About
The Drawing Board, Inc. is a full-service architecture & design firm. This means we can help you in every stage of your construction project, from pre-project planning, all the way up to permit filing, and contract and construction administration.
We have completed projects in Maryland, DC, Virginia, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, more.
As a family-owned, multi-generational small business, we can provide you with quality, personalized service. We know the local laws and regulations--for residential as well as commercial projects-- but more importantly, we have built up a network of relationships with every important stakeholder in the design and construction process, from contractors and suppliers, to engineers, and everything in between. These relationships enable us to go beyond simply providing design services; we can be there for you every step of the way.
Our Team
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David M. Miles, AIA, NCARB
David M. Miles, AIA, NCARB, a registered architect, and a graduate of the University of Maryland School of Architecture, has been practicing architecture in Anne Arundel County, and the surrounding area since 1981. He is a member of the American Institute of Architects, the Annapolis and Anne Arundel County Chapter of Commerce, and the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards.
David has the opportunity to lend his talents and creativity to a wide variety of clients. Whether it's new residential construction, additions, or commercial architecture, David has the ability to help his clients' dreams become a reality.
Peter Miles
Peter Miles is an an architectural designer at The Drawing Board, Inc., and a graduate of The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. He was born and raised in Annapolis, MD. He received an Associates degree in Architecture from Anne Arundel Community College, and received his BS in Architecture from The Catholic University of America, Summa Cum Laude, in May 2013. He received his Master of Architecture degree from CUA in January 2016.
He recently was a member of the 3rd place team for an international design competition for Babyn Yar, in Kyiv, Ukraine.
Gonz Elias
An Architectural Designer, Gonz joined The Drawing Board, Inc. in September 2017. He received the degree of Bachelor of Architecture from University Ricardo Palma, in Peru, in 2003. He attained the equivalent of a Bachelor of Architecture degree in the United States, in 2011. Through the years he has accumulated experience in Peru in South America, Slovakia in Europe, and in California, Arizona and Florida in the United States. His passion and skills are based on Augmented Reality for Architecture, Photorealism, Rendering and Animation.
Danielle Franz
Danielle joined the team in 2017 and handles our billing and office management support. A graduate of University of Maryland, her prior experience has been in business and property management. Danielle is also a licensed real estate agent. She resides in Annapolis with her husband and two children.
Katrina Spencer
A Licensed Architect, Katrina joined The Drawing Board, Inc. in 2018. She has a Master of Architecture from Virginia Tech University as well as a Bachelor of Fine Art in Environmental Design from East Carolina University. Katrina currently holds licenses in New Mexico and North Carolina. She resides in Arnold with her husband and son.
Snoopy
Snoopy helpfully provides HR services to the firm. To date, Snoopy has a perfect record in resolving disputes.