DewberryVienna, VA Photographs © Anice Hoachlander  Designed to integrate seamlessly into the fabric of the surrounding neighborhood, Vienna’s new 29,441-square-foot police headquarters reflects the scale and character of nearby buildings while introducing a civic presence grounded in transparency and approachability. More than a municipal facility, the headquarters doubles as a public amenity, with a community meeting room and a landscaped plaza...

This year’s annual Canstruction® event held at Fashion Center at Pentagon City from September 5-13 and hosted by AIA Northern Virginia’s Community Service Committee, in partnership with Capital Area Food Bank (CAFB), was can-tastic!  An experienced group of teams from local architecture firms – including Jacobs, MTFA, MW Architects, Samaha, and Wiley|Wilson – used creativity, innovation, and teamwork to make their imaginative...

The Custom Residential Architect Network (CRAN) Committee brought people together on Thursday, September 4th for an afternoon house tour, followed by a learning seminar and dinner.  Registrants for the event had the opportunity to come tour a new house by Alair Homes on Ohio St. in Arlington, VA. The home is currently under construction, but the owners graciously allowed visitors to...

As we enter the home stretch of 2025, we are proud of the incredible work being championed by our amazing members. In order to continue advocating for architecture and amplifying the power of design, our committees are looking for fresh energy and talent to support these efforts. In the section below, you will find descriptions of open volunteer opportunities across...

Collaborative Strategies for Design Assist and Delegated Design for Successful Project Delivery By Daniel M. Eggleston, Esq. and Cassidy M. Flood, Esq.Lee/Shoemaker PLLC Construction projects increasingly rely on collaboration between the construction and design teams to deliver the best project for the best price, with owners engaging contractors to provide preconstruction services to support the development of the design. When...

EVENT DATE: OCT. 28, 2025LOCATION: AlexRenew Environmental Center in Alexandria, Va.Earn up to 5.5 AIA LUs. REGISTER NOW! Deadline to register is Oct. 17. Early Bird pricing through Sept. 26. A helpful list of FAQs is located at the bottom of this page. Ever dreamed of putting your name on the door? Starting your own architecture firm is bold, exciting—and...

OTJ ArchitectsWashington, D.C. Photographs © Trent Bell  Project Partners include: May Construction Group; Kastle Systems; Wilsonart  This new headquarters is a strategic response to that post pandemic real estate conundrum: how can an organization draw its people back together into the physical space? Located in the heart of the Capital’s emerging Wharf District, this agile 5,000 RSF activity-based workplace, complemented by...

Are you ready to elevate your architectural career with insight from accomplished women in both the public and private sectors? AIA Northern Virginia’s Women in Architecture (WIA) Committee invites you to join an inspiring Two‑Part Virtual Lecture Series this fall designed to discuss and provide information on various job opportunities in different sectors, foster meaningful connections, and illuminate diverse professional...

On July 17, AIA NoVA’s Young Architects Forum (YAF) hosted its third annual Mentor Golf event at TopGolf National Harbor. This much-anticipated evening once again brought together emerging professionals and seasoned architects for a unique blend of networking, mentorship, and golf. Attendees from local architecture firms—Jacobs, KGD, MTFA, and FGM Architects—joined in the fun alongside prime sponsor, General Shale and...

AIA Northern Virginia is committed to fostering the development of future leaders in the field and recognizing those that have distinguished themselves by their passion and commitment to design. We are excited to announce that applications are now open for two great opportunities: the Virginia Emerging Leaders Nomination & Grant program and the AIA NoVA ARE® Scholarship.    These programs...