John Dorlini

Principal Architect
RA, CID, LEED BD+C
Class A Contractor

As co-owner and managing partner of CIRCLE Design Studio, I lead a multidisciplinary team that integrates architecture, interior design, and construction into a seamless, Livable Modern experience. We design with intention, precision, and continuity—crafting spaces that endure, inspire, and function beautifully.

As a licensed architect, certified interior designer, and licensed Class A general contractor, I offer clients a full-circle approach to design and construction, ensuring projects are delivered at the highest level while honoring budget and practical constraints.

Licensed across seven states (VA, NC, WV, MD, AZ, IN, MI) and with completed projects in over ten states, our work is not limited by geography. We bring our expertise wherever clients need us, from modern mountain residences to boutique commercial and hospitality projects.

With nearly two decades of experience, I lead our firm in delivering award-winning projects that balance creativity with real-world execution. My foundation in LEED principles, BIM technology, sustainable materials, and custom detailing ensures we approach each project with both design excellence and practical execution. My internship with Studio Daniel Libeskind reinforced a rigor of exploration and the power of architecture as a storytelling medium—a philosophy evident in all we do.

Beyond practice, I am committed to education and mentorship, having taught interior design at Virginia Tech, James Madison University, and Arizona State University. I also contribute regularly to industry discourse, including as a panelist at High Point Market, offering insights at the intersection of architecture, interiors, and product design.

Outside of design, I serve in youth sports leadership, fostering the same principles of teamwork, discipline, and growth that guide my professional practice.

As CIRCLE expands into international markets while continuing to serve our local communities, my mission remains clear: to create transformative spaces for clients who value thoughtful, enduring design—wherever they are in the world.

Master of Architecture, Arizona State University, 2004
Bachelor of Art, James Madison University, 2000
(emph. Interior Design)

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