With nearly three decades of experience in architecture and construction, Ayars is a recognized leader in urban, mixed-use design. His work is grounded in building trust with clients and staying closely engaged throughout the process, guiding complex projects from the first concept sketch to the final beam set in place. His portfolio includes large-scale international developments such as Capital City Moscow, Dalian Luneng Tower, and The Merchant Building in Columbus.

As a mixed-use leader at DLR Group, Ayars’ worldly mindset is shaped by work in Seattle, Shanghai, and most recently Columbus, where he has spent the past decade building lasting client relationships. He takes a value-driven approach, aligning design strategies with client goals to uncover opportunities that strengthen both experience and return on investment. He is guided by a philosophy rooted in clean lines, inventive material use, and fluid interplay between interior and exterior environments.

“As designers, we have an opportunity to shape better places to live, work, and play. At DLR Group, our integrated approach creates cohesive, human-centered environments that respond to how people interact with and experience a space, resulting in places that bring communities together, support wellbeing, and foster a sense of safety and connection,” Ayars said.

DLR Group creates environments that connect and captivate. Whether advancing sustainable urban living through the nation’s tallest mass timber student housing development at INTRO Columbus at 9th and High in Columbus, transforming an underused block along California’s iconic Santa Monica Boulevard with 8550 Santa Monica Blvd., or designing a multi-purpose arena that merges leisure, dining and retail at Sports Society in Dubai, DLR Group delivers experiences that elevate communities and bring people together.