/ To explore original design solutions for every client.
/ To create meaningful experiences of place for you.
/ To transform disparate elements into beautiful forms.
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 cuttingedge, 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 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 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 post-occupancy space and asset management.
CLIENTS
Associations
Nonprofits
Corporations
Developers, Owners, Brokers
Property Managers
Government Agencies
Institutions
Religious Organizations
Schools
Technology Companies
OFFICES
Atlanta, GA [HQ] | Charleston, SC | Charlotte, NC | Chicago, IL
Columbus, OH | Greenville, SC | Los Angeles, CA | Myrtle Beach, SC
New York, NY | Orlando, FL | Somerville, NJ | Washington, DC
Mexico City | Hong Kong | Singapore
1984 Isaac Newton Square West, Suite 400 Reston, VA 20190
www.DBIA.com
703.787.0882
SERVICES
As a GF company DBI can provide a broad range of architectural, engineering, and design services
MASTER PLANNING From the beginning of a project, our master planning services comprehensively evaluate the characteristics of a specific property, 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 arise during complex projects.
LAND DEVELOPMENT With some of the most experienced and knowledgeable site development professionals in the industry, the GF companies provide clients with rapid, thorough, and accurate assessments of whether a deal will work.
The GF team of front-end design, real estate, legal and business specialists bring unrivaled resources and experience to every aspect of site development, while GF’s construction management experts help bring the project through completion, on time, and budget.
ARCHITECTURE architectural portfolio is made up of commercial office buildings, private schools, colleges and universities, and churches – the identity, style, and appeal of each defined by a unique and sophisticated approach. Bringing deep expertise in building design, we strive to maximize functionality, utility, and value, meeting the demands of large projects while being intimately involved in the details.
INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN We offer a full range of architecture and design services to create interiors that are elegant and functional. Our clients include the commercial real estate community; federal government agencies; corporate, association, and legal end-user organizations; technology firms; and local, national, and international organizations.
MEP ENGINEERING Through an integrated, highly collaborative, and tailored approach, GF’s MEP design practice offers a wide spectrum of solutions for the commercial and retail development communities. Often involved from the outset of a project through construction administration, GF engineers provide a tailored set of services for each client and project.
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING GF’s structural engineering capabilities span over three decades of experience with diverse building types, including a wide range of corporate, commercial, retail, residential, hospitality, industrial, entertainment, government/institutional and mixed-use. This experience extends to specialized structures such as signs, towers, retaining walls, and water detention facilities.
CIVIL ENGINEERING GF has a team of experts who are well versed in implementing solutions for the most complicated sites from redevelopment sites, floodplains, difficult utility relocations, to areas requesting sustainable design elements. GF has worked on thousands of projects worldwide and has provided services such as environmental mitigation and stormwater management to bringing in site utilities and site access; this range of experience guarantees the client that GF efficiently provides solutions that are in the best interests of everyone involved. GF ensures all aspects are considered before a plan is proposed.
SERVICES
SURVEYING At GF, our surveying services are foundational to our integrated approach to design and construction. We offer comprehensive land surveying capabilities to support all phases of project development. Our team utilizes the latest technology to deliver precise, reliable results, ensuring your project is built on accurate data.
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE Any great project begins with an understanding and response to the conditions of the site. Our approach to landscape architecture centers on applying our place-making skills to create a remarkable experience in both the short-term and over the longest span. By working with a client to analyze their space, we introduce a human scale to nature, concentrating on the ways in which living and non-living forms interact. Working seamlessly with all other disciplines, we incorporate concepts that include both public and intimate spaces while integrating hardscapes, view corridors and people flows.
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 closeout 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.
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
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 | 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 | 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.
PROCESS
PROGRAMMING
TEST-FIT/
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
SPACE STANDARDS
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.
FURNITURE
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 difficult-to-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
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
PERMITTING & G.C. SELECTION
G.C. BID REVIEW
CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION
POST OCCUPANCY FEEDBACK
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 value-priced
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,
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.
PORTFOLIO
ABOUT OBJECTS
LOCATION
Reston, VA
COMPLETION
March 2023
PROJECT TEAM
LF Jennings Officeworks Broad Street Realty
DESCRIPTION
Vibrant hues complemented by rich textures highlight the new headquarters DBI designed for software developer About Objects. This modern, forward thinking, flexible design, accented with logos from client companies including Apple, Google, IBM, and more provides space for the business at hand, as well as for entertaining.
Adjustable height workstations and phone booths for private calls provide for wellness. So, too, do flexible collaboration spaces that adapt to changing needs of the office and staff, and glass fronted offices, which allow light to penetrate to interior workstations.
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
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.
CHEVY CHASE PLAZA
SIZE
5,500 SF
LOCATION
Washington, DC
COMPLETION
July 2021
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
AMERICAN COUNSELING ASSOCIATION
SIZE
9,512 RSF
LOCATION
Alexandria, VA
COMPLETION April 2022
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.
OCTO o LABS
LOCATION
Reston, VA
COMPLETION March 2022
AWARDS
PROJECT TEAM
HBW Construction
GPI Engineering Dancker Steelcase
DESCRIPTION
Octo oLabs™ 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.
SIZE 25,689 RSF
LOCATION
Columbia, MD
COMPLETION
March 2023
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.
COCA-COLA
LOCATION
Washington, DC
COMPLETION
June 2022
PROJECT TEAM CBRE
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.
SIZE
34,500 RSF on 2 floors
LOCATION
Manassas, VA
COMPLETION
November 2021
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.”
Raymond H. Cypess, DVM, Ph.D Chairman and Chief Executive Officer American Type Culture Collection
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER WASHINGTON
SIZE 5,950 SF
LOCATION
Washington, DC
COMPLETION
May 2021
PROJECT TEAM
Davis Construction
GHT Limited
Thorton Thomasetti
DESCRIPTION
This pro bono project, which began as an intended minor refresh of an outdated headquarters for the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Washington at 4103 Benning Road NE in Washington, DC became a major renovation and a “labor of love.” The goal of the renovation was to create a current and elegant aesthetic with limited resources, providing an elegant, functional, and timeless space that would empower staff in their work. The final product vastly improves the presence of the exterior façade, and increases safety and security of employees and visitors.
FN AMERICA
SIZE
13,474 RSF
LOCATION
McLean, VA
COMPLETION
October 2018
AWARDS
2019 AIA Award of Merit
2019 NAIOP Northern Virginia 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 custom-stained 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 audio-visual technology, allowing FN America to collaborate with its staff around the world.
AMERICAN WIND ENERGY ASSOCIATION
SIZE
15,849 RSF
LOCATION
Washington, DC
COMPLETION
July 2017
CERTIFICATION
LEED Gold
AWARDS
2017 NAIOP DC|MD 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
SUMMIT, LLC
19,085 RSF
LOCATION
Washington, DC
COMPLETION February 2015
CERTIFICATION
LEED Certified
AWARDS
2015 AIA Award of Merit 2015 NAIOP DC|MD 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
GETWELLNETWORK, INC.
SIZE
26,476 R SF
LOCATION
Bethesda, MD
COMPLETION
October 2013
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.
EMERGENT BIOSOLUTIONS
LOCATION
Gaithersburg, MD
COMPLETION
November 2018
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.
CONSTELLIS
SIZE
90,000 RSF
LOCATION
Herndon, VA
COMPLETION
March 2020
PROJECT TEAM
Cushman & Wakefield
HITT Contracting
GPI Engineering MOI
DESCRIPTION
As Constellis looked to consolidate multiple offices across the National Capital Area into one centralized headquarters facility, DBI designed over 90,000 SF on 3 floors, including an Executive Suite, roomy and ample openplan workstations, and private offices ringing each level, with frosted glass fronts allowing sunlight into inner areas. Each floor includes “huddle spaces” – small 4-person conference rooms – as well as phone rooms and spacious break rooms. On the reception level, a Training/Conference Center can function as 3 smaller conference rooms, or can be expanded into one large event space. DBI designers infused the Constellis brand into the space by taking the company logo – a free-drawn star – and expanding on the angles. The faceted reception desk, open-plenum ceilings, dualtoned carpeting, and acoustical ceilings in the break rooms all leverage the star’s angles. A Feature Wall displays a star for each of the employees who has died performing security services their job has entailed.
STANDARD SOLAR
SIZE 16,372 RSF
LOCATION
Rockville, MD
COMPLETION
March 2020
PROJECT TEAM
Cresa
HBW Construction
GPI Engineering
Officeworks - Teknion
DESCRIPTION
The main objective was to create a space embodying the purpose-driven mission of its staff and culture, built on innovation, collaboration, and teaming, while infusing a clean design with an energy, brightness, and warmth that is reminiscent of solar rays themselves. You are immediately welcomed at Standard Solar with rich hues and vibrant yellow tones, crisp high-gloss whites, warm walnut veneer, exposed polished concrete floors, and a custom reception desk that incorporates actual solar panels. The open studio space was broken into five main neighborhoods. Each neighborhood has a vibrant backdrop of color with custom graphics that tie into Standard Solar’s branding. All workstations were designed with height adjustable desks to maximize human ergonomics and to allow access to natural light and views.
SMARTRONIX, LLC
SIZE
21,888 RSF
LOCATION
Herndon, VA
COMPLETION
January 2021
PROJECT TEAM
Cresa
HITT Contracting
KTA Engineering
OEII - Allsteel
DESCRIPTION
DBI was engaged to perform this renovation in place for Smartonix, LLC. The concept of the new design emphasizes the curved ceiling design of the existing space, expanding it and mirroring the circle in a wood luxury vinyl plank tile on the floor below. The clean, crisp design makes use of rich hues and vibrant blue tones, crisp high-gloss whites, warm gray washed woods, and walnut toned floors. A nine-inch-thick floor to ceiling royal blue branding wall is the backdrop to the reception area and caries a new stainless “Smartronix” logo. The breakroom is designed not only as a reprieve from the general office space but also an area that could host impromptu meetings and scheduled events.
The space offers different seating zones for both dining and collaboration. Workstations in the open office area feature functional 6’x6’ desks designed with efficient built-in storage solutions and features to maximize human ergonomics. All the existing conference rooms as well as the newly designed conference room incorporate acoustic panels at the TV wall to help with sound transfer and utilize the latest in audio-visual technology, allowing Smartronix to collaborate with its staff and clients both in the office and through the ever-growing video calls.
AFLAC
SIZE 5,536 SF
LOCATION
Washington, DC
COMPLETION
December 2021
PROJECT TEAM JLL
MW Murray GHT Ltd.
SKA Engineers
DESCRIPTION
Working with DBI Architects, insurance giant Aflac sought to liberate themselves from an existing dark, enclosed space, heavy with traditional furniture and lacking equitable access to daylight across the organization. With a goal of creating a contemporary yet timeless design that would serve them for the term of their 11-year lease, Aflac embraced an industrial vibe, featuring exposed concrete floors and metal-and-glass interior office fronts. To achieve the desired aesthetic for this 5,536 square-foot office, DBI’s design team selected a neutral palette of soft whites and greys accented by warm wood tones. Then, the neutral palette was accented with Aflac’s corporate color palette – but still providing the flexibility for those accent colors to change as the brand evolves. The design of the new space focused on creating a balance of public space where Aflac can entertain clients, with private spaces for staff to conduct business. To that end, the reception area and conference room can be combined or divided with the use of a retracting glass wall, allowing the flexibility to host various sized events, delivering on a frequent need of the company. The transparency of the glass wall and the wood slat feature on the ceiling serve to connect the space, both visually and architecturally.
LOCATION
Silver Spring, MD
COMPLETION
November 2017
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.
ASPEN - AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR PARENTERAL AND ENTERAL NUTRITION
SILVER SPRING, MD
THE DONOHOE . COMPANIES, INC.
LOCATION
Bethesda, MD
COMPLETION
July 2016
PROJECT TEAM
Donohoe Construction GHT Limited WGS
TESTIMONIAL
“Successfully relocating your corporate offices after 38 years in the same location can be a significant challenge for any organization, unless you assemble the right team. The Donohoe Companies, Inc. did just that with the guidance and collaboration of DBI. Through strategic design, to support updated work flow processes and the creation of a highly efficient office environment, DBI was able to provide expertise that yielded an excellent result.”
Mark Barry Senior Vice President
The Donohoe Companies, Inc.
THE DONOHOE COMPANIES, INC.
KLNB, LLC
SIZE
8,610 RSF
LOCATION
Washington, DC
COMPLETION
November 2017
PROJECT TEAM
DFS Construction
GPI Engineering
Price Modern - Haworth
TESTIMONIAL
“Michael Boyer and his staff of talented architects have been a pleasure to work with during the process of relocating two of our offices at KLNB, which included the relocation of our Companies headquarters. Throughout the entire process, they managed to provide premier design services and impeccable construction coordination all while keeping our budget constraints a top priority. Moving two major offices at the same time could have easily been a very stressful and unpleasant experience. However; with Michael and his team at DBI Architects, we had the peace of mind all along that we were in great hands.”
Marc A. Menick President
KLNB
KLNB, LLC
LOCATION
Vienna, VA
COMPLETION
Fall 2018
PROJECT TEAM
DFS Construction
GPI Engineering
Price Modern - Haworth
DESCRIPTION
Renovations at KLNB, LLC’s offices in Tysons, Virgnia were undertaken following the completion of renovations to their offices in Washington, DC. The goal was to mimic the overall design from the DC location, including color palette and finishes, but with a smaller budget. Unlike the DC location, the Virginia offices are designed with an open, collaborative approach. The conference rooms, open lounge, and breakroom are all situated adjacent to the reception area to allow space for large, all-hands events and to promote an office culture of interaction and collaboration.
VALCOURT BUILDING SERVICES
SIZE 7,000 RSF
LOCATION
McLean, VA
COMPLETION
June 2019
PROJECT TEAM
Bognet Construction
DESCRIPTION
To create a high-end, executive level design for the Valcourt offices, DBI employed custom linear lighting integrated into unique walnut veneer wall panels. Ample room is provided in the elegantly open floor plan for informal meetings in a centrally located coffee bar breakroom, as well as in any of the spacious offices. A large conference room is adjacent to the suite entry. All-glass fronts for the private offices along the perimeter wall allow an unimpeded view of the dramatic landscape outside. DBI created a design that is modern, yet incorporates traditional elements such as solid textured carpeting, brass light fixtures, walnut wall panels, dark wood finishes, classic stone finishes, and more.
SIZE
26,712 R SF
LOCATION
Washington, DC
COMPLETION
February 2014
AWARDS
2015 IIDA Design Award
PROJECT TEAM
Cresa Coakley Williams
Loring Engineering
Price Modern
TESTIMONIAL
“CFP Board’s new office space sets the standard for a working environment that is both practical and pleasing to work in. From the clean lines of the design and layout to the open spaces and vibrant colors, our workspace emits good, positive energy. It is the perfect environment for our team to do their very best work—and for our guests to enjoy when they come here.”
Kevin Keller Chief Executive Officer CFP Board, Inc.
A-TEK, INC.
9,735 RSF
LOCATION
McLean, VA
COMPLETION
April 2016
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.
SIEMENS GOVERNMENT TECHNOLOGIES
LOCATION
Arlington, VA
COMPLETION
December 2015
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.
ACUMEN, LLC
SIZE
23,806 RSF
LOCATION
Washington, DC
COMPLETION
November 2016
PROJECT TEAM
Cresa
DFS Construction
GPI Engineering
OEII - Allsteel
TESTIMONIAL
“Acumen is very pleased with the quality of services and the professionalism of the DBI staff. We enjoyed working with a team that truly listened to and recognized our needs while providing solutions based on professional knowledge and experience. The cooperation and collaboration that Michael Boyer and his team brought to our project everyday was greatly appreciated. Not only were RFIs and submittals reviewed and returned quickly, but DBI staff regularly visited the job site to help coordinate any required field changes as they were discovered, so that the design intent was upheld while ensuring that the construction schedule was never compromised.”
Mark L. Bates Office Operations Manager Acumen, LLC
SIZE
13,219 R SF
LOCATION
Arlington, VA
COMPLETION
November 2018
PROJECT TEAM
Cresa
HBW Construction
GPI Engineering
WGS - Teknion
DESCRIPTION
While working with SNA on their new headquarters, the main objective was to create a space that combines the playful and the professional and supports their assertion that “well-nourished students are prepared to succeed.” The logo provided inspiration for the palette, including lime green, turquoise, and vibrant apple red, paired with golden yellow, warm whites, and light oak and walnut wood accents, creating a lively, warm, and welcoming atmosphere. The backdrop to the reception area is a state-of-the-art reconfigurable conference room with the latest audio-visual technology, adjacent to a catering pantry and phone booth that create an all-inclusive conference zone separate from the studio. The break room is centrally located among the open office layout and is truly the heart of the studio, encouraging collaboration and communal connectivity, featuring a wraparound lime green wall and large-scale graphic fruit tree wallcovering, flanked on either side by custom wood slat ceilings and a vinyl wood tone floor.
SIZE
41,732 RSF
LOCATION
Washington, DC
COMPLETION
April 2012
CERTIFICATION
LEED Silver
PROJECT TEAM
Cresa HITT Construction
Tolk (now Dewberry)
American Office - Herman Miller
DESCRIPTION
The design philosophy for NAM’s new headquarters was to keep the palette simple, using only a few materials and focus on the architectural details while infusing natural light into the space. Walnut veneer creates an executive feel and floor-to-ceiling photography captures images of the past 130 years of manufacturing. Use of glass creates a visual connection among interior spaces and between the interior and exterior environments. New ways of working, rapid and concise communications, and cost-effective operations are the hallmarks for this new headquarters.
GEOEYE, INC. (NOW MAXAR)
SIZE
81,236 SF
LOCATION
Herndon, VA
COMPLETION September 2010
CERTIFICATION
LEED Certified
AWARDS
2011 NAIOP Northern Virginia Award of Excellence 2012 WBC Craftsmanship Award
PROJECT TEAM Cresa Rand Construction Corporation
Cad-Con Consulting Washington Workplace
TESTIMONIAL
“DBI Architects has designed a great, contemporary interior space for us with an impressive look that truly captures who we are and how far we’ve come: it says GeoEye is a growing high-tech company that’s here to stay… The unique architectural details command your attention the moment you step off the elevators …The space has a sleek, clean, and energetic vibe, and we could not be happier with the results.”
Matt O’Connell President and CEO, GeoEye
RENAISSANCE STRATEGIC ADVISORS
SIZE
15,899 RSF
LOCATION
Arlington, VA
COMPLETION
November 2018
PROJECT TEAM
Cresa
DFS Construction
BlueMoon Engineering
Price Modern - Haworth
DESCRIPTION
Renaissance Strategic Advisors (RSA) develops industry-leading insights for the national security market. Supporting premier firms in aerospace, defense, space, intelligence, and the government service industry, the RSA team sees themselves as “renaissance men.” For their new home at 1300 Wilson Boulevard in Arlington, VA, the theme was to create a sophisticated modern space with a subtle nod to classical Renaissance art and architecture. A chevron marble reception floor sets the stage for RSA’s new home and is accompanied by a palette of deep navy blue, crimson, warm whites, raw steel, and accents of rich walnut, creating a timeless space. The breakroom encourages collaboration and communal connectivity for both professional and interpersonal dialogue. It was designed to function as two separate environments: one with casual lounge seating and banquette seating and the other with a large custom “family style” table made of planks of reclaimed wood and raw steel.
A free-standing custom entertainment center divides the space and houses AV requirements for impromptu meetings.
OCTO CONSULTING GROUP
LOCATION
Reston, VA
COMPLETION
May 2017
PROJECT TEAM
HBW Construction
Provectus, Inc.
DESCRIPTION
Octo Consulting Group sought to break the mold of typical government contractor offices (i.e., drab and boring) as a way of demonstrating its mission to be “the nongovernment government contractor.” To emphasize Octo as a fresh alternative in the government consulting industry, the designer created an inviting and upbeat work environment, implementing a rich and playful palette based on Octo’s corporate colors: a spectrum of light to dark orange tones complemented by pops of navy blue. Accompanying this playful yet classic design element are warm walnut finishes and cool white marble.
SIZE 12,676 RSF
LOCATION
Reston, VA
COMPLETION
March 2019
PROJECT TEAM
ULTRA Company
DDG Engineering
WGS - Teknion
DESCRIPTION
DBI’s design for Ofinno’s 12,676-SF office space in Reston, Virginia was completed on an exacting budget, while still providing the “wow-factor” the project called for. The design uses a palette that incorporates Ofinno’s corporate colors and warm wood tones for a sleek and professional look. Graphics that reinforce Ofinno’s mission and purpose can be found throughout, and new furniture was selected to complement the existing furniture Ofinno brought into the new space. Ofinno Technologies is a research and development lab that specializes in inventing and patenting future technologies. So, when the DBI design team was making selections for light fixtures, they picked pendant lights with over-sized Edison-style light bulbs as a subtle nod to the organization’s inventors.
BRICKYARD
SIZE
8,000 RSF
LOCATION
Ashburn, VA
COMPLETION
January 2016
PROJECT TEAM
Clarke-Hook Contracting
DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project was to create a co-working office space to serve the Washington, DC suburb of Ashburn. This space will serve as a “third place” between home and office, and the idea of blending the two is reflected in the design. Cozy seating welcomes visitors and doubles as a casual meeting space. Bar-height countertops allow for touchdown workspace and expansion room to accommodate social events. The open studio layout features open desking and minimal separation between stations, encouraging collaboration and flexibility. Natural materials and textures are met with small but intentional pops of color. The carpet patterns blend to create the look of a Turkish rug, reinforcing the “third place” concept.
CONSULTING (NOW AXIAS, INC.)
HANSCOMB
LOCATION
Alexandria, VA
COMPLETION
March 2019
PROJECT TEAM
Cushman & Wakefield
Ultra Construction
DDG Engineering
DESCRIPTION
This corporate interior build-out features a primarily open plan punctuated by huddle rooms, and executive offices placed along the perimeter. The client’s objective was to showcase its brand and provide a workplace environment that would foster teamwork and collaboration. Stand-out design elements include exposed brick, warm wood tones, and a black ceiling. A stacking slider at the single conference room allows the client to have private meetings, as well as to open the space to the reception area for larger functions.
INTERNATIONAL LAUNCH SERVICES
LOCATION
Reston, VA
COMPLETION
July 2008
PROJECT TEAM
Cresa
KTA Group
Spectrum General Contracting
DESCRIPTION
ILS challenged DBI to provide an open office feel without compromising ILS’s rigid space standards, which included security zones and a high-density of private offices. DBI achieved the goal by space planning clean, unobstructed paths of travel throughout the space, opening up at all four corners of the plan for administrative functions, and ultimately leading to a centralized Lounge/Break-out space. The close design collaboration with ILS resulted in a space that successfully conveys ILS’s sharp attention to detail and solid confidence towards many successful launches in the future.
