CD Architecture is a firm with a long-standing presence in the Raleigh-Durham area, now expanding its focus to include Charleston, SC and the US Southeast. For nearly three decades, we’ve been dedicated to delivering thoughtful, intentional designs that align with our clients' needs, identities, cultures, and values.
CRAIG DEAN
FOUNDER | ARCHITECT
rALEIGH, NC
Craig is a deeply experienced architect with over 30 years in building design and construction. He holds a Master of Architecture from Virginia Tech, and his practice is deeply shaped by a short ‘post-graduate education’ as a carpenter’s helper with one of Raleigh’s premier custom home builders. Craig’s portfolio includes projects for government, hospital, restaurant, retail, office, industrial and resort clientele. His work can be seen in North Carolina, South Carolina, West Virginia and the Turks and Caicos Islands. Craig places special emphasis on balancing design opportunities within the constraints of budget, codes, and client program and delivering highly responsive, client-focused work.
CRAIG DEAN
FOUNDER | ARCHITECT
RALEIGH, NC
Joshua began his practice at CD Architecture while studying at NCSU College of Design, and later rejoined in 2022 as a firm partner. Joshua has over a decade of practice in the Federal, Educational, Preservation, and Private markets . Returning to CD Architecture, Joshua remains committed to understanding the complex dynamics and challenges of each project and provides the hard work to deliver authentic, good architecture. Josh is an avid gardener and maker and lives with his wife and brand new son, William Forge, on their growing homestead in Charleston, SC
JOSHUA PUTNAM
PARTNER | ARCHITECT
CHARLESTON, SC
KEVIN BRIDGER
BUSINESS MANAGER
CONSTRUCTION ADMIN
Kevin earned a Business Management degree from Middle Georgia State University in 2014. His experience in the construction field begins twenty-five years ago working as a finish carpenter assistant with his father and later as a project manager in general contracting. He lives in southern Wake County with his wife and two children
WAYNE TAYLOR, JR.
SENIOR DESIGNER
NC GENERAL CONTRACTOR
FIELD DISCOVERY
Wayne has been an integral part of our firm's work since coming on board in 2007. Wayne provides valuable insight during field discovery and documentation of existing conditions and provides a solid foundation for work. Evaluating through the lens of a General Contractor, Wayne offers insight on project constraints in the early stages of design. Wayne is NSCU School of Design Alumni, and FUN FACT: once ran for the Mayor of Raleigh.
DESIGN WITH DISTINCTION.
JOSEPH S. OBRITZ
ARCHITECT
PROJECT MANAGER
Joe has over 30 years of experience in a wide range of project types in Health Care, Education, Workplace, Science & Technology, Commercial, Multi-family Housing and Mixed Use. Joe earned his Bachelors at the University of Pittsburgh and his Masters of Architecture at the Virginia Polytechnic Institute, M.Arch. Joe enjoys playing guitar, reading, sketching, his wife and dog.
Awards
2016 AIA Pittsburgh, Certificate of Merit- AHN Forbes Regional Emergency Department & Elevator Tower Addition