JEFFREY DeMURE, AIA

Jeffrey DeMure, AIA, loves spaces created with intent. As Jeff is fond of saying: “a thing of beauty is a joy forever, but ugly just hurts every day.” This lifelong passion has guided his over 40-year architecture career and leadership of JD+A since founding the studio in 2004.

Jeff holds licenses across 16 states – not to hang on the wall, but because relationships are the roadmap that guide us. We follow relationships wherever they lead, not confined by borders on a map. This dedication to partnership is woven into JD+A’s fabric.

One of the core concepts of JD+A is The Red Bench - a concept Jeff created to define the significance of designing and naming spaces. The Red Bench is a community icon that is unique, unexpected, and meaningful. The idea was born from a micro park in East Sacramento, where residents transformed a minuscule dirt patch into a serene community space. This signature concept is more than just an idea, it’s a charmingly delightful community symbol and real-life Red Benches can be found in several JD+A-designed communities.

Known for his insightful questions, he can be likened to the great Lightning McQueen, who said, “I create feelings in others that they themselves don’t understand.” Driving thought-leadership in the industry, Jeff penned Livable Design and Death to the Org Chart. His expertise can be heard resonating in forums as famed as PCBC, ULI, NAHB’s International Builders Show, The Seaside Institute, and many national aging services associations including LeadingAge.

Between leadership in his church, being a commercial pilot, and serving on the Lincoln Public Safety Foundation, he encapsulates JD+A's pioneering spirit. Ever the adventurer, you'll find Jeff charting untraveled territories with his wife and four children.