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Deems Lewis McKinley, a California Corporation, was established in 1959. The goals of the firm were then, and still are now, to provide designs of excellence, to have the principals personally involved in the work and to offer a broad range of design services.

Prior to 1981, only 25% of DLM’s clients were educational institutions. Since that time, DLM has aspired to design educational facilities that reflect responsible use of public funds, that retain public trust in our clients, and that serve the long term needs of our clients’ students, educators, staff, administrators and communities. Currently 95% of DLM’s clients are educational institutions. The core DLM team members; Wallace B. Gordon, Erwin Lee, Randy Wiley & Chris Ramm each have decades of educational facilities experience. Each has been involved in the planning and design of new and modernized facilities ranging from entirely new campuses to significantly modernized and historically restored campuses.

San Francisco Office Location

San Francisco

77 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 300
San Francisco, California 94102
415-255-1811 -- Ext 5990
Wallace Gordon, AIA, Principal -- Ext 5969
Erwin Lee, AIA, Principal -- Ext 5979
FAX: 415-255-0248

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Branch office locations

Sacramento

3001 J Street, Suite 201
Sacramento, CA 95816
916-448-1100
Chris Ramm, Architect -- Ext 5968
Fax: 916-448-1101

san diego

2035 Corte del Nogal, Ste. 150
Carlsbad, CA 92011
760-438-777
Randy Wiley, S.E. -- Ext 5967
Fax: 760-438-5778

people

wallace b. gordon, AIA

Principal • with DLM since 1981

erwin f. lee, AIA

Principal • with DLM since 1988

randy wiley, s.e.

Senior Associate • with DLM since 1988

chris ramm, architect

Senior Associate • with DLM since 1994

donn merriam, architect

Associate • with DLM since 1997

James Patton

Associate • with DLM since 1997



Professional Licenses:

Wallace B. Gordon, AIA:   C12984
Erwin F. Lee, AIA:   C20323
Randy Wiley: S.E., C.E.:   S3075 & C25940
Chris Ramm, Architect:   C18597
Donn Merriam, Architect:   C25620
Antone Cepernich, Architect:   C10235
James Wong, Architect:   C17507
Scott Berge, Architect:   C30990
Brad Gunkel, Architect:   C30424
Kara Lilledahl:   C32730
Beau Hale, Architect:   C28091


Size of Firm:

Licensed Architects:   10
Licensed Structural Engineer:   1
CAD / Design:   5
Specifications Writer:   1
Administrative Staff:   2
Graphics / Photography:   1

letters of recommendation
professional awards • 1960 - present
  1. 2010 Society of American Registered Architects, Award of Excellence,
    New Hillview Middle School, Menlo Park City School District
  2. 2010 Society of American Registered Architects, Award of Excellence, Bel Aire Elementary School, Reed Union School District
  3. 2006 C.A.S.H. - AIA Design, Award of Merit, Sir Francis Drake High School Modernization and New Facilities, Tamalpais Union High School District
  4. 2005 C.A.S.H. - AIA Design, Award of Excellence, Reed Elementary School New Facilities, Reed Union School District
  5. 2004 C.A.S.H. - AIA Design Award of Honor>, Homestead High School – New Library, Fremont Union High School District
  6. 2004 C.A.S.H. - AIA Design Award of Honor, Newark Memorial High School Technology Center, Newark Unified School District
  7. 2004 C.A.S.H. - AIA Design Award of Honor, Newark Memorial High School Cafeteria Renovation and Expansion, Newark Unified School District
  8. 2004 Concrete Masonry Association of California Award of Merit, Diablo View Middle School Gymnasium, Mt. Diablo Unified School District
  9. 2003 C.A.S.H. - AIA Design Award of Merit, Susan B. Anthony Elementary School, Jefferson School District
  10. 2003 C.A.S.H. - AIA Design Award of Merit, Reed Elementary School New Facilities, Reed Union School District (Design Phase)
  11. 2000 C.A.S.H. - AIA Design Award of Merit, Albany Middle School, Albany Unified School District
  12. 2000 C.A.S.H. - AIA Design Award of Honor, Robert C. Cooley Middle School, Roseville City School District
  13. 2000 Concrete Masonry Association of California Award of Merit, Wells Middle School New Math-Science Building, Dublin Unified School District
  14. 2000 Concrete Masonry Association of California Award of Merit, Susan B. Anthony Elementary School, Jefferson School District
  15. 1996 C.A.S.H. - AIA Design Award of Merit, Bay Farm Elementary School, Alameda Unified School District
  16. 1991 American Association of School Administrators Citation Award, Pleasanton Middle School, Pleasanton Unified School District
  17. 1990 American School & University Citation Award, South Carlsbad High School, San Dieguito Union High School District
  18. 1990 American Association of School Administrators Citation Award, Pleasanton Middle School, Pleasanton Unified School District
  19. 1990 AIA Citation Award, San Diego Convention Center
  20. 1990 Commercial Industrial Council Award of Excellence, San Diego Convention Center
  21. 1990 AIA Orchid Award, San Diego Convention Center
  22. 1990 Central City Association Downtown Improvements, Alonzo Award, San Diego Convention Center
  23. 1990 Concrete Masonry Association of California, Torrey Pines High School Expansion, San Dieguito Union High School District
  24. 1990 City of Escondido Beautification Award, L.R. Green School, Escondido Union Elementary School District
  25. 1989 American School & University William W. Caudill Citation, Torrey Pines High School Expansion, San Dieguito U.S.D.
  26. 1989 AIA Honor Award, Otay Mesa Branch Library
  27. 1989 AIA Award of Merit>, Torrey Pines High School Expansion, San Dieguito Union High School District
  28. 1988 Pre-stressed Concrete Institute Special Recognition Award, Centerside II Parking Structure
  29. 1987 AIA Orchid Award, Otay Mesa Branch Library
  30. California Council AIA Jury Commendation, San Diego Symphony Hall
  31. 1986 AIA Award of Merit, San Diego Symphony Hall
  32. 1986 Central City Association Downtown Improvements Alonzo Award, San Diego Symphony Hall
  33. 1984 Commercial Industrial Council Award of Excellence, Trade Service Publications, Inc.
  34. 1983 AIA Citation Award, Trade Service Publications, Inc.
  35. 1981 AIA Award of Merit, Cordura Publications, Inc.
  36. American Wood Council First Honor Award>, Motorola Office Building
  37. 1980 American Society of Landscape Architects Award of Excellence, Torrey Pines High School, San Dieguito Union High School District
  38. 1979 AIA Award of Merit, Motorola Office Building
  39. 1978 AIA Citation Award, Salk Institute Armond Hammer Cancer Research Addition
  40. 1978 Unit Masonry Association Merit Award, Sherman Elementary School
  41. 1976 AIA Citation Award, Torrey Pines High School, San Dieguito Union High School District
  42. 1976 American Institute of Planners Award of Merit, Embarcadero Redevelopment Plan, San Diego Unified Port District
  43. 1976 Unit Masonry Association Citation Award, California Federal Savings & Loan, Fletcher Hills Branch
  44. 1976 Unit Masonry Association Honor Award, Torrey Pines High School, San Dieguito Union High School District
  45. 1975 AIA/AASA Citation, Torrey Pines High School, San Dieguito Union High School District
  46. 1974 AIA Award of Merit, California Federal Savings & Loan, Fletcher Hills Branch
  47. 1974 AIA Award of Merit, Industrial Indemnity Company, Phase 2
  48. 1974 Pre-stressed Concrete Institute Award of Merit, Industrial Indemnity Company, Phase 1
  49. 1973 Bell System Honor Award, Pacific Telephone Mira Mesa, Western Region Center Office
  50. 1972 AIA Award of Merit, U.S. Post Office Facility
  51. 1970 AIA Honor Award, Industrial Indemnity Company, Phase 1
  52. 1970 AIA Award of Merit, LKRD Medical Building
  53. 1966 Pre-stressed Concrete Institute Honor Award, Hillcrest North Medical Center
  54. 1965 San Diego Magazine Building of the Year, Library/ Humanities Building, University of California - San Diego
  55. 1964 AIA Award of Merit, Ruben, Seltzer & Solomon Office Building
  56. 1964 San Diego Magazine Building of the Year, Hillcrest North Medical Center
  57. 1964 Ceramic Tile Award, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
  58. 1964 AIA Honor Award, U.S. Navy Facilities Engineering Command / Fleet Anti-Submarine Warfare School
  59. 1964 HHFA First Honor Award, San Diego County Welfare Office Building
  60. 1962 AIA Honor Award, Crabtree Office Building
  61. 1960 AIA Award of Merit, Orr Residence
  62. 1960 AIA Award of Merit, El Cortez Convention Center Expansion