GriD ArchitectsArlington, VA Photographs ©  Frazier Springfield  Project Partner: Kinch Construction After a year-long struggle to sustain their wine bar in the heart of Washington, DC’s Chinatown neighborhood during the COVID-19 pandemic, our clients made the bold decision to close their doors and reimagine their business. For over a decade, they had curated a menu of global wines focusing on...

Each year, the Schools Connections Committee holds a scholarship competition for architecture students who are attending school in Virginia or attend an architecture school out-of-state but reside in Virginia. Cash prizes are awarded to winning students with funds coming from the Northern Virginia Chapter of the AIA, alongside matching funds from AIA National through a component matching scholarship grant program. This year’s...

As the calendar turns, many professionals reflect on resolutions that go beyond the personal—seeking purpose, connection, and growth. For architects and allied professionals in Northern Virginia, the new year offers a meaningful opportunity: getting engaged with AIA NoVA. Volunteering with AIA NoVA is more than giving back; it is a way to advance the mission of the profession while building...

Through your collective efforts, we’ve continued to strengthen the chapter and advance our mission across all areas of our strategic plan: MembershipThis year emphasized broader engagement and new pathways into the chapter. We introduced the Firm Ambassador Program to strengthen awareness and engagement across member firms, updated internal processes to better support member activities, and refined our communication platforms to...

As we reach the end of 2025, we reflect on some of the key moments from the past year. Thank you to the members who volunteered their time to lead and organize many of these programs. Your commitment, leadership, and generosity of time are greatly appreciated. If you’ve like to volunteer in 2026, check here to see some of the...

As of December 1, 2025, AIA Northern Virginia is one of the largest local AIA chapters in the country, with 1,193 members. Covering 25 cities and counties across the Commonwealth, our members reside and/or work in a range of settings, from urban and suburban to rural areas within the Chapter’s region. Below is an overview of our chapter membership and...

Welcome to the AIA Northern Virginia Newsroom! We love celebrating the people and projects that make our communities thrive. Our press releases share stories from across our Chapter—from local events that bring neighbors together to the talented designers and teams recognized for their outstanding work. Explore our latest announcements to stay connected with the architects, projects, and ideas making a...

Muse Kirwan ArchitectsHarwood, MD Photographs ©  Erik Kvalsvik  Project Partner: Horizon Builders This project is a single-family home, resulting from the restoration of, and addition to Foxhall Farm House, an important 1830 dwelling on a rural site in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. All of the principles of the AIA Framework For Design Excellence were integrated into the Secretary of the...

Awards Honors & Nominations On Oct. 23, members and guests of the AIA Northern Virginia Chapter gathered to celebrate the 2025 Honor Awards recipients, the 2025 scholarship and grant recipients, our newly licensed members and other acknowledgements at our annual Autumn Social held at Dominion Lighting in Arlington, Va. The evening’s accolades included: Award of Honor – Joseph B. McCoy,...

Register Now for the 2026 ARE Roundtable and for the ARE Prep Courses! With the new year just on the horizon, there’s no better time to start setting your 2026 goals. If your goal is to become a licensed architect, the ARE® Prep series is an amazing tool provided by AIA Northern Virginia to help you do just that. We...