A Brief History of DSD
In 1967, Mr. Gino DiClemente formed DiClemente Engineering Inc., a consulting mechanical and electrical engineering company. General Motors and Ford Motor Company were the main clients of the firm. In 1969, DiClemente Siegel was formed as the result of a merger with Ed Siegel's mechanical and electrical engineering firm. In 1983 DiClemente Siegel opened a branch office in Flint, Michigan. The Flint office oversaw design work for the General Motors Buick City facility in Flint.
In 1990, Mr. Louis A. Trama joined DiClemente Siegel as its Executive Vice President. Gunnar Birkerts Associates merged architectural services with DiClemente Siegel in 1996, allowing the company to offer comprehensive engineering and architecture services to clients. That same year Ford Motor Company recognized DiClemente Siegel as a preferred supplier with Q1 status.
In 1997, the company changed its name to its current name of DiClemente Siegel Design Inc. (DSD), two years later the company gained ISO 9001 Registration. In 2000, DSD merged with Steele Engineering Associates; President Ralph Steele became Senior Vice President for DiClemente Siegel Design Inc. Currently, Mr. Louis A. Trama is President & CEO of DiClemente Siegel Design Inc. Our success to date is based on more than 40 years of design experience, long-standing client relationships, and our uncompromising stance of offering superior service.
DSD's engineering and architectural design philosophy demonstrates a consistent commitment to innovation in response to program, budget, schedule, sustainability and energy conservation. DSD staff members maintain current knowledge of developments in their profession through college accreditation courses, professional associations, training and seminars. DSD is dedicated to serving clients with professionalism, skill, creativity and integrity while maintaining sensitivity to client requirements. DiClemente Siegel Design is driven by the desire to exceed client expectations and attain long-term client relationships.
"Our tradition of superior service sets us apart from other design firms.
We have earned the trust of our clients by doing what we say we will do. In more than one instance we have moved a project to success through our persistence and attention to detail.
Our clients know we won't walk away from tough challenges."
Louis A. Trama, PE, LEED AP
President and CEO
DSD's Mission & Vision
Our mission is to partner with our clients in achieving their business goals through efficient and innovative engineering and architectural solutions.
Our vision is to be a leader in innovative and sustainable engineering and architectural design services.
DSD's Core Beliefs
We value...
Client Needs: Understanding and meeting our clients' goals with a focus on program, budget and timing.
Relationships: Growing long standing and mutually beneficial relationships with our clients and one another.
Trust: Relationships built on trust with one another, our clients and within the industry.
Sustainability: Designing facilities and systems that work for our clients while being energy efficient and environmentally friendly.
Experience: Learning and discovering while building upon the successes of the past.
Workplace Environment: A professional environment based on the principles of loyalty and integrity, where DSD team members can flourish.
Teamwork: Working as a collaborative and cohesive team.
DSD's Quality Policy
We will deliver engineering and architectural services that meet our clients requirements.
We will assure that all employees understand these requirements and are provided with the resources necessary for compliance.
We will operate through a quality improvement process utilizing a technically competent workforce, seeking continuous improvement in all phases of our operation.
Recognition
DiClemente Siegel Design takes great pride in having its projects honored by the following organizations over the recent years.
Honor Award - AIA Detroit
Holy Rosary Chapel Renovation, Adrian Dominican Sisters
Construction and Design Award - Engineering Society of Detroit
Holy Rosary Chapel Renovation, Adrian Dominican Sisters
"M Award" - Masonry Institute of Michigan and AIA Michigan
High School Auditorium, Madison District Public Schools
Honor Award, AIA Michigan
St. Hugo of the Hills Chapel Renovations, Archdiocese of Detroit, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
Honor Award, AIA Detroit
Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, Michigan
Steel Systems Excellence Award, Great Lakes Fabricators & Erectors Association
Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts. Michigan Technological University, Houghton, Michigan
CAM Special Issue, "Construction 2001" honoring outstanding Michigan construction projects completed between June 2000 and June 2001
Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, Michigan
Educational Interiors Showcase, American School & University Architectural Portfolio
The Joseph and Edyth Jackier Rare Book Room, Law Library, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Honorable Mention, Design Awards Competition, Metal Architecture
The National Elastomer Center project, Ferris State University, Big Rapids Michigan
Educational Design Excellence Award, American School & University Architectural Portfolio
The National Elastomer Center project, Ferris State University, Big Rapids, Michigan
Excellence in Architectural Design Award - Facilities Planning and Management
Education Building, Chiller Replacement Project, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan
