Residential Design Services for Builders

About Us

Our People Make the Difference

Housing Design Matters is comprised of a team dedicated to excellence and attention to detail. We collaborate with builders on their projects to make the process a true pleasure and bring out the best in their communities!

President

Deryl Patterson, AIA

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President

Deryl Patterson, AIA

With over 40 years of experience specializing in residential architecture, Deryl Patterson is an award-winning architect that has a unique ability to energize a room and drive innovation through design. Deryl draws from everyday life to channel thoughtful design that improves the way we live. She has served on various NAHB committees, including design, education and the 55+ council. She is a graduate of the university of Cincinnati with a bachelor of architecture and is a registered architect in multiple states.

Senior Partner

Thomas Devine, AIA

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Senior Partner

Thomas Devine, AIA

As Partner at Housing Design Matters, Tom Devine heads the Tampa office and is a licensed architect in multiple states. Prior to working for Housing Design Matters, Tom worked at Ryland (now owned by Lennar) and served as the Director of Design at Arthur Rutenburg. Tom’s decades of experience working for builders gives him a unique perspective on architectural and strategic planning for new communities, making him an asset for production builders nationwide.

Partner

Tony Lynch

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Partner

Tony Lynch

Tony Lynch is a Partner at HDM.

Graphics

Gene Santos

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Graphics

Gene Santos

Joining us after serving in the us Navy for 6 years and various graphic design firms, Gene Santos brings a wealth of talent and creativity in designing our graphics. His expertise in CAD and architectural renderings allows builders and home buyers alike to envision the finished product before it’s built. He holds various awards for his graphics work including the 40th Anniversary Gate River Run Logo Competition and the 42nd Anniversary TD Bank Reedy River Run Logo Competition.

Marketing Strategist

Kevin DeClerk

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Marketing Strategist

Kevin DeClerk

904-297-3835 kdeclerk@housingdesignmatters.com

Designer

Tim Fetters

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Designer

Tim Fetters

904-297-3835 tfetters@housingdesignmatters.com

Our Work Gets Noticed

President Deryl Patterson, and the Housing Design Matters team are featured throughout the industry. Look for our work in national publications, including the following: