Perkins Eastman ArchitectsAlexandria, VA Photographs ©  Judy Davis Project Partner: Ehlert Bryan; CMTA, Inc.; Heller & Metzger, Inc. The reimagined Minnie Howard campus of the Alexandria City High School realizes Alexandria City Public Schools’ vision of equity and a dramatically enhanced student experience across its Connected High School Network, offering a wide variety of programming for the city’s nearly 4,000...

WDG ArchitectureCollege Park, MD Photographs © Chris Spielmann Atworth, in College Park, MD, was envisioned as a model for the community benefits of transit-oriented multifamily development. The site is located on the east side of the city, an underdeveloped, car-oriented area east of the University of Maryland. When Atworth was proposed, it was clear that embracing the regional Metrorail system...

MODE4 ArchitectureAlexandria, VA Photographs © Anice Hoachlander Project Partners: GN Contracting Corporation, Inc.United Structural Engineers, Inc.Arcill Engineering, LLCDominion Surveyors, Inc. Red Oak (Data HQ) transforms a once-utilitarian warehouse and adjoining brick house into a dynamic, light-filled headquarters for a software firm. Embracing the raw, industrial character of the original structure, the design features exposed wood and metal elements paired with...

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...

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...

Bonstra | Haresign ARCHITECTSWashington, D.C. Photographs ©  Anice Hoachlander   Project Partner: Coakley & Williams Construction Situated adjacent to the landmarked St. Paul’s College, Hecker House is the Paulist Fathers’ new right-sized home and seminary, the culmination of programming exercises to distill future needs and most advantageous configuration of their facilities. The mission house uses site-specific design, stakeholder participation, and...

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...

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...

HDR Architecture Inc.Fairfax County, VA Photographs ©  HDR – Emy Semprun   Project Partners include: Cagley & Associates In Fairfax County, Virginia lies the Inova Center for Personalized Health (ICPH) facility.  A leader in healthcare innovation, this newly renovated facility creates a hub for patient care, health discovery, research, and education. The design concept highlights ICPH’s commitment to cutting-edge individualized care and...

Little Diversified Architectural ConsultingBrandywine, MD Photographs ©  Dan Cunningham Photo   Project Partners include: Cagley & Associates The Southern Area Aquatics and Recreation Complex (SAARC) is a 78,000-square-foot community hub in Brandywine, Prince George’s County, Maryland, that enriches the region with diverse recreational activities. Designed to reflect and integrate with its surroundings, the facility offers a range of amenities, including...