Founded by award-winning architect, David Miles, in 1991, The Drawing Board, inc. is a full-service architecture & design firm dedicated to producing excellent work.  We believe that good design must achieve each of the following:  meet our clients goals, strive for architectural integrity, and produce quality construction.  This means that we can help you through every stage of design and construction, from initial planning and concept design to permitting and construction administration. 

After running the firm for 20+ years, David’s son Peter joined the company while in school. At school Peter met his husband, Joey, who joined the company in 2021, as well as their mutual friend Filipe. Now the three good friends are ready to build on the legacy of David’s with high-quality, detail oriented, and innovative legacy projects for our clients.

Joey Barrick

Born and raised in Baltimore, MD, Joey is a graduate of The Catholic University of America with a Master of Architecture with a concentration in sacred space. Having lived in Washington, DC for over a decade, Joey has wide-ranging experience in the city and surrounding region from multi-family residential to corporate retail design to high-end residential. He has been recognized in various local and international design competitions including in Brooklyn, NY; Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina; and Kyiv, Ukraine.

With a fascination in how humans experience and understand the architecture they inhabit, Joey strives to create spaces that transcend functionality, merging form and function to deliver meaningful experiences.

Peter Miles

Peter Miles is a principal and registered architect at The Drawing Board, Inc., and a graduate of The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. He was born and raised in Annapolis, MD. He received an Associates degree in Architecture from Anne Arundel Community College, and received his BS in Architecture from The Catholic University of America, Summa Cum Laude, in May 2013. He received his Master of Architecture degree from CUA in January 2016.

He recently was a member of the 3rd place team for an international design competition for Babyn Yar, in Kyiv, Ukraine. 

Filipe Silva

Filipe is a principal at The Drawing Board, Inc. and a registered architect with more than 10 years of experience in various disciplines, including residential, multi-family, commercial, retail, hospitality, civic, and planning projects. Born in Brazil, Filipe moved to the DC metro area at a young age, where his family owned a construction company and where he spent much of his formative years learning the ins and outs of the industry. Filipe brings a unique perspective to each project, informed by his multicultural background and hands-on experience in the construction industry. His unwavering commitment to excellence and innovative approach to design make him a sought-after expert, trusted by clients and colleagues alike.

Filipe graduated from The Catholic University of America School of Architecture and Planning, where he earned two master's degrees - a Master of Architecture with a concentration in urban architecture and a Master of City and Regional Planning.