ABOUT
“A structure becomes architectural out of the necessity of shelter
and the inclination to design it outside the box.”
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Design Bay is a design firm located in Los Angeles California, specializing in custom homes and residential remodels including Accessory Dwelling Units. Our services include design, working and structural drawings, through building permits and project management.
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Our mission is to facilitate creative design concepts while providing personal attention to meet the needs of our clients.
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Doug Merrill
DESIGNER
Doug has served the Los Angeles community with a consistent and creative approach to design. His mastery in floor plans give the client a reflection of their personal style with an open and spacious feel.
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​Douglas Merrill has been working in residential design over 20 years. He has worked throughout the state of California specializing in Custom Home Design, Single Family Remodels, Tract Developments, Rental Property Additions and Theater Design.
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MASTERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN – ARCHITECTURE at the UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY, ALBERTA CANADA, BA - CITY PLANNING, UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO, ONTARIO CANADA, BSC - COMPUTER SCIENCE, UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA, EDMONTON CANADA
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"Ask for a good night's sleep and I will create a sanctuary. Ask for a place for family and friends and I will build a grand space. Ask for a place to unwind and I will embellish a Master Bath. Ask for it all and I will design a home."
D. Merrill