Doug Carlyle

Doug was a partner at DIALOG for nearly a decade, and remains active and fully engaged with design teams and clients on a number of projects across our studios.

Doug joined DIALOG in 2012 when his predecessor firm, Carlyle + Associates, merged with DIALOG. He has over 35 years of experience with a wide range of award-winning projects, from community master plans to private gardens. With a passion for city places large and small, Doug's work investigates the diverse voices and forces that drive their ongoing transformation.

He is committed to realizing projects to their highest potential and executing through to completion. Doug is curious about the nuances of client goals, seeking to develop strong working relationships. He thrives in teams with broad and unique expertise. Always pursuing new knowledge and information, Doug is a lifelong learner. This thirst for education explains his interest in periodic teaching and lecturing, which he does at various universities in Alberta and across Canada.

Doug cherishes his daily walk to work through Calgary's busy streets, parks, and boulevards. With an eclectic curiosity for the work of many architects, he especially fond of Alvar Alto and Carlos Scarpa for the passion, sense of place, and the masterful detail of their spaces.