Founding Owner, Darryl K. Cartozian, is a licensed Architect and serves as the President at DKC Architects, one of the leading full-service architectural and planning firms in the Inland Empire.
Prior to opening his own firm in 2015, Mr. Cartozian was a Partner and Chief Finance Officer at HCA Architects, Inc. for 14 years. Mr. Cartozian has explored many facets of architecture for almost 40 years; from residential, education, religious, and public works designs to experiencing the aesthetics of art, nature and its architecture, and the relationship between light and space. He has been involved with many award-winning projects statewide, as well as nationwide. Through his leadership, strong business acumen and strategic insight, this new venture has proven to be successful, stable and profitable.
Mr. Cartozian knows the needs of our clients’ and, through his heartening leadership, he has recruited and maintained the staff qualified to serve, meet and exceed their expectations. He serves as a mentor, encourages staff to fully reach and utilize their potential, as well as cultivates synergy inclusive of all employees. This contributes to the shared vision of reducing, simplifying and revolutionizing processes to achieve the highest degree of success.
Mr. Cartozian is a graduate of Arizona Architecture Institute in Architectural Design and Construction Administration. He is licensed in California, Colorado, Idaho and Utah.
Mr. Cartozian enjoys making memories with his family, especially grandchildren. He is active in his community, as well as dedicates his time and service to his Church.