Williamson Studio
Architect / Illustration
David D. Williamson Architect
Drury Plaza Hotel
Richardson TX
Projects
For years, my work as an architect has been rooted in the belief that great design bridges the past and the future. With decades of experience, I’ve come to value the lessons time teaches—about form, function, and the importance of place—while always pushing forward, embracing new materials, technologies, and sustainable practices. My goal is to create spaces that not only serve the present but also inspire what’s to come.
Sketches
Describe your image
Describe your image
While I embrace modern tools, I always begin with hand-drawn sketches. There's something deeply human about pencil on paper—the immediacy, the imperfection, the connection between mind and hand. Sketching allows me to explore ideas freely, to feel the rhythm of a space before it's built, and to capture the emotional tone a building should evoke. These drawings aren't just visualizations; they're conversations—between the structure, the landscape, and the people who will one day inhabit it.
Williamson Studio
I’ve dedicated my life to architecture—shaping spaces that honor both where we’ve been and where we’re going. At Williamson Studio, I’ve built a practice grounded in the belief that great design doesn’t choose between the old and the new—it weaves them together. I draw from the craftsmanship and wisdom of tradition, while embracing innovation, sustainability, and the evolving tools that allow us to dream bigger and build smarter.
Urbanization is transforming the way we live, and as an architect, I don’t just see a building—I see its context. Every structure is part of a larger ecosystem: the street it faces, the community it serves, the rhythms of daily life unfolding around it. I believe architecture must respond to more than just a brief; it must consider light, movement, history, and culture. In rapidly growing urban environments, it’s not enough to design in isolation. My work is about creating harmony between the built form and its surroundings—spaces that not only stand on their own, but also contribute positively to the life and character of the city.
