Patrick Burke has joined DNA Workshop as the new Managing Director of its Dallas office. With over 30 years of architectural experience, Burke is set to drive the firm’s expansion, client engagement, and staff development, ensuring continued excellence in design and execution.
A Drury University graduate, Burke’s expertise spans retail, hospitality, multifamily, adaptive reuse, industrial, and student housing. After relocating to Texas in 2000, he played a pivotal role in managing a satellite office and later became a third-generation firm owner at RHA Architects. His leadership has encompassed teams of 40+ architects, overseeing 60–80 projects at a time, and he holds active licenses in over 35 states.
Burke is committed to fostering a strong team culture while advancing DNA Workshop’s reach and influence. “Leadership is about investing in people and the future,” Burke said. “My focus is on growing the firm by strengthening relationships with our clients, expanding our talented team, and ensuring that every project meets the highest standards of quality. When we support each other and push for excellence, success follows.”
DNA Workshop’s Founder and Managing Partner, Dyke Nelson, expressed confidence in Burke’s leadership, stating, “Patrick is an amazing architect with tons of experience. I believe that he is a great fit for the Dallas office and for our firm as a whole. He is the resource that Dallas and DNA needs. I look forward to seeing what he brings to us the what he is able to accomplish.”
As DNA Workshop continues to grow its impact in Dallas and beyond, Burke’s leadership will be instrumental in shaping the office’s future. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with family, golfing with his sons, cheering for Notre Dame and Liverpool football, and woodworking.
