Dunham Design is a traditional design studio imbued with a sense of responsibility of making a positive contribution to the built environment.....in urbanism, architecture and the landscape.
A strong foundation built upon the classical design principles of antiquity, teaches us to strive for a balance of durability, functionality and beauty in our work.
PROFILE
After studying at the University of Miami School of Architecture and receiving his bachelor’s degree, Jason advanced his study of urban design with a Master of Architecture in Suburb & Town Design. After graduation, he spent the next two decades in Florida working with traditional firms in architecture and urban design - Caruncho Martinez & Alvarez Architects, Cooper Johnson Smith Architects, and Looney Ricks Kiss learning the art and craft of drawing, design and construction. There he had the opportunity to work on projects in new urbanist towns such as Windsor, Rosemary Beach, Celebration, Palmetto Bluff and Alys Beach.
More recently, Jason was hired as director of design with Dungan Nequette Architects in Birmingham, AL where his work included the design and management of custom residences, developer spec homes, and master planning projects. Currently he is the senior designer and project manager with Bradford R. Houston Design Studio in Salt Lake City, UT, contributing on custom residential and master planning projects in the mountain west.
With a love for traditional vernacular architecture and new urban town planning, Jason’s design studio Dunham Design, LLC has designed many custom residences in Florida, most notably Rosemary Beach and Alys Beach, where more than 20 homes are built, under construction or currently on the boards.
Jason’s has been recognized by national and local awards organizations, including: the Palladio Award from the ICAA, the Mizner Award with the Florida ICAA, and a local urban design award for a HOPE VI master planned redevelopment in Bradenton, FL.
Both academically and professionally, Jason’s work has been published in Vincent Scully’s Between Two Towers, Joanna Lombard’s Historic Landscapes of Florida, and Russell Versaci’s Roots of Home. Publications include Period Homes, Southern Living, Traditional Home and New Old House.
CNU-accredited since 2008, Jason is dedicated to the causes of traditional architecture and urban design that improve the way we live, work, play and associate with each other in traditional communities. He has been a participating member of the CNU, the ICAA, INTBAU, The Seaside Institute, and The Urban Guild since 1996.
A commitment to traditional urbanism and elevating architecture as a civic art influences all of our work as a small part of the greater context of a place. Essentially, we are placemakers.
SERVICES
Our focus is on architectural placemaking and the design of all the elements that make up towns and communities.
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN OF:
Custom Residences
Beach Houses
Builder Spec Houses
Townhouses
Mixed-Use Commercial
Civic Amenities
MASTER PLANNING OF TRADITIONAL COMMUNITIES INCLUDING:
Housing Types
Design Codes
Architectural Guidelines
Regulatory Documents
Contextual Design requires a keen understanding of the role of architecture within a given place. A love of learning provokes the earnest study of history, culture and the natural environment which galvanizes a strong desire for authenticity.
RECOGNITION
It's always an honor to be recognized by local and national awards programs which represent the architectural and planning profession. We are grateful to be included in publications such as: Southern Living, Coastal Living, Traditional Home, New Old House, and Period Homes. It's a blessing to be featured in books by authors and practitioners we admire, such as: Vincent Scully, Joanna Lombard, and Russell Versaci.
We are passionate about the pursuit of beauty that is intuitively recognizable and cherished by the common man. Human-centric design creates inspiring environments to live, work and recreate.
AFFILIATIONS
Actively participating in professional organizations is an important part of architectural practice as a means of networking, learning and sharing with others.
The craft of building is an art form that celebrates natural materials and the implicit tectonics of construction. This honest expression of architecture and attention to detail celebrates the traditional trades and craftsmen who build by hand. Their sacrifice stirs the spirit within us and enlivens our souls as we inhabit their structures.
