developARCHITECTURE is a Metro Detroit architecture firm focused on your architectural needs and educating our community about architecture. Focused on small businesses, 3D printed structures, and Tenant improvements (minority owned, businesses non profits, etc.).

OUR TEAM

Bryan L. Cook is the Principal and Founder of developARCHITECTURE in 2015. Bryan received his bachelor's and master's degrees in architecture from Lawrence Technological University in 2006 and 2011 respectively. He is a Registered Architect in the state of Michigan and Ohio with over 16 years of architectural experiences.

Professional Affiliations:

NOMA – National Organization of Minority Architects

NCARB – National Council of Architectural Registration Boards

Public Engagement:

2017 – 2019, Professional Volunteer, Life Remodeled

2017 – 2019, Building the Engine of Community Development Advisory Board member

2016 – 2021, President of NOMA-Detroit Chapter

2016 – 2018, Randolph High School Architecture Advisory Board

2014 – Present, Project Pipeline, orchestrator, volunteer, and mentor

2021 – Present, Michigan Architectural Foundation board member

2021 – Present, Osborn High School Advisory Board

2021 – AIA Detroit – Young Architect of the Year

You can schedule a call with Bryan L. Cook NOMA here

Gina Cook is our Grant Writer. A Michigan native who loves her hometown of Detroit. She is University of Michigan graduate, with a law degree from Cooley Law School. She has found her passion in helping nonprofits and small businesses fund their projects and programs. I enjoy reading in my downtime.

She is wife and a mom of two very energetic boys and loves reading in her downtime.

Need help with Grant Writing contact Gina here

Evan Sanders is an architectural intern and works directly with Architect Bryan Cook. He is responsible for assisting in project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and developing drawings and specifications for concept through final design. He has done a variety of projects in this role from facade restorations to adaptive reuse programs.
Evan is earning a MArch in Architecture from the University of Detroit Mercy, where he was a Dean List Scholar, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in architecture from the University. In his free time, Evan enjoys reading, traveling, playing basketball, trying new foods, cooking, and exploring new places with friends.

Our Philosophy

developARCHITECTURE was created, lives by, and makes decisions based on the following driving principles:

1. Listen First

2. Promote Growth

3. Provide Guidance

4. Make Clear in Detail

5. Make Possible

6. Access to Great Design

7. Affect a Positive Change