DT design studio is a collaborative of creative problem solvers dedicated to strengthening communities through shared outdoor spaces.
Have a project in mind?
We believe every planning and landscape architecture project is about finding a balanced, holistic response to different social, economic, and physical forces. How can the land provide more for people? How do we preserve or recreate natural systems on the site?
Our design process begins with building an understanding of the site, the project’s goals, and the potential challenges. We collectively develop a vision and work with clients, other consultants, and contractors to make it a reality.
Our clients include private developers, municipalities, non-profit community development organizations, architects, engineers, and real estate professionals.
DT design studio is a certified Minority Business Enterprise and Small Business Enterprise.
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Michelle Ye
Principal, Landscape Architect, Planner,
Urban Dweller, International Foodie -
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Sam Henry
Principal, Landscape Architect,
MSU Dawg Fan, Dad of Boys -
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Cameron Yates
Associate, Landscape Architect, Planner,
Georgia Native, Outdoorsman -
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DaVartay Miller
Designer, Planner,
MSU Bulldog, Basketball Fanatic -
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Dominic Fava
Designer, Planner, Aspiring Author and Artist
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Our History
Bob Dalhoff and Dean Thomas began working together at Gregory Grace.
1976
Gregory Grace restructured to Grace and Associates, where Dean became VP of Landscape Architecture and Bob became VP of Land Development.
1980s
They left Grace and Associates and joined Fisher and Arnold to develop landscape architecture and land development divisions.
1991
1998
Bob and Dean started Dalhoff Thomas Daws along with Deborah Daws.
Bob and Dean restructured the company and became Dalhoff Thomas Design Studio. The brand later transitioned to DT design studio.
2010
2023
Bob and Dean retired and sold the company to two of the firm’s landscape architects.
Bob Dalhoff
Founding Principal, Planner, Musician, Car Enthusiast
Dean Thomas
Founding Principal, Landscape Architect (ret.), Grandaddy, LSU Fan
Awards
U.S. Green Building Council Local Leadership Project Excellence Award (2026) - Frayser Branch Library, Memphis, TN
USSSA Facility of the Year (2025) - mTrade Park, Oxford, MS
ULI Memphis Tommy Pacello Award (2024) - Gaisman Park & Community Center, Memphis, TN
Tennessee Chapter ASLA Merit Award (2024) - Woodland Garden at the Memphis Botanic Garden, Memphis, TN
Tennessee Chapter ASLA Merit Award (2020) - Ballet Memphis, Memphis, TN
Tennessee Chapter ASLA Honor Award (2019) - Big Creek Resilience Project, Shelby County, TN
Tennessee Chapter ASLA Merit Award (2019) - Parkside Planned Development, Memphis, TN
Tennessee Chapter ASLA Honor Award (2017) - Bobby Lanier Farm Park, Germantown, TN
TRPA Four Star New Facility Award (2016) - RichEllen Park, Montgomery County, TN
Tennessee Chapter ASLA Merit Award (2016) - Low Impact Development Design, Memphis-Shelby County, TN
Tennessee Chapter ASLA Merit Award (2016) - Germantown Rain Gardens, Germantown, TN
Low Impact Development Design (2014) - Competition Overall Winner, Memphis-Shelby County, TN
Tennessee Chapter ASLA Honor Award (2013) - Bobby Lanier Farm Park, Germantown, TN
Mississippi Chapter ASLA Merit Award (2013) - Ryans Ranch, Desoto County, MS
Kentucky Recreation & Park Society Sports Complex of the Year (2012) - E-Town Sports Park, Elizabethtown, KY
USSSA Sports Complex of the Year (2011) - First Tennessee Fields, Cordova, TN
Tennessee Chapter ASLA Honor Award (2011) - Bird Nest Bridge, Clarksville, TN
Tennesee Chapter ASLA Merit Award (2010) - Poplar-Southern Corridor Study, Shelby-Fayette County, TN
Tennesee Chapter ASLA Merit Award (2010) - Byhalia Commons, Collierville, TN
Mississippi Chapter ASLA Honor Award (2009) - Dunbar Hills, Desoto County, MS
Mississippi Chapter ASLA Honor Award (2009) - FNC Park, Oxford, MS
Mississippi Chapter ASLA Merit Award (2009) - Festival Park, Jackson, MS
Mississippi Chapter ASLA Honor Award (2009) - Belize Christian Academy, Belmopan, Belize
Tennessee Chapter ASLA Merit Award (2009) - Piperton Hills Community, Fayette County, TN
Tennessee Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Award (2008) - Peterson Lake Nature Complex, Collierville, TN
United States Specialty Sports Association Sports Complex of the Year (2008) - Snowden Grove Park, Southaven, MS
Tennessee Urban Foresty Council Builder/Developer Award (2008) - DuBray, Collierville, TN
Tennessee Urban Foresty Council Builder/Developer Award (2007) - The Pinnacle, Germantown, TN
Tennessee Chapter ASLA Merit Award (2006) - Harlinsdale Farms, Franklin, TN
Tennessee Chapter ASLA Merit Award (2006) - Belize Christian Academy, Belize, South America
Tennessee Chapter ASLA Honor Award (2004) - Liberty Park, Franklin, TN
Tennessee Chapter ASLA Merit Award (2004) - Festival Park at LeFleur’s Landing, Jackson, MS
Tennessee Chapter ASLA Merit Award (2003) - Kirby Farm Inn, Germantown, TN
Arkansas American Planning Association Urban Development Award (2002) - Hopefield, West Memphis, AR
Memphis Preservation Award for New Construction (2002) - Presley Place, Memphis, TN
Tennessee Chapter ASLA Merit Award (2001) - Peterson Lake Nature Center, Collierville, TN
Tennessee Chapter ASLA Honor Award (2001) - Oxford Public Garden, Oxford, MS
Tennessee Chapter ASLA Merit Award (2001) - Nonconnah Greenbelt Study, Shelby County, TN
Mississippi Municipal League Top Economic Development Project (2000) - Snowden Grove Park, Southaven, MS