Donofro Architects is a design-oriented firm that reflects and celebrates the ever-changing design and technological environment. Established in Dothan, Alabama in 1955 by Joseph L. Donofro, the firm has a rich history of 62 years of experience in impacting the built environment in Southwest Georgia, Northwest Florida, and South Alabama. Led by President Joseph R. Donofro, the firm provides excellence in custom architecture and design services for residential, cultural, corporate, and academic buildings across several states in the Southeast.
The firm’s method combines design and construction management experience to create a distinctive design process that results in intellectually and aesthetically rigorous as well as financially informed end products. Donofro Architects’ philosophy revolves around careful listening and observing, allowing projects to unfold organically. They design responsibly, focusing on creating integrated, energy-efficient, healthy, and lasting structures that cater to a wide range of project types, including flagship commercial spaces, ecclesiastical, educational, financial historic, industrial, institutional, medical, municipal, native American, recreational, residential new and remodels, retail, and restaurants.
Donofro Architects’ commitment to sustainability is evident in their consideration of factors such as passive solar principles, the reuse and salvaging of building materials, natural drainage opportunities, and innovative seismic standards. The firm’s portfolio showcases a diverse range of custom design projects, highlighting their expertise in creating thoughtful, elegant buildings and interiors that align with each client’s vision and the context of the site. With a focus on enriching the built environment through new typologies, urbanism, and sustainability, Donofro Architects continues to be a leading force in the architectural industry.