Richard Drummond DavisRichard Drummond Davis was born in Dallas, Texas, in 1950. After receiving his training at Princeton University under renowned post-modernist Michael Graves, Davis worked in New York for the acclaimed architectural firm of Hardy, Holzman, Pheiffer. Seeking ways to express his own ideas, Davis returned to Dallas to establish his own firm.
His calling, however, was not to push out the envelope of post-modern architecture, but to listen closely to his clients' ideas, aspirations, and dreams and to apply his abiding respect for the power and beauty of historical architectural forms. Davis has refined his approach to design by seeking inspiration and guidance from buildings of many places and times.
“Few buildings have the elegant proportions, subtle grace or simple charm of the romantic architecture of our memories and dreams” says Davis. Creating the architecture of his client’s memories and dreams is Richard Drummond Davis’s life’s work.
Davis believes that good communication is the key to making the design process enjoyable and rewarding for his clients. He finds that his clients’ input from the beginning of the design phase is the most important element of a successful project.
His unique approach of designing each project with the client present allows them to see and feel the design as it evolves and uses their input to capture the essence of the look and feel they envision.
Painstaking refinement of proportion and detail establishes the character of a truly great building. The communication continues with drawings of the architectural details that tell the contractor and craftsmen the exact proportions, materials and design subtleties to accurately create the details and define the character of the building.
Davis typically stays involved until the last touch-up is completed and the last flower is planted. This consistent communication, from initial design, through the final construction helps to maintain quality, contain costs and preserves uncompromising fidelity to his client’s dreams.