DBI: Branding

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DBI ARCHITECTS | RESTON, VA

TABLE OF CONTENTS FIRM PROFILE

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PROCESS

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SELECTED PROJECTS

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AMERICAN CLEAN POWER [FORMERLY AWEA] | WASHINGTON, DC

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SIEMENS | CRYSTAL CITY, VA

WHO WE ARE

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.

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 at least 30% of its designers are LEED® accredited and, whenever possible, specifies materials, furniture, and other products that are

At DBI, we are inspired by the spark—that vivid and powerful

sustainable and energy efficient.

moment when a client’s needs and a designer’s vision coalesce

To reduce and monitor the environmental footprint of our projects,

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.

we maintain a carefully planned and integrated technological design platform that harnesses state-of-the-art architectural design software. In addition to conveying conceptual designs quickly and in great detail, we are able to perform building energy

Since its inception in 1973, DBI has provided full-service

and performance analyses to determine which architectural

architecture and interior design services to clients who share

designs have the least environmental impact. Our technological

our belief that beautiful environments foster meaningful human

platform also enables us to create highly coordinated sets of

interaction and successful business outcomes. We have not only

construction documents that link building component information

witnessed, but have been pioneers of, the evolution of design.

to external databases for post-occupancy space and asset

As a result, we have extensive and authentic knowledge of, and

management.

experience with, designing state-of-the-art building interiors. Our

CLIENTS

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;

Associations and Nonprofits Corporations Developers, Owners, Brokers Property Managers Government Agencies

Institutions Religious Organizations Schools Technology Companies

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 mid-sized 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 ARCHITECTS, INC. 1984 ISAAC NEWTON SQUARE WEST SUITE 400 RESTON, VA 20190

SUMMIT | WASHINGTON, DC

SERVICES

With nearly 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 Our firm’s’ architectural divisions provide expertise in building design, including commercial office buildings, private schools, colleges and universities, and churches.

INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN We offers 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 fulltime 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.

We have provided move management services to several major Washington DC bank institutions, the International Monetary Fund and World Bank. Currently, we are implementing a move management plan for USDA.

GETWELLNETWORK | BETHESDA, MD

AWARDS

COOKOLOGY Associated Builders and Contractors – Metro Washington - 2020 Excellence in Construction Award FN AMERICA, LLC AIA Northern Virginia - 2019 Award of Merit AMERICAN WIND ENERGY ASSOCIATION NAIOP DC|MD - 2017 Award of Merit INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY CAMPUS–BETHESDA 2017 USGBC Innovative Project of the Year Responsible Design Award 2017 Design-Build Institute of America – National Award of Merit in the Rehabilitation / Renovation / Restoration Category Building Design and Construction 2017 Building Team Award - Bronze AIA VA - 2016 Award of Merit for Excellence in Architecture AIA Potomac Valley Chapter - 2016 Honor Award CABOOSE BREWING COMPANY NAIOP Northern Virginia - 2015 Award of Excellence EMERGENT BIOSOLUTIONS, INC. IIDA - 2016 Award of Merit SUMMIT CONSULTING, LLC NAIOP DC|MD - 2015 Award of Excellence AIA Northern Virginia - 2015 Design Award CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER BOARD OF STANDARDS, INC. IIDA - 2015 Design Award GETWELLNETWORK, INC. AIA Northern Virginia - 2014 Design Award IIDA - 2014 Silver Design Award

INTER-AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK ABC - 2011 Craftsmanship Award CLAUDE MOORE ACADEMY ABC - 2011 Craftsmanship Award DBI ARCHITECTS, INC. GWCAR - 2011 Architecture Firm of the Year Fairfax County, Virginia 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, VA Exceptional Design Awards Program - 2009 Honor Award CASSIDY TURLEY’S VIRGINIA HEADQUARTERS Fairfax County, VA Exceptional Design Awards Program - 2010 Honor Award NAIOP - 2009 Award of Excellence GRAPHIC DESIGN FIRM NAIOP DC|MD - 2008 Award of Merit GOOGLE, INC. “Google Unveils DC Office” - Channel 9 News Now, WUSA9.com, 01.18.2008 LOCKHEED MARTIN CENTER FOR INNOVATION HRACRE - 2007 First Honor Award

MANDIANT CORPORATION NAIOP Northern Virginia - 2013 Award of Merit

CARANA CORPORATION NAIOP Northern Virginia - 2006 Award of Merit

GEOEYE, INC. WBC - 2012 Craftsmanship Award NAIOP Northern Virginia - 2011 Award of Excellence

STUDLEY’S NORTHERN VIRGINIA OFFICE NAIOP Northern Virginia - 2005 Award of Merit

BAE SYSTEMS NAIOP DC|MD - 2011 Award of Excellence

US ARMY INFORMATION DOMINANCE CENTER NAIOP Northern Virginia - 2000 Special Recognition Award IIDA - 2000 Gold Design Award ABC World News Tonight, October 22, 1999

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. It has simply been a part of our culture. 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.

CHARLENE FOWLER | Senior Manager Being a black woman designer in a predominantly white industry, it is very easy become discouraged from being your authentic self. In my years at DBI, I have been given the opportunity to be myself and feel included as a part of the team.

Diversity is not taken lightly at DBI - our company culture helps promote equal rights among women and men of different races and sexual preferences. DBI presents a true reflection of what diversity should look like. Staff is supported no matter their gender, race, or religious belief. There is a seat at the table for everyone here at DBI - all are accepted and warmly welcomed.

FELIPE TURRIAGO-BORRERO, LEED AP | DBI 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 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 DBI 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

DIVERSITY AT DBI DBI Architects brings to the field of architecture and interior design an inspired, inclusive, and forwardlooking 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 atlarge. 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 .

ATCC | MANASSAS, VA

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PROCESS

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.

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 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.

down in supply-chain bottlenecks. We want you to “spend wisely” – in your budget and in your schedule.

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

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.

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.

Cost control and time management are fundamental and continually monitored. We include value-priced alternatives as we develop the palette. We’re also careful to seek out solutions that will not be bogged

Construction administration is a critical phase of the process. DBI remains fully engaged at this stage, ensuring that everything reflected in the construction documents is built to specifications.

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.

ATCC | MANASSAS, VA

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SELECTED PROJECTS

AMERICAN TYPE CULTURE COLLECTION

ATCC

SIZE 34,500 RSF on 2 floors LOCATION Manassas, VA COMPLETION November 202 CONSTRUCTION COST $95/RSF1 PROJECT TEAM DPR Construction Ewingcole RMF Engineering Officeworks - Teknion

TESTIMONIAL “ATCC embarked on a design of its corporate administration offices beginning November 2019.

This included an open office plan, conference rooms, break areas, private offices and data center. Consistent with our company policy, the project required the cooperation of several contractors, so it was necessary to go through a rigorous, open-bid process. As a result, DBI was selected as the best choice. We were particularly impressed by Michael Boyer, as he merged his modern thinking and experience with his highly functional sensitivity to the design features we were hoping to achieve in this project. These features were proposed before the challenges of a global pandemic and evolved to become what ATCC views as even better improvements to house its employees under one roof for optimal company collaboration, safety and health and wellness. Although the project is moving swiftly toward completion, we can state without any reservations that choosing DBI was the right fit for ATCC. We look forward to debuting the new face of its corporate offices for its employees, customers, partners and the Northern Virginia community.”

34,500 RSF

Raymond H. Cypess, DVM, Ph.D Chairman and Chief Executive Officer American Type Culture Collection

ATCC - AMERICAN TYPE CULTURE COLLECTION

MANASSAS, VA

34,500 RSF

ATCC - AMERICAN TYPE CULTURE COLLECTION

MANASSAS, VA

(NOW AMERICAN CLEAN POWER)

AMERICAN WIND ENERGY ASSOCIATION

SIZE 15,849 RSF LOCATION Washington, DC COMPLETION July 2017 CONSTRUCTION COST $84/RSF CERTIFICATION LEED Gold AWARDS 2017 NAIOP Award of Merit PROJECT TEAM Cresa HITT Contracting GPI Engineerimg Bialek - Herman Miller

TESTIMONIAL “With our office build-out project complete, I can wholeheartedly endorse the work of DBI. Our effort presented a somewhat challenging assignment. We were shifting the team from two floors to one for better cohesion and wanted more options for collaboration with flexible workspace. While we had little change in overall footprint, we wanted to move from a very hierarchical structure to one that was a bit more dynamic, and stay LEED Gold in the process. The team—even those moving from offices to open workspace—are enjoying the outcome! The space works well for us, balancing polish and fun, and conveys the energy that we try to bring to our mission.”

Pam Poisson CFO and Sr. Vice President, Operations American Wind Energy Association

15,849 RSF

Photography © Lockheed Martin

AMERICAN WIND ENERGY ASSOCIATION

WASHINGTON, DC

EMERGENT BIOSOLUTIONS

SIZE 124,734 RSF LOCATION Gaithersburg, MD COMPLETION November 2018 CONSTRUCTION COST $83/RSF AWARDS 2016 IIDA Award of Merit PROJECT TEAM HITT Construction GPI Engineering Price Modern - Haworth DESCRIPTION From visioning kick-off meetings to actual move-in, DBI worked with Emergent BioSolutions Inc. (EBSI) on every aspect of its new corporate headquarters. DBI successfully maintained EBSI’s high level of corporate professionalism while transforming the workspace from an enclosed, nonwindowed office into an open, collaborative, and functional environment that infused the company’s scientific brand into all aspects of the space. A 30’ x 30’ opening was created within the fifth-floor slab to allow for a twostory reception and atrium space, a feature that connects the work flow of the fourth and fifth floors via the new monumental staircase.

124,734 RSF

EMERGENT BIOSOLUTIONS

GAITHERSBURG, MD

124,734 RSF

EMERGENT BIOSOLUTIONS

GAITHERSBURG, MD

GETWELLNETWORK, INC.

SIZE 26,476 RSF LOCATION Bethesda, MD COMPLETION October 2013 CONSTRUCTION COST $55/RSF AWARDS 2014 IIDA Silver Award 2014 AIA Award of Merit PROJECT TEAM JLL Rand Construction WFT Engineering WGS - Teknion TESTIMONIAL “Michael Boyer and the DBI team nailed it.

We set out to create a space that embodied the purpose-driven mission of GetWellNetwork, and a culture built on innovation, collaboration, and teaming. From the architectural design, to the space layout, to the furniture The DBI team delivered on our vision. They were a great partner in our journey to our new home.”

Michael B. O’Neil, Jr. Founder & Chief Executive Officer GetWellNetwork, Inc.

26,476 RSF

Photography © Lockheed Martin

GETWELLNETWORK, INC.

BETHESDA, MD

FN AMERICA

SIZE 13,474 RSF LOCATION McLean, VA COMPLETION October 2018 CONSTRUCTION COST $57/RSF AWARDS 2019 AIA Award of Merit 2019 NAIOP Award of Merit PROJECT TEAM Cresa Bognet Construction GPI Engineering WGS - Teknion DESCRIPTION A refined design with rugged masculine undertones greets you as you enter the new US Corporate Headquarters for FN America, LLC, a global leader in development and manufacture of firearms. DBI designed a sculptural wall installation of over 2,200 gun parts, painted matte black to allow the wall to be viewed as one unit instead of the 2,200 parts from which it was created. This distinct feature is paired with a chiseled stone entry wall displaying the FN America logo. Crisp, cream ceramic tile and customstained decking material, installed vertically as shiplap, serve as a dramatic backdrop. Rich Indigo blues paired with warm camel desert tones tie the space together while focusing on the brand. State-of-the-art reconfigurable conference rooms utilize the latest in audiovisual technology, allowing FN America to collaborate with its staff around the world.

13,474 RSF

FN AMERICA

MCLEAN, VA

SIEMENS GOVERNMENT TECHNOLOGIES

SIZE 13,738 RSF LOCATION Arlington, VA COMPLETION December 2015 CONSTRUCTION COST $81/RSF PROJECT TEAM Cresa Bognet Construction Blue Moon Engineering Evenson Best - Knoll

DESCRIPTION Initiating design outside the boundary of Siemen’s new office space allowed DBI to bisect the main entry glass wall with a custom “sculptural word wall feature” that visually pulls visitors into the space. Inspired by key words related to its corporate goals, values, and service commitments and constructed out of medium-density fiber board, using 4 different-height letters, 3 different thicknesses, and 2 finishes (matte and gloss) with Siemen’s corporate Pantone color. Pairing this wall with a warm gray ceramic tile floor, rich green furniture, a classic chandelier centrally located over the seating, and a visually floating reception desk sets the stage for a forwardthinking, cutting-edge company and design.

13,738 RSF

SIEMENS GOVERNMENT TECHNOLOGIES

ARLINGTON, VA

SUMMIT, LLC

SIZE 19,085 RSF LOCATION Washington, DC COMPLETION February 2015 CONSTRUCTION COST $64/RSF CERTIFICATION LEED Certified AWARDS 2015 AIA Award of Merit 2015 NAIOP Award of Excellence PROJECT TEAM Cresa Bognet Construction Blue Moon Engineering OEII - Allsteel TESTIMONIAL “From start to finish we were totally delighted and impressed with every aspect of our experience with Michael Boyer and his team from DBI. Each was creative, thoughtful and fully responsive to our questions as the design and build out process moved forward. The DBI team continually thought “out-of-the-box” and encouraged us to do the same in order to create a unique, modern, bright, functional space that inspires our employees to look forward to coming to the office each day. We highly recommend DBI Architects, Inc.” Anthony Curcio Principal Summit, LLC

19,085 RSF

SUMMIT, LLC WASHINGTON, DC

Photography © Lockheed Martin

A-TEK, INC.

SIZE 9,735 RSF LOCATION McLean, VA COMPLETION April 2016 CONSTRUCTION COST $57/RSF PROJECT TEAM Cushman & Wakefield Lansdowne Construction GPI Construction WGS - Teknion

TESTIMONIAL “A-TEK had the pleasure of working with DBI Architects on our new office project. Using our new brand coupled with their creativity, attention to detail, project oversight, and a genuine desire to ensure our project would be exceptionally pleasing to us, Michael and Kaitlin guided us novices from start to finish.

From the unique architectural design, color palettes, furniture selections and light fixtures, to the proper placement of white boards on the walls, they covered it all. Working with this team made the project less stressful because I was confident that Michael had our best interests in mind, would stay within budget, and work hard to make sure the project was delivered on time.”

Kathryn B. Freeland, MBA President & Chief Executive Officer A-TEK, Inc.

9,735 RSF

A-TEK, INC. MCLEAN, VA

Photography © Lockheed Martin

AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR PARENTERAL AND ENTERAL NUTRITION

ASPEN

SIZE 6,408 RSF LOCATION Silver Spring, MD COMPLETION November 2017 CONSTRUCTION COST $75/RSF PROJECT TEAM Cresa Bognet Construction GPI Engineering Bialek - Herman Miller

DESCRIPTION The design objective for ASPEN’s new headquarters was to create a space that embodies the organization’s dedication to improving patient care by advancing the science and practice of clinical nutrition, and reflects and fosters its innovative and collaborative work culture. To establish an energizing yet soothing work atmosphere, DBI implemented a palette of deep blue, plum, and tangerine, punctuated by warm whites and accents of light oak and dark walnut wood tones. This resonant combination is set off by a custom wheat grain-inspired donor wall that serves as the backdrop within the reception space and complements ASPEN’s branding colors.

6,408 RSF

ASPEN - AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR PARENTERAL AND ENTERAL NUTRITION

SILVER SPRING, MD

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