Architecture · Landscape · Consulting

Design that
fuses form
with function.

Aubyn Architecture LLC is a multi-discipline firm delivering full-service architecture, landscape design, and consulting across Delaware, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut.

Form.
Function.
Fusion.

20+
Years Experience
3
States Licensed
AIA
Certified
What We Bring

Every project benefits from three core strengths.

V

Versatility

From intimate residential renovations to complex $70M healthcare programs, we manage diverse project types, scales, and program requirements with equal depth and rigor. No project is too specialized — our portfolio proves it.

S

Strategic Thinking

Our owner's-side project leadership experience means we see the full picture — navigating regulatory processes, managing stakeholder expectations, and integrating design decisions with long-term operational and financial goals.

C

Collaboration

Great buildings are built by great teams. We thrive in multidisciplinary environments, working seamlessly with engineers, general contractors, landscape consultants, and community stakeholders toward a unified result.

About the Firm

Architect. Landscape Designer. Entrepreneur.

Aubyn Architecture LLC is led by David C. Ainsworth AIA — a registered architect with over 20 years of experience spanning residential, commercial, and healthcare design. The firm's multi-discipline practice reflects a core belief: exceptional environments require integrated thinking across design, landscape, and strategy.

Registered in Delaware, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut, we bring the full range of architectural services — from early feasibility studies through construction administration — to every project we take on.

Our work spans sectors because great design principles are universal. Whether it's a 3,200 SF beach residence or a $70M inpatient neonatal wing, our commitment to quality and client service never wavers.

PrincipalDavid C. Ainsworth AIA, NCARB
OfficeWilmington, Delaware
Licensed InDE · PA · CT
ServicesArchitecture · Landscape · Consulting

"Design begins with listening and ends with buildings that endure."

Mission & Values

Form, Function,
Fusion.

Our work finds balance and harmony between the natural and built environment — elegance in simplicity, beauty in the subtle. The best architecture doesn't compete with its surroundings; it completes them.

A dedication to efficient resource use and zero-waste design is not a constraint. It is a creative discipline that consistently produces more thoughtful, enduring results.

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"Architecture is the sole profession qualified to design and advise — with technical and aesthetic judgment — on the built environment, thereby inspiring the community and its citizens."

Public Health & Safety

Architects are obligated to protect the public interest. That obligation now encompasses sustainability of the global environment and accessibility for all persons — not just code compliance.

Design Excellence

We create functional layouts, energy-efficient construction, and visually compelling environments that increase market value while delivering genuine human benefit to occupants and community.

Client Advocacy

Architecture is largely self-regulated. We take that responsibility seriously. Every decision is made in service of your interests, in accordance with the highest professional standards.

Career Highlights

Selected projects across design and management.

Private Residence, Broadkill Beach
Milton, DE · 3,200 SF · Raised 2-Story New Construction
Residential
Snow's Mixed-Use
Southbridge, Wilmington, DE · 2,000 SF · 2-Story Commercial
Mixed-Use
WHACC Parks & Recreation
Wilmington, DE · 10,000 SF+ · Interior Improvements & Upgrades
Institutional
St. Vincent's Medical Center
New Haven, CT · 1,180 SF · Physicians Lounge
Healthcare
LWS: The Cut, Temple University
Philadelphia, PA · Full City Block · $8M Landscape Renovation
Landscape
NNICU / Maternity & Newborn
New Haven, CT · 120,000 SF · $70M Multi-Floor In-Patient Program
Healthcare
Smilow Phase 1 Clinical Trials
New Haven, CT · 7,000 SF · $3.8M Out-Patient Infusion Clinic
Healthcare
Pediatric Specialty Center
Trumbull, CT · 10,000 SF · $3.5M Out-Patient Clinic
Healthcare
Zeego OR
New Haven, CT · 900 SF · $3.8M Robotic Operating Room
Healthcare
Beyond Basics

Architect-Led
Design-Build.

Our preferred delivery method — and your best path to a successful project. With ALDB, you sign one contract, communicate with one team, and receive a building that remains true to the original design from concept through completion.

01

Single Point of Contact

One contract, one team, one accountable partner. We eliminate the miscommunication that commonly occurs between separate architects and contractors — protecting your time, budget, and peace of mind.

02

Streamlined Communication

When architects and builders collaborate from day one, design intent travels perfectly from drawing board to job site. Fewer change orders. Fewer surprises. More of what you envisioned.

03

Cost Control

We involve the builder during design — not after. Potential cost issues are identified and resolved before construction begins, not as expensive mid-project corrections.

04

Faster Delivery

Overlapping design and construction phases compresses the schedule without cutting corners. You get to your ribbon-cutting sooner without compromising quality.

05

Design Integrity

The original design intent is faithfully maintained throughout construction. Our architects are present, engaged, and empowered to solve problems that honor your vision.

06

Innovation On-Site

When field challenges arise, our architects develop creative solutions in real time — fixes that serve the project's design goals, not just the path of least resistance.

Get in Touch

Let's build something extraordinary together.

Whether you're planning a new build, navigating a complex renovation, or exploring whether architecture services are right for your project — we're ready to listen first and design second.

PrincipalDavid C. Ainsworth AIA
Phone203 506 2413
Address215 N Market St. Suite 317, Wilmington DE 19801
LicensedDelaware · Pennsylvania · Connecticut
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