DBI: Outdoor Spaces by DBI Architects, Inc.

OUTDOOR SPACES

E X P L O R E / C R E AT E / T R A N S F O R M

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.

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.

4501 N FAIRFAX DRIVE | ARLINGTON, VA

PORTFOLIO

EXECUTIVE PLAZA

SIZE 44,500 SF LOCATION Bethesda, MD COMPLETION June 2021 PROJECT TEAM MCRE Pollinger GPI Engineering Price Modern DESCRIPTION For this 160,000-SF, Class A commercial office building, DBI refreshed the lower level amenities hub, including WiFi-enabled creative lounge, game room, bike storage room, and fitness center with locker rooms and yoga room. Additionally, the main floor lobby and all elevator lobbies were renovated, a mother’s room was added on the 2nd floor, and speculative suites were created on the 2nd and 7th floors to attract prospective tenants. The new outdoor courtyard accommodates both working and leisure while providing a connection to nature for the building tenants. Executive Plaza’s branding palette was incorporated into the wayfinding and building amenities for a stylish, cohesive look, and the large art piece in the main building lobby incorporates the building logo and colors in a sophisticated and upscale way.

44,500 RSF

EXECUTIVE PLAZA

BETHESDA, MD

44,500 RSF

EXECUTIVE PLAZA

BETHESDA, MD

4501 N FAIRFAX DRIVE 22,475 RSF

SIZE 22,475 SF LOCATION Arlington, VA COMPLETION May 2021 PROJECT TEAM Cushman & Wakefield May Construction GPI Engineering Price Modern DESCRIPTION The speculative suites at 4501 N Fairfax Drive consist of 6 separate units. Designed for flexibility to allow for easy modification to combine adjacent suites or to modify for prospective tenants, full glass front-framed windows provide all users with daylight through to the core. Each suite has a dedicated conference room and coffee station, and all suites share access to the town hall amenities, including 3 conference rooms, 2 phone/ huddle rooms, a shared pantry/cafe with nitro brew coffee bar, and 2 lounges. The design concept focuses on opportunities for tenants to lease a smaller footprint suite with access to the shared amenities to provide flexibility in design while minimizing burden. The suites and amenity spaces are designed with sophistication. Clean, sleek, simple lines with pops of graphic wallcoverings bring energy and inspiration to the space.

4501 N FAIRFAX DRIVE

ARLINGTON, VA

575 HERNDON PARKWAY 10,000 SF

SIZE 10,000 SF LOCATION Herndon, VA COMPLETION March 2021 PROJECT TEAM Bristol Capital Corporation HITT Contracting Girard Engineering Linton Engineering THA Furniture - Price Modern DESCRIPTION DBI was approached by Bristol Capital Corporation to renovate the building’s main lobby and bring new purpose to the outdated space. Prior to renovation, the lobby space was primarily a sitting area with no significant functionality for the tenants of the building. The main lobby is fragmented into three unique pockets of space by the two separate elevator towers. DBI’s designers envisioned the three connected spaces each with their own function. A palette of bright white, exposed concrete, specialty prefinished metals, and warm wood tones is highlighted by furniture in bold accent colors that bring a bright and vibrant energy that invites users into the space. Design in the north lobby included a reception desk at the main entrance to accommodate security needs and a multifunction seating area. The south lobby was equipped with banquette and bar-height seating that can accommodate dining, working, relaxation, or small meetings. The central lobby was completely reimagined, turning it into a well-lit multifunction area with banquette seating built into the stairs and adding a lighted design element that span across the ceiling and along both walls, creating visual interest, drawing users into the space, and connecting the north and south lobbies and improving the flow and cohesiveness of the space.

575 HERNDON PARKWAY

HERNDON, VA

DULLES EXECUTIVE PLAZA 11,000 RSF

SIZE 11,000 RSF LOCATION Herndon, VA COMPLETION November 2018 PROJECT TEAM Normandy Real Estate Partners Northpoint Construction DDG Virginia Enginnering Dancker DESCRIPTION DBI repositioned this 167,039-SF commercial office building, located a short walk from the future Innovation Center Metro and only 3 miles from Dulles International Airport. The scope of work included: modernizing the main lobby and restrooms; designing a new amenities facility, which features a 16-seat boardroom with full AV/IT capabilities, as well as a 96-occupant conference suite that can be reconfigured into two smaller conference rooms; designing a fitness center (with locker rooms and showers) and an exterior plaza, featuring new entry and exit doors from the fitness center, café, and lounge areas to facilitate access between DEP I and II. Conference areas, also offering informal at-bar seating, are supported by an adjacent pantry, kitchen, servery, and café.

DULLES EXECUTIVE PLAZA

HERNDON, VA

2245 AT HERNDON METRO 27,046 RSF

SIZE 27,046 RSF LOCATION Herndon, VA COMPLETION March 2019 PROJECT TEAM Barings Real Estate Transwestern HITT Contracting KTA Group, Inc. Bialek DESCRIPTION For this repositioning project, Transwestern selected DBI to redesign several amenities spaces within this Class A, 6-story office building located within walking distance of the Herndon Metro. Scope of work areas renovated include the building’s main lobby, core restrooms, elevator cabs, a tenant lounge and game room, an 80-seat conference center, a fitness center with locker rooms, an on-site, 45-seat café, and a new outdoor terrace with covered seating. DBI provided a full furniture package and is currently designing the building’s marketing suite.

2245 AT HERNDON METRO

HERNDON, VA

JUNCTION

SIZE 19,750 RSF LOCATION Reston, VA COMPLETION February 2019 PROJECT TEAM Rubenstein Parnters Newmark Knight Frank KTA Group Linton Engineering DESCRIPTION Rubenstein Partners undertook the transformation of a 188,000-SF outdated office building into a Class A, amenity-rich asset. The project’s objective was to create sophisticated, vibrant, and collaborative environments that accommodate various work styles and tenant activities. The scope included the renovation of a 5-story atrium lobby, featuring stone floors, custom millwork, and a sleek glass vestibule; a new, reconfigurable conference facility; a new elevator and upgrades to existing elevators and restrooms; an exterior terrace; a new fitness center; and a new mechanical system. The project’s showstopping element was the adaptive reuse of a 5-bay loading dock into a 4,000-SF tenant lounge. “The Dock,” as the space is known, includes a barista station, food service bar, and central “hangout” hub with bleacher-style seating.

19,750 RSF

JUNCTION

RESTON, VA

2900 CRYSTAL DRIVE 6,640 SF

SIZE 6,640 SF LOCATION Arlington, VA COMPLETION June 2021 PROJECT TEAM TWC Contracting GPI Engineering Price Modern DESCRIPTION DBI undertook several projects at 2900 Crystal Drive including the revivification of the main lobby, creation of a tenant lounge, and improvement of the building’s exterior presence to improve the experience for current tenants and to attract new tenants to the building. Just off the main lobby, an outdated 2,301-SF office space was converted into a comfortable and modern lounge for tenants. The new space features a coffee bar, flexible open seating area, arcade games, and a fireplace lounge. Open plenum ceilings and a glass entry to the lounge create a visually uninterrupted experience. A custom solid oak trellis with integral lighting acts as an anchor, creating a relaxed and cozy spot for tenants. This renovated space creates new flexible options for all tenants; whether a staff event, grabbing a cup of coffee in the morning, team collaboration through a quick game break, or conducting private meetings, the new tenant lounge is designed to fill a range of needs. The interior trellis design was carried over into the outdoor lounge space, and the mixture of high-top tables and lounge seating, string lights, and lanterns makes the building an appealing oasis along Route 1. The main lobby was expanded to 4,339 square feet, finishes were brightened and modernized featuring custom glass panels and lighting, and bar-height tables, divider panels, and live edge oak window ledges create additional flexible spaces for tenant use.

2900 CRYSTAL DRIVE

ARLINGTON, VA

1015 18TH STREET

SIZE 110,587 SF LOCATION Washington, DC COMPLETION March 2018 PROJECT TEAM Donohoe Real Estate Services Normandy Real Estate Partners DDG Virginia Engineering ETC, Inc. DESCRIPTION Repositioning/upgrade of a 1970s-era, 11-story, precast concrete office building. Replaced dated front façade with sleek modern design; renovated the main lobby, restrooms, and elevator lobbies; and added 3,700 SF of habitable space at the penthouse level for conference center, restrooms, wellness center, and roof terrace. New features include energy-efficient, structural silicone-glazed curtain wall system; signage and canopy for stronger street presence; and ultra-clear glass to promote visibility and create a more inviting space. Façade’s new structure, placed over three colors of glass, creates a “super grid” of alternating hues that divide planes along a cascading scale of color.

110,587 RSF

1015 18TH STREET

WASHINGTON, DC

RANDOLPH TOWERS 10,000 SF

SIZE 10,000 SF LOCATION Arlington, VA COMPLETION December 2015 DESCRIPTION This ground-floor visitor and resident support space embodies the high standards of the apartment complex. The objective was to design a completely new look for the existing first-floor reception and lobby space that would support the 500-unit building. DBI collaborated with Dittmar Company to develop a timeless design for the business center, resident lounge with kitchen, mail room, guest center, restrooms, and management offices. The glass-enclosed gas fireplace draws residents and guests into the lounge. The lounge is bounded by a curved wood veneer wall, punctuated with transparent glass doors, that connects to the main reception area and concierge. DBI also selected the wide variety of furniture and equipment utilized in the space.

RANDOLPH TOWERS

ARLINGTON, VA

CABOOSE BREWING COMPANY 3,200 SF

SIZE 3,200 SF LOCATION Vienna, VA COMPLETION April 2015 AWARDS 2015 NAIOP Award of Excellence PROJECT TEAM Teel Construction Alliance Engineergs Land Design Consultants DESCRIPTION For this project, DBI revitalized an abandoned industrial warehouse space by transforming it into a community-oriented craft brewery and family-friendly, farm-totable restaurant. A striking example of the limitless possibilities of creative adaptive reuse, the space incorporates several modern and organic architectural design elements, including rough-hewn reclaimed wood tables, minimalist light fixtures, graffiti-inspired bathroom murals, and rustic train track–themed artwork. In addition, the brewery features its own fully outfitted, semiindustrial tank room, where all of its beers are artisanally crafted.

CABOOSE BREWING COMPANY

VIENNA, VA

CABOOSE COMMONS 12,600 SF

SIZE 12,600 SF LOCATION Fairfax, VA COMPLETION Spring 2018 PROJECT TEAM KBR Construction KTA Engineering Alliance Engineering Dewberry DESCRIPTION Building on the success of the first DBI-designed Caboose Brewing Company taproom, a new brewery and coffeehouse was brought to the Mosaic District of the City of Fairfax. Reclaimed wood, clerestory windows, new glazing elements at the storefront, and a beautiful steel staircase and catwalk leading to two mezzanines combine to bring a fresh, relaxed feel to Caboose Commons. Much larger numbers can be accommodated in this new space that includes a full-service kitchen serving farm fresh food, and both indoor and outdoor tasting rooms, making Caboose Commons ideal for any occasion.

CABOOSE COMMONS

FAIRFAX , VA

277 SOUTH WASHINGTON STREET 16,000 SF

SIZE 16,000 SF LOCATION Alexandria, VA COMPLETION October 2021 DESCRIPTION An open and airy atrium design welcomes the visitor with plenty of light, activating the space in a human-scale, collaborative, multifunctional design that is flexible enough to accommodate anything from an intimate collaboration to large events. Positioning the brick construction elements as a “feature” in the stairway, penthouse, and common areas resonates with the historical importance of the site, near the center of the City of Alexandria, VA, at the original location of the Alexandria Hospital. Acoustic challenges in the atrium were addressed, through the use of rugs which delineate areas, movable media towers, and sound-absorbing furniture. An amenity room at the penthouse level includes a Golf Simulator lounge.

277 SOUTH WASHINGTON STREET

ALEXANDRIA, VA

TREEHOUSE TENANT LOUNGE 4,800 SF

SIZE 4,800 SF DESCRIPTION This proposed indoor/outdoor rooftop terrace includes zones for lounging, eating, and meeting. The indoor and outdoor spaces are connecting via a wooden trellis that spans from the outside to the inside and across the interior space from the lounging spaces to the meeting spaces. Proposed finishes and furniture for this space feature natural, organic designs and materials to empahzise the connection between inside and outside.

TREEHOUSE TENANT LOUNGE

DBI ARCHITECTS | RESTON, VA

FIRM PROFILE

SIEMENS | CRYSTAL CITY, VA

WHO WE ARE

DBI recognizes that the design of our built environment has

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

are sustainable and energy efficient.

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.

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 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

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

perform building energy and performance analyses to determine

architecture and interior design services to clients who share

which architectural designs have the least environmental

our belief that beautiful environments foster meaningful human

impact. Our technological platform also enables us to create

interaction and successful business outcomes. We have not only

highly coordinated sets of construction documents that link

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

building component information to external databases for post-

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

occupancy space and asset management.

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.

CLIENTS Associations and Nonprofits Corporations Developers, Owners, Brokers Property Managers

Government Agencies Institutions Religious Organizations Schools Technology Companies

DBI ARCHITECTS, INC. 1984 ISAAC NEWTON SQUARE WEST SUITE 400 RESTON, VA 20190

DULLES EXECUTIVE PLAZA | HERNDON, VA

SERVICES

With more than 45 years of industry experience, DBI offers design services that provide architectural and interior solutions for any space.

FURNITURE MANAGEMENT

MASTER PLANNING

spaces. In addition to creating a furniture plan tailored to the

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,

From systems furniture and casegoods for office spaces to complex solutions for operations, command, and conference centers, we can coordinate furniture requirements for all 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

colleges and universities, and churches.

data, and samples; review the contractor’s applications for

INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN

completion; and administer project close-out procedures.

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

payment; conduct inspections to determine substantial and final

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

international organizations.

successfully implement move and facility management policies

STEALTH DESIGN

structure, business goals, and culture. Projects encompass

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.

by partnering with our clients to understand their organization’s 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.

ICC-B | 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 MD/DC - 2015 Award of Excellence AIA Northern Virginia - 2015 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 MD/DC - 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 MD/DC - 2008 Award of Merit

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER BOARD OF STANDARDS, INC. IIDA - 2015 Design Award

GOOGLE, INC. “Google Unveils DC Office” - Channel 9 News Now, WUSA9.com, 01.18.2008

GETWELLNETWORK, INC. AIA Northern Virginia - 2014 Design Award IIDA - 2014 Silver Design Award

LOCKHEED MARTIN CENTER FOR INNOVATION HRACRE - 2007 First Honor Award

MANDIANT CORPORATION NAIOP Northern Virginia - 2013 Award of Merit GEOEYE, INC. WBC - 2012 Craftsmanship Award NAIOP Northern Virginia - 2011 Award of Excellence BAE SYSTEMS NAIOP MD/DC - 2011 Award of Excellence

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 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, 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. 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 9 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. Alan Storm is a true reflection of what a president should represent. He supports his staff 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, 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

DIVERSITY AT DBI 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 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 ground-breaking, award-winning designs.

ATCC | MANASSAS, VA

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 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 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.

EXPLORE / CREATE / TRANSFORM

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