ABOUT CDG
Designing the Future of Thoughtful Living
innovation that cultivates accountability
For more than 64 years, The Childs | Dreyfus Group has shaped residential environments through thoughtful architectural interior design. Our work spans multifamily, student living, mixed-use, and build-to-lease communities across the country.
We believe great design has the power to influence how people live, connect, and experience the world around them. That belief guides every project we take on.
Our team combines creative vision with strategic thinking, market insight, and operational understanding to create spaces that are not only visually compelling, but also functional, durable, and deeply connected to the needs of modern residents.
For today’s resident, luxury is no longer defined by high-end materials alone. It is defined by how a space feels, functions, and supports everyday life. CDG designs with that shift in mind, creating environments that enhance the resident experience while supporting long-term value for developers, owners, and operators.
From amenity spaces and model units to full interior design programs and advanced visualization, we help bring residential communities to life with purpose, clarity, and impact.
Strategic Design Partner
The Childs Dreyfus Group was more than an interior design firm. They were a strategic partner in shaping the success of our community. Their early involvement helped us make smarter decisions around amenities, resident experience, and market positioning.
VALUED RELATIONSHIPS – YOUR BUSINESS GOALS are the reason we work to exceed expectations.
We respect your trust and protect your investment as your ID partner by prioritizing your deadlines and keeping your project on time and on budget. We are passionate about delivering a best-in-class product that builds community, attracts residents and promotes wellbeing.
Forging strong partnerships and cultivating relationships with our clients is what drives us – and we believe our best years are ahead of us.
René Pabon
President & CEO
President and CEO of The Childs Dreyfus Group, René Pabon, has a deep understanding of what makes an environment special to Millennials and other buyer profiles. Like the spaces he creates, René prides himself on making every client interaction memorable and valuable. Interior merchandising is a business, but René never shies away from making it a work of art as well. He prides himself on providing “the right finish to help the client get to the right close.” René is a member of the Institute of Residential Marketing and has been published in leading industry publications such as Builder, Raising Standards, Student Housing Business, Build, Multifamily Real Estate News and Professional Builder. He has been a guest speaker for NAHB as well as local affiliates in Illinois, New York, New Jersey, Maryland and Florida.
Project Showcase
Explore our portfolio across the country with our interactive project map, showcasing the multifamily, student living, mixed-use, and build-to-lease environments The Childs | Dreyfus Group has helped bring to life.
