DBI | Selected Recent Projects

It is the possibilities that inspire us:

/ To explore original design solutions for every client.

/ To create meaningful experiences of place for you.

/ To transform disparate elements into beautiful forms.

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YEARS

At DBI, we are inspired by the spark—that vivid and powerful moment when a client’s needs and a designer’s vision coalesce into one cohesive design strategy. Our designers’ enthusiasm and expertise ensure that this strategy is implemented in the best possible way, developing client spaces of unparalleled functionality and sophistication.

FIRM PROFILE

WHO WE ARE

Since its inception in 1973, DBI has provided full-service architecture and interior design services to clients who share our belief that beautiful environments foster meaningful human interaction and successful business outcomes. We have not only witnessed, but have been pioneers of, the evolution of design.

As a result, we have extensive and authentic knowledge of, and experience with, designing state-of-the-art building interiors. Our work embraces forward-thinking, contemporary design, so that our clients’ spaces exemplify the most cutting-edge, dynamic, and creative approaches.

Our clients include the commercial real estate community; federal government agencies; corporations and technology firms; the hospitality and restaurant industry; and local, national, and international organizations. With our office in the Washington, DC region, DBI is ideally located to respond rapidly to project needs and to adhere to rigorous production schedules. Our midsized firm is able to meet the demands of large projects while being intimately involved in their design—we are large enough to deliver and small enough to care.

DBI recognizes that the design of our built environment has a lasting effect on the health of our natural environment. As a member of the US Green Building Council, DBI ensures that a significant percentage of our designers are LEED® or WELL accredited and, whenever possible, specifies materials, furniture, and other products that are sustainable and energy efficient.

To reduce and monitor the environmental footprint of our projects, we maintain a carefully planned and integrated technological design platform that harnesses state-of-theart architectural design software. In addition to conveying conceptual designs quickly and in great detail, we are able to perform building energy and performance analyses to determine which architectural designs have the least environmental impact. Our technological platform also enables us to create highly coordinated sets of construction documents that link building component information to external databases for postoccupancy space and asset management.

CLIENTS

Associations

Nonprofits

Corporations

Developers, Owners, Brokers

Property Managers

Government Agencies

Institutions

Religious Organizations

Schools

Technology Companies

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ROSEANNE BEATTIE, AIA | Principal

Over my 40-year career at DBI, I have worked my way up the ladder from entry-level architect to principal architect. Along that path, I was afforded the same opportunities as my male counterparts. I have been financially compensated the same as my male colleagues. Since starting at DBI in 1981, I have never felt the slightest discrimination based on my gender.

DBI has always been welcoming. Over the course of my career, I've had two children, taken 12 weeks of maternity leave each time, and was welcomed back to my job after each pregnancy. DBI has always been accommodating to families, providing temporary part-time and permanent part-time positions based on family obligations.

MICHAEL HARTMAN, AIA | Principal

In my 35 years at DBI, diversity has been consistently at the core of the firm, yet never consciously imbued in its daily life. It has simply been a part of us. In fact, when working to create a diversity and equity policy for the firm, it seemed as if we were just documenting what already existed. Always strong with strong women, the firm has embraced those from all races, ethnicities, religions, most all continents, LGBTQ identifying, and even straight white men!

When DBI President Alan Storm wanted to bring on partners to the firm some twenty years ago, he chose two women and me, a gay man, to join him to carry the firm forward. These partners were chosen simply for their contributions to the firm, the practice of architecture, and humanity. This remains strong at the core for all.

FELIPE TURRIAGO-BORRERO, LEED AP | Managing Director, Architecture

Coming to the United States from Columbia in early 2000, I had a vision of a “land of opportunity” – as many immigrants do. I found myself lucky enough to come on board with GAA first and later with DBI, where, under Alan Storm’s leadership, the place of my birth is seen as an opportunity to broaden the organization’s worldview.

DBI’s commitment to diversity has led to an expanded design vocabulary, as each of us brings our own experiences to the vernacular of the firm. The diversity that Alan promotes extends to gender, age, ethnicity, and country of origin, all working toward a common goal.

EBONG UKOR, AIA, NCARB | Senior Manager

Over my fifteen years as an architect with DBI, diversity has always been firmly and warmly embraced. Leadership has always made it clear – through word and deed – that the talent, energy, and results of architects and designers are the primary criteria for measuring success. But more than that, DBI has embraced diversity as key to unlocking the greater aspirations of the firm. In my career at DBI, with colleagues from South America, the Middle East, eastern Europe, and – yes – the United States, I have found that everyone’s opinion matters, and each of those opinions is valued. Where you are from is important, but what you bring to the table in terms of innovative design is what really sets the firm apart. As a Nigerian immigrant to the United States, and as a Black man in America, I can say that these things are of the utmost importance. At DBI, I truly feel I am among family, and am valued as such.

DIVERSITY

DBI Architects brings to the field of architecture and interior design an inspired, inclusive, and forward-looking design methodology. DBI presents one of the longest continual legacies of diversity in the industry – we embraced multiformity in the workplace decades before its importance was seen in the industry at-large. With inclusion of women in leadership roles, representation of minorities at all levels of management and staff, and the welcoming of differences as the rule rather than the exception, DBI has, over the years, become a crucible where talent and initiative are the defining factors. That talent and initiative have borne out in groundbreaking, award-winning designs.

SERVICES

With 50 years of industry experience, DBI offers design services that provide architectural and interior solutions for any space.

MASTER PLANNING

From the beginning of a project, our master planning services comprehensively evaluate the characteristics of a specific property and, then, illustrate the design concepts that work best for the site. Our experience and expertise provide a reliable guide through the range of land use, zoning, traffic, environmental, and demographic issues that often arise during complex projects.

ARCHITECTURE

Established in the 1990s, our architectural division provides expertise in building design, including government buildings, commercial office buildings, private schools, colleges and universities, and churches.

INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN

We offer a full range of architecture and design services to create interiors that are both elegant and functional. Our clients include the commercial real estate community; federal government agencies; corporate, association, and legal enduser organizations; technology firms; and local, national, and international organizations.

STEALTH DESIGN

Beginning with the design of computer rooms in the early 1980s, we have created a variety of technology-oriented spaces, including network operation centers, switch sites, data centers, advanced concept laboratories, and video teleconferencing centers.

FURNITURE MANAGEMENT

From systems furniture and casegoods for office spaces to complex solutions for operations, command, and conference centers, we can coordinate furniture requirements for all spaces. In addition to creating a furniture plan tailored to the specifications of any project, we offer guidance in manufacturer selections and workspace designs; handle procurement and installation processes; and manage all vendors on-site.

EXTENDED CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

To ensure that a project is completed according to the price agreed upon during bidding, we provide extended part- or full-time representation at the construction site. We monitor the project’s progress and quality of work, as well as the contractor’s construction schedule; respond to requests for information; maintain project records; evaluate shop drawings, product data, and samples; review the contractor’s applications for payment; conduct inspections to determine substantial and final completion; and administer project close-out procedures.

MOVE MANAGEMENT/FACILITY MANAGEMENT

We provide consulting and on-site facility management services to corporate, institutional, and government clients. Whether moving a bookcase or coordinating an entire office relocation, we successfully implement move and facility management policies by partnering with our clients to understand their organization’s structure, business goals, and culture. Projects encompass both daily moves and complete reconfigurations due to growth, contraction, or mission changes, as well as special projects that support the client. Specific tasks have included “box” moves for thousands of people to different locations within the same building, or between different facilities, as well as consolidation or expansion of space between floors, or from building to building.

DBI continues to develop a deep portfolio of projects achieving various levels of LEED certifications.

LEED Gold

American Counseling Association | Alexandria, VA

American Wind Energy Association (now American Clean Power) | Washington, DC

AOL/Mapquest | Lancaster, PA

DBI Architects | Washington, DC

Marine Corps Reserve Center (MCRC) | Baltimore, MD

Twinbrook Place Office Building | Rockville, MD

LEED Silver

Intelligence Community Campus – Bethesda | Bethesda, MD

BAE Systems – Newington | Lorton, VA

BAE Systems – Quantico Corporate Center, Building G | Quantico, VA

BAE Systems – Redland Corporate Center | Rockville, MD

National Association of Manufacturers | Washington, DC

USAID Training Facility | Arlington, VA

LEED Certified

Undisclosed Government Agency | Washington, DC

1425 K Street | Washington, DC

AOL | Nashville, TN

GeoEye (now Maxar) | Herndon, VA

Subway Café | Washington, DC

Summit Consulting, LLC | Washington, DC

The Tower Companies – 1909 K Street Speculative Office | Washington, DC

U.S. Consulate | Mumbai, India

SUSTAINABILITY

DBI recognizes that the design of our built environment has a lasting effect on the health of our natural environment. DBI Architects is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council, and a significant percentage of DBI’s design staff are LEED® or WELL accredited. All DBI staff are committed to the importance of environmental issues and their impact on the design of our built environment.

When specifying finishes, fixtures, materials, or furniture, DBI specifies recycled materials wherever possible, does not consider woods from endangered rain forests, and avoids materials that have a long-term, detrimental effect on the environment. The firm’s goal is to incorporate goods that are sustainable, energy efficient, and environmentally friendly.

AWARDS

OCTO OLABS

NAIOP Northern Virginia - 2023 Award of Merit

AMBU

Associated Builders and Contractors, Greater Baltimore - 2023

Excellence in Construction Platinum Award

AMERICAN COUNSELING ASSOCIATION

NAIOP Northern Virginia - 2022 Award of Merit

CITY OF DIAMONDS RESORT

Outstanding Property Award, London - 2021 Environmental/

Sustainable Architectural Design Award

COOKOLOGY

Associated Builders and Contractors, Metro Washington - 2020

Excellence in Construction Award

CABOOSE COMMONS

James M. Scott - 2019 Exceptional Design Merit Award

FN AMERICA, LLC

AIA Northern Virginia - 2019 Award of Merit, Commerical Interiors

NAIOP Northern Virginia - 2019 Award of Merit

AMERICAN WIND ENERGY ASSOCIATION

(NOW AMERICAN CLEAN POWER)

NAIOP DC|MD - 2017 Award of Merit

INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY CAMPUS–BETHESDA

USGBC – 2017 Innovative Project of the Year Responsible Design Award

Design-Build Institute of America – 2017 National Award of Merit,

Rehabilitation / Renovation / Restoration

Building Design and Construction – 2017 Building Team Award, Bronze

AIA Northern Virginia – 2016 Award of Merit, Excellence in Architecture

AIA Potomac Valley Chapter – 2016 Honor Award

EMERGENT BIOSOLUTIONS, INC.

IIDA - 2016 Award of Merit

CABOOSE BREWING COMPANY

NAIOP Northern Virginia - 2015 Award of Excellence

SUMMIT CONSULTING, LLC

NAIOP DC|MD - 2015 Award of Excellence

AIA Northern Virginia - 2015 Award of Merit, Commerical Interiors

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER BOARD OF STANDARDS, INC.

IIDA - 2015 Design Award

MANDIANT CORPORATION

NAIOP Northern Virginia - 2013 Award of Merit

GETWELLNETWORK, INC.

AIA Northern Virginia - 2014 Award of Merit, Commerical Interiors

IIDA - 2014 Silver Design Award

GEOEYE, INC. (NOW MAXAR)

WBC - 2012 Craftsmanship Award

NAIOP Northern Virginia - 2011 Award of Excellence

BAE SYSTEMS

NAIOP DC|MD - 2011 Award of Excellence

INTER-AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK

Associated Builders and Contractors - 2011 Craftsmanship Award

CLAUDE MOORE ACADEMY

Associated Builders and Contractors - 2011 Craftsmanship Award

DBI ARCHITECTS, INC.

GWCAR - 2011 Architecture Firm of the Year

Fairfax County Exceptional Design Awards Program - 2007 Merit Award

WBJ - 2006 Best Real Estate Deal for Interior Design

IIDA - 2006 Bronze Design Award

TWINBROOK PLACE

NAIOP DC|MD - 2010 Award of Merit

UNIWEST GROUP

IIDA - 2010 Bronze Design Award

Fairfax County, Virginia Exceptional Design Awards Program2009 Honor Award

CASSIDY TURLEY’S VIRGINIA HEADQUARTERS

Fairfax County, Virginia Exceptional Design Awards Program2010 Honor Award

NAIOP Northern Virginia - 2009 Award of Excellence

GRAPHIC DESIGN FIRM

NAIOP DC|MD - 2008 Award of Merit

LOCKHEED MARTIN CENTER FOR INNOVATION

HRACRE - 2007 First Honor Award

CARANA CORPORATION

NAIOP Northern Virginia - 2006 Award of Merit

STUDLEY’S NORTHERN VIRGINIA OFFICE

NAIOP Northern Virginia - 2005 Award of Merit

US ARMY INFORMATION DOMINANCE CENTER

NAIOP Northern Virginia - 2000 Special Recognition Award

IIDA - 2000 Gold Design Award

PROCESS

TEST- FIT PROGRAMMING

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

THE PROCESS

It comes down to caring.

At DBI, we work to create award-winning projects with every design – regardless of the budget.

We work to ensure that the client receives the best value for their investment. We understand that our clients have two budgets: the dollars available for design and construction, and the time allotted to get the job done. DBI keeps a close eye on both.

With DBI, you can expect in-depth engagement from project initiation to completion. We’re here to help visualize your “organizational truth” in a physical space that will facilitate the productivity and employee engagement objectives you’ve established. We’re here to help you more fully understand

and interpret that truth in an environment that infuses brand and culture into every aspect of the workplace – immediately engaging staff, visitors, and clients and presenting the best representation of organizational values and goals.

The process that DBI follows is not dissimilar to the process many design firms might follow. It’s what we bring to the process that sets us apart.

FURNITURE

Beginning with test-fitting, visioning, and programming, we work to understand the corporate culture. We work to develop standards, based on what we’ve learned, to provide a sense of consistency throughout the finished space. From the beginning, we’ll discuss branding, and the discussion will bear on and influence design development. More than a logo on a wall, more than a set of corporate colors, branding is that difficultto-define set of qualities, characteristics, ideals, and other criteria that define an organization and what it stands for. DBI works with you to identify the details that tell your “brand story.” From these observations, a palette of colors, textures, finishes, and furniture will be developed to create a space that boldly states the organization’s identity.

We pride ourselves on delivering on-time, on-budget, and with “no surprises.” Using tools such as Revit allows us to provide clients with 3-D views from the

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

PERMIT & G.C. SELECTION

CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION

very early stages of the project so you won’t have to try to interpret flat representations of your space. And, DBI will develop different scenarios to make the way to proceed more clear.

DBI engages in an inward-facing value engineering throughout the design process. We understand that opportunities for cost savings and schedule management are greatest in the early stages of the project and diminish as work progresses. As a result, emphasis is placed on controlling these aspects during the schematic design and design development phases of a project. At these stages, factors that may adversely affect the cost of a design can be identified and alternative action taken, if necessary.

Cost control and time management are fundamental

and continually monitored. We include valuepriced alternatives as we develop the palette. We’re also careful to seek out solutions that will not be bogged down in supply-chain bottlenecks. We want you to “spend wisely” – in your budget and in your schedule.

As we develop construction documents, we engage the client in “page turn” sessions. These sessions are high-level but in sufficient depth and detail to be sure that the needs of the project are being met.

During this phase DBI gathers bids from general contractors, evaluates the proposals submitted, and provides recommendations on general contractor selection.

Construction administration is a critical phase of the process. DBI remains fully engaged at this stage,

POST OCCUPANCY FEEDBACK

ensuring that everything reflected in the construction documents is built to specifications.

DBI remains highly involved throughout construction administration, advocating for our client and making sure their needs are met.

During move in and even post-occupancy, DBI provides customer service as needed, perfecting the design, and gathering feedback to make adjustments, as necessary. Our work does not end when the punch list is completed.

We’ll be there to assure design, functionality, branding, fit, and finish meet or exceed expectations. Because when all is said and done, it comes down to caring.

SELECTED PORTFOLIO

SMITH CURRIE

LOCATION

Vienna, VA

COMPLETION

October 2022

PROJECT TEAM

Cushman & Wakefield

Rand Construction

GPI Engineering

Officeworks - Teknion

DESCRIPTION

The client, a leading law firm, sought to consolidate their Washington, DC and Virginia offices into one. Their goal was a sleek and sophisticated design that paid homage, through exposed and raw elements, to their culture as construction lawyers. An open plenum with drywall clouds, paired with finished walnut edges in prominent areas, creates a balance between the exposed and the sleek. The office-intensive environment features roomy, comfortable conference rooms and a centralized “hub” for large gatherings, with a moveable glass partition allowing the breakroom to open into the reception area. The reception area features a large central logo wall with custom wood details and pin-mounted lettering as a grand welcoming entrance.

SMITH CURRIE

SIZE

25,689 RSF

LOCATION

Columbia, MD

COMPLETION March 2023

CONSTRUCTION COST

$64/RSF

AWARDS

2023 Associated Builders and Contractors: Greater Baltimore - Excellence in Construction Award

PROJECT TEAM CK Commercial COPT

TAI Engineering Officeworks

DESCRIPTION

Ambu, the global market leader in single-use endoscopy, including the world’s first single-use bronchoscope, the Ambu® aScopeTM, chose DBI to create their United States headquarters in Columbia, Maryland. This hybrid office, promoting maximum flexibility, offers an abundance of huddle spaces, phone booths, and open collaboration zones to promote teamwork. A core number of assigned offices are provided, as well as ample “nomadic” workstation seating. DBI designers worked diligently to develop a comprehensive understanding of the client’s culture, bringing the Ambu brand to the space through the use of custom graphics and coral and teal corporate colors. A simulation lab was created as part of this “brand-forward” approach. Displaying much of Ambu’s groundbreaking technology for outpatient care, operating theater, and emergency room, the sim lab is integrated into the reception area, through a glass partition. A very low construction cost was achieved through salvage of 80% of lighting fixtures and ceiling tiles from the original space.

SIZE

450,000 SF

LOCATION

Washington, DC

COMPLETION

July 2022

PROJECT TEAM

Republic Properties

Talu

Hines

Perkins and Will

Balfour Beatty

Edg2

Loring Engineers Cerami

DESCRIPTION

This new construction of a state-of-the-art government office building brings cutting-edge resources to the agency’s mission. Providing an environment that is attractive to modern workers, this LEED Certified space significantly modernizes the organization, in terms of technology, sustainability, and efficiency. Originally located across three buildings, the agency needed to centralize and consolidate. In a smaller footprint, the new design actually increases shared meeting areas, while providing smarter, more modern and flexible use of available space. All offices are in-board, leaving circulation to the exterior, equitably balancing natural light, promoting health and wellness. Wayfinding colors were used to accent spaces throughout. Each of ten floors is specifically color-coded, to speed and ease navigation. This new space represents a massive shift in how business is conducted and how work gets done. With DBI Architects acting as liaison between client and a team of subcontractors, the project was brought in under budget.

LOCATION

Reston, VA

COMPLETION March 2022

AWARDS

2023 NAIOP Northern Virginia Award of Merit

PROJECT TEAM

HBW Construction

GPI Engineering

Dancker Steelcase

DESCRIPTION

Octo ™ Innovation Hub, located at their headquarters in Reston, VA, is the largest privately-owned R&D facility in the DC metro area dedicated to the federal government, and represents a $10 million investment in specialized R&D development tools and computer power. To elevate the oLabs brand, the glass-walled server enclosure was purposely positioned to be the first element visitors encounter when entering the facility. The space includes a 24-foot wide interactive media screen, a studio room for video, photo, and testing of night vision equipment. The media-heavy design also required installation of an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) and generator. Octo is a premier provider of emerging technology and modernization for the federal government, and will be a hub for internal collaboration and product development focused on solving federal agencies’ most complex issues.

AMERICAN COUNSELING ASSOCIATION

SIZE

9,512 RSF

LOCATION

Alexandria, VA

COMPLETION April 2022

CONSTRUCTION COST

$112/RSF

CERTIFICATIONS

LEED Gold

AWARDS

2022 NAIOP Northern Virginia Award of Merit

PROJECT TEAM Cresa

DFS Construction

BlueMoon Engineering Officeworks

DESCRIPTION

At ACA, the workplace has been reinvented for the post-COVID world. The design of this highly adaptable and flexible hybrid workplace is 50% collaborative and 50% offices/workstations, treating the office as a “destination” for meetings and collaborative work. The fresh, new space is open and airy. Vibrant teal, deep blues, chartreuse green, and gray set off breakrooms, huddle rooms, and conference rooms, bringing a playful yet concentrated vibe to smaller areas within the larger space. Glass walls ensure that natural light from the perimeter permeates to the core. Innovative solutions were used for accent and direct lighting. All seating is comfortable and attractive, yet ergonomically designed. All desking is height adjustable, with ample built-in plugins for electronics. Desking throughout must be reserved, and lockers are provided to minimize clutter.

277 SOUTH WASHINGTON STREET

SIZE

16,000 SF

LOCATION

Alexandria, VA

COMPLETION

October 2021

PROJECT TEAM

Avison Young

Kenwood Construction

MGV Consultants

Linton Engineering

LD7 Studio, LLC

DESCRIPTION

Located near Alexandria’s historic Old Town district at the original location of the Alexandria Hospital, this Class A commercial office space represents a perfect blend of the modern and the classic. The building’s previously underutilized atrium and penthouse have been transformed into beautiful, highly functional and flexible spaces for use by all the building’s tenants. The building’s exterior facade has been tastefully updated to stand out among its peers while blending into the historical context of Old Town Alexandria. An open and airy atrium design welcomes visitors with plenty of light, activating the space in a human-scale, collaborative, multifunctional design. Artistic atrium shade sails provide tenants a respite from the sun in the now dynamically furnished lobby that is flexible enough to accommodate anything from intimate gatherings to large events. Brick construction elements are positioned as a design feature in the penthouse common areas, resonating with the historical importance of the site. New high-quality finishes elevate the penthouse space, which includes a coffee bar, varied collaboration spaces, training room, and a dedicated conference room. The rooftop terrace features a newly constructed pergola and furniture that create a comfortable, functional gathering area for tenants to enjoy.

CHEVY CHASE PLAZA

SIZE

5,500 SF

LOCATION

Washington, DC

COMPLETION

July 2021

CONSTRUCTION COST

$141/RSF

PROJECT TEAM

Barings

Transwestern

DFS Construction

DESCRIPTION

The use of tastefully bold, jewel-toned colors and warm wood tones throughout the new amenity space at Chevy Chase Plaza serve to brighten and modernize the space while giving it a luxurious feel. Adding additional lighting with carefully selected color temperature adds to the warm and inviting feel. The patterned wallcoverings, furniture, custom built-in wood shelving, and light fixtures accentuate the subtle mid-century vibe of the space. Signage and wayfinding were introduced to the elevator lobbies at the B1, B2, and B3 levels.

CHEVY CHASE PLAZA

CHEVY CHASE PLAZA

BALLSTON STATION

SIZE 10,000 SF

LOCATION

Arlington, VA

COMPLETION

June 2022

PROJECT TEAM

Cushman & Wakefield

KNS Construction

GHT Limited

DESCRIPTION

The revivification of the main lobby and vestibule of 4301 N Fairfax Drive, a Class-A office building in downtown Arlington, was undertaken to make the space more attractive to visitors, current and prospective tenants, and elevate the building among its peers on Fairfax Drive. The main lobby was updated to a modern yet timeless aesthetic with warm wood paneled walls contrasting with opaque, corrugated metal and back-painted glass. Lighting was a key feature in this design, as the building’s entrance is recessed off Fairfax Drive. A backlit 2-story feature wall draws the eye, creates visual interest, and integrates with the postmodern light fixture of the exterior facade.

THE DOREEN

SIZE

109,000 SF

LOCATION

Washington, DC

PROJECT TEAM

Petra DBI/FitzGerald

DESCRIPTION

This renovation-in-place of five apartment buildings containing affordable housing 109 units (109,000 square feet) included repositioning and renovation of kitchens to accommodate additional bedrooms in each unit. Energy and water-saving measures were introduced in all units, as was removal of natural gas lines and a switch of all appliances to electric. New fixtures and finishes were provided throughout, as well as new doors and windows and improved ADA access.

RISING STARS DAYCARE

LOCATION

Fairfax, VA

COMPLETION

December 2023

PROJECT TEAM

Cushman & Wakefield JOBS

GPI Engineering

American Energy Restaurant Equipment

DESCRIPTION

DBI Architects combined four existing, vacant suites on the ground floor of 4035 Ridge Top Road in Fairfax, VA into a single, large suite for Rising Stars Daycare. A separate entrance was built on the rear of the building to serve as the primary entrance for the new space to improve ease for drop-off and pick-up of the children. DBI worked with Rising Stars to develop new branding standards for the space, including various colors for wayfinding and classroom delineation and new logo wall graphic for branding. The space includes five classrooms for five different age groups, from infant to 5 years of age, each with child ADA-compliant restrooms and cubbies for organization. Each classroom has an activation corner with a designated color that adds visual interest to the space and assists with the separation of activities. The space also has a private office and meeting room to facilitate staff meetings with parents, and a new adult ADA-compliant restroom with shower. A kitchen with industrial-grade equipment was created to enable meal preparation for each classroom.

RESTON SQUARE

SIZE 6,245 SF

LOCATION

Reston, VA

COMPLETION May 2023

PROJECT TEAM KBS

LF Jennings GPI Engineering

DESCRIPTION

DBI took existing office space in this building and modified it to serve the building as an elevated amenity and conference center. The space has a open gathering room for quick meetings, lunch or coffee break, an extended island for catering use, and booths for intimate gatherings. The large conference room has the ability to support trainings or seminars, with reconfigurable tables. The mother’s room, with a separate entrance just before the amenity space, provides a quite, private space. Elegant touches are achieved through the use of wood slat walls and ceilings, earth tones in the decorative greenery, and pops of modern black and while elements in the hard finishes.

DULLES STATION EAST

SIZE 3,892 SF

LOCATION

Herndon, VA

COMPLETION

December 2022

PROJECT TEAM Stream

LF Jennings

GPI Engineering

DESCRIPTION

DBI took existing office space in this building and modified it to serve as an elevated amenity space and conference center. The space has a open gathering room for quick meetings, lunches, or coffee breaks, enclaved booths for quiet meetings or focus time, and an extended island for catering use. Two large, combinable conference rooms give the space flexibiltiy and utility for meetings, trainings, and seminars. A custom bench extending through the amenity space makes for a unique gathering place. A large glass garage door installation allows continuous access to the outdoors through the amenity for an immersive experience. Elegant touches are achieved through the use of wood slat ceilings, earth tones in the decorative greenery, and pops of modern black and while elements in the hard finishes.

DULLES STATION EAST

THE MERIDIAN AT BRANDON

SIZE 117,350 SF

LOCATION

Brandon, FL

COMPLETION

Fall 2021

PROJECT TEAM

Meridian Senior Living StuidoSIX5

Diaz Fritz Group

Atlas Design and Engineering

DESCRIPTION

The Meridian at Brandon is a senior living community that includes 102 Independent and Assisted Living Units and 30 Memory Care Units. Designed like a boutique hotel, The Meridian at Brandon features elegant decor, grand spaces, and resort-style features and amenities. Well-designed apartment homes with upscale features are convenient to dining and daily activity offerings. The 2-story concrete construction is designed to withstand winds up to 140 mph.

COCA-COLA

LOCATION

Washington, DC

COMPLETION

June 2022

PROJECT TEAM

Metropolitan Engineering

DESCRIPTION

This project encompassed a complete rethinking of the very traditional style Coca-Cola DC office conference spaces and commons spaces to incorporate the new corporate workplace strategy and vision. Here is where Coke meets Washington, therefore, reception areas and conference spaces are designed to highest standard. The design is transparent to promote cultural openness; clean lines and modern/natural finishes act as the perfect background to a blend of vibrant current/historical branding, including an art collection. The design addresses business and people needs; it is authentic, functional, and dynamic, with technology supportive of Coca-Cola’s sustainable culture, promoting collaboration and growth.

1027 SOUTH RIVERFRONT BOULEVARD

SIZE

173 residential unit mixed-use building with 3,249 SF Community Center and 4,219 SF Daycare

LOCATION

Dallas, TX

DESCRIPTION

Fronting onto the Trinity River, 1027 S Riverfront Boulevard has access to a broad green swath that spans the entire north and east sides of Dallas. The address is also convenient to busy highways, and is only blocks away from downtown, the Convention Center District, the Main Street District, the West End Historic District, and more. The building will accommodate 90% Affordable Housing.