[…] the complexities of educational projects, while enhancing members’ understanding and expertise. A standout achievement was her collaboration with BIG, which hosted a virtual tour of the innovative design of The Heights Building in Rosslyn, and leading to meaningful discussions about the challenges faced and the solutions implemented. Zaira is poised to provide continued support to the next generation of leaders […]

The AIA NoVA Women in Architecture recently hosted an exclusive tour of Inspīr Embassy Row, a newly transformed luxury senior assisted living community in Washington D.C.’s Dupont Circle. Formerly the historic Fairfax hotel, the building has been reimagined into a sophisticated senior living destination designed by Beyer Blinder Belle Architects. The transformation honors the building’s historic roots while introducing modern features and …

SmithGroupWashington, D.C. Located just blocks from the U.S. Capitol, the new Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum creates a landmark addition to Washington, D.C.’s cultural landscape and is part of the larger Capitol Crossing development that builds over a stretch of I-395 and reconnects the city’s eastern communities to downtown D.C. The centerpiece of the new museum is the …

[…] renovated and converted into a neighborhood restaurant, Ruthie’s All-Day Restaurant, providing indoor and outdoor dining for Dominion residents and the surrounding community. Once a symbol of bygone eras in Arlington Heights, the meticulous restoration of the building not only preserves the architectural legacy of the past but also breathes new life into the area, becoming a pivotal anchor for the […]

[…] with the quality of work across their assigned categories and gave spirited commentary in support of their preferred projects. The evening began with a Gilbane Construction-led tour of the award-winning Heights Building, designed by Bjarke Ingles Group and Leo A Daly. After the tour, attendees gathered for the Gala reception at CannonDesign’s Arlington Virginia office and were afforded an opportunity […]

stadlerdesignAlexandria, VAProject partners include Rust Construction & Norton Consulting Engineers This 1000 square foot condominium space within a historic building held ample opportunities for a stunning renovation. The existing conditions revealed a kitchen space with a 7’6″ ceiling height that had no access to the main space of the condo and a poor layout. Furthermore, the original primary bathroom only contained a …

[…] Max Zhang, Iris22 Productions Masonry was chosen as the primary façade material because it complements the dominant character of the neighborhood while maintaining a sophisticated contemporary aesthetic. The primary massing heights of the block, which step at fifty-five, eighty-five and one hundred and ten feet, have their own unique masonry palettes. These varied selections help control the scale of the […]

Photo Credit © Name of Photographer Here06.23.23 at 2:00-3:30 PMBuilding Tour: The Intersect at OCost: $5 – Student; $10 – AIA Member; $15 Non-Member 1.5 AIA LU | HSW1338 8th St NW, Washington, DC 20001Join us for a building tour of The Intersect at O!Explore a new nine-story mixed-use multi-family residential development in the Shaw neighborhood of the District of …