Carrie Matlock, AIA, NCARB, LEED® AP BD+C

PRESIDENT, PRINCIPAL, ARCHITECT

Carrie Matlock is President of the firm. Carrie’s passion is inspiring students to learn by aligning our client’s educational delivery methods and goals with the architecture of a school building. She holds that the architectural environments that we design can contribute to a child’s development. As a leader in the firm, her attitude has become ingrained in our culture. It’s the impetus of our “Form Follows Learning” philosophy.

An outdoor enthusiast, Carrie is always active – snowshoeing, running, golfing, volleyball. Show her a path and she can’t resist hiking it, always with her loyal dog, Cooper. A longtime collector, she now creates her own wine.

Interests

  • Wine… wine… and more wine
  • Golfing
  • Jogging
  • Hiking
Architecture in itself is a tremendously rewarding career but if you add in the ability to help inspire and support student learning, the profession becomes amazing.
I love my job and the work we do because I know our team is helping to positively shape the future of education.

Carrie Matlock
Ignite Creativity with a Student-Centric Approach to Design Thinking
New Early Learning Center, Des Plaines, IL
Master Facilities Plan to Guide Innovative 21st-century Upgrades
New May Whitney Elementary School, Lake Zurich, IL
New Early Learning Center, Des Plaines, IL
New Early Learning Center, Des Plaines, IL
New May Whitney Elementary School, Lake Zurich, IL
New Early Learning Center, Des Plaines, IL
New Early Learning Center, Des Plaines, IL
New Elementary School designed to make learning more flexible
New Early Learning Center is Child-Centered, Nature-Inspired, and Energy Efficient
Changes at Nearly 100 Year Old High School Create a 21st Century Education Environment
New Nature-Inspired Playground
Additions and Remodeling at Gemini Middle School, Niles, IL
Additions & Remodeling at Gemini Middle School, Niles, IL
Making a Middle School
Top Midwest Design Firm
Top 300 Architecture Firms
Studio “C” at Lake Zurich High School, Lake Zurich, IL
Studio “C” at Lake Zurich High School, Lake Zurich, IL

Recent News

We missed our booth at the Illinois ASBO Annual Conference
But we’re still there for the great breakouts at the Virtual Conference…
Illinois ASBO Lunch & Learn Webinar: Bidding Early
Watch DLA’s Carrie Matlock in panel discussion on why it’s critical to plan ahead for...
Carrie Matlock participates in ASBO International 2020 Annual Conference
School construction can present unique challenges for District Staff and the Local Community…
Outstanding Design Awarded to Student-Centered Addition & Remodeling at Middle School
DLA Architects, Ltd. announces that the Gemini Middle School Addition & Remodeling Project in Niles,...
DLA President Carrie Matlock participates in Illinois ASBO Emerging SBO Summit
Future School Business Officials will learn the basics of construction and purchasing in this workshop...
DLA Architects Awards Scholarship to Class of 2020 Seniors
The firm has offered nearly $300,000 in scholarships since 1997. DLA Architects is pleased to...