Durham is popularly known as Bull City in the U.S. state of North Carolina and is part of the Triangle Area. The triangle area is made up of Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill and is home to many recognized universities, Duke University, North Carolina University, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel hill which made Durham one of the most educated cities in the country. Durham’s city growth began to explode after the civil war, with the establishment of a thriving tobacco industry. The success of the tobacco industry led to the development of the city, as Durham began to prosper, that is when Bull Durham’s tobacco industry was born. The city architecture dates back from the period of 1890–1930 with the construction of many tobacco buildings and other notable buildings like First Baptist Church, Durham County Courthouse in the downtown district displaying Colonial Revival, Italianate, and Art-Deco styles. Let’s have a look at the amazing architecture of the city with works of top 40 Architects in Durham /Architecture firms, arranged in alphabetical order.

Re-thinking The Future is a global platform for architecture and design. RTF along with our authors has curated a list of top architecture firms in various cities across the globe. Please note that the names are arranged in alphabetical order and are not ranked in any manner.

Alliance Architecture | Architects in Durham

Scope of services: Architecture, Master Planning & Urban Design, Interior Design, Eco-Design, LEED Consulting, Project Management.
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Commercial, Mixed-Use, Corporate, Office, Retail, Hospitality, Health, Urban Design.
Locations of Built Projects: across the United States
Style of work: focuses on creating modern sustainable designs
Website: www.alliancearchitecture.com

Alliance Architecture is a diversified team of architects and creatives working together to create high-quality and technically-driven designs. The team provides smart sustainable design solutions to transform space into place.

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Barber Architects

Scope of services: Architecture and Design, Engineering, Planning and Consulting, Construction Management
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Commercial. Retail, Medical center, Community, Shelter.
Locations of Built Projects: North Carolina, South Carolina.
Style of work:  seeks to create practical and approachable designs
Website: www.barch.com

Barber Architects is led by Tim Barber, is a full-service architectural firm with 30 years of experience in the profession and focuses on designing spaces that are functional, practical, and economically sound. 

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Blok Architecture

Scope of services: Architecture and Design, Engineering, Planning and Consulting, Construction Management, Renovations, Additions & Remodeling.
Types of Built Projects: Residences, Cottages, Farmhouse, Lake houses,
Locations of Built Projects: North Carolina
Style of work: emphasis on creating elegant and functional designs.
Website: www.blokarchitecture.com

Blok Architecture is expertise in residential architecture with varied design styles from sleek modern, the coziness of English cottages depending upon the client’s choice and personal style. The firm is led by Sasha Berghausen follows a schematic approach to design, from sketches to designing, documentation, analysis, and construction.

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Brent Horton Architect | Architects in Durham

Scope of services: Architecture, Interior design, Planning, 3d renderings, and Project Management, Renovations, Additions.
Types of Built Projects: Residential and Commercial
Locations of Built Projects: Durham
Style of work: aims to achieve timeless, classic, and innovative designs
Website: www.brethorton.com

Brent Horton Architect specializes in residential and light commercial projects. The firm follows an integrated approach to design that completely transforms your space and creates a  beautiful ambiance. 

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BuildSense

Scope of services: Architectural Design, Interior Design, Engineering, Planning, Cost Evaluation, Documentation, and Construction Administration.
Types of Built Projects: Residences, Multi-Family Units, Cottages, farmhouses, Garden homes.
Locations of Built Projects: North Carolina
Style of work: responsive to well-crafted, high-performance design,  budget, and on-time completion.
Website: www.buildsense.com

Build Sense is specialized in residential, and multi-family developments. The firm focuses on creating healthy, comfortable, and luxurious indoor environments.

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Center Studio Architecture

Scope of services: Architectural Design, Interior Design, Planning, and Construction Administration.
Types of Built Projects: Arts and Entertainment, Education, Corporate, Health-care, Hospitality, Mixed-use, residential, Renovations.
Locations of Built Projects: Durham
Style of work: expertise in contemporary, and sustainable designs
Website: www.centerstudioarchitecture.com

Center Studio Architecture has collective experience from residences, retail, to commercial complexes and provides smart building solutions. The team focuses on designing spaces with socio-cultural values i.e. diversity, inclusion with pleasing aesthetics.

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Coulter Jewell Thames | Architects in Durham

Scope of services: Architectural Design, Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Planning, and Construction Administration.
Types of Built Projects: modern residences, cottages, ranch houses, farmhouses.
Locations of Built Projects: North Carolina
Style of work: modern and innovative designs
Website: www.cjtpa.com

Coulter Jewell Thames is an integrated full professional design firm that strives to design for the community. They have a lot to offer from construction to engineering to remodeling and additions of buildings and structures.

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CQC Home

Scope of services: Architecture, Interior design, Landscape, Planning, and Urban Design
Types of Built Projects: Modern, Mediterranean, North European, Transitional, Traditional.
Locations of Built Projects: Durham
Style of work: an integrated and collaborative approach to residential design delivering successful projects.
Website: www.cqchome.com

CQC home is expertise in home designs with years of combined experience providing efficient designs and creating livable and comfortable spaces for its owners

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Civitech

Scope of services: Architecture, Engineering, Planning, Interior design, Urban Design, Landscape Design, and Construction Management
Types of Built Projects: Educational, Commercial, Retail, Healthcare, Hospitality, Recreational, and Renovations.
Locations of Built Projects: across the United States
Style of work:  planning and infrastructure
Website: www.civitech.us

Civitech offers planning and design services from start to finish and builds cordial relationships with the client to meet their specifications and provide smart design solutions.

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DTW Architects and Planners

Scope of services: Architecture, Engineering, Planning, Interior design, Urban Design, Landscape Design, and Construction Management
Types of Built Projects: Educational, Commercial, Retail, Healthcare, Hospitality, Recreational, and Renovations.
Locations of Built Projects: North Carolina
Style of work: devising smart sustainable solutions
Website: www.dtwarch.com

DTH firm is based in North Carolina with over 40 years of experience in architecture and planning. The Dth firm offers communication and cordial relationships with the client to understand their requirements and specifications and provide smart sustainable solutions, resulting in remarkable structures.

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Author

Jahanavi Arora is an Architect by profession with a passion for writing, design & decor. She believes that writing and architecture are quite similar as they both are forms of art and beyond every building, there is a story to tell which she loves to explore. In her spare time, she would be found in the corner of her room reading, playing around with her 3-year-old boy, or grooving on her favorite music.