The Drawing Board, Inc.

The Drawing Board, Inc. David M. Miles, AIA, who has been practicing in the Annapolis area since 1983, formed The Drawing Board, Inc.

Known for luxury residential architecture and thoughtful home design in the DC area, we create spaces that are timeless, intentional, and tailored to how our clients live. The Drawing Board, Inc., is a full service Architectural firm which can provide services for every stage of your project from pre-project planning and design through permit filing, contractor negotiation, and construction admini

stration. in 1991 and has completed projects in Illinois, Florida, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia, as well as throughout Maryland. We base our business on listening to our clients and providing quality, value-conscious design.

06/11/2026

This entire house came together because we moved one column. 

The original stone columns were throwing off the proportions of the façade, so we repositioned one and reset the balance of the front elevation.

Interior Design: Katalin Farnady

05/13/2026

Restoring a home from 1874 takes precision and vision.

Filipe Silva explains how the renovation preserves the historic brick façade while introducing contemporary materials at the rear and upgrading the structure to meet today’s living standards.

04/17/2026

Peter Miles shares a look inside the Saint Michaels Artist Studio.

The project brings together art, architecture, and outdoor living on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.

04/09/2026

Designing your own home is one thing. Designing it with your spouse as the client is another.

Filipe Silva shares how he and his husband are transforming their 1874 DC rowhouse through a series of strategic moves.

04/03/2026

Peter Miles shares how this Delaware retreat was planned so every Main Room and Bedroom captures a water view.

Through intentional window placement, the architecture brings the feeling of waterfront living to a non-beachfront property.

Framed by a warm wood door and generous glazing, the entry opens to a double-height space anchored by a sculptural round...
03/26/2026

Framed by a warm wood door and generous glazing, the entry opens to a double-height space anchored by a sculptural round table and bold artwork. 

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03/20/2026

Peter Miles breaks down the three-level floor plan of this Delaware Beach House.

The circulation core creates distinct zones throughout the home, so the family can come together easily and still retreat for privacy and quiet when needed.

For this Primary Suite, the clients asked for separate Bathrooms, allowing each space to reflect its own rhythm and rout...
03/16/2026

For this Primary Suite, the clients asked for separate Bathrooms, allowing each space to reflect its own rhythm and routine. 

Her Bathroom pairs warm terrazzo surfaces with floating white millwork and soft brass accents, creating a calm, luminous space to start and end the day.

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02/06/2026

Designing for real life means planning around different sleep schedules.

Peter Miles, our client Lee, and Interior Designer Katalin Farnady share how sound and visual privacy needs shaped the design of the Annapolis Modern.

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A basement renovation with main-level presence. Fluted wall panels bring rhythm and texture, while the steel-and-glass p...
02/04/2026

A basement renovation with main-level presence. 

Fluted wall panels bring rhythm and texture, while the steel-and-glass partition defines space without closing it off. 

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Annapolis, MD

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+14102677273

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