Meet the planners and architects driving MDLE's mission forward
WHERE WE ARE
FRANKFURT, DE
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA
OUR MISSION
To deliver innovative, mission-critical architectural and planning solutions for the Department of Defense. Through precision, reliability, and cutting-edge design, we build secure, sustainable environments that enhance operational readiness and serve both the people and the mission.
OUR MISSION
We align every design, blueprint, and decision with the strategic objectives and safety of the end-user. We operate with absolute transparency, discretion, and ethical responsibility, knowing that our work directly impacts national security and human lives.
Mission-First Integrity
CORE VALUES:
We hold ourselves to the highest standards of technical accuracy, strict regulatory compliance, and meticulous execution. From the initial master plan to the final structural detail, we deliver bulletproof reliability.
Precision & Operational Excellence
Modern defense challenges require forward-thinking solutions. We don't just build for today; we integrate cutting-edge technology, adaptive design, and sustainable practices to ensure federal facilities are resilient, future-proof, and technologically advanced.
Purpose-Driven Innovation
LEADERSHIP
LINDSAY EDWARDS, AIA, AICP,
LEED AP BD+C
Co-Founder & Managing Director
With international upbringing and unique experiences shaping her as an individual and an architect, (licensed in the US, UK and Germany), Ms. Edwards creates novel solutions for complex challenges. She executes concurrent projects with leadership aplomb. Her management experience includes design and planning projects across the US and in Belgium, Germany, Italy, Japan, Kenya, the Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Norway, Romania and Bulgaria.Â
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LICENSURE
Registered Architect (RA)
American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)
American Institute of Architects (AIA)
LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP BD+C)
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)
Architekten- und Stadtplanerkammer Hessen (AKH)
UK Registered Architect (ARB)
MATTHEW D'AGOSTINO, LTC USMC (Ret), AIA, LEED AP
Co-Founder & Operations
LEADERSHIP
With more than 28 years of proven experience leading complex federal programs in the United States and abroad, Mr. D’Agostino is an accomplished architect and leader specializing in asset management, facility planning, and design. He brings a strategic, mission-focused approach to every project, combining technical expertise with strong leadership, team engagement, and collaborative problem-solving. His ability to build trusted relationships, align multidisciplinary teams, and drive organizational efficiency has contributed to the successful delivery of complex programs in challenging environments.
Prior to retiring from the U.S. Marine Corps, Mr. D’Agostino served as a Facilities Operations and Planning Director, where he provided leadership for extensive Marine Corps aviation and ground-support facilities and infrastructure programs. His military experience provides him with a unique understanding of federal requirements, mission priorities, and the operational considerations necessary to successfully plan and execute complex facilities programs.
LICENSURE
Registered Architect (RA)
American Institute of Architects (AIA)
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)
LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP)
MATTHEW D'AGOSTINO, LtCol USMC (Ret), AIA, LEED AP
Co-Founder & Operations
CMMC Level 2 (C3PAO)
MDLE conforms to the security requirements of NIST Special Publication 800-171 Revision 2 for the information system and in accordance with CMMC requirements codified in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 32, Part 170. Â
