Don Donchak

“My job is to make sure every great idea has a solid foundation, in the model and in the field.”

For more than 40 years, Don has been an integral part of Explore Design, helping transform concepts into constructible realities. As the firm’s Senior BIM Manager and an experienced detailer, he bridges the gap between vision and precision, turning creative ideas into accurate, buildable models that bring designs to life.

Don’s depth of knowledge keeps ExD at the forefront of technology and best practices. He’s constantly exploring new tools and techniques, ensuring the firm’s standards evolve with the industry. Known for his quiet leadership and willingness to teach, he’s helped generations of designers and architects strengthen their craft.

Proud to have grown alongside the firm, Don continues to find joy in the details; the lines, layers, and logic that turn imagination into architecture.