From award-winning custom homes along Scenic Highway 30A to landmark residences throughout New Orleans and beyond, our work reflects a belief that architecture should respond to place, purpose, and the individual.

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WHAT WE DO

For decades, Domin Bock Architects has been known for thoughtful design, deep listening, and homes that feel both timeless and deeply personal. With decades of experience, national recognition, and a hands-on, client-first approach, we continue to design homes as unique as the families who inhabit them.

Our work has been featured in leading publications including Veranda, Southern Living, Architecture Magazine, Better Homes & Gardens, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and New Orleans Magazine. Additional features include The Alys Gazette, The St. Joe Company Annual Report, and the Frontgate and Pottery Barn catalogs, as well as several feature films. We are proud recipients of two 2017 Grand Aurora Awards and New Orleans Magazine’s prestigious Home of the Year award.

We have designed homes throughout planned communities along Scenic Highway 30A, including Alys Beach, Rosemary Beach, WaterColor, WaterSound, The Retreat, Heritage Dunes, Gulf Place, and Sandestin. In Louisiana, our work includes hundreds of custom homes across Uptown New Orleans, the Garden District, Old Metairie, the French Quarter, English Turn, Mandeville, Covington, Baton Rouge, and Prairieville.

Professional Affiliations:
American Institute of Architects (AIA) • NCARB • U.S. Green Building Council • Seaside Institute • LEED AP

BUILIDING ON THE LEGACY OF
DOMIN BOCK ARCHITECTS

As of 2026, Domin Bock enters a new chapter as Ron Domin steps into retirement and Doug Bock continues the firm’s work—honoring its history while leading it forward.

We are deeply grateful for Ron Domin’s decades-long career and the legacy he helped establish through thoughtful design, lasting relationships, and a commitment to architecture rooted in place. His influence will continue to shape the firm and the homes we design.

“While this transition marks a meaningful milestone, our approach remains unchanged—our team, our process, and our dedication to well-crafted, enduring architecture. We remain committed to creating homes that reflect the lives and values of the people who live in them.” —Doug Bock

A two-story house with a beige exterior, large windows, and a screened porch surrounded by tall trees and greenery on a sunny day.
Interior view of a staircase with black metal railings, large multi-pane windows showing a bright blue sky outside, and a curved architectural ceiling.
A two-story house with a light grey exterior and white trim, featuring a small balcony, green shutters, and a metal roof, surrounded by shrubs and plants under a blue sky.
Two-story house with a gray exterior, wooden doors and window shutters, a balcony on the second floor with blue railings, surrounded by greenery and trees.
A small rectangular pool with dark water is situated in a courtyard, surrounded by white walls. There are three water spouts along the right wall, guided by pipes, and a fountain in the middle. Green plants grow along the wall, and a sliding glass do
Modern outdoor pool area with white walls, large planters filled with green plants, and a view of trees and blue sky.
Modern house with white exterior walls, black window frames, and a black decorative gate, surrounded by landscaped garden with potted plants and trees, including purple flowering plants in large pots.
Sunlit screened porch with wooden deck, glass double doors, ceiling fan, stone pillar, outdoor chairs, and trees visible outside.
White multi-story building with large windows and modern architectural design, under a clear blue sky.
A covered balcony with four white armchairs arranged around a small white round table, overlooking a seaside neighborhood with white houses and a view of the ocean and clear blue sky.
Interior view of a staircase with wooden steps, black metal railing, large windows on the side, a white wall with decorative wooden pieces, and a green leafy plant.
Two-story house with a wooden exterior, multiple large windows, staircase leading to a porch, surrounded by greenery, and a birdhouse attached to a tree.
View of a house porch ceiling with a hanging lantern light, two sets of white framed windows, a white porch railing, and reflections of trees in the windows.
Elegant chandelier hanging from a spiral stairwell ceiling in a luxury home.
Front door of a modern house with white walls, wooden door with metal bars, steps, window shutters, and a wall-mounted light fixture.
White modern house with black window shutters and a decorative facade, illuminated from inside, surrounded by landscaped garden with trees and potted plants, during dusk or dawn.
Balcony with two hanging rattan swing chairs with cushions, overlooking lush green trees and palm plants.
Modern kitchen with a dark patterned waterfall island, white cabinetry, and gold pendant lights. There are windows and artwork in the background.
A luxurious backyard with a small rectangular swimming pool, surrounded by white walls and tall windows, featuring a palm tree, outdoor lounge chairs, and potted plants.
Front porch with white steps, black modern chairs, glass door entrance, and hanging lantern lights.
A large multi-story house with a green and white exterior, multiple decks with wooden railings, large windows, and a sloped metal roof, surrounded by bushes and trees.
Luxury outdoor pool area with modern white lounge chairs on tiled deck, overlooking ocean during sunset with colorful sky and crescent moon.
Front porch of a house with yellow siding, wooden deck, potted plants, yellow Adirondack chair, and ceiling fans with green ceiling.
Front porch of a house with glass double doors, wooden ceiling, columns, and a garden with colorful flowers and shrubs
Two-story house with green siding and a white metal roof, wooden front porch with steps, and surrounding bushes and small trees.
Interior scene with a white wall, a staircase with wooden steps and a metal railing, a floor with black and white patterned tiles, and a large white vase holding a leafless, twisted branch sitting on the floor.
Interior of a modern house with wooden stairs, a large white vase with dried branches, patterned tile flooring, and a window allowing natural light.
Close-up image of a wooden staircase with metal railing, showing the curved edges and wood grain.
Looking up at a ceiling with a hanging lantern and a wooden round ceiling with cross beams, surrounded by white walls and decorated with black wrought iron patterned railing and a black arched window.
Bright, elegant kitchen with a large island, five beige upholstered chairs, white cabinetry, and two geometric pendant lights. Large windows with curtains and greenery outside.
A white outdoor pool area with a small pool, surrounded by white walls with decorative panels and black lantern lights. Tall grass plants line the back wall, and there is a black-and-white patterned floor in the foreground.
A window on a white wall with a decorative white paper surround shaped like a star.
A two-story house with a balcony, white columns, and a staircase leading to the front door, surrounded by trees and greenery under a clear blue sky.
View of a covered porch with two brown French doors, black wall-mounted lanterns on each side, and a ceiling fan with wooden blades under a wooden-beamed ceiling.
Three palm trees beside a swimming pool, with a white decorative wall featuring rectangular openings and surrounding greenery.
A modern bathroom with a marble-tiled wall, a curved marble sink, an oval mirror, and a distinctive sculptural light fixture.
View from a porch overlooking a backyard with grass, trees, and water in the distance. The porch has wooden chairs, ceiling fans, and lantern-style light fixtures.
A large white house with a porch, trees in front, and a well-maintained lawn under a partly cloudy sky.
Modern white building entrance with steps, a black door, two potted plants, and decorative architectural elements.
A view from a balcony with a beige wooden railing, overlooking a neighborhood with white houses, trees, and a clear blue sky.
View of a residential neighborhood with white houses, trees, and a clear blue sky. The photo is taken from a balcony with a wooden railing.
A modern outdoor pool area with a rectangular pool, surrounded by white walls, palm trees, lounge chairs, and potted plants, adjacent to a white building.
A blue door with a unique, curved white frame on a white building exterior, flanked by brown rain gutter pipes, with a black lantern hanging above the door and a window above that.
A freestanding bathtub in front of large windows overlooking the ocean.
Top-down view of a swimming pool with water features and a decorative wall with arches, flanked by two potted trees and a chair.
Interior of a luxurious home with a grand staircase, crystal chandelier, and elegant decor.
A two-story house with a dark gray exterior, a metal roof, and a balcony on the second floor. The house is surrounded by trees and a well-maintained lawn.
A two-story house illuminated at night with snow on the ground and surrounding plants, with trees and neighboring houses in the background.
White multi-story house with rounded windows, small balconies, tall chimney, and desert landscaping, under a sky with scattered clouds.
A white modern house with large windows, two potted plants at the entrance, palm trees, and a blue sky with clouds.

Team

Douglas Bock

PRINCIPAL

Douglas Bock, AIA, NCARB, LEED-AP, holds a Master and Bachelor of Architecture from Tulane University and has been practicing architecture for thirty years, with a focus on custom residential design. Doug is known for his collaborative approach, working closely with clients, consultants, and builders for a team-based project approach that yields beautiful results. He studied abroad in Venice and believes that travel provides the best inspiration. He has been designing custom homes along 30A for decades, even prior to moving to the area in 2005. He was partnered with Ron Domin for over twenty years and is proud to continue that legacy of high-end home design and excellent customer service. His work reflects a balance of strong design sensibility and practical execution, grounded in extensive construction knowledge. Doug’s long-term leadership within the firm has been instrumental in maintaining design continuity, quality, and client trust across projects.  

Denise Leblanc-Bock

SENIOR PROJECT ARCHITECT

Denise LeBlanc-Bock, AIA, LEED-AP is a Senior Project Architect, holding both a Masters and Bachelors in Architecture from Tulane University. With thirty years of architectural experience, she has spent the last two decades guiding complex residential projects from concept through construction. She is known for her steady leadership, technical expertise, and ability to translate design intent into well-executed built work. A New Orleans native, she brings a deep love of traditional architecture, porches and outdoor living to her work. An avid traveler, she loves learning from design all over the world. Her approach balances thoughtful design with practical problem-solving and deep knowledge of construction. Since joining the firm in 2005, she has become a trusted project lead, and has been the Project Architect on some of our best-loved work.

Doug and Denise live with their family in Blue Mountain Beach, Florida.