Business Details
14 Years
experience
Your Trusted Architects in Hamilton, Ohio
Founded in 2012 by Mike and Cindy Dingeldein, Community Design Alliance is a community-focused architecture, interior design, and planning firm rooted in Hamilton, Ohio. Our team combines 42 years of collective experience in K-12 education design with a commitment to revitalizing urban cores and regional communities. We specialize in creating value-driven solutions through strategic partnerships with public and private entities, leveraging small-firm selectivity and large-firm expertise. Our LEED Silver-certified office reflects our dedication to sustainable practices, while our accreditation with the Congress for New Urbanism underscores our planning expertise.We prioritize personal connections, collaborative design processes, and cost-conscious innovation to deliver spaces that inspire living, working, and community engagement. Our work spans historic tax credit projects, educational facilities, and economic development initiatives, all grounded in a philosophy of civic responsibility and community stewardship.
Services
Architectural Design
Interior Design
Community Planning
Historic Preservation
Educational Facilities
Urban Revitalization
Construction Administration
Space Programming
Design Consultation
Project Coordination
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We offer 42 years of combined experience in community-focused architecture and education design.
- Our LEED Silver-certified office demonstrates commitment to sustainable practices.
- We specialize in historic tax credit projects and urban revitalization initiatives.
- Our collaborative design process prioritizes client-specific needs and community impact.
- We maintain strategic partnerships to deliver large-firm capabilities with small-firm attention.
Associations and certifications
- Congress for New Urbanism
- LEED Silver
What people say
Community-focused designs
Deep local knowledge
Collaborative approach
Historic preservation expertise
Educational design specialists
Services
Architectural Design
We provide comprehensive architectural design services for new constructions and renovations. Our team creates functional, aesthetically pleasing spaces tailored to client needs while maintaining compliance with building codes and sustainability standards. Our expertise spans educational facilities, commercial buildings, and community development projects.
Interior Design
Our interior design services focus on creating inspiring environments through strategic space planning, material selection, and furniture specification. We specialize in educational and commercial interiors, ensuring spaces meet both functional requirements and aesthetic goals while enhancing user experience.
Community Planning
We offer community planning services that integrate urban revitalization strategies with stakeholder engagement. Our approach combines historic preservation expertise with modern planning principles to create sustainable, economically viable community developments that reflect local character and needs.
Historic Preservation
Our historic preservation services include tax credit review and adaptive reuse projects. We maintain architectural integrity while implementing modern functionality, helping clients preserve cultural heritage through specialized design solutions that meet regulatory requirements and community expectations.
Educational Facilities
We specialize in K-12 educational facility design with decades of experience in the sector. Our services encompass programming, space planning, and construction administration to create learning environments that support educational outcomes while addressing budgetary constraints and evolving pedagogical needs.
People
Mike Dingeldein
Director of Architecture, Owner
A fourth-generation Hamiltonian with 28 years of K-12 education design experience, Mike leads architectural projects and community planning initiatives. He serves on the Congress for New Urbanism and founded the Hamilton CORE Fund to support local revitalization efforts.
Cindy Dingeldein
Director of Interior Design, Owner
With a UC DAAP background, Cindy directs interior design projects and mentors emerging designers. Her expertise in color theory, finishes, and collaborative design processes has shaped numerous educational and commercial spaces in the region.
Tony Rawe
Senior Project Architect
As senior project architect, Tony oversees technical execution of complex projects. His 15+ years of experience in educational facility design ensures seamless integration of architectural vision with construction realities across diverse project types.
Questions
What types of projects does Community Design Alliance specialize in?
We focus on community-driven architecture, interior design, and planning projects including K-12 schools, historic preservation, urban revitalization, and commercial developments.
How does CDA approach community engagement in design projects?
We prioritize stakeholder collaboration through workshops, public meetings, and strategic partnerships to ensure designs reflect community needs and foster long-term economic vitality.
Can CDA handle both small and large-scale projects?
Yes, our flexible small-firm model partners with regional experts to deliver large-firm capabilities while maintaining personalized attention for projects of all sizes.
What sustainability practices does CDA implement?
Our LEED-certified office incorporates energy-efficient design principles, material selection guidelines, and historic preservation strategies to minimize environmental impact across projects.
How does CDA support local economic development?
Through the Hamilton CORE Fund initiative and strategic design solutions that attract investment while preserving community character and historic assets.
