DC Architects

06/07/2023

DC Architects is excited to help with the new Central Kitchen at Val Verde Unified School District. We're honored to work on this wonderful facility that will serve the community for years to come!

Ground breaking ceremony for our Centralized Kitchen! 👏🍔🥗🍕

05/03/2023

DCA was well represented at the Walnut Valley Unified School District “Night of the Stars” Gala last week. We’re happy we can support the Walnut Valley Education Foundation and the important work they do for the students. Congrats to all the honorees!

04/20/2023

04/20/2023

“Buildings like this will impact our students for decades and decades - we can’t thank you enough.” - Superintendent Dr. Robert Taylor. Yesterday Walnut Valley Unified School District had its ribbon cutting ceremony marking the official opening of the new music building at South Pointe Middle School

04/19/2023

Please join us in giving a big CONGRATS to DCA’s newest Associate, Nathan Spencer. His hard work, leadership, and attention to detail has not gone unnoticed and we know he will excel in the new role and responsibilities he’s been given!

04/17/2023

We were so happy to see the Val Verde Unified School District Board of Education utilizing their new board room this past week!

04/13/2023

(2) Two-Story classroom building projects, two different approaches to construction

The 2-Story Classroom project at Collegewood Elementary School in Walnut Valley Unified School District opened its doors to its faculty and students back in August 2021. We utilized an L-shaped design to efficiently supply the campus with 14 high-quality classroom spaces. Similarly, a year later for Glendale Unified School District at Glenoaks Elementary School, we designed an L-shaped two-story classroom building housing 11 classroom spaces that integrated into the existing site and adjacent classroom buildings to provide a sequestered and sheltered space for recreational purposes. Both projects have NanaWall sliding glass wall systems on the first floor, giving educators the freedom and flexibility to create an indoor-outdoor learning environment and promote air circulation and ventilation within the classroom setting. The major difference between these projects was the ex*****on of construction. For Collegewood we followed the traditional “stick built” method of construction whereas at Glenoaks we helped the District select a modular building option that offered cost savings, and an efficient offsite construction process reducing waste and lowering environmental impact.

04/12/2023

Congratulations to the Duncan Family on their newest addition, Noah! Lily is doing great in her new role as big sister!

03/22/2023

It saddens us to announce after 19 years as DC Architect’s Design Director and Senior Project Manager, Dana Cartney is retiring. His contributions will always be valued and remembered and we will miss having someone with his wealth of knowledge in our office. He has been an integral part of our company’s project involvement in San Bernardino, Riverside, San Diego and Los Angeles County regions.

Prior to working at DC Architects, Dana started his career in structural engineering and design as a structural draftsman. He worked on projects for Cal Tech and JPL and most notably on the Mauna Kea observatory in Hilo, Hawaii. After some time, he gravitated towards architectural design where his paths crossed with Richard Duncan and he began to work in his studio. And the rest is history!

Looking ahead into his retirement years, Dana is looking forward to the time he can spend with his family and grandchildren, staying in touch with colleagues, golfing, maintenance around his home, and fitting in some traveling. Dana has always been viewed as a mentor in our office. In asking what pieces of advice he can pass along to the next generation of design professionals, he said this: Be inquisitive. Do not lose that ability to be curious and want to learn. Architecture is a field you are always learning and situations arise you haven’t encountered before. You need to experience it and adapt to grow in this industry. Never be afraid to admit you don’t know an answer and ask the questions to learn. Asking the right questions are just as important as finding the answers. Lastly, know your strengths and weaknesses – work with your strengths and work on your weaknesses.

03/16/2023

We transformed our office into Little Italy for a baby shower to celebrate Eric and Judy!! Congratulations to the Duncan Family, we are so excited for you!

03/09/2023

The modernization efforts at Val Verde Elementary are in full swing. Building B looks a little different these days! The building has been stripped down to its studs to accommodate the updated classrooms, library, and student restrooms. Val Verde Unified School District