Devin Wilkins, AIA, NCARB in

Devin Wilkins, AIA, NCARB

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Founder/CEO at DVN Development
📍 Washington DC-Baltimore Area, United States

Devin is the Founder and CEO of DVN Development, where he is pioneering a new model for architects to act as developers and equity owners. With 13 years of experience and a Master of Architecture, he integrates design, development, and construction to bridge the gap between creative vision and real-world financial impact.

His professional passion centers on creating unique, autonomous hospitality experiences where modern design, nature, and guest experience converge. He has a keen interest in projects that blend into their natural surroundings, fostering a sense of adventure and tranquility, as demonstrated by his firms focus on boutique eco-retreats.

Unique fact: Devin is on a mission to redefine the architecture industry by shifting architects from service providers to strategic investors in their own projects.

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Experience
13 Years
Current Role
Founder/CEO
Location
Washington DC-Baltimore Area, United States
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Architect-Led Development
Champions a model where architects are developers and equity partners, controlling projects from conception to completion to retain creative and financial control.
Boutique Hospitality
Focuses on developing unique hospitality experiences, such as his "Será at Sandy Ridge" eco-retreat, which merges modern architecture with nature and relaxation.
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Career

Work history

11-2023
Founder/CEO
DVN Development
1-2021 - 11-2023
Studio Director
Ralston Architects
6-2013 - 1-2021
Project Architect
FOX Architects
1-2013 - 5-2013
Graduate Student Assistant
Facility for Arts Research (FAR), Florida State University
6-2012 - 8-2012
Student Intern
FOX Architects
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Education
1-2023 - 5-2023
Certificate
Cornell University
2010 - 2013
Master of Architecture (M.Arch.)
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
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