ADVENTURE
rchitecture is more than a confi guration of materials put
together to form a structure—it’s an actual art, blending
form and function to create something that not only serves a
purpose, but also pleases the eye. It requires a certain vision, a
creativity that merges an innate ability to look at an empty space and see
what it could become with an understanding of the challenges presented
in bringing that vision to life. For Dean Dalrymple and Scott Sallis of
Dalrymple Sallis Architecture, that vision and creativity is at the very
core of their company, underscoring their success to make them one of
the foremost fi rms across the Emerald Coast.
Not that the road to success has been one without bumps. Much like
the rest of the country, the recession of 2008 took a heavy toll on the two
men—who, up until that point, had been the sole owners of their own
respective architectural fi rms. But rather than surrendering, Dalrymple
and Sallis began to collaborate with one another on projects, combining
their unique strengths to become a formidable team and ultimately
leading them to merge their names and their companies into one.
Since 2010, Dalrymple Sallis Architecture has taken on high profi le
projects all throughout the Pensacola area and beyond, renovating
spaces and lending their abilities to new builds that have made their
portfolio one worthy of note. And while they could have focused
solely on commercial or residential projects, their talents and expertise
have given them the range to rise to any occasion, and so their
fi ngerprints have left an indelible impression on everything from
offi ce buildings and restaurants to homes. Counted among their most
favorite, however, would be projects that have transformed the face of
downtown Pensacola: Old Hickory Whiskey Bar, Dog House Deli,
Urban Objects, Four Seasons Eatery, Pure Barre, Fosko’s, Elebash
Jewelry, Escape, Play, Urban Swinery, Graffi ti Pizza, and the offi ces of
Catalyst and IRIS. “The downtown area has been undergoing such a
renaissance in recent years, really bringing it back to life and creating
something remarkable—and it’s been truly a privilege to share in the
transformation of this beautiful city,” says Sallis.
And it truly is something to behold, transforming it into a bustling
epicenter where cultural and community events imbue it with fl avor and
countless cafés, eateries, and shops thrive with the lifeblood of the many
patrons who partake of their unique offerings each day. For Dalrymple
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Liesel Schmidt
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