meet our founder

Cary D’Alo Place is a licensed architect with over 16 years experience leading projects that bridge design vision and technical precision. Her work spans from bespoke residential and workplace interiors to large-scale commercial and base building repositioning projects.

Cary brings a rare blend of design creativity and technical precision, shaped by her years at nationally recognized firms including Gensler, Arch11, HOK and Open Studio Architecture. She focuses on creating clarity, structure, and confidence throughout the design process.

As a working mom of two, Cary understands how design must balance ambition with everyday life. She founded CDP Consults to make professional design services approachable, transparent, and empowering.

Each project begins with conversation, collaboration, and a shared goal: transforming vision into spaces that truly work.