Business Details
32 Years
experience
Trusted Design-Build Experts in Charlotte, NC
We are the modern embodiment of the ancient masterbuilder tradition, a design-build profession with a 5,000-year history dating back to the builders of the Egyptian pyramids. Established in 1994 by six partners, our organization reintroduces this time-honored approach to create spaces of enduring beauty, functionality, and affordability. As architecture-degreed professionals with a general contractor license, we oversee projects from initial concept through construction, maintaining complete authority and responsibility for both design and execution.Our Christian foundation drives our commitment to enrich lives through spaces that harmonize with human needs and natural environments. We serve diverse economic groups across Charlotte and surrounding counties, offering comprehensive services including new home construction, remodeling, environmental structures, and commercial projects. Our unique methodology integrates artistic vision, practical construction knowledge, and financial stewardship to deliver exceptional value without compromising quality.
Services
New House Construction
Remodeling & Additions
Environmental Structures
Commercial Projects
Estate Planning
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- We practice a 5,000-year-old masterbuilder tradition integrating design and construction
- Our design-build approach ensures complete project control from concept to completion
- We serve clients across all economic levels with customized affordability solutions
- Our Christian values guide our commitment to beauty and human-centered design
- We maintain direct oversight of construction through on-site partner supervision
Services
New House Construction
We create original designs directly from your life needs and aspirations, built in harmony with natural surroundings. Our approach offers an alternative to pre-packaged plans, focusing on personalized spaces that reflect your unique requirements while maintaining practical affordability through our integrated design-build methodology.
Remodeling & Additions
We specialize in transforming existing spaces to enhance comfort and functionality. From kitchen and bathroom upgrades to complete home expansions, our work improves your living environment while preserving architectural integrity. Our hands-on approach ensures seamless integration of new elements with existing structures.
Environmental Structures
We design and construct outdoor living environments including decks, trellises, arbors, and gazebos. Our creations extend living spaces into nature, incorporating peaceful elements like fountains and gardens. Each structure balances artistic expression with practical usability for year-round enjoyment.
Commercial Projects
We develop small to medium commercial spaces that prioritize human interaction and environmental harmony. Our designs counter urban sprawl with thoughtful layouts that create functional, aesthetically pleasing environments. Each project integrates practical requirements with artistic elements to enhance both work experience and customer engagement.
Estate Planning
Our comprehensive estate planning covers design, development, and construction of complete property environments. We address both immediate needs and long-term sustainability, creating cohesive spaces that balance private living areas with functional outdoor spaces through our masterbuilder approach.
People
H. Robert (Bobby) Dinsmore, Jr.
President
Founding partner and chief masterbuilder with architecture degrees from University of Cincinnati and UC Berkeley. Studied under Christopher Alexander, former professor at Miami University and UNC Charlotte. Combines scholarly expertise with hands-on construction experience to lead design-build projects from concept to completion.
Richard C. Ellison II
Vice President
Founding partner specializing in craft and design arts. Master plumber with formal training at UNC Charlotte and Penland School of Crafts. Brings extensive commercial construction experience and artisanal expertise to ensure technical excellence in every project's execution.
Questions
What makes your approach different from traditional architects?
We combine design and construction responsibilities in one professional role, maintaining complete authority throughout the building process. This integrated approach ensures better cost control, higher quality, and more responsive service compared to conventional architect-contractor relationships.
Do you work with clients of all budget levels?
Yes, we serve clients across the economic spectrum from modest to upper-income levels. Our masterbuilder methodology enables us to deliver quality design solutions tailored to various budget requirements while maintaining artistic integrity.
What areas do you serve?
We operate throughout Charlotte and surrounding counties, handling projects ranging from small renovations to large-scale developments. Our local expertise ensures understanding of regional building requirements and environmental considerations.
Is your initial consultation really free?
Yes, we offer complimentary initial consultations by appointment. This allows us to understand your project needs and discuss how our masterbuilder approach can deliver the best solution for your specific requirements.
How do you ensure project quality?
A partner oversees each project on-site throughout construction, maintaining direct control over all subcontractors and building operations. This hands-on approach ensures consistent quality and adherence to design intent from start to finish.
What types of projects do you handle?
We specialize in residential new construction and remodeling, environmental structures, commercial projects, and estate planning. Our services cover the full spectrum of design-build needs from concept development through final construction.
