DAG was founded in 1981 by Charles W. Clary, III, FAIA, and Sam Blimling, AIA.  Today, 28 years later, the firm has four offices and a staff of 30, including architects, designers, landscape architects, and construction specialists, and is working on projects throughout the Southeast.

Over the years, the firm has designed a wide range of building types,  ranging from fire stations and public safety facilities, hospitals and healthcare, schools, churches, and libraries to multi-story condominiums, offices, and private coastal residences.  DAG’s exceptional design talent has been recognized by the American Institute of Architects with many design awards, and the firm was named 2007 Firm of the Year by the Florida Association of the AIA, a statewide honor recognizing our contributions in design, service to the profession, and involvement in the communities we are part of.

The firm's members are active in state and local organizations.  In 1996, Charlie Clary was elected to the Florida Senate - the first architect ever to serve in such a position in the state.  He served for 10 years until late 2006, when he had to leave due to term limits, but his legislative efforts and dedication to public service continue today.

Other associations that DAG personnel are active in include the U.S. Green Buildings Council, Habitat for Humanity, the Committee for a Sustainable Emerald Coast, and many others.

DAG is committed to providing high quality architecture that responds to its site and the needs of the owners and occupants who own and use the buildings we design. We consider our clients and consultants valued partners whose ideas and talents are indispensable elements of a successful venture. We seek to solve our clients’ problems with eloquent solutions.

Florida professional license number AA-C000745.