award Best Rehabilitation Project

    DSA Headquarters

  • 2016

    Aurora Dionne

    Silver Aurora Award Best Custom Home 4,000-6,000 SF

    Appian Way Residence

    Aurora Dionne

    Silver Aurora Award Best Custom Home 4,000-6,000 SF

    Gulf Boulevard Residence

    Aurora Dionne

    Silver Aurora Award Best on the Board Custom Home

    104th Avenue Residence

  • 2014

    2014 Award Dionne

    USGBC Gulf Coast Chapter LEEDership Award

    DSA Headquarters