About OTJ Architects

OTJ Architects is a Washington, DC, premier design and architecture firm working with clients to imagine next-generation design solutions that improve the ever-changing real estate landscapes across the nation. Formed in 1990, the firm specializes in a wide spectrum of projects, including the arts and culture, education, lifestyle and hospitality, multifamily residential, office, and life sciences sectors. The firm prides itself on partnering with leaders from different market sectors to produce human-centric solutions.

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Gary Martinez is an internationally acclaimed expert specializing in the design of cultural and performing arts centers. He is OTJ Architects’ senior principal and director and directs the execution of the firm’s projects. His work has been featured in multiple national and regional outlets, including The New York Times and The Washington Post.

About FOX Architects

FOX Architects is an award-winning interior design firm headquartered in Washington, DC. The firm was founded by Bob Fox in 2003 and focuses on building innovative environments across New York, Washington, Massachusetts, and Virginia. For nearly two decades, the firm has specialized in creating office spaces that reinvent environments and inspire clients and the community to thrive. The firm fosters solid customer relationships by striving to be consistently responsive and delivering on its promises.

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Bob serves as FOX Architects’ chairman and principal and is known for his open-minded and innovative approach to workplace design. He brings over 30 years of experience in the architecture field and is an active member of the design community. He is also a registered architect in 25 states.

About HYL Architecture

HYL Architecture is a Washington, DC, firm that has been providing high-quality designs and strategy services for corporate, nonprofit, associations, and government affairs clients across DC, Virginia, New York, Texas, Colorado, and California for eight years. The firm specializes in developing offices, including corporate offices, corporate headquarters, law firms, associations, foundations, and financial services, approaching each project in a holistic and detailed manner. The firm ensures that each project is tailored to match its clients’ workplace culture and business to produce more valuable results.

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Catherine Heath supervises the team and is HYL Architecture’s founder. She is one of the leading commercial interior designers in the world and has led the design process of some of the most notable law firms and offices in the U.S. The firm won the 2022 IIDA Mid Atlantic Chapter Premiere Design Awards.

About Bonstra | Haresign Architects

Bonstra | Haresign Architects is an award-winning architecture firm that believes architecture should fulfill clients’ and the community’s aspirations and complement the environment. The firm is a 30-person team of architects and designers passionate about creating transformative solutions. It specializes in residential, workplace, retail, mixed-use, and recreation projects, employing the thoughtful analysis, discovery, and collaboration that ultimately lead to unique designs.

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The company runs under the management of William J. Bonstra and David Haresign. William is a renowned expert whose work has received over 50 national and regional awards. That work has also been featured in over 40 international, national and regional design journals and publications. David, meanwhile, is a recognized expert and leader in all aspects of planning and architecture and a recipient of over 125 design and community/industry awards. The firm was featured in multiple magazines, including the Washingtonian.

About CORE Architecture + Design

CORE Architecture + Design is an award-winning architectural design firm headquartered in Washington, DC. Founded in 1991 by Dale Stewart, the firm was established to create intentional designs that shape experiences. The firm specializes in recreational, retail, restaurants, education, multifamily, and office spaces, striving to earn each client’s trust by leading with experience. For over three decades in the industry, CORE Architecture + Design has started each design process by exploring and understanding customers’ business goals and aspirations. Doing so enables it to identify clients’ needs and define the story of their building.

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Since the company’s inception, Dale has focused on leading the firm’s projects, including design documentation and construction quality control. His 38 years of experience demonstrate his strong expertise in master planning, historic preservation, and commercial interiors.

About CallisonRTKL

CallisonRTKL is a Washington, DC, architecture, planning, and design practice specializing in a wide selection of services, including commercial interior, historic preservation, interior architecture and design, and landscape architecture. Headquartered in Washington, DC, the firm serves various market sectors, such as automotive, civic/cultural, corporate workplace, government, health care, office building, and retail. It extends its services to clients in Australia, China, Latin America, the Middle East, North America, South Asia, and UK/Europe. CallisonRTKL remains committed to enriching clients’ lives and adding value to their businesses.

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CallisonRTKL operates under the leadership of Jodi Williams and Kim Heartwell. The former leads the Washington, DC, office and brings over 15 years of experience and leads the firm’s strategic planning efforts. Meanwhile, Kim is the president and CEO of CallisonRTKL. She leads the company’s firmwide vision and market growth strategies and has led the team on some of the firm’s most impressive workplace projects.

About Hickok Cole

Headquartered in Washington, DC, Hickok Cole is an architecture and design practice connecting imaginative ideas, diverse backgrounds, and partners with a vision to build meaningful and durable spaces. The firm specializes in education, government, hospitality, mixed-use, office, multifamily, retail, and entertainment facilities, serving clients in DC and Virginia. The firm includes a 100-person team of architects, project managers, interior designers, graphic/media designers, strategists, and researchers, contributing to the design and success of each project. The firm believes in the connected power of collaboration, so it ensures every voice is heard.

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Michael E. Hickok and Yolanda Cole are the company’s managing principals. With over 60 years of combined experience, both are widely recognized for their knowledge and expertise in architecture and are members of the Fellow of the American Institute of Architects. In 2016, the firm received the Award of Merit from AIA Northern Virginia.

About GTM Architects

Operating nationwide, GTM Architects is a recognized residential and commercial architecture firm formed in 1989. It specializes in architecture, planning, and interior design services and has always been committed to serving the needs and visions of its clients above anything else. The firm prides itself on its team of experts that possess extensive knowledge and an array of skills across various specialties. During its 33 years in the business, the firm has established a portfolio of residential, restaurant, offices, retail, mixed-use, and recreational projects, each led by a reliable design team.

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GTM Architects runs under the oversight of James C. Myers, who has been with the company since 1995. The firm’s founder, George Myers, continues to lead the company as the president. He is a registered architect in Maryland, Virginia, the District of Columbia, and more than 20 states nationwide. The firm has been featured by multiple media outlets, including The Business Journals and The Washington Post.

About Shalom Baranes Associates

Founded in 1981, Shalom Baranes Associates is an award-winning architectural firm known for its residential, commercial, institutional, and governmental design expertise. The firm specializes in architecture, project management, historic preservation, interior design, and master planning. It has been at the forefront of the city’s development since its founding. The firm offers a full range of services for private and public sector clients across Washington, DC, and beyond. Shalom Baranes Associates’ ability to create practical building solutions has enabled it to earn the respect of many.

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Shalom Baranes leads his namesake company and is a recognized leader. He was one of the youngest ever elevated to the AIA College of Fellows and has chaired the Architectural Review Panel for the District of Columbia.

About DCS Design

Established in 1968, DCS Design is a full-service architectural firm formed on the belief that honesty, integrity, and commitment to service is the most effective way of doing business. The firm specializes in architecture, interior architecture, master planning, sustainable design, branding, and human wellness, taking pride in its unwavering dedication to its clients, employees, and community. Since its establishment, the firm has constructed many award-winning buildings and continues to focus on sustainability.

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DCS Design is a talented, multi-cultural team—they treat one another as family. They are managed by Douglas Carter and Lena Scott, the firm’s principal architect and interior designer. Under their direction, the firm has won numerous accolades, including the 2020 Excellence in Construction Award and the 2019 NAIOP Northern Virginia Award of Merit.

About INTEC Group

INTEC Group is a pioneer in combining architecture and interior design as an integrated concept. The firm opened its doors in 1984, providing workplace, mixed-use, multifamily, hospitality, restaurant, religious, retail, specialty, base building, and repositioning services to clients in Washington, DC, Charlotte, North Carolina, Springfield, Virginia, and beyond. Since its inception, the firm has earned a reputation for its superior quality designs and services and for providing a dynamic and professional experience to its staff.

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Keith Switzer is the president and CEO of INTEC Group. He is responsible for the company’s strategic direction and business development and maintains the firm’s financial stability. His drive and hard work made a significant impact on the growth and success of the firm. Under his oversight, the firm received the 2018 IFMA Award of Excellence for Facility Management Innovation.

About KGD Architecture

Headquartered in Washington, DC, KGD Architecture is a full-service design firm known for its award-winning design solutions. It strives to create built environments that improve performance, function, and wellbeing. The firm maintains multiple offices across the globe and provides affordable housing, corporate and commercial offices, hospitality, mixed-use, multifamily, educational, institutional, science and technology, and sustainable design services. Since 1995, it has brought diverse perspectives to challenging projects and produced creative spaces that express clients’ brands, cultures, and values.

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Tsutomu Ben Kishimoto, Christopher Lee Gordon, and Manoj Dalaya are the firm’s managing principals. They bring over 70 years of combined experience and aim to impact their clients’ lives significantly. The firm has been featured in multiple press publications, including The Business Journals and Real Estate Weekly.

About Architecture Incorporated

Founded in 1986 by William R. Drury and Rusty Shaw, Architecture Incorporated is an award-winning planning, architecture, and interior design practice turning visions into reality. The firm is a 60-person team committed to enhancing lives through high-quality built environments. It specializes in a wide range of projects, including sports and recreation, interiors and workplace, commercial buildings, education, healthcare, life sciences, hospitality, restaurants, and multifamily housing. The firm serves Reston, Washington, and the surrounding area.

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Both principals bring 40 years of architecture experience. They are passionate about working with clients closely to ensure their projects turn out the way they want. William is licensed to perform work in over 15 states; Rusty is recognized for his stewardship, forward-thinking designs, innovation, and unparalleled service.

About McKissack & McKissack

McKissack & McKissack is an architectural, engineering, and construction services firm 150 employees strong. It was established 32 years ago and focuses on enriching people’s lives and empowering communities by developing quality infrastructure projects. Since 1990, the firm has earned a reputation for consistently delivering outstanding results and meeting clients’ expectations, schedules, and budgetary constraints. The firm serves a diverse range of sectors, including aviation, civic/cultural, corporate/commercial, education, government, healthcare/research, and hospitality. It builds throughout DC, Maryland, Illinois, California, and Texas.

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Deryl McKissack is the president and CEO and has directed over $15 billion in projects nationwide. She is a licensed professional engineer and registered project management professional who is part of the fifth generation of the McKissack family to work in the design and construction field.

About Travis Price Architects

Founded in 1980, Travis Price Architects is a Washington, DC, award-winning architecture firm widely praised for its innovative discoveries and inventive aesthetics. It is dedicated to building structures that represent the heart of the built environment’s natural surroundings. The firm specializes in single-family residential, multi-family residential, institutional, retail, office, and restaurant projects, building in the U.S, Asia, and Europe.

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Travis Price is a recognized architect with NCARB practicing and lecturing nationally and internationally. He is an environmentalist, author, educator, and contributing editor to National Geographic Traveler Magazine. Under his leadership, Travis Price Architects won 25 Outstanding Design Awards from the American Institute of Architects and the 2013 IFRAA Design Award. The firm was also featured in numerous publications, including Indianapolis Monthly and Designboom.

About CORE architecture + design

For 30 years, CORE architecture + design has been turning the visions of their clients into real tangible spaces that they can grow into. Their design process integrates the client throughout the process, making sure that they get the whole 360 preview of what they want to achieve.

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Some would say that this kind of process is prone to hit road bumps, but at CORE they thrive in difficult situations. One of their notable clients is Dean and Deluca, a hit coffee shop that you might have seen on social media for their amazing coffee and luxurious, relaxing interiors. The firm’s determination to push boundaries in architecture and design has won them awards. The Silva, a notable building in Washington, DC, is one of the award-winning projects of the CORE. It won them the 2022 AIA|DC Chapter Design Award in Architecture and the 2022 Award for Special Merit

About Grizform Design Architects

The hospitality industry calls for specific solutions when it comes to the overall design and architecture of each space. Grizform Design Architects understands that, for restaurants, those spaces need to be functional and profitable, making sure that all the needs of a restaurant are met within the design.

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Griz Dwight is the principal and owner of the firm. He grew up loving architecture, and went on to earn a bachelor of arts in studio art from Williams College. He then received his master’s in architecture from the University of Pennsylvania. His experience in the field, and long love for design and architecture, are the very foundation of the firm’s success. One of its notable projects is Dauphine’s, a beautiful mixture of materials merged into this beautiful dining space.

About Architecture, Incorporated

William Drury and Rusty Shaw are the masterminds behind Architecture, Incorporated. Both of the principals graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture from the Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University. The company offers both Architecture and Interior Design Services, all of which have covered various clients from Healthcare to Hospitality. They hold client service as their core value. They want to make sure that the client gets what they envisioned, even if it means pushing the company’s boundaries.

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The Barcelona Wine Bar is a testament to its commitment to excellence in the field of architecture and design. This beautiful project looks like it was carved right out of a tree. The center of this project is the wide open bar with a marble countertop, it breaks the monotony of the wood and earthy design and adds a subtle luxury to the whole room.

About GTM Architects

A commitment to serving the needs and vision of the client is what GTM architects do best. This practice has also won them multiple awards, including the 2022 IIDA MAC retail award for their project, District Dogs. George Myers established the company in 1989. He had received both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Architecture from the University of Maryland. GTM uses a collaborative studio environment. Doing so helps promote proactive communication in their teams in order to achieve what their client wants for their projects.

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At GTM, the client is the main priority: they are responsive to the needs and wants of the client and help them achieve what they envisioned. The help and collaboration of their knowledgeable team—all experienced in architecture and design—makes this possible. Pluma by Bluebird Cafe is one of their notable projects—it’s a new establishment in the area. The firm installed bright and light interiors that pop out of the normal storefronts you see in DC.

About //3877

In the fall of 2010, close friends David Tracz and David Shove-Brown established //3877, a multi-disciplinary firm that focuses on single-family, multiple-unit residential, commercial, restaurant and hospitality projects. In seeking success while working with these various project types, //3877 begins with the very simple process of asking questions and listening carefully to the answers, prioritizing the concepts of partnerships and teamwork. //3877 is committed to providing innovative and creative designs to enhance and enrich the lives of clients, partners and communities.

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In recent years, architecture and design firm //3877 has completed numerous restaurant projects ranging from fast casual to full-service. In 2021, the team’s project in collaboration with KNEAD Hospitality + Design, GATSBY, was recognized as the winner of the Best Full-Service Restaurant Design, Check Under $50 category of the Restaurant Development + Design awards. Recently completed F&B projects in the firm’s portfolio include Aslin Filling Station, Compliments Only, Cracked Eggery, Junction Bakery & Bistro Chevy Chase, Mi Vida 14th Street, and Nighthawk Pizza.

About Travis Price Architects

Architecture and design aren’t always about just building structures for the sake of having space. It can also be a means to reconnect with the earth and create spaces that have deeper meaning and purpose. Travis Price Architecture does that and more, crafting architecture that will reflect today’s vision and be tomorrow’s legacy. At the core is Travis Price, a celebrated architect and environmental pioneer. His work for the environment creates the framework of design for his firm.

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Even though their approach and philosophy may seem earthy and green, they can also work with clients whose overall vision may not be all earth tones. Jerry’s Sub and Pizza shows how well the firm works with virtually any client. The modern aesthetic of the remake fits the client’s vision while still applying Travis Price’s spiritual approach to design and architecture.

About SAINT – Studio for Architecture and Interiors

What sets Studio for Architecture and Interiors (SAINT) apart is its specialization in concept-driven, restaurant, and nightclub design. They work closely with their clients, understanding what it is they want out of their spaces. In order to create that space, SAINT collaborates with individuals who share their vision.

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Francisco Beltran and Michael Francis worked together to establish SAINT. They both believe in the true capacity of collaboration between like-minded individuals and what it can do to help other people. The Denson Liquor Bar looks like it came straight out of The Great Gatsby. The art deco floors and gold trims give this bar a classic, elevated look.

About Nahra Design Group

If there is one thing that Nahra Design group is best known for it is modern design. The company was established in 2010 by Architect John Nahra, who is also a visiting teacher at the Catholic University of America School of Architecture and Planning. John is a practicing and licensed architect in 8 different states in America. He graduated with a degree in Civil Engineering and received his master of Architecture all from The Catholic University of America.

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Nahra Design Group prides itself on its expertise in modern design. The Mosaic Bistro is a great example of the firm’s ability. This project features a modern twist on classical elegance. The cream-colored walls were accentuated with the dark brown wood details and champagne-colored seats. It’s a classic-looking design with hits of modern elegance highlighted by the light cream and champagne colors.

About Grupo-7

Some design and architectural work can feel bland and underseasoned, but the dynamic duo Jim Cronenberg and José Tohá bring in a new kind of spice when it comes to architectural and design projects for restaurants. Jim received his Masters’s Degree in Architecture from Yale University in 1998. José, on the other hand, received his Master’s Degree in Architecture from The Catholic University of America in 2001. The two architects met, and in November 2002, they established Grupo-7. They have since completed projects both in and out of the USA. Their modern approach pays attention to the spatial experience, the materials used, and the lighting.

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This modern approach doesn’t leave behind the need to address and conform to the vision, ideas, and realities of the clients. When working with commercial clients, especially restaurants, Grupo-7 understands both the importance of deadlines and that deadlines can be flexible. It also understands the importance of functionality paired with great aesthetics.

About McInturff Architects

McInturff Architects, based in Bethesda, was founded in 1986 and is dedicated to creating modern, finely crafted residential, commercial, and institutional projects. Its complete architectural and interior design services are based on meaningful client communication, the kind of communication that connects meaningfully to the individual needs of the users.

The firm has won more than 320 design accolades, including three AIA Institute Honor Awards, two for Interior Architecture, and one for Urban Design. The projects have been widely published locally, nationally, and internationally and are the subject of three monographs published by the Images Publishing Group of Australia: In Detail: McInturff Architects (2001), In Residence: McInturff Architects (2007), and In House: McInturff Architects (2013).

About Cunningham | Quill Architects

Cunningham Quill Architects was founded in 1996 and is based in historic Georgetown’s Canal Square. The firm provides a broad spectrum of architecture, community planning, and urban design services; it points to a diverse portfolio of homes to demonstrate its competence and expertise. It applies new and inventive methodologies to each of its projects and is led by its namesakes, Ralph Cunningham and Lee Quill, who have over five decades of combined expertise.

The firm is founded on the values of teamwork and social responsibility. It handles all aspects of a project and specializes in everything from master plans to interior makeovers. The firm also contributes to advancing its local community by completing various pro bono projects that aid non-profit organizations.

About Bonstra | Haresign Architects

Bonstra | Haresign Architects is motivated by the idea that design improves environments and inspires people. The firm believes in the ability of architecture to enhance and rejuvenate the physical environment and the world’s economic and social problems. It is a firm of 30 highly qualified and creative architects, designers, and problem solvers who thrive on discovering innovative solutions to city and neighborhood concerns. The firm was founded in 2000 in the heart of Washington, DC by William J. Bonstra and David Haresign.

The company operates in a collaborative studio setting, with each team member contributing to all aspects of project conception, development, and implementation. The team values and promotes open dialogue on architectural concepts and client solutions. Its team works on many projects, from residential renovations and adaptive reuse to large-scale, commercial, and mixed-use complexes.

About ISTUDIO Architects

ISTUDIO was formed to build artistic, sustainable communities. It focuses on original, creative, and well-reasoned design solutions for each customer, regardless of project type. The firm’s work includes medium and large-scale institutional and commercial projects and residential and planning developments. Every initiative has the same thread of a deliberate process running through it. ISTUDIO believes that good design will improve quality of life by enhancing living places.

Since its launching in 1999, the studio has enjoyed working with clients and collaborators locally and beyond. The company has won awards for its design work and its commitment to community development and sustainability. Its team vows to continue providing a blueprint for inspirational places to live, work, learn, and play.

ISTUDIO holds membership with the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the US Green Building Council (USGBC), and the American Planning Association (APA).

About Barnes Vanze Architects

Barnes Vanze Architects was founded in 1989 by Anthony “Ankie” Barnes and Stephen Vanze. Barnes earned his Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Witwatersrand, South Africa, and his Master of Architecture from Yale University. Vanze completed his Bachelor of Arts degree from Brown University and his Master of Architecture from the University of Virginia. They are both Fellows within the AIA.

The firm, which specializes in the traditional design popular in the DC area, has won multiple prizes, including the Palladio awards from the Traditional Building and the Awards for Excellence from the DC Chapter of the AIA. Barnes Vanze Architects has also been featured in numerous print and online publications. Its staff of 23 includes six principals and a professional studio team. The firm’s work is not limited to residential architecture; it has also worked on commercial, institutional, and ecclesiastical projects. Barnes Vanze has also completed projects nationally and internationally, with some of its most significant work located everywhere from Canada to the Caribbean.

About Gardner Architects, LLC.

Gardner Architects is a residential architecture practice that focuses on creating sustainable, artistically crafted houses. Since its inception in 2003, the firm has gained over two decades of experience working on projects ranging from holiday houses to accessory structures to private residences. The firm uses site-specific, detail-oriented, and client-centric methods to bring a distinctive and hands-on approach adapted to the client’s demands. It cultivates strong ties with its customers to encourage participation and ensure a smooth, seamless construction process.

Gardner Architects is led by Amy E. Gardner, FAIA, LEED-AP, who has taught at the University of Maryland School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation since 1989. Amy was the founding coordinator and driving force behind the courses Arch 600/611 Integrated Design Studio and Advanced Technology, a program that received multiple honors, including an AIA Education Honor Award, an ACSA Teaching Award, a Lilly Center for Teaching Excellence Award, and an NCARB Prize for the Creative Integration of Teaching and Practice in the Academy. She has also led the University’s Solar Decathlon teams, leading to two international wins.

About Donald Lococo Architects

Donald Lococo Architects specializes in single-family homes, and his firm is noted for its expertise across the architectural spectrum. It does not confine itself to modern or conventional styles. Lococo’s artistic background is evident in his designs: before getting his undergraduate degree, he studied piano performance at the Royal Conservatory. He subsequently earned his Master of Architecture from the University of Michigan. Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, and House Beautiful, among others, have featured Lococo’s residences.

The firm is regarded as one of the DC area’s most unique, elevating living spaces while never crafting two homes. Lococo has received Benjamin Moore’s internationally renowned Hue Award, was a Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove First Place Kitchen Design Contest Global Winner, Southern Living’s Best New House, and it has been recognized with awards by many American Institute of Architects chapters. He has also served as a judge of architecture for the AIA, national magazines, and the Institute of Classical Architecture and Art.

About Kube Architecture

Kube Architecture is best known for highlighting the importance of light, color, texture, and materiality in their work. The firm accepts daily feats and is dedicated to developing solutions for spaces that cater to working and living in the built environment. The company uses only the best materials and industry techniques. It comprises a talented group of specialists with a wide range of skills and talents.

Kube Architecture strongly supports the environment and goes above and above to help the cause. It uses green components whenever possible to ensure that its projects are energy efficient and long-lasting. Besides its commercial projects, KUBE has completed several restaurants, residential designs of all scales, urban designs, educational facilities, religious buildings, community centers, and office tenant fit-outs.

About EL Studio

Elizabeth Emerson, AIA, and Mark Lawrence, AIA, started EL Studio in 2007 and have over two decades of design expertise. The practice specializes in new designs for demanding projects through collaboration and rethinking standard techniques and materials. It also eagerly tackles complex situations and attempts to review standard procedures and materials through study and experimentation. EL works with design partners to provide solutions specific to the difficulties and opportunities presented on each project. It serves as its clients’ advocates, building knowledge in all aspects of their current and future demands.

Before EL, Emerson performed many projects, from multi-tenant residential and hospitality projects to institutional and government spaces. Some of its projects include the Syracuse University School of Architecture and the U.S. Embassies in Rabat, Morocco, and Vienna, Austria. Lawrence has also served diverse projects with companies in D.C. and L.A., such as the U.S. Federal Courthouse in San Diego and the UCLA Broad School Art Center.

About Wiedemann Architects

Wiedemann Architects is a full-service architectural company with over 30 years of award-winning design experience that includes new home, estate, residential addition, large institutional, and commercial projects. The firm’s portfolio contains both traditional and modern designs. It also includes streamlined residential additions that are sympathetic to older structures—additions so clean they seem as if they have always been there.

In addition to all standard architectural services, the firm offers services in feasibility studies, programming, site planning, master planning, urban design, and interiors. Wiedemann Architects LLC has a range of experience and a standard of eminence in design, as revealed by the firm’s numerous architectural awards under the supervision of Gregory Wiedemann as founding principal.

Gregory formerly served as a partner of Muse-Wiedemann Architects, a firm that quickly became one of the leading design firms in the Washington area. Mr. Wiedemann is NCARB certified and has professional architectural registration in Maryland, the District of Columbia, Virginia, West Virginia, Delaware, New York, and North Carolina. Mr. Wiedemann is NCARB certified and has professional architectural registration in Maryland, the District of Columbia, Virginia, West Virginia, Delaware, New York, and North Carolina. Apart from his practice, he has been a constituent of the design and technology faculties of the School of Architecture at the University of Maryland and a member of the faculty of Johns Hopkins University, where he taught a design course in the real estate development program.

About GTM Architects

GTM Architects is a full-service design company specializing in commercial and residential architecture with offices in Bethesda and Washington, DC. Its commercial studio has executed many projects, including shops, restaurants, public transportation, and recreational facilities. The firm is organized into collaborative studios led by professionals in specific respective fields.

GTM Architects’ president and founder is George T. Myers. He graduated from the University of Maryland and earned a Master’s in Architecture. Rick Conrath, the Commercial Studio’s principal, earned a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Houston and a Master of Science in Landscape Architecture from Harvard University. GTM Architects has been featured by The Business Journals, The Washington Post, Washingtonian, GlobeSt, Commercial Observer, Arlington Magazine, Patch, The Seattle Times, and Bethesda Magazine.

About CHECA Architects, PC

CHECA Architects was built on the notion that good design speaks to the distinct sensitivities of its clients and reflects who they are. The firm possesses the knowledge and creative ability to convey and design stunning practical solutions. The practice blends goals, objectives, and lifestyle considerations into a shared vision and a distinct design approach by working directly with clients. Its primary goal is to achieve a harmonic interaction of form, light, and space while appreciating the natural beauty of the surroundings and boosting the human spirit. CHECA’s hallmark as a full-service firm is its ability to attend to every well-crafted detail, from lighting to landscaping, to build attractive, modern homes in the city, the country, or anywhere in between.

Lorena Checa is CHECA Architects’ visionary and Principal Architect. Her exposure to innovative design and diverse perspectives, a lifetime of travel, and an innate passion for sustainability influence her craft. Her design approach is rooted in ancient wisdom and informed by science. She has a unique capacity to incorporate modern technologies and materials in ways that enrich the human experience and create new paradigms for ecologically sensitive architecture.

About Bennett Frank Mccarthy Architects, Inc.

Bennett Frank McCarthy, founded in 1989, specializes in a wide range of architectural services, including building design and construction documentation, urban design, and community planning. The firm’s design process is also structured to tailor services to each client and their project requirements. The firm is dedicated to its customers and thinks architecture and community design work best when context is considered.

Bennett Frank McCarthy works in an open studio environment to promote the free flow of ideas among team members. It enjoys both the planning and construction phases and looks forward to each new project, finding each one educational, intriguing, and entertaining.

The firm maintains memberships with the National Council on Seniors Housing, the Housing Association of Nonprofit Developers, the Maryland Society American Institute of Architects, and the Assisted Living Federation of America.

About DW Ricks Architects + Associates

DW Ricks Architects + Associates (DWRA) is an Arlington-based full-service Architecture firm. The firm specializes in well-designed, highly crafted, single-family residential and community buildings. DWRA is known for being an approachable and easy firm to work with. It values its clients as collaborative partners and as instrumental in helping shape its work.

Founded in 1988, DWRA’s commitment to residential work has made it a leading home design firm in the DC Metro region. The firm has been recognized by numerous design awards, publications in leading shelter magazines, and featured in newspaper articles and television. DWRA has designed and built over 200 residences, including new custom homes, whole-house remodels, additions, condominium interior remodels, and historically designated home preservations. In addition to its residential work, DWRA has designed major additions to historic church and religious buildings, swim clubs, community centers, and commercial office buildings.

Some periodicals that have featured the firm’s projects are Home & Design, Arlington Magazine, Best of Better Homes & Gardens, Cottage Living, Southern Living, Better Homes & Gardens, Architecture DC, The Washington Post, and The Northern Virginia Sun Weekly.

About Moore Architects, PC

Mainly a residential design company, Moore Architects has finished over 300 projects in the Washington DC area. It was launched in 1989 by Charles Moore, who completed his Bachelor of Architecture from Virginia Tech. Moore Architects, PC has been acknowledged nationally by the AIA, the Washington Architectural Foundation, and the Arlington County Preservation Design Awards Program.

The firm has been in publications such as Home Magazine, Fine Homebuilding Magazine, Architectural Digest, Southern Living Magazine, Washingtonian Magazine, and The Washington Post. Its projects were likewise featured on HGTV’s Dream Home and What You Get for the Money programs. Moore Architects provides clients with a hands-on approach throughout the process and offers a full range of services. It specializes in new homes, large-scale renovations, retail, adaptive reuse, and historic preservation projects.

About Bonstra | Haresign Architects

Bonstra | Haresign Architects is driven by the notion that design improves places and inspires individuals. The firm is devoted to the power of architecture to enhance and renew the physical environment and the world’s economic and social conditions. Founded in 2000 in the center of Washington, DC, by William J. Bonstra and David Haresign, it is a firm of 30 highly trained and creative architects and designers, problem solvers who thrive on finding unique solutions to the issues of cities and neighborhoods.

The firm runs in a collaborative studio environment, with each team member contributing to all parts of the project concept, development, and implementation. The team values and encourages open discourse of architectural ideas and customer solutions. Its team works on many projects, from residential renovations and adaptive reuse to large-scale, commercial, and mixed-use complexes.

About Beyer Blinder Belle Architects

Beyer Blinder Belle was built on the notion that architecture should empower people by moving and functioning within their environment. The founding partner was John H. Beyer, and his first partner to join was Frederick A. Bland. Beyer received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in architecture from Harvard University; Bland received both from Yale. The firm has offices in both New York City and Washington, DC.

Surface Magazine, Contract Magazine, Interior Design Magazine, Architect Magazine, and Time Magazine are among the publications that have covered the firm’s work. Henri Bendel, Hermes, Rockefeller Center, Cartier, The Limited, and Holly Hunt Ltd are among its previous clientele. The firm has also been honored with AIA, Washington Building Congress, Docomomo US, Society of American Registered Architects, and Historic House Trust awards.

About David M. Schwarz Architects, Inc.

DMSAS (David M. Schwarz Architects) is a design-oriented practice that views architecture as a service and an art form. The basic principle of the firm’s work is the creation of sustainable, humanistic places in public management. For more than 30 years, the firm has investigated and expanded this idea via its urban planning and design initiatives.

DMSAS was founded in 1976 in Washington, D.C., where its only design studio is now located. The business presently has a 40-person architectural staff, and that includes seven LEED-accredited specialists. Throughout its decades in the business, the firm has gained extensive experience on various project types, including civic, institutional, cultural, commercial, residential, educational, sports, healthcare, and planning projects. DMSAS is devoted to developing one-of-a-kind solutions for each of its projects, which it feels adds considerable value to the process and, ultimately, to its clients.

Multiple publications have featured the firm’s projects, including PaperCity Magazine, Panama City News-Herald, Notre Dame News, Archinect, Fort Worth Business Press, Architect Magazine, The Washington Post, and ABC News.

About KGD Architecture

KGD Architecture is an award-winning full-service design firm headquartered in Washington, D.C. and supported by offices worldwide. The firm’s projects include affordable housing, corporate and commercial offices, hospitality, mixed-use, multi-family residential, educational, institutional, science & technology, and sustainable design. The firm has received accolades for design excellence and environmental stewardship for its work addressing the pressing needs of its communities.

KGD Architecture brings diverse perspectives to complex projects, creating spaces that articulate the client’s values, history, brand, and culture. It is led by co-presidents Christopher Lee Gordon and Manoj Dalaya and principal Tsutomu Ben Kishimoto. Some of its works have been featured on the pages of The Business Journals, Patch, Real Estate Weekly, Tysons Reporter, Building Design + Construction, and Bisnow.

About Hickok Cole

Hickok Cole has built over 60 million square feet of commercial and residential space since its inception. Michael Hickok, the firm’s founder and senior principal, is well-known for his skills in the business sector. He has worked with various local district approval bodies, including the Historic Preservation Review Board, the Office of Planning, and the Commission of Fine Arts. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Architecture and a Master of Architecture from Harvard University. Yolanda Cole is the other senior principal; in 2003 she merged her firm with Hickok Cole. Her expertise in high-rise building design may be seen in her work on the high-profile Chifley Tower in Sydney, Australia. She received her Bachelor of Arts from Ohio State University and her Master of Architecture from Columbia University.

Hickok Cole holds affiliations with the American Institute of Architects DC, the District of Columbia Building Industry Association, and the National Association for Industrial and Office Parks. The firm’s work has also been featured by The Business Journals, Bisnow, Architectural Record, The Architect’s Newspaper, The Washington Post, Architect Magazine, ENR, and Richmond BizSense.

About CORE architecture + design

For over 30 years, this Washington-based, award-winning architectural design firm has been providing its clients with outstanding design service and providing enormous value to their operations. CORE architecture + design thrives on complicated design projects under the direction of Principals Dale Stewart, Allison Cooke, and David Cheney. Committed to being relentless explorers, the firm takes an adventurous perspective on all its initiatives, viewing each as a tremendous opportunity to create something unique, distinctive, and truly transformational. CORE has expanded its portfolio of diverse projects, including mixed-use developments, public buildings, large-scale office and residential developments, chef-driven restaurants, and hotel public spaces, throughout the Washington metropolitan area and across the United States, as a result of these successful collaborations.

Among the many awards the firm has received throughout its years in the business are the 2022 Award for Special Merit and 2022 AIA|DC Chapter Design Award in Architecture for The Silva, as well as the 2022 Silver Award in Restaurant, Casual Dining, and a Lighting Award for its work on The Point DC.

About Sorg Architects

Sorg Architects is a full-service architecture firm based in DC providing commercial and residential architecture. It was founded by renowned architect Suman Sorg, FAIA, and has won over 60 architectural awards from the American Institute of Architects and other national associations.

Sorg’s extensive portfolio includes designing modern designs for complex commercial spaces, civic and educational projects, and multi-family and mixed-use housing in the Washington DC metro area and over 50 countries abroad. Sorg has been featured in numerous national publications including Architectural Record, Metropolis Magazine, and the Washington Post. It has also been listed among the top 50 architecture firms in the U.S. by Architect Magazine for its commitment to sustainable design.

About Shalom Baranes Associates Architects

The statistics of DC-based Shalom Baranes Associates are impressive. Since its launching 36 years ago, the firm has created projects totaling over $7B and 30M square feet. Shalom Baranes Associates has won 140 design accolades, including honors from the AIA, the DC Preservation League, the Washington Building Congress, the Design-Build Institute of America, and the Mayor’s Award.

Shalom Baranes is the firm’s founding principal. His expertise in rejuvenating the urban landscape has made him a local authority and Shalom Baranes Associates a force in historic preservation and urban planning. Baranes received his Bachelor of Arts and Master of Architecture degrees from Yale University, making him one of the youngest architects ever accepted into the American Institute of Architects College of Fellows. He also served as chairman of the DC Architectural Review Panel.

About GTM Architects

GTM Architects is a full-service design company specializing in commercial and residential architecture with offices in Bethesda and Washington, DC. Its commercial studio has executed many projects, including shops, restaurants, public transportation, and recreational facilities. The firm is organized into collaborative studios led by professionals in specific respective fields.

GTM Architects’ president and founder is George T. Myers. He graduated from the University of Maryland and then earned a Master’s in Architecture. Rick Conrath, the Commercial Studio’s principal, earned a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Houston and a Master of Science in Landscape Architecture from Harvard University. GTM Architects has been featured by The Business Journals, The Washington Post, Washingtonian, GlobeSt, Commercial Observer, Arlington Magazine, Patch, The Seattle Times, and Bethesda Magazine.

About Quinn Evans

Starting as a two-person studio, Quinn Evans Architects has grown to boast 22 principals with offices in four major cities. To meet the demands of its clients, the firm’s complete services include the renovation and restoration of existing structures and sites, as well as the design of expansions and new constructions. Aside from full architectural services, the firm provides a comprehensive portfolio that combines context-sensitive and innovative techniques with sustainable solutions.

Diane Cho, a principal who employs this integrated strategy, recently received a Baltimore Heritage Award for her project Open Works, a two-story warehouse that houses manufacturing, artists, and entrepreneurs. Cornell University awarded her a Bachelor of Architecture degree. Anath Ranon, another principal, blends her expertise in historic preservation with a love of adaptive reuse. Her bachelor’s degree in architecture came from UC Berkeley; her master’s degree came from Harvard University.

About McKissack & McKissack

McKissack & McKissack is a national architectural, engineering, and construction services company with a stellar reputation for providing outcomes on time-sensitive, complicated, high-profile projects for government and private sector clients. With approximately 150 people, the firm is broad and diversified enough to have the full spectrum of technical capabilities to handle its clients’ projects while being small enough to give each project the attention it deserves.

The company has been managing $15 billion in construction under the leadership of president and CEO Deryl McKissack. McKissack & McKissack has supervised significant projects such as the Museum of African-American History and Culture on the National Mall, the MGM National Harbor Casino, and the Navy Pier Centennial Projects in Chicago. It also acted as the architectural practice of record for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial in Washington, DC.

About Travis Price Architects

Travis Price Architects is an award-winning, worldwide recognized practice specializing in environmentally and culturally advanced residential, commercial, and institutional buildings. The company, based in DC, develops architecture informed by environment, mythology, and technology, bringing the essence of place back into modern design.

The firm’s work seeks an overarching subject that expresses its clients’ spirit of place in the twenty-first century. Each design represents a genuine modernist space inspired by cultural history and nature. These concepts are expressed in a modern vernacular that reflects the specific physical geographies of each location as well as the critical mythological foundations of each client. Some of the firm’s works have been featured by renowned publications like Indianapolis Monthly, Designboom, The Portland Press Herald, Forest Hills Connection, Financial Times, The Washington Post, and Curbed DC.

About DCS Design

DCS Design bills itself as one of the largest locally owned architectural and interior design companies in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Interior Design Magazine named it one of the Top 50 “Rising 100 Giants” in 2017. The firm provides various services and has extensive commercial expertise.

Douglas Carter, a founding principal of DCS, has over 40 years of expertise creating projects for Fortune 500 businesses, educational institutions, and commercial clients. DCS received over 90 accolades during his tenure as CEO. The Walter Taylor American Institute of Architects (AIA) and AASA Awards, as well as the National Energy Conservation/Owens-Corning National Award, are among them. In 1998, Carter earned the Northern Virginia AIA Award of Honor. The company is also dedicated to sustainability and hosts a yearly sustainability summit in DC.

About KUBE Architecture

Kube Architecture specializes in modern designs and is best renowned for emphasizing the importance of light, color, texture, and materiality in their work. The firm accepts the challenges of daily life and is committed to creating solutions for spaces that cater to working and living in the built environment. The company uses only the best materials and up-to-date industry procedures. It comprises a talented group of experts who provide a diverse set of experiences and talents.

The company is a green advocate and goes above and beyond to help the cause. It incorporates green components whenever possible, ensuring that its projects are energy efficient and sustainable. Aside from its commercial projects, KUBE has also worked on several restaurants, residential designs of all scales, urban designs, educational facilities, religious buildings, community centers, and office tenant fit-outs.

About The M Group

The M Group was founded in 1987 as a full-service commercial architecture practice to develop exceptional facilities that are efficient, imaginative, buildable, and economical. It has put together a portfolio of unique initiatives for developers, corporations, and institutions during the last two decades. Despite this, its clientele understands that it provides more than just design perfection.

The M Group offers peace of mind from working with seasoned professionals in an open collaboration environment and prompt communication. Its detail-oriented personnel includes architects, interior designers, and interior architects, allowing the team to coordinate practically every aspect of a commercial building or interiors project.

Partners Karen Lewis, Mike Timcheck, David Belgin, and Rob Cole lead the firm. Under their supervision, The M Group’s staff is licensed in Virginia, Maryland, Washington, DC, Pennsylvania, New York, Connecticut, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Arizona, and California.

About We Design Build

With offices in Virginia and DC, We Design Build is a much sought-after design-build firm in the DC metro area. They have a passion for working in the area because of the different styles represented, from Italianate and Greek Revival to Georgian and Victorian. They understand what each style needs, especially to keep it similar throughout a remodel. Committed to sustainability, We Design Build is familiar with the various complex building codes in the area. The firm is owned by architect Kaya Biron, who leads a team of 20-plus. They specialize in high-end traditional homes. Three other architects design on staff, and the firm has served the area since 1990. We Design Build has had their work featured in several publications, including the Washingtonian.

Featured Projects

A kitchen remodel in Washington DC is an excellent design example from We Design Build. While they usually specialize in more traditional and classical styles, this kitchen is sleek and minimalist. There are stainless steel appliances that immediately upgraded the kitchen. A new island was included with a simple sink and white granite. Additional cabinet space was added above the refrigerator to provide extra storage. Another featured project is a stunning backyard space, complete with a pool. The exterior of the house was painted a warm yellow to give brightness to the outdoor environment. They also included beautiful backyard furniture for an optimal gathering space in their design. The backyard has a calming feeling and upgrades the entire property.

About Synergy Design and Construction

Founded by Mina Fies, Synergy Design and Construction aims to make every client feel cared for throughout the design and construction process. Through her experience in the real estate, sales, and design fields, Mina was able to understand in what areas homeowners were feeling frustrated. Along with her husband, Mark Fies, they developed the Renovation Roadmap to ensure that every step was planned out and understood by the client. Mina has also served as a president of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Greater DC chapter. Mark Fies is the COO of Synergy and has served as both chairman of the board and president for the area’s chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI). NARI is the only association in the country to focus solely on remodeling.

Featured Projects

Synergy worked on a whole-home renovation in Arlington, Virginia. The renovation included a game room with a pool table and bar area. The bathrooms were redone to add more space and light. A crisp white was used as the color palette, with a few warm color accents. The kitchen had a custom backsplash and new appliances, with an island for added space. Another recent project was an addition to a residence also in Arlington. The exterior included white trim to match the original home. A small deck and stairway was included on the rear of the addition. Several windows were included to ensure enough light in the new rooms. The single-level addition adds a considerable amount of space to the home, without sacrificing all of the backyard.

About EnviroHomeDesign

EnviroHomeDesign is an award-winning design-build firm based in Arlington, Virginia. Their specialties are low environmental-impact kitchen, bathroom and basement remodeling; additions; and custom homes. With over 20 years of experience, EHD is especially suited to design green-certified projects, including Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Homes, National Green Standard, and EarthCraft certifications. EHD was founded by Marta Layseca, who earned her architectural degree from the University of Buenos Aires, Argentina, and a Master in Sustainable Architecture from the College of Architecture at the University of Arizona. She is especially interested in using natural materials, as well as merging traditional styles with modern technology. Layseca has designed in both Argentina and the United States.

Featured Projects

A recent featured project is a remodel of a traditional Spanish colonial home in Arlington’s Lyon Village neighborhood. They did a full-scale green renovation with a second floor addition. A new staircase was added in the center of the home to better connect all of the rooms. A new skylight on the staircase ceiling adds both light and ventilation. Colorful tiles and iron accents were used throughout to reflect the Spanish colonial style. EHD also designed a remodel for an Arlington home in Rock Spring. The well-built home was originally built in the 1950s. The remodel integrated the indoor and outdoor rooms to achieve the owner’s goal of creating a favorite place to have her morning coffee. Energy conservation strategies were used through the inclusion of new insulation.

About Four Brothers LLC

Architects, designers, and craftsmen are all a part of this full-service design-build firm. Located in DC, Four Brothers was founded by Ben, Alfred, Leroy, and Kent Johnson in 2006. All raised on a commune, they apprenticed in the woodworking factory on site. They continued this craft all throughout college and continued to work on homes in their free time until they founded their firm. They founded the firm on seven core principles: courtesy and respect, communication, cleanliness, accountability, integrity in design, quality craftsmanship, and accessibility. Today, Tamar King is the Head of Design at Four Brothers. She graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University with degrees in Architecture and Civil Engineering. She is involved in every project of the firm. Four Brothers been widely reviewed positively on many sites.

Featured Projects

Four Brothers recently renovated a 100-year-old DC row house in Logan Circle. The interior was completely gutted, with new floor designs on each level and a systems upgrade throughout the home. They collaborated with the owners to design an open floor plan, lots of light, and a mixture of classical and contemporary finishes. A special feature was the rear glass retractable Nanawall. Custom cabinetry was added in the front to provide storage and an aesthetically pleasing entry area. Four Brothers also did a full house historic home remodel on the Wilton residence. The house was originally built in 1763 but had never undergone any major renovations. The biggest challenge was adding modern amenities while preserving the historic nature of the home. The greatest change to the home was adding a kitchen and three bathrooms.

About Hanlon Design Build

Founder Chyrssa Wolfe brings almost 40 years of residential construction experience to Hanlon Design Build. She aims to bring together a unique group of architects, designers, engineers, artisans, and craftsmen to create homes. Wolfe studied art in college and was intrigued by the beautiful architecture in her native city, Washington DC. Her partner, Jack Hanlon, is the engineering mind in the firm. His specialties are structural engineering, mechanical system design, waterproofing technology, and the latest advances in sustainability. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from the University of Maryland. Hanlon Design Build is especially focused on green-oriented designs. They boast that they have done more geothermal installations than any other builder in DC. They look to include Energy Star elements whenever they can, as well as using recycled materials and doing everything possible to decrease their carbon footprint.

Featured Projects

An excellent example of their eco-friendly designs is their work on Q Place NW in Washington DC. National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Green Certified and Energy Star Qualified, this home has solaris architectural roofing and utilizes icynene foam insulation. Recycled brick exterior, wrought iron, and glass doors were used. A sleek kitchen design, as well as an open floor plan, gives the home a contemporary vibe. Another project is their renovation of a 31st Street, 150-year-old DC rowhouse in Georgetown. The aim of the renovation was to preserve (and update when needed) most of the original framework, such as the fireplaces, double hung windows, and millwork. New high-efficiency equipment was added to update the systems in the house. The pine flooring was restored and brought back to life.

About Cahill Design Build

Twenty-eight years ago, Christopher Cahill founded a landscape architecture firm, Botanical Decorators. As it grew, he started designing more architectural elements in the backyard scaping. After a client suggested he start a separate residential construction company, Cahill Design Build was born. Although based in Maryland, Cahill has worked on homes in Washington DC and Virginia as well. They offer a variety of services, from interior design and landscape architecture to design-build services. The company has grown mainly from word of mouth recommendations. The firm has been recognized by outlets such as My Fox DC, The Washington Post, Curbed DC, ResidentialArchitect.com, and the Washingtonian. Cahill Design Build was also invited to participate in the prestigious DC Design House in 2014.

Featured Projects

One of their most well-known projects was their room for the 2014 DC Design House. Cahill was asked to design the first-floor pool dressing room and bathroom of an almost century-old house in Rock Creek Park. The design was centered around an etched glass door that was reused as a backlit art installation. Teal lockers were installed to include extra storage. Another noted project is their interior and exterior renovation on a residence in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia. Although the home needed modern updates, Cahill wanted to preserve the charm of the original space. A new eat-in area on a kitchen island is a great feature. The interior style is classical, with a tailored white throughout. Softly colored granite was used on the kitchen countertops to add subtle warmth.

About Carnemark Design + Build

Since 1987, Carnemark Design + Build has served clients in DC and the metropolitan area. Jonas Carnemark is the owner and founder of the firm. He studied physics and engineering at the University of California, Santa Cruz. Carnemark is a certified remodeler and certified kitchen designer and is considered a leader in the industry. The firm is dedicated to introducing green elements in their design, such as heated floor tiles, light dimmers and motion sensors, bath exhaust fans, low VOC paints, and a variety of recycled materials. They try to use deconstruction, rather than demolition. Carnemark’s work has been featured on outlets as varied as Good Morning America and the Food Network’s Ultimate Kitchens. Carnemark recently landed on the cover of April 2014’s issue of Remodeling Magazine.

Featured Projects

Their design for a small kitchen earned the firm an Award of Distinction – Small Kitchen from Home & Design Magazine. The clients needed a new kitchen after they had recently moved to a retirement community. They wanted a sleek look with updated amenities, as well as wheelchair accessibility. New flat-panel cabinetry was installed with easy-to-reach hardware. A compact oven was installed, along with many low-level drawers and fold-down cutting board. Another award-winning design was their whole home remodel of a Bethesda, Maryland residence. A standing metal roof and completely redesigned basement were included in the new design to combat the constant flooding. A partition between the kitchen and dining area was removed to allow for more open interior space. An extensive lighting plan was also used.

About Moore Construction Group

Located in Alexandria, Virginia, Moore Construction Group is a full-service design-build company with licenses for building, plumbing, and electrical. CEO Nate Moore leads his team to renovate 15-25 properties per month. Their specialty is large-scale remodels with a focus on efficiency. Reviewed positively by many on HomeAdvisor and Angie’s List, Moore Construction Group provides a complimentary on-site consultation. The firm services DC, Virginia, and Maryland. They also perform construction operations for their sister company, Express Homebuyers. The firm offers four options for their design packages: designer, traditional, builder, and artisan. Former clients note the excellent workmanship, timeliness, and price of the projects completed by Moore Construction Group. They have an A+ BBB rating.

Featured Projects

One of their recent projects was 10th Street NE. The six-month project involved a complete renovation and a new top-story addition with a deck. New plumbing, HVAC, and electrical systems were installed. The interior underwent a complete re-design, and a new bathroom was also added. The kitchen was completely redone, and the exterior siding was also updated. Another featured project is the Lustre kitchen. Before, the wood paneling on the cabinets was dark, taking much of the light out of the room. First, they expanded the space. Then, Moore added a kitchen island to provide more counter space. Updated stainless steel appliances were included. A desk nook was also included in the design. New light fixtures and windows brought more light into the space, and beautiful granite was chosen to add more warmth.

About Landis Construction

One of Washington DC’s premier design-build firms, Landis Construction is led by two principals who happen to be brothers. Chris Landis heads up design, while Ethan Landis leads construction. Chris earned a B.A. from Vassar College and an M.A. in Architecture from Columbia Architecture School. He also served as a board member for the DC Historic Preservation Review Board and is a past president of the DC Metro area chapter of NARI. Ethan went to Swarthmore College and received his MBA from George Washington University. LEED-AP certified, Ethan also serves on the District’s Construction Code Coordinating Board and the Mayor’s Green Building Advisory Board, which oversees DC’s Green Building Act. Landis Construction has received two Mayor’s Sustainability Awards for their leadership. In 2016, thirteen of their projects won awards.

Featured Projects

Their work on a Forest Hills, DC residence involved renovating the dining area and adding a pizza oven. Along with adding more windows to include more light, warm colors were added to the interior. Landis’s work earned them a Merit Award, Addition from COTY in 2016. They also worked on a whole-house renovation in Shepherd Park, DC. An entire outside patio area was added with custom stonework. The living area was redesigned to allow for more flow, and thus, a more cohesive space within the central part of the home. A countertop area was added to the kitchen with space for barstools. New light fixtures were added throughout the home. They also earned a Merit Award for Large House from the COTY Awards for this project.

About Case Design/Remodeling

Founded in 1961, Fred Case worked on his own until 10 years later, when he hired his first employee. A firm of designers, project managers, architects, craftsmen, Case has three branches: the design/remodeling firm, FRED, and ibby.com. FRED is the home-improvement team, with in-house plumbers, electricians, and craftsmen. Ibby.com helps owners virtually plan, design, and price a bathroom in minutes. Case is one of the top design-build firms in DC and has been featured in The Washington Post, Professional Remodeler, and the Washingtonian. They were named as one of the Top 500 Remodelers in 2013 and received a Master Design Award in 2014. They were also voted as one of the best places to work in DC in 2014 by The Washington Post.

Featured Projects

One recent project earned Case an Award of Excellence for Outstanding Addition from MCBA. The Washington DC addition included a kitchen and living area expansion. Custom built-in shelving was added to a new kitchen island, accented by dark wood and white cabinetry. Enough space was added for a table for four. Another recent project was a Mid-century modern kitchen remodel. The kitchen was redesigned to open up to the family gathering areas. The new kitchen included an island with a waterfall quartz counter. Unique cherry and bamboo finishes were used as accents throughout the kitchen. Updated appliances were added, as was a seaglass backsplash. This notable design earned Case another award: The 2014 MCBA Award of Excellence for Outstanding Kitchen over $75,000.

About Residents Understood

A firm founded by two young professionals, Residents Understood’s focus is on clients like them in the bustling city of Washington DC. Kiera Kushlan and Jessica Centella both founded the firm. They met at the University of Florida, where they attended graduate school for interior design. Kushlan calls herself a wallpaper connoisseur, while Centella has a fondness for fonts. They offer various levels of service for demographic, including a “remote redesign” option to assist people virtually. They’re especially interested in providing people a personalized design process. Though a relatively new firm (founded in 2010), their projects have already been featured in the Washington Post, Modern Luxury DC Magazine, Refinery29, Southern Living Magazine, Better Homes and Gardens Refresh Magazine, and the Washingtonian.

Featured Projects

Kushlan’s own design for her personal apartment is especially creative. The 1,200-square-foot apartment is in a building from 1910. The design honored the original moldings and wood floors. Because the space was renovated multiple times, many original elements had been stripped away, so herringbone floors, molding, five panel doors, and the fireplace were included in the vision. Residents Understood also designed a Wesley Heights home. A dark-navy Shaker style in the kitchen was the original jumping off point for the design. A unique, hand-painted clay backsplash is a favorite feature there. The family room was also painted in dark blue to complement the kitchen’s cabinets. They also removed a breakfast nook to create more pantry space and a bar area for gatherings.

About Lauren Liess

Lauren Liess runs her interior design firm and textiles company with her husband, David, right outside DC in Great Falls, Virginia. Their style is self-described as “relaxed luxury.” Liess’s childhood love of botany led to her creation of her own fabrics. Wildflowers and unique plant life are of special interest to her. She’s known for including these organic elements in her designs in order to relax the typical tailored style in the DC metro area. She started her popular blog Pure Style Home in 2008. Liess also wrote a book, Habitat: The Field Guide to Decorating, which was published in 2015. Lauren and David are also done with the new HGTV pilot Best House on the Block, which focuses on giving suburban homes a face-lift through creative interior design, and currently working on the first full season.

“Just out of college I was working in public relations and began decorating my first apartment. One day I realized I realized how much more I loved decorating than my job and decided to make a change. I enrolled in a distance learning design course at the New York School of Interior Design and eventually began taking on clients. My hope was for it to be a part-time career but that didn’t last long and eventually, we grew to the point where my husband decided to leave his job and come work for the company too.” – Lauren Leiss

Featured Projects

Their Fox Vale project is an especially beautiful and dear design, as it was the home of Lauren and David themselves until 2 years ago. The house was built in the 1970s, and they stripped it down to the studs. With the use of wooden details and one-of-a-kind textiles, the space is warm and inviting. A gorgeous light fixture in the living area is a noteworthy aspect of the design, as is wall-to-wall bookcases in the library. The master suite features a curated wall of framed pictures. The home was featured in Domino Magazine in 2014. Another project is their Consulate Revival. By removing dropped ceilings, old carpeting, and commercial finishes, this former consulate took on a whole new style with new fabrics and finishes, as well as re-upholstery and repainting.

“Nature. I don’t think there’s anything more beautiful than what’s outside. I love to bring the outdoors inside by using natural elements and attempting to blur the lines between in and out through architecture.” – Lauren Leiss

About Zoe Feldman Design

A boutique interior design firm in Washington DC, Zoe Feldman Design has been recognized nationally. Feldman studied design at Parsons School of Design. After school, she worked for four years as a designer for Alexa Hampton at the top NYC-based design firm, Mark Hampton, Inc. As an iVillage Home and Garden expert, she has written several pieces on decorating and appeared on the television show iVillage LIVE. She has also appeared on the Today show. She earned a “One to Watch” award from the DC Design Center in 2011. Most recently, she has designed houses in the Washington DC area, NYC, the Hamptons, and South Florida. Her work has been featured in Best of DC (Runner-Up for Best Interior Decorator), The Washington Post, Lifetime, and Apartment Therapy, among others.

Featured Projects

For her DC DesignCenter Dream Home room inspired by a gold and diamond ring from Shah and Shah Appraisers, Feldman started with marbleized gold, silver, and cream wallpaper in this master suite. She then dressed the bed in luxurious covers, which she notes is one of the most important features of a bedroom. Gold accents are present throughout the room, especially in a unique coffee table. Yellow accents provided by benches at the foot of the bed give a pop to the room as a whole. Feldman’s own apartment has been featured on several websites. Feldman started with the paint colors throughout the 1,200-square-foot apartment. Each door was repainted to be a decorative point in the home. Classic furniture is paired with eclectic artwork.

About Lori Graham

Lori Graham founded her firm and lifestyle showroom in Washington DC. She has described her style as “old warm charm with urban flair” and “SoHo-Boho.” She rocketed to the top of her industry when one of her projects landed on the cover of Metropolitan Home in 2007, and she was designated as one of five top young designers of the “Who’s Next” issue. More recently, Luxe + Gold named her on their 2014 Gold List — a collection of top designers across the nation. Her showroom contains unique collections from all over the world, in addition to her own collection, LG Place. Graham studied art history at Georgetown University and design at the Corcoran School of Art. Prior to designing, she practiced law in Washington DC.

Featured Projects

A recent project was her work on a townhome. The family had four children under the age of 10, so Graham was tasked with making the space more open and kid-friendly, while still looking elegant. Graham focused on multi-functional spaces, such as a homework room/mudroom off of the kitchen. The walls pop with a deep turquoise and warm yellow. Her showroom, Showroom 1412, embodies a classy West Hollywood vibe, which is in contrast to the normal DC style. The showroom is a hybrid design boutique and art gallery. Graham’s idea is to have the space, which is full of chic pieces, inspire people when they come in and encourage them to bring those ideas back to their homes.

About Paul Corrie Interiors

Established in 2005, Paul Corrie Interiors has been recognized both regionally and nationally. While his designs are more contemporary, they are still influenced by the elegant and historical style of the DC neighborhoods. Paul Corrie received the honor of being chosen as “Favorite Young Traditional Designer of the Year” by Traditional Home in 2010. The firm was added to Luxe Interiors + Design’s Gold List for 2014. In 2012, Corrie opened a brick and mortar home furnishings studio in DC. One can find one-of-a-kind vintage and antique goods that Corrie personally curates from flea markets, estate sales, and dealers worldwide. He is interested in making high-quality items available, affordable, and accessible. His work has been published in several publications, as well as on HGTV’s Small Space, Big Style.

Featured Projects

An exquisite design is the Mount Pleasant residence, Corrie’s own residence. Because the row house only receives light from the back and front, he started with a lighter color palette. This included furnishings with ivory fabrics and raw wood with lighter undertones. The living space boasts a tailored couch covered in Ultrasuede. A major renovation in the kitchen was necessary, and a white palette gave the space a modern update. Another noteworthy project is the Foxhall Crescent Renovation. Corrie transformed the five-bedroom, five-bath residence into a sophisticated space. Glamourous touches were included all throughout the home, especially a disco ball-like light fixture in the dining area. Unique window fixtures were installed to allow for more light.

About Darlene Molnar

Darlene Molnar founded her firm in 2011 after working at firms in the UK and US. Educated at Parsons New School of Design in Paris, Sotheby’s Institute of Art in London, and the Royal Academy in Copenhagen, she earned her Master of Arts degree in Interior Design from the Corcoran College of Art & Design. Molnar is NCIDQ certified and LEED accredited, with a specialization in interior design and construction. She has collaborated with Crate & Barrel and Umbra. Formally, a professional member of and national media spokesperson for the American Society of Interior Designers and an adjunct instructor in the Interior Architecture & Design Department at George Washington University, Molnar has also been featured on HGTV. She was also named a “Hot New Talent” by Home & Design.

“Ever since I was a kid I wanted to be an interior designer, but my got my professional start after grad school when I was laid off during the economic downturn in 2009. I started doing small projects here and there, which turned into bigger projects, referrals, and repeat clients that has grown ever since.” -Darlene Molnar

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Her design for her previous Mid-century residence holds a mixture of vintage finds, DIY items, and typographical details. An old DC metro bus map serves as a main focal point in the kitchen. Molnar collaborated with her father, a leather maker, to design a custom Bertoia chair. She also designed a quiet space on the small balcony of the unit, which overlooks the building’s courtyard. Her biggest splurge was reupholstering a Mies van der Rohe side chair in a wool plaid fabric by Paul Smith for Maharam. She also designed a bold kitchen for HGTV’s Showhouse Showdown. The kitchen featured painted lime green walls with stainless steel appliances. She also used prominent floral accents. New light fixtures were installed to make the space brighter over the island. Spacious cabinet space was installed to allow for maximum storage.

I can’t help but look at the backgrounds in movies and on tv shows.  I am currently loving the set of the new Will & Grace – it’s masculine and cozy and full of details. –Darlene Molnar

About Kelley Proxmire, Inc.

In her 20-plus-year career, Kelley Proxmire brings a passion for interior design that began in her pre-teen years as she observed interior designers transform her parents’ home. She went on to study the work of classic greats such as Billy Baldwin, laying the foundation for a design style that incorporates pretty, yet practical elements. Kelley has developed a matchless eye for crafting tailored traditional interiors, exuding warmth and hospitality while maintaining excellent balance, proportion and scale. Her love of color is combined with an appreciation for the sophistication of white and the elegance of black. Adept at mixing traditional pieces with unexpected finds, Kelley creates environments that are attuned to the client’s world and faithful to the architecture and setting of a home. Kelley was named the 2016 Designers’ Choice Hall of Fame Designer by Home & Design magazine and has participated in 25 show houses in 16 years. Her work has been featured in numerous local and national publications including Traditional Home, Southern Home, Southern Living, Luxe, Coastal Living, Washingtonian and The Washington Post Magazine, among others.

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A project featured in Home & Design is a residence in Vienna, Virginia. Proxmire started with a palette of mostly primary colors, which set the tone for the rest of the house. She connected the rooms through this flow of color, but decreased the intensity for the master bedroom with calming blues and greens. The children’s rooms are a bit more vibrant, and Lilly Pulitzer duvets inspired the design for one. Proxmire’s designs were featured in the 2016 DC Design House, which selects top DC designers to design a room in a residence. She designed the family room, which she painted a warm coral hue. Splashes of blue, white, and gray accent the room. There’s also a grand fireplace, one of five in the home.

About J.D. Ireland

Founded by Joe Ireland and Julie Weber Gligor, this Dupont Circle-based design firm is well known and sought after. The founders met in 1991, and after discovering a shared love for design and a similar aesthetic, they decided to combine forces. Ireland is self-taught and learned as an apprentice, while Weber Gligor has a degree in interior architecture from Marymount University. J.D. Ireland’s work can be spotted in local and national publications. House Beautiful named them on their “Next Wave” of top national design firms list, and H&D Portfolio recently awarded them a Top Interior Designer honor. They have extensive experience designing interiors for both residences and retail spaces. Partner Edith Gregson and Senior Designer Claudia Sans Werner also contribute their knowledge and expertise to the team.

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Their work on a Woodley Park row house is outstanding. A granite-topped bar replaced a wall to the kitchen, and sturdy, kid-friendly furnishings were used throughout the home. The dining area is especially stunning, with a Grange table, transparent Philippe Starck ghost chairs, and a Baker pendant. Their design for their own firm’s offices in Dupont Circle are also excellent. The bright and airy row house needed some updates. The main level of the house is a library, and architectural columns were placed around the windows. There is also a 10-foot table that allows for maximum gathering space, as well as a private area to meet clients. They paid special attention to unique furnishings and striking fabrics.

About Thomas Pheasant

With over 30 years of interior design experience, Thomas Pheasant is known all over the world. He opened his own firm at age 24. Based in DC, he was honored by Architectural Digest US with the distinction “Dean of American Design” in 2005. He has several furniture design collections, including the Thomas Pheasant Collection for Baker, Thomas Pheasant Collection for McGuire, and his own collection, Thomas Pheasant STUDIO. Notably, he was the first American designer invited to exhibit his custom furniture at the Pavillon des Antiquaires et des Beaux Arts in Paris. Pheasant was also awarded the Andrew Martin International Designer of the Year Award. In 2016, he received the Design Icon award. Notably, he has been named on the AD100 list several times. He also has published a book called Simply Serene: The New Luxury for Modern Interiors.

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One of Pheasant’s recent and most interesting projects is work on the Blair House, the President’s Guest House on Pennsylvania Avenue across from the White House. He had to account for earthquake damage and also revitalize the guest rooms with a modern flair. He also designed BET’s co-founder Sheila Johnson’s home in Virginia’s Fauquier County. The property, called Salamander Farms, contains various homages to the salamander. Pheasant designed the home to be a serene retreat for the non-stop businesswoman. He designed custom rugs with nature motifs to connect with the nature surrounding the 177 acres. The color palette includes chocolate, ivory, and pale blue. In the rear of the lower level is a gallery space with grand French doors to allow for the many gatherings Johnson enjoys holding. Pheasant also included oversize sculptures of apples, cherries, and oranges in the kitchen and the view-filled breakfast room.

About Darryl Carter

Now one of the foremost and sought after interior decorators in the country, Darryl Carter has had an interesting path to interior design. Starting as a lawyer, Carter redid and flipped real estate on the weekends. After one of the properties he was living in was featured on the cover of Metropolitan Home, he received a number of calls asking for private commissions. He notes his style icon as a cross between John Pawson and Thomas Jefferson. His first book, The New Traditional, covers modern sensibility with a classical aesthetic. He also has a second book, The Collected Home. Carter has collections with The Urban Electric Company, Benjamin Moore, and Baker Furniture. Carter was named on the AD100 list in 2016 and his work has been featured in several publications, such as Architectural Digest, Metropolitan Home, Elle Decor, O at Home, and InStyle Home.

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Carter notes that one of his dream projects was designing his own showroom and design studio. He renovated a mid 19th-century building, which became the showroom, and a carriage house (some parts dated back to the Civil War), which turned into the design studio. In between the spaces is a courtyard with a gathering and gallery space. The existing masonry was kept whenever possible, and crisp, white walls brought a modern touch to the space. Another noteworthy project is the Darryl Carter Collection for Milling Road. Combining classical looks with clean lines, the mid-20th century furniture collection includes case goods, textiles, upholstery, lighting, and accessories. He incorporates juxtaposition into many of the items in the collection, which can exclusively be found at Baker in DC’s Cady’s Alley.