D. Eugene Thompson
D. Eugene Thompson brings an innovative approach to architecture and design. As the founder of Ionic DeZign Studios, he has achieved distinction throughout the community as a theorist, artist, teacher and architect. Eugene is firmly committed to the practice of architecture as a collaborative enterprise. He strives to ensure IONIC’s architects and designers can expand and grow their creativity.
One of Eugene’s main goals is to foster the connective tissue between an owner and project team to allow all to participate in the reinvention and creation of architecture. Before starting IONIC, he worked for several offices and attained several notable achievements. Recently, Eugene has been working toward implementing ‘green design’ elements into several large development projects including office buildings, housing developments and entertainment facilities.
As the firm has grown, he has expanded his role as business owner and proprietor but will never lose his love for designing and creating architecture.
Experience
33 years total, 24 years with Ionic DeZign Studios
Registration
1993 / Professional Architect / New York State
1998 / Professional Architect / Virginia
2011 / Professional Architect / North Carolina
2013 / Professional Architect / Pennsylvania
2013 / Professional Architect / South Carolina
2014 / Professional Architect / Maryland
2014 / Professional Architect / Florida
2015 / Professional Architect / Georgia
2016 / Professional Architect / Texas
2016 / Professional Architect / New Jersey
2017 / Professional Architect / Arizona
2017 / Professional Architect / Alabama
2017 / Professional Architect / Illinois
2021/ Professional Architect / Connecticut
2021 / Professional Architect / Ohio
2021 / Professional Architect / Colorado
2022 / Professional Architect / West Virginia
Education
Bachelor of Architecture / Oklahoma State University / 1989
Favorite Quote
“Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere”
– Albert Einstein
Personal
Those who get to know Eugene soon learn one of his passions is running for his health. He has run multiple (and we mean multiple) marathons – you can learn more about Eugene’s running at RunEugueneRun.com.