DEK Studio - About

OUR FIRM

FIRM BACKGROUND

Whether through the renovation of existing buildings or in new construction, the guiding principles at DEK Studio are deeply rooted in the belief that well-designed places improve the human condition. Each project is met with an investigational rigor into its specific site, context, and constraints resulting in a unique design solution tailored to the client’s specific needs and visions. The DEK Studio team of designers, architects, makers, craftsmen, and doers, are driven by thoughtful creativity and a shared passion for how architecture can improve our collective wellbeing. All members of the team are deeply involved in their project development processes and invite each client to join in the journey of collaborative discovery for each project.

THE TEAM

TEAM

DEREK C. WEBB, AIA, LEED AP BD+C

PRINCIPAL

Derek C. Webb AIA is the Principal of DEK Studio in Houston, TX, and has practiced architecture in Houston since 2002. His professional background includes projects from public to private, encompassing areas of education, residential, corporate, and healthcare. Derek and his work have been published locally and nationally, and he is a regularly invited critic at Houston area design schools. In 2015, Derek was awarded the AIA National Young Architects Award.

PAUL HOMEYER, FAIA, LEED AP BD+C

SENIOR ASSOCIATE

Paul Homeyer is a Senior Associate at DEK Studio who has been with the firm since 2018. Licensed as an architect in Texas, he has over 30 years of experience prior to joining DEK Studio. Paul previously worked as a campus and ministry architect at Africa Renewal University and Africa Renewal Ministries in Kampala, Uganda, and at Gensler Houston as an architect and senior associate. He holds a Bachelor of Environmental Design degree from Texas A&M University and a Master of Architecture degree specializing in historic preservation from the University of Texas at Austin. Paul has served in leadership roles on numerous community and professional organizations including Preservation Houston, The Downtown Historic District, and the Architecture Center Houston Foundation. He served on the board of directors for The Heritage Society and AIA Houston where he has chaired the Historic Resources Committee.

AMAL KHALIL

DESIGN ASSOCIATE

Amal is a recent 2025 graduate of the Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture at the University of Houston, where she earned her Bachelor of Architecture. She brings strong academic training, hands-on experience, and a deep commitment to growth. Actively involved in extracurricular initiatives, she serves as Chairwoman of the Education and Outreach subcommittee for Women in Architecture and is working diligently toward licensure. Through internships and independently commissioned rendering and photography projects, Amal has strengthened her visual communication, leadership, and project management skills. Organized, dependable, and driven, she is eager to contribute creatively to collaborative design environments while continuing to expand her expertise.

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