Company History

For 50 years Kendrick•David•Dowling Architects has created and continues to create lasting and progressive architectural projects found not only in Northwest Florida, but Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, and Virginia. Our firm's work is diverse, from large-scale master planning to the final selection and coordination of finishes.

Fort Walton Beach and the surrounding communities bear the mark of Kendrick•David•Dowling Architects, Inc., which has designed many educational, governmental, religious, financial, medical and commercial facilities.

Our designs can be seen from the Indian Temple Mound Museum to St. Mary's Catholic Church, from Fort Walton Beach Municipal complex to Okaloosa-Walton College's Niceville campus.

The firm has been involved in the growth of the Emerald Coast community in a variety of levels since the firm was established in 1956.

Kendrick•David•Dowling Architects designed White-Wilson Medical Center, Cox Cable Television, Bob Hope Village Hawthorn House Assisted Living Facility, the U.S. Coast Guard Station, YMCA's in three states, many churches, projects at Hurlburt Field and Eglin Air Force Base, including the Base Exchange, as well as a multitude of school facilities.

Since 1962, we have provided continuous service to Northwest Florida schools and colleges, including the design and construction of at least 10 new elementary schools, one junior high, 3 high schools and numerous additions and renovations to existing buildings and numerous projects for Okaloosa Walton College, Gulf Coast Community College, Pensacola Junior College, and Chipola Community College.

Today the staff consists of two registered architects, three interns, one interior staff member and two administrative staff.

At Kendrick•David•Dowling, we take pride in our personal involvement and attention to every project. We remain committed to our firm's philosophy: the client's desires above all else. We work closely with our clients to ensure the project reflects their dreams, goals, and mission in the most comprehensive manner possible.

Although we participate in multi-state projects and serve large institutions, it is important to us that people in the community realize that we are not a big, corporate firm.  The firm has grown with the community and reflects the positive impact and growth of the area.

Kendrick•David•Dowling Architects, Inc. has been actively providing architectural services for over 50 years.  Historically…

1956     Roy L. Ricks
1957     Ricks & Kendrick, AIA
1969     Ricks Kendrick Stokes Architects
1971     Ricks Kendrick Stokes David Architects
1974     Ricks Kendrick Stokes David Architects, Inc.
1985     KSD Architectural Associates, Inc.
1989     Kendrick•David•Dowling Architects, Inc.