The firm was established in 1986 to provide Design Services ranging from single family custom homes to multi family units throughout the Washington DC Metropolitan area. In 1992, Donald E. Lipscomb, Jr. AIA became president of the corporation and leader in the diversification of the Architectural practice which continues to this day. The name of the firm was changed to DEL Studio Architects to reflect the collaborative approach of our team and the quality of communication with Clients, colleagues, and consultants necessary to serve our community successfully and with integrity.

Our staff is composed of highly skilled professionals passionate about the development, design and management of the process by which we help our clients achieve their goals. We have compiled a comprehensive portfolio of diverse projects. We serve clients who require a trusted advisor to help them address problems and challenges they encounter as they seek to improve how and where they work, live and play. We listen to the most important stated goals and respond in ways that add value and bring about the necessary and desired change.