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David
Lisle

(1966– )

Lisle grew up in Laurinburg NC and graduated from Scotland HS. He attended Richmond CC then got a BS in Architecture from Ohio State (1991) and a MA Architecture from NCSU (1993). He worked for Richard Trott, Burgess and Niple in Columbus OH. He started his own firm in 1998 in Wilmington. With a special interest in bridges, Lisle has designed over 1,800 projects.

Lisle Architecture & Design

David Lisle
2014

The Kevin Breed House

408 Birmingham Avenue, Carolina Beach NC

Built by Elevate Construction. Sold in 2020 to Mao Xiaohui and Jun Zhao.

The Kevin Breed House The Kevin Breed House
2015

The James Ratcliff III Houseaka Pelican's Perch

20 Pelican Drive, Wrightsville Beach NC

The James Ratcliff III House
2016

The Marilyn Keegan Houseaka Modern Marvel

110 Beach Road South, Wilmington NC

Built by Parker Construction Group.

The Marilyn Keegan House The Marilyn Keegan House
2022

The John and Rebekah McConnell Houseaka Captains Hook, 10 Inlet Hook Road, Figure Eight Island, Wilmington NC

10 Inlet Hook Road, Wilmington NC

5000sf. Built by North State Custom Builders. Sold in 2024 to Ransom and Courtney Langford.

The John and Rebekah McConnell House The John and Rebekah McConnell House
2022

The Wall House and Wave House

Oak Island NC, Oak Island NC

Part of a family complex. Unsure if built.

The Wall House and Wave House
2022

Untitled

507 Beach Road North, 507 Beach Road North, Figure Eight Island, Wilmington NC

  For sale in 2025.

Untitled Untitled
2022

Raleigh NC

Two new houses and four renovations.  Status unknown.

Raleigh NC
2023

The Brannon and Renee Smith Houseaka OYLA · Oyster Landing

805 Oyster Landing, Wilmington NC

Built by owner/Metro Builders, Inc. Photos by Mark Steelman.

The Brannon and Renee Smith House The Brannon and Renee Smith House The Brannon and Renee Smith House
2023

Flying High, Figure Eight Island

Wilmington NC, Wilmington NC

  Built by owner.

Flying High, Figure Eight Island
2024

R&R

Wilmington NC, Wilmington NC

  Built by Bell Custom Homes.

R&R R&R
2024

Lookout Point, Figure Eight Island

534 Beach Road, Wilmington NC

  Built by North State Custom Homes.

Lookout Point, Figure Eight Island Lookout Point, Figure Eight Island
Unknown

aka Braemaraka Braemar

Boone NC., Boone NC.

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Sources include: David Lisle.