--- title: "The Drawing Board, Inc. — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/the-drawing-board-inc-pfvwus-pf~1292300497 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1292300497.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "The Drawing Board, Inc." category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/532328bb01c2f8d7_5553-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "1918 Forest Drive, Annapolis 21401, United States" latitude: 38.9898 longitude: -76.5501 phone: "(410) 267-7273" website: http://www.thedrawingboardinc.com rating: 5 review_count: 5 best_of_houzz_awards: 1 followers: 38 last_updated: 2026-09-24 --- # The Drawing Board, Inc. Original Houzz profile: [The Drawing Board, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/the-drawing-board-inc-pfvwus-pf~1292300497) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Annapolis - **Serves:** Pasadena, Glen Burnie, Bowie, Severn, Odenton, Annapolis, Severna Park, Hanover, Crofton, Arnold, Edgewater, Lake Shore, Parole, Cape Saint Claire, Mayo, Londontowne, Davidsonville, Millersville, Naval Academy, Riva, Highland Beach, Gambrills, Hillsmere Shores, Herald Harbor, Arden on the Severn, Crownsville, Harwood, Gibson Island - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (5 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2018), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Recommended on Houzz - 500 Ideabook Saves David Miles, owner of The Drawing Board, Inc. graduated from the University of Maryland's newly established School of Architecture with a Bachelor of Architecture in 1978. From there, David worked at a variety of architecture firms, working towards licensure, which he achieved in 1981. Two short years later David set out on his own. Working on a steady supply of commercial projects, such as restaurants, day care centers, churches, and medical facilities, David quickly built up a reputation as a diligent and conscientious architect. As the workload grew in both size and building type, with many new residential projects on the boards, David made the decision to reincorporate with two partners as The Drawing Board, Inc., in 1991. In 2010, David was joined by his son Peter at The Drawing Board. After completing his Master of Architecture degree in December 2015, Peter has decided to join the firm full-time, working daily with David to help the firm adapt to the challenges of the twenty-first century economy. Twenty-five years later, The Drawing Board, Inc. has completed projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, and has an diverse and exciting mix of current projects. With the firm now on the leading edge of technological adoption and innovation, we have now turned our attention to discover innovative ways to deliver projects and design services to our clients. The Drawing Board prides itself on maintaining a small network of experts, so when you are in need, you always know who to call and who can help. For both David and Peter, their passions for traveling and photography have found their place as a source of inspiration for their work at The Drawing Board. As an intergenerational firm, we bring different perspectives, skills, and ideas to projects. As a family-owned company, we have the trust and relationships to properly blend the ideas and energy of the younger generation with the wisdom and experience of the older. This trust is critical to our work ethic and process- it allows us to bring you the best of the new, ignoring fads, trends, and other fashionable ideas, while still introducing energy and progress to our projects. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Home Remodeling - Architectural Drawings - Custom Homes - House Plans - New Home Construction - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Kitchen Design - Sustainable Design - Kitchen Remodeling - Energy-Efficient Homes - 3D Rendering - Bathroom Design - Basement Remodeling - Basement Design - 3D Home Design - Home Restoration - Remodeling ### Areas Served - Pasadena - Glen Burnie - Bowie - Severn - Odenton - Annapolis - Severna Park - Hanover - Crofton - Arnold - Edgewater - Lake Shore - Parole - Cape Saint Claire - Mayo - Londontowne - Davidsonville - Millersville - Naval Academy - Riva - Highland Beach - Gambrills - Hillsmere Shores - Herald Harbor - Arden on the Severn - Crownsville - Harwood - Gibson Island ### Typical Job Cost Typical project construction cost. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | The Drawing Board, Inc. | | Address | 1918 Forest Drive, Annapolis 21401, United States | | Phone | (410) 267-7273 | | Website | http://www.thedrawingboardinc.com | | Followers on Houzz | 38 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — http://facebook.com/thedrawingboardinc ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [The Drawing Board, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/the-drawing-board-inc-pfvwus-pf~1292300497) - **Website:** http://www.thedrawingboardinc.com - **Phone:** (410) 267-7273 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2018), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 5 reviews** ### All 5 reviews **★★★★★ — Shelley Rubin, June 2017** > David and Peter Miles were a pleasure to work with. Our renovation came out far better than we even imagínagined because of their talent and creativity . We highly recommend them, **★★★★★ — Kelsey Peusch, March 2017** > Not to be cliché but David and Peter Miles have created a renovation plan that truly brought my dreams to life. I cannot say enough good things about this duo and cannot begin to describe how their attention to detail and level of patience was beyond appreciated. They worked within our budget, brought us back to earth on a couple of items but always provided cost conscious alternatives that made sense and supported our vision. I would recommend their services to anyone looking for a down to earth firm who goes above and beyond to make the process work for their clients. **★★★★★ — Roger Crane, March 2017** > We originally contacted another architect firm however they suggested we use a smaller firm that specializes in smaller jobs and additions. Our friends were doing an addition as well and recommend The Drawing Board to us. > > We went in with a general idea of what we wanted to have done and the company came up with a really nice plan. They took our initial desires and came up with designs that we really liked and followed through with. > > They had good recommendations on builders and were very responsive to our questions. They were also helpful with construction, again willing and interested in making sure the project was going smoothly. > > I have already recommended them to a colleague of mine. **★★★★★ — Walt Greenhalgh, March 2017** > My wife and I met with The Drawing Board early on in the project. We initially met with several builders, and after settling on one they recommended several architects they had worked with before. That is how we happened up the company. > > They were very responsive to our ideas and were willing to work with my wife and me throughout the entire process. I was impressed with how thorough they were with documenting the as-is state, then using that to come up with several different courses of action. > > At the time, we did not have a final budget in mind, so they provided us with 2-3 different concepts with varying levels of detail and price points. They showed us preliminary ideas and from there we provided our input. > > Some of the frustrations that come with such a large project did not generate from the architects or builders themselves. They were very helpful with working through these frustrations as well as throughout the entire process. > > When the project was finally underway, my wife and I started to see our ideas come to life. Along the way, everyone was receptive to our ideas and they did not make major alternations to our vision. > > We are very happy to have worked with The Drawing Board. **★★★★★ — Tim Madden, Dec. 2016** > David and his staff at The Drawing Board were very easy to work with. The as-built drawings were accurate. The design development process was stimulating, and David kept us on schedule with the production construction documents.. Our contractor and all of their subs agreed the plans were of high quality. We did not experience any extras due to missing or ambiguous content. The 3 bids we did receive were very close. ## Selected projects - [Annapolis Kitchen Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/annapolis-kitchen-renovation-pj-vj~2586920) - Location: Annapolis, MD - Photos: 8 - [Severna Park Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/severna-park-renovation-pj-vj~301899) - Location: Severna Park, MD - Photos: 8 - [Kensington Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kensington-renovation-pj-vj~2074843) - Location: Kensington, MD - Photos: 9 - [Severna Park Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/severna-park-home-pj-vj~264099) - Location: Severna Park, MD - Photos: 9 - [Easton Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/easton-home-pj-vj~299763) - Location: Easton, MD - Photos: 13 - [On the Waterfront](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/on-the-waterfront-pj-vj~251573) - Location: Pasadena, MD - Photos: 11 - Description: These homeowners near Annapolis decided to remodel by adding a three story addition to their waterfront home. The addition included a new kitchen, dining room, master bath and bedroom. The open design on the first floor offers a view of the wooded property and the river from the kitchen. The homeowners chose an exposed beam ceiling comprised with tongue & groove planking. A band of subway tile was used to add a decorative touch, color and texture breaking up the expanses of walls and cabinets. I… - [Annapolis Waterfront Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/annapolis-waterfront-renovation-pj-vj~352021) - Location: Annapolis, MD - Photos: 7 - Description: Waterfront Home renovation and remodel. - [West Annapolis Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/west-annapolis-remodel-pj-vj~308316) - Location: Annapolis, MD - Photos: 7 - [Whole House Remodel in the Woods](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/whole-house-remodel-in-the-woods-pj-vj~1568286) - Location: Severna Park, MD - Photos: 9 - Description: Due to the style of the house, a center hall colonial, the focus by architect, Dave Miles, was placed on expanding the rear and side of the home to create a more grand space that would compliment the existing areas. Since the house had simple traditional elements, the solution was to create good circulation and some architectural elements to compliment the spaces. Additionally, the homeowner wished to enhance their curb appeal by creating a side entrance that offered a warm inviting welcome. Las… - [Crownsville Waterfront](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/crownsville-waterfront-pj-vj~2328253) - Location: Crownsville, MD - Photos: 31 - [Eastport Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/eastport-renovation-pj-vj~260597) - Location: Annapolis, MD - Photos: 19 - [Country Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/country-home-pj-vj~2113054) - Location: Crofton, MD - Photos: 14 - [Woodland Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/woodland-home-pj-vj~301638) - Location: Annapolis, MD - Photos: 9 - [New Open Floor Plan Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-open-floor-plan-addition-pj-vj~203507) - Location: Severna Park, MD - Photos: 8 - [DC Rowhome](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dc-rowhome-pj-vj~2531387) - Location: Washington, DC - Photos: 13 - [Edgewater Waterfront](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/edgewater-waterfront-pj-vj~2517389) - Location: Edgewater, MD - Photos: 13 - [Old World Estate](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/old-world-estate-pj-vj~2765041) - Location: Not specified [See all 17 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/the-drawing-board-inc-pfvwus-pf~1292300497) ## Ideabooks - [Blades Residence](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/73443209/list/blades-residence) — 5 ideas [See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/thedrawingboard) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. 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