MANAGING PRINCIPAL & FOUNDER
LEED-H
Colin Oglesbay is the founder and managing principal of D/O Architects and leads the interdisciplinary design studio committed to design excellence through the seamless integration of structure and nature. Colin studied landscape architecture at the University of Wisconsin- Madison and received his Master of Architecture from the University of Minnesota- Twin Cities.
His work has been celebrated by the AIA and ALSA, and seeks to discover new and innovative methods linking landscape architecture and modern architecture. His writing, research and work has been published in numerous national and regional publications. He also teaches design at the University of Minnesota. With over 20 years’ experience in the field of landscape and architecture, he has lead projects ranging from new cities in South Korea to carbon-neutral cabins in Minnesota. Colin’s inspiration for living architecture comes from his passion for camping, mountaineering and anything that gets him out into rugged nature.
ARCHITECT
LEED AP BD+C
As a designer at D/O Architects Deuk is passionate about culture and architecture influence one another. He holds a Master of Architecture from University of Minnesota College of Design and a Bachelor of Architecture in South Korea. He has worked on a wide range of modern projects, including workplace, cultural and educational buildings. He also has broad experience in sustainable multi-family projects in both Korea and the US making him a great asset at the firm.
Deuk is also engaged in public art. He worked on installation projects for the 2016 Northern Spark events in Minnesota, and design and build furniture for an exhibition 'Feast: Radical Hospitality in Contemporary Art' at Weisman Art Museum. He led a winning project of student competition: Incheon 2014 Asian Games Ganghwa Stadium in Incheon, Korea.
INTERN DESIGNER
Molly Schlotfeldt is an Iowa native who recently graduatedwith her bachelor's in architecture from Iowa State University. Herpassion for architecture stems from her love of community and creativity. Shehas a special interest in environmental design, as she holds high importance onhow landscape and building design work together.
In her free time, she likes to go to concerts, read, and hangout with her cat, Boba.
