
ABOUT US
District Artisans LLC is a full-service, design build company owned by husband and wife team Michael Schmieder and Kelley Davies.The duo specializes in custom residential design and construction across the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. With craft and creativity, Michael and Kelley offer a seamless design-build experience, delivering exceptional results as a unified entity.
MICHAEL SCHMIEDER
Michael is a Virginia Class A licensed contractor with over 10 years of experience in residential construction. Originally from Austria, he moved to the U.S. and pursued a career in the building industry. Michael holds a background in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering from the Federal Higher Technical Institute in Austria, providing him with a strong technical foundation that complements his construction expertise.
KELLEY DAVIES
Kelley is a licensed architect and a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA). She earned a Master of Architecture degree from Virginia Tech and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Quinnipiac University. After nearly a decade of experience with high-end residential architecture, Kelley developed a keen eye for creating spaces that are as functional as they are beautiful.
OUR STORY
Michael and Kelley's journey began in an unexpected place — an ice hockey arena in Austria, where they both played professionally. They moved to Alexandria, Virginia in 2015, where they now reside and run their design-build company.
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