DBI: Retail & Experiential 2023

RETAIL & EXPERIENTIAL

/ To explore original design solutions for every client.

/ To create meaningful experiences of place for you.

/ To transform disparate elements into beautiful forms.

It is the possibilities that inspire us:

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

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.

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.

Since its inception in 1973, DBI has provided full-service architecture and interior design services to clients who share our belief that beautiful environments foster meaningful human interaction and successful business outcomes. We have not only witnessed, but have been pioneers of, the evolution of design. As a result, we have extensive and authentic knowledge of, and experience with, designing state-of-the-art building interiors. Our work embraces forward-thinking, contemporary design, so that our clients’ spaces exemplify the most cutting-edge, dynamic, and creative approaches.

Our clients include senior living facilities, 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 postoccupancy space and asset management.

CLIENTS

Associations and Nonprofits

Corporations

Health Care Providers

Developers, Owners, Brokers

Property Managers

Government Agencies Institutions

Religious Organizations Schools

Technology Companies

ROSEANNE BEATTIE, AIA | Principal

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

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

MICHAEL HARTMAN, AIA | Principal

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

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

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

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

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

EBONG UKOR, AIA, NCARB | Senior Manager

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

DIVERSITY

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

That talent and initiative have borne out in groundbreaking, award-winning designs.

SERVICES

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

for any space.

MASTER PLANNING

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

ARCHITECTURE

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

INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN

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

STEALTH DESIGN

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

FURNITURE MANAGEMENT

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

EXTENDED CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

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

MOVE MANAGEMENT/FACILITY MANAGEMENT

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

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

LEED Gold

American Counseling Association | Alexandria, VA

American Wind Energy Association | 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.

AWARDS

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

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

GETWELLNETWORK, INC.

AIA Northern Virginia - 2014 Award of Merit, Commerical Interiors

IIDA - 2014 Silver Design 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 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, Virginia Exceptional Design Awards Program2007 Merit Award

WBJ - 2006 Best Real Estate Deal for Interior Design

IIDA - 2006 Bronze Design Award

TWINBROOK PLACE

NAIOP DC|MD - 2010 Award of Merit

UNIWEST GROUP

IIDA - 2010 Bronze Design Award

Fairfax County, Virginia Exceptional Design Awards Program2009 Honor Award

CASSIDY TURLEY’S VIRGINIA HEADQUARTERS

Fairfax County, Virginia Exceptional Design Awards Program2010 Honor Award

NAIOP Northern Virginia - 2009 Award of Excellence

GRAPHIC DESIGN FIRM

NAIOP DC|MD - 2008 Award of Merit

LOCKHEED MARTIN CENTER FOR INNOVATION

HRACRE - 2007 First Honor Award

CARANA CORPORATION

NAIOP Northern Virginia - 2006 Award of Merit

STUDLEY’S NORTHERN VIRGINIA OFFICE

NAIOP Northern Virginia - 2005 Award of Merit

US ARMY INFORMATION DOMINANCE CENTER

NAIOP Northern Virginia - 2000 Special Recognition Award

IIDA - 2000 Gold Design Award

PROCESS

TEST- FIT PROGRAMMING

SECURITY DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

THE PROCESS

It comes down to caring.

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

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

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

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

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

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

FURNITURE

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, onbudget, and with “no surprises.” Using tools such

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

PERMIT & G.C. SELECTION CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION

POST OCCUPANCY FEEDBACK

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.

PORTFOLIO

INTEGRUS HOLDINGS & FORTESSA TABLEWARE SOLUTIONS

SIZE

41,304 SF

LOCATION

Ashburn, VA

COMPLETION

August 2017

PROJECT TEAM

The Magellan Group Lansdowne Construction KTA Group, Inc. Poss Productions, LLC

DESCRIPTION

Providing high-quality dinnerware solutions to a variety of markets, Integrus Holdings Inc. is the parent company of four subsidiary sectors, including Fortessa Tableware Solutions. Founded in Loudoun County in 1993, the company has expanded nationally and internationally and serves more than 160 countries. Despite its global footprint, Integrus wanted to keep its roots local and, in 2017, relocated its corporate headquarters from Sterling to One Loudoun, an upmarket mixed-use development in Ashburn. Streamlining the company’s headquarters from 12,000 to 8,000 SF, this relocation also required the integration of several space types (including retail, office, and warehouse space) into one building. DBI created a headquarters that (1) showcased each brand of the Integrus family, (2) supported the company’s innovative mission, and (3) provided the functionality required by each space while blending these spaces into a unified whole.

SIZE

5,565 SF

LOCATION

Arlington, VA

COMPLETION

December 2018

AWARDS

Associated Builders and Contractors: Metro Washington2020 Excellence in Construction Award

PROJECT TEAM

Patner Construction

GPI Engineering

Rathberger Goss

DESCRIPTION

Cookology is a recreational culinary school offering professionally taught, hands-on cooking classes for the public, as well as professional training for food service industry specialists. The space is comprised of five separate commercial kitchens that can be joined into a single space for large events. The project is a reflection of the Cookology culture, with an affordable elegance, contrasted by an industrial aesthetic, balancing form and function – with an infusion of fun and playful elements. This balance is immediately apparent at the storefront, creating a warm and welcoming feel with the use of lighttoned ash wood, offset by cold-rolled steel around the door and windows. Inside, the industrial vibe is underscored with the use of a clean palette of desaturated blues and gray, echoing the tone of the resturant-grade stainless steel working surfaces and cookware. Bare blue-tinted concrete floors affirm the space as a working enviornment. Sliding woodframed glass panels that can be opened partially, by section, or fully opened and stowed against the wall, create a highly efficient, yet flexible layout. Contemporary light fixtures and pops of color give an up-to-the-minute, yet timeless feel.

SIZE

8,500 SF

LOCATION

Washington, DC

COMPLETION

October 2018

PROJECT TEAM

Natalie Park Design Studio

KTA Group, Inc.

DESCRIPTION

District Hardware relocated from Foggy Bottom to the new Wharf neighborhood to increase its retail space and gain exposure to a new clientele. To renovate the large space, DBI optimized the floor plan, and moving walls and conduits. District Hardware is a True Value reseller, so half of the building space is devoted to the hardware store, while the remainder is shared between a bike shop and the Velo Café, a small in-store eatery that features local coffee and beer. A bike repair shop is tucked under the space’s mezzanine, and offices and support spaces are located upstairs. The street-level café also has a serving window to accommodate patrons grabbing a quick cup of coffee to go.

CABOOSE BREWING COMPANY

SIZE

3,200 SF

LOCATION

Vienna, VA

COMPLETION

April 2015

AWARDS

2015 NAIOP Northern Virginia 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.

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.

SIZE

14,500 SF

LOCATION

Chantilly, VA

COMPLETION

December 2015

PROJECT TEAM

Russell Gage Corporation

Bluemoon Engineering

DESCRIPTION

With a vision and purpose in mind, DBI transformed three tenant bays of industrial warehouse space into a one-of a-kind new production brewing facility and restaurant. With an indoor beer garden feel, the 4,000SF tasting room was designed as an open shell. The tasting room has a main bar area which ideal to grab a Sunday brew and bite. It also has a side wing which has the intimacy to private events or family gatherings. The 10,000- SF brewing facility is the largest in the area. The brewing facility has pragmatic layout to facilitate the most efficient process for production. This includes delivery ingredients, fermentation process, and storage.

EDEN HEALTH

LOCATION

Arlington, VA

COMPLETION

February 2022

PROJECT TEAM

Clune Construction

GPI Engineering

DESCRIPTION

Direct-to-employer medical provider Eden Health hired DBI to provide extended design services for their new space within the Ballston Quarter mall. Located on the second floor with an outdoor glass-pane storefront, Eden Health’s office opens into a light and airy patient check-in and waiting area. The office features an exam room, lab, workroom, storage, and private restroom. Soft white, warm wood tones, and pops of teal are coupled with modern artwork and minimalist signage give the boutique space a luxe and welcoming feel.

SOPHIA’S CAFE

WILLOW OAKS CORPORATE CENTER

SIZE

2,600 RSF

LOCATION

Fairfax, VA

COMPLETION

January 2019

PROJECT TEAM

KBS Realty Advisors

DFS Construction

GPI Engineering

Price Modern - Haworth

DESCRIPTION

As part of the building improvements undertaken by KBS Realty Advisors at the Willow Oaks Corporate Center, Sophia’s Cafe was given a fresh look and feel. Updated finishes, new furniture, and thoughtful design details elevate the space, adding value for current tenants, prospective clients, and servicing the Willow Oaks Conference Center, renovated by DBI Architects in 2016.

GOLD’S GYM

SIZE

18,000-25,000 SF

LOCATION

Washington, DC and Westminster, MD

COMPLETION

2002/2003

PROJECT TEAM

A&K Consultants

Equity Office Properties Trust

Dietze Construction Group

Utica Contracting

Tate, Shahbaz & Associates

TrésChic

DESCRIPTION

DBI undertook the renovation of several Gold’s Gym locations in Washington, DC, Virginia, and Maryland. The gym facilities include areas for free weights, nautilus equipment, spinning classes, tanning booths, saunas in the locker rooms, juice bar, child care center, and a proshop selling clothing, bags, hats, and food.

18,000-25,000 SF

FORT EVNAS PLAZA II

SIZE

35.6 Acres

LOCATION

Leesburg, VA

COMPLETION

March 2010

PROJECT TEAM

Uniwest Group

Ehlert Bryan

Uniwest Construction

Dwyer Engineering

DESCRIPTION

Fort Evans Plaza II is a mixed use development campus comprised of office, retail, restaurant, and bank facilities on a site defined by the intersection of Fort Evans Road and Battlefield Parkway in the historic Town of Leesburg. This site lies within Leesburg’s historic H-2 Corridor that was created to promote design that respects the significant nature of Leesburg’s historic architecture. Design guidelines govern all development in the H-2 Corridor, and projects must be approved by the Board of Architectural Review.

SIZE

1,200 SF

LOCATION

Dulles, VA

COMPLETION

May 2010

PROJECT TEAM

HITT Contracting

Caliber Design

DESCRIPTION

Four weeks before AOL’s 25th Anniversary Party, DBI was hired to redesign the AOL Company Store. The goal was to transform the small store, which sold snacks and greeting cards, into a boutique displaying AOL’s branded merchandise for its employees. To reflect AOL’s campaign to refresh its brand and image, the redesigned store features a cutting-edge, contemporary look and style.

SIZE

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.

2900 CRYSTAL DRIVE

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. 6,640

SIZE

2,500,000 SF on 16.85 Acres

LOCATION

Ashburn, VA

DESCRIPTION

Adjacent to the Ashburn Metro Station (the terminus of the Silver Line) in Loudoun County, and less than 10 miles from Dulles International Airport, Gramercy District is a transit-oriented development on 16 acres fronting the north side of the Dulles Greenway. The site is the western-most anchor on an axis of major employment centers between Loudoun County and Washington DC, potentially providing 300,000 SF of retail and office space, 1,000 apartments, and central pedestrian plaza. Gramercy is positioned to be a major gateway to Loudoun County, the fastest-growing region in the Washington Metropolitan area. Gramercy will foster an amenity-rich, worklive-play environment, while also providing the convenience of direct access to mass transit via the Silver Line.

LOCATION Fairfax, VA

DESCRIPTION

DBI was hired to create a vision and strategy for redeveloping and revitalizing the existing Fairfax Towne Center, a 23-acre retail development at the intersection of West Ox Road and Lee-Jackson Memorial Highway (Route 50) in Fairfax County, as a more modernized and attractive mixeduse development. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors agreed to consider a Comprehensive Plan amendment for the development up to a 1.2 Floor Area Ratio. DBI sought to balance retail and residential uses, increase parking, and create a walkable, multi-use Center that is easily accessible from surrounding neighborhoods and poised to reap the benefits of access to the planned Orange Line Metro rail system extension. This Center will compliment nearby Fair Oaks Mall and Fairfax Corner as suburban Fairfax County’s new downtown.

SIZE

27 Acres

LOCATION

Loudoun County, VA

PROJECT TEAM

Edgemoor Real Estate Services

Claude Moore Charitable Foundation

Hellmuth, Obata + Kassabaum

OBI Architects

Clark Construction

Shirley Contracting

DESCRIPTION

LCTC is not simply a building, but rather a community defining civic destination. Located at the transit center of the planned Moorefield Station development, LCTC is not just commuter-accessible, but a regional multimodal transportation hub. LCTC’s proposal includes land not only to accommodate immediate office needs and transit support, but also arts, entertainment, and other community serving facilities.

HOSPITALITY, RETAIL & EXPERIENTIAL PROJECTS

100 Montaditos Restaurant / Arlington, VA / 3,900 SF

1500 Tysons Boulevard / HITT Contracting (furniture installation) / 8,000 SF

1600 Tysons Boulevard / Deli / 1,000 SF

1800 Tysons Boulevard / Café / McLean, VA / 2,300 SF

7799 Leesburg Pike / Cafeteria / 2,000 SF

AOL Headquarters Company Store Interior Renovation / Dulles, VA / 1,200 SF

BMW Showroom / Sterling, VA / 19,500 SF

Caboose Brewing Company / Vienna, VA / 3,200 SF

Caboose Commons / Fairfax, VA / 12,600 SF

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield / Cafeteria Renovations / +/-17,000 SF

Constitution Center / Plaza East Café / +/- 20,000 SF

Cookology / Dulles, VA / 2,100 SF

Courthouse Square / Leesburg, VA / 118,000 SF Office and Retail & 142,000 SF Garage

Plaza East Cafe @ Constitution Center / Washington, DC / 20,000 SF

Deli at 1600 Tysons Boulevard / McLean, VA

Department of State (DOS) / Concession Stand / +/-1,500 SF

Department of Defense (DOD) / Dining Hall Renovation / 15,819 SF

Down Dog Yoga / Herndon, VA

Dulles Discovery / HITT Contracting (furniture installation) / 8,000 SF

Firehook Bakery & Coffee House / McLean, VA / 2,286 SF

Fort Evans Plaza II / Mixed-Use Complex / Leesburg, VA /

Gold’s Gym / Washington, DC Metro Area / 6 locations

Google / Full-Service Kitchens / 2 locations

Hamburger Hamlet Restaurant / Patio & Club Room / 1,800 SF

Heidi’s Deli / Baltimore, MD / 1,700 SF

Holiday Inn Ballrooms / Washington, DC / 6,000 SF

Holiday Inn Restaurant / Washington, DC / 6,000 SF

International Monetary Fund Dining Area Renovation / Washington, DC / +/-9,000 SF

Inter-American Development Bank / Executive Dining Facility / 5,000 SF

Jersey Mike’s Subs / Purcellville, VA / 2,200 SF

Jersey Mike’s Subs / South Riding, VA / 1,560 SF

Leesburg Town Branch Mixed Use Development Schematic Design / Leesburg, VA

Lerner Enterprises 1800 Tysons Blvd Café

Lerner Enterprises 7799 Leesburg Pike Cafeteria / Falls Church, VA / 2,000 SF

Lou Lou / Reston, VA / 935 SF

Lou Lou / Washington, DC / 920 SF

Loudoun Times Mirror Mixed Use Development Schematic Design / Leesburg, VA

Mustang Sally Brewery / Chantilly, VA / 14,000 SF

National Institutes of Health (NIH) / Cafeteria / +/-3,000 SF

Park Plaza Retail Center / Vienna, VA / 4,900 SF New Building & 9,000 SF Façade

Renovation

Rocky Gap Hotel & Casino / Cumberland, MD / 50,000 SF

Ryan Restaurant Park Free Standing Spec Restaurant Design / Ashburn, VA / 2,800 SF

Sam’s Delicatessen / 1,050 SF

Sizzling Express / 3,000 SF

Spec Restaurant Design for Ryan Restaurant Park / 2,800 SF

Sports Authority / Fairfax, VA / 32,102 GSF

Sports Authority / Laurel, MD / 39,416 GSF

Station Express & Dunkin Donuts @ Securities and Exchange Commission /

Washington, DC / 1,100 SF

Stone Tower Winery / Loudoun County, VA / 24,000 SF

Stroheim & Romann Fabric Showroom / Washington, DC

Subway / Washington, DC / 1,940 SF

Talley Jewelry / Waldorf, MD / 2,860 SF

U.S. Consulate Compound for Department of State / Mumbai, India / +/- 3,000 SF

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Building I / Station Express / 1,100 SF

Victory Brewing Company / Leesburg, VA / 11,697 SF

Walgreens / Leesburg, VA / 14,700 SF

Washington Very Special Arts Mixed-Use Schematic Design / Washington, DC / 30,200 SF

Westminster Gym dba Gold’s Gym / Westminster, MD

Z-Pizza / Rosslyn, VA