Disbrow Iannuzzi Architects

What Disbrow Iannuzzi Architects does

Disbrow Iannuzzi Architects is a privately held, Detroit-based architectural practice co-founded in 2024 by Jonathan Disbrow and David Iannuzzi. The firm delivers architecture, interior design, and design-build services across six primary service lines: residential, adaptive reuse, hospitality, sports, civic and cultural, and commercial. Its customer base spans private residential clients, municipal governments, professional sports organizations, cultural institutions, and independent hospitality operators, with active projects in Michigan, Illinois, California, New York, and Wisconsin.

The firm's underlying technology stack rests on traditional architectural practice augmented by sustainable-design methodology: adaptive reuse of existing structures to reduce embodied carbon, passive cooling systems and energy-efficient envelopes, a multi-use material strategy that reuses single materials across multiple applications (e.g., black slate deployed across roofing, wall, slab, paving, and gabion drainage), and computational fluid dynamics plus wind tunnel testing for the natural-ventilation tennis stadium design. The firm holds no AI/ML capability, no patents, and operates no technology platform.

The business model is project-based professional services with fixed-fee structures determined by scope, complexity, and scale. Residential fees run from approximately $200 per square foot on small custom homes to multi-million-dollar engagements on premium estates, while civic commissions are scaled to construction budgets (e.g., $68M for the Joint Public Safety Training Campus). Distribution is entirely direct — earned media, awards, referrals, and portfolio visibility drive inquiries, with no resellers or marketplace channels. The firm monetizes through design fees, design-build delivery, and integrated interior design, and is led by its two founding principals plus a single full-time designer as of mid-2025.

Name

Disbrow Iannuzzi Architects

Legal name

Disbrow Iannuzzi Architects

Website

https://di.studio

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Disbrow Iannuzzi Architects is a Detroit-based architecture studio delivering residential, civic, sports, hospitality, and adaptive reuse design for private clients, municipalities, and cultural institutions across the United States, led by founding partners Jonathan Disbrow and David Iannuzzi.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (54131), Interior Design Services (54141), Residential Remodelers (236118), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Interior Design Services (BPAHAKAB), Architectural Reconfiguration & Structural Alterations (HSAPAEAB), Luxury Whole-Home Renovation (High-End Finishes & Custom Build) (HSAPAEAI), Residential Design-Build & Renovation-Integrated Builders (IMAFABAE)

Keywords

• Custom residential architecture
• Sports venue architecture
• Adaptive reuse design
• Interior design services
• Design-build construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Ferndale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Architecture Services: Professional architecture services for custom residential, commercial, civic, sports, and hospitality projects. Services include master planning, architectural design, interior design, and design-build delivery.
2. Interior Design: Integrated interior design services as part of architecture projects or standalone interior design engagements for hospitality and commercial spaces.
3. Design-Build Services: Integrated design and construction services for residential and commercial projects, including the Harbor Ridge ADU which was designed and built by the firm.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Disbrow Iannuzzi Architects is a Detroit-based architecture firm providing comprehensive architectural design services across residential, civic, cultural, hospitality, sports, and adaptive reuse projects. The firm also delivers interior design and integrated design-build services, combining design expertise with construction execution to offer clients a single-source project delivery model.

Product overview

Disbrow Iannuzzi Architects is an award-winning architecture and design studio offering a comprehensive portfolio of architectural services. The firm operates across six primary service lines: Residential Architecture, Commercial Architecture, Adaptive Reuse Architecture, Sports Architecture, Hospitality Architecture, and Civic and Cultural Architecture. These services are complemented by integrated Interior Design and Design-Build capabilities. The practice is led by founding partners Jonathan Disbrow and David Iannuzzi, and is headquartered in Ferndale, Michigan with an additional office in Harbor Springs, Michigan. The firm's work spans from custom single-family residences to large-scale civic and sports facilities, with projects located throughout Michigan, across the United States, and internationally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Architecture Custom architectural design services for private residential clients, encompassing single-family homes, high-end custom residences, and related renovations.
• Civic and Cultural Architecture Architectural design for civic, governmental, and cultural institutions, including public buildings, community facilities, and cultural centers.
• Sports Architecture Specialized architectural design for sports venues and athletic facilities, exemplified by the firm's work with Detroit City FC.
• Hospitality Architecture Architectural design services for hotels, restaurants, and other hospitality venues.
• Adaptive Reuse Architecture Architectural design services that repurpose and transform existing buildings for new uses, preserving structural and historical value while modernizing performance.
• Interior Design Comprehensive interior design services covering space planning, material selection, finishes, and furnishings for residential, commercial, and institutional projects.
• Design-Build Services Integrated design and construction delivery model combining architectural design with construction services under a single contract, streamlining project execution for the client.

Quantifiable outcome

• Joint Public Safety Training Campus delivered at $68 million construction budget, coming in under budget and returning $4 million from contingency
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AECOMcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign-build team partner for Joint Public Safety Training Campus in Chicago. AECOM provided engineering and construction management services for the $92 million, 30-acre civic campus.
• Public Safety Community Builders JVcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction partner for Joint Public Safety Training Campus project. JV between Walsh Construction and other partners delivering the civic facility.
• undecoratedminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborator on 5000 Grand River adaptive reuse project for interior design consultation.
• M1DTWminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborator on 5000 Grand River adaptive reuse project.
• Hoffman Management & ConstructionminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBuilder for L.A. Dance Project warehouse transformation.
• Midwest CommonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborator on Pleasantrees retail project in East Lansing.
• Landy Land LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment partner for Woodward Mixed Use redevelopment in Midtown Detroit. Partnership to transform 42,000 sq ft historic block into retail and residential.
• Detroit Historic District CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegulatory partner for Woodward Mixed Use project. Commission review ensures historic preservation and appropriate restoration of original façades.
• Detroit City Football ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClient and partner for AlumniFi Field project - 15,000-seat soccer-specific stadium. Firm designing over 170,000 sq ft of interiors including concourses, hospitality, and team facilities.
• GC MastersminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGeneral contractor for Sodon Lake House renovation in Bloomfield Hills.
• Temescal CreativeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterior designer for Sodon Lake House project.
• Environmental ArtistsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLandscape architect for Briarcliff Residence in Franklin, Michigan.
• Elizabeth FieldsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterior designer for Briarcliff Residence.
• Thomas Sebold & AssociatesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBuilder for Lakeside Residence in Birmingham, Michigan.
• Mosher DesignminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLandscape architect for House 1906 project.
• Cooley ContractingminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGeneral contractor for North Birch cabin project in Lake Leelanau.
• Stanza GroupminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBuilder for Supino Pizzeria second location in Detroit's New Center.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lake|Flato Architects: San Antonio-based firm with comparable mix of custom residential, civic, and adaptive reuse projects emphasizing sustainability and place-based design, mirroring Disbrow Iannuzzi's award-winning civic and residential portfolio.
• Olson Kundig: Seattle-based design-build architecture firm of similar boutique scale known for custom residential and hospitality work with strong craft and material identity, paralleling Disbrow Iannuzzi's design-build, residential, and sustainability emphasis.
• Bohlin Cywinski Jackson: Multi-office firm recognized for high-craft residential and civic architecture with a strong design ethos, comparable to Disbrow Iannuzzi in residential pedigree and AIA award profile.
• Studio Gang: Chicago-headquartered award-winning firm with comparable civic, cultural, and sustainability-driven profile; both firms share strong design press, AIA recognition, and civic-architecture positioning.
• Aidlin Darling Design: California-based residential and hospitality architecture firm of similar boutique scale with strong sustainability credentials, directly comparable to Disbrow Iannuzzi's residential and adaptive-reuse focus.
• Robert A.M. Stern Architects: Award-winning New York firm with a nationally recognized residential practice; both firms share a Forbes-residential-architect positioning and a focus on custom high-end homes.

Broad incumbents

• HOK: Global architecture practice with major sports, civic, and commercial portfolios; relevant as a large incumbent Disbrow Iannuzzi competes with on multi-hundred-million-dollar civic and stadium commissions.
• ROSSETTI: Detroit-based architecture and sports-venue practice where Jonathan Disbrow previously led major projects; comparable in Detroit base and sports-architecture portfolio, but materially larger in scale and scope.
• Snøhetta: Internationally recognized firm with a comparable civic and cultural-architecture orientation, sustainability emphasis, and project profile that parallels Disbrow Iannuzzi's civic and cultural portfolio.
• Populous: Largest sports-architecture specialist globally with deep stadium portfolio including USTA work, representing the broad incumbent against which Disbrow Iannuzzi competes in sports venues.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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