06/24/2026
Changes at Center Studio
We created Center Studio Architecture, and its sister company ReVamp Durham, in 2004 with
the mission of creating great architecture, great places, and leaving Durham better than we
found it. Collaborating as one studio with both architecture and real estate development allowed
us to create the places we wanted to design. It’s a big deal that Dawn, Will, Nilam, Scott, and
David have worked together for so many years, creating hundreds of homes for the people of
our community as well as dozens of restaurants, retail, and hospitality venues.
The world is changing and forcing us to rethink how we keep doing the work we love and that
makes Durham a better place.
Dawn Bland is looking deep into the community for her next chapter.
She’s a leader in organizing, advocacy, administration, human resources, housing justice, racial and gender equity, and the sharing economy.
Will is moving to a new role in Raleigh which will advance his multifamily and mixed-use design career to a national level.
Scott and Dave Olverson will continue developing real estate and advocating for a healthy housing economy.
David and Nilam will take Center Studio back to its roots as a residential focused architecture practice.
Our amazing storefront in Five Points will be available for lease soon. We
hope to finalize all this by September 1st.
These changes aren’t easy. In many ways we’ll keep doing the work that we love to do. While it
hurts that we have to break up the band, we are deeply grateful to all the clients, contractors,
consultants, and former staff who have been a part of this amazing journey.
We love you, Durham, and appreciate all the love you’ve shown us.
