About Us

In 2012, we set about reframing our business, community, and home life with the creation of Community Design Alliance. Whether it’s projects in the urban core, or in the K-12 educational market where we spent most of our careers, our goal is to use the small firm model for selectivity and quality control. We then forge strategic alliances with other small businesses to create large firm credentials and skill sets that allow us to design value for each and every client as a key part of our success.

Our storefront office, in the heart of downtown Hamilton, is an integral part of who we are. Our team is made up of dedicated architects, designers and support staff who make personal connections and use their skills to create places to live, work, play and create. We are linked to our local community through volunteerism and a long history of work; this, in combination with a willingness to reach out and partner with regional firms and clients, gives us a very unique perspective as a community-based practice.

Focused on
Collaboration

CDA FOCUSES ON BRINGING THE COMMUNITY TOGETHER

Mike & Cindy - Founders of Community Design Alliance

Meet Mike and Cindy

As a partnership of Architect and Interior Designer (in work and marriage!), we knew we had something special to bring to our clients.

Mike is a graduate of Miami University and is a 4th generation Hamiltonian. He is dedicated to his family, profession, community, and clients. In addition to his architectural accreditations, he has a strong interest in community planning and is a member of the Congress for New Urbanism. As a leader, Mike guides his clients and team through the steps of programming, prioritizing projects, establishing budgets, and designing solutions that meet the project goals. Mike highly values volunteerism and has played a vital role in the revitalization of Hamilton.

Cindy is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati DAAP and over her career has mentored generations of interior designers. Her passion is guiding the CDA design team in the process of collaboration, colors, finishes, furniture, and interior design elements. As an active member of the Hamilton community, she knows the value of building bridges between people and organizations.

We look forward to continuing to build on 42 years of experience in the profession that we love, designing successful projects and strong relationships that stand the test of time.

Meet the Team

Mike
Dingeldein

Director of Architecture, Owner

Cindy
Dingeldein

Director of Interior Design, Owner

Mary
Knapp

Project Manager, Interior Design

Tony
Rawe

Senior Project Architect

Amy
Hucke

Project Manager

Steven
Gebhart

Architectural Project Designer

Luke
Patelunas

Project Designer

Carley
Naille

Interior Designer

Teresa
Erwin-Mullins

CADD Designer

Brandi
Carder

Office Administrator

Let’s Work Together!

CDA prides itself in being able to see the possibility of what “can be” instead of “what is”. Let us show you the potential your space has.

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