A Licensed Architect & Building Contractor Firm

Sound Design Build is a licensed architectural and building contracting company based in Kitty Hawk NC. The founder, Erin Powell, made the unique decision to pursue her building contractor’s license after being a licensed architect for 10 + years. She practiced architecture at large corporate firms in NYC and Boston before moving with her family to Kitty Hawk to open her own design build firm.

While a first time mom, Erin started Sound Design Build. Although SDB has only been in business since February 2021, the company's projects to date include a ground up office and vet clinic, residential interiors, residential additions, shipping container resource centers in Haiti, and designing and building a personal home in Kitty Hawk. 

Balancing architecture, construction, mom duties, and taking time to enjoy the wonderful Outer Banks is a day to day juggle. Taking on new challenges and advancing her credentials with a contractor’s license, made owning and operating her firm a reality. She is truly thankful for all the opportunities and blessings life has thrown her way!