DBI: Stealth 2023 by DBI Architects, Inc.

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STEALTH SECURE SPACES

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

STEALTH DESIGN Beginning with the design of computer rooms in the early 1980s, DBI has created a variety of secure facilities and technology-oriented spaces, including operation centers, switch sites, data centers, advanced concept laboratories, and video teleconferencing centers. Projects have included the White House Situation Room, Lockheed Martin’s Center for Innovation, Intelligence Community Campus Bethesda [ICC-B], and many others.

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DBI has developed secure spaces for a long list of clients, including the Department of Defense, Siemens Government Technologies, SAIC, and BAE Systems. The following pages give an idea of the breadth and depth of DBI’s experience and leadership in development of secure spaces.

CONSTELLIS | HERNDON, VA

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SELECTION OF SECURE SPACE PROJECTS

Accenture LLP / Reston, VA / 1,200 SF Advance Technology Systems Corp. / McLean, VA Akamai Technologies, Inc. / Reston, VA / 1,000 SF Anteon Corporation / Northern, VA and Washington, DC / 6,899 SF Archangel, Inc. Carter House / The Plains, VA / 6,000 SF Avaya, Inc. / Herndon, VA / 8,800 SF BAE Dulles North / Sterling, VA / 124,000 SF CSI Engineering Metro Park A / Springfield, VA / 1,540 SF Cobham Sparta Project #1 / Centreville, VA / 1,300 SF Cobham Sparta Project #2 / Centreville, VA / 2,989 SF Constellis / Herndon, VA / 90,000 SF Department of Defense / Fort Meade, MD / 40,000 SF Department of Homeland Security / Arlington, VA / 35,000 SF Defense Information Systems Agency / Arlington, VA / 9,100 SF Department of Treasury DIA / Vienna, VA / 7,000 SF Department of Treasury FinCEN / Vienna, VA / 5,000 SF Emergent BioSolutions / Gaithersburg, MD / 54,000 SF Federal Agency / Washington, DC Metro Area / Multiple Spaces FGM, Inc. / Reston, VA / 800 SF Fibertek / Herndon, VA / 400 SF Gannon Technologies Group / McLean, VA / 7,000 SF GeoEye, Inc. / Herndon, VA / 1,182 SF iDirect Government Technologies / 600 SF Intelligence Community Campus Centrum Building / Bethesda, MD / 220,269 SF Intelligence Community Campus Erskine Hall / Bethesda, MD / 386,100 SF L-3 Titan Group / Reston, VA / 48,000 SF Lockheed Martin Corporate Headquarters / Bethesda, MD / 1,459 SF Lockheed Martin / Fairfax and Suffolk, VA / 5,200 SF MCI / Ashburn, VA / 40,000 SF

Miklos Systems / Fairfax, VA / 500 SF Next Tier Concepts / McLean, VA / 150 SF Northrup Grumman / Reston, VA Practical Imagineering / Reston, VA / 1,000 SF SAIC / Washington, DC / 44,509 SF SAIC / Chantilly, VA / 79,768 SF Siemens Governmental Technologies / Arlington, VA / 11,735 SF SOS International / Reston, VA / 552 SF Tera Research / Vienna, VA / 5,317 SF Tenacity Solutions, Inc. / Reston, VA / 750 SF Toyon / Sterling, VA / 800 SF Two Defense Contractors / Washington, DC Metro Area / 3,000 SF Unisys Corporation / Reston, VA / 500 SF U.S. Air Force / Colorado Springs, CO / 13,500 SF U.S. Investigations Services, Inc. / Falls Church, VA / 12,350 SF

INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY CAMPUS - BETHESDA

ICC-B

SIZE 220,269 SF LOCATION Bethesda, MD COMPLETION September 2015 CERTIFICATION LEED Silver AWARDS 2017 USGBC Innovative Project of the Year, Responsible Design Award 2017 DBIA National Award of Merit 2017 Building Design and Construction, Bronze Team Award 2016 AIA Northern Virginia Award of Merit, Excellence in Architecture 2016 AIA Potomac Valley Honor Award

DESCRIPTION This project consisted of an RFP Design Response to a Design-Build RFP with DBI as the Lead Architect for Interiors of the new building. The first Phase of the project called for the design of a new Class A office building that would connect the three existing buildings on the 40-acre collaborative intelligence campus. DBI’s role was to work with the Lead Design Architect for the new building and the Architect of Record to develop and create the vision for the interior spaces and the overall design concepts for the main reception, amenity gallery, café, fitness center, market space, credit union, 500-seat auditorium, 500-seat cafeteria, health unit, and all office space.

220,269 SF

ICC-B

BETHESDA, MD

WHITE HOUSE SITUATION ROOM 4,200 SF

SIZE 4,200 SF LOCATION Washington, DC COMPLETION March 2006 PROJECT TEAM Defense Information Systems Agency Kline & Associates Ideo DESCRIPTION Design concept This project involved the renovation of a situation suite in The White House. The design consists of flexible work areas for a highly energetic West Wing staff. The space layout employs hierarchical placement of use functions to facilitate the receipt, dissemination, and analysis of information critical to the President’s senior administration members. The combination of low partitions, glass transparencies, and custom work surfaces are used to form the major spatial divides, creating an expansive environment within a modest interior envelope.

WHITE HOUSE SITUATION ROOM

WASHINGTON, DC

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.

90,000 RSF

CONSTELLIS

HERNDON, VA

(FORMERLY ENGILITY - TASC)

SAIC 79,768 SF

SIZE 79,768 SF LOCATION Chantilly, VA COMPLETION July 2016 PROJECT TEAM HITT Contracting Arbee Associates Caliber Design WGS DESCRIPTION The DBI team redefined and implemented new workplace standards for Engility, both locally and nationally. Engility’s objective was twofold: to transform its primarily closed office plan into a more open and welcoming one, and to create more workspaces for staff. This “office of the future” workplace design incorporates new 6’ x 6’ benching workstation standards with glass wall office fronts for internal offices, filling the entire space with natural light. Phone booths, team/video teleconferencing rooms, and conference rooms are located along the internal ring to provide privacy for individual or group calls or meetings. DBI selected a neutral finish palette as the basis of design while providing colorful accents that can be easily changed over time (e.g., painted walls and furniture fabrics). The project resulted in a space that Engility enjoys being in — a space that enables the company to work in the most creative and productive way.

SAIC

CHANTILLY, VA

SIEMENS GOVERNMENT TECHNOLOGIES 13,738 RSF

SIZE 13,738 RSF 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.

SIEMENS GOVERNMENT TECHNOLOGIES

ARLINGTON, VA

BAE SYSTEMS, INC. 139,120 SF

SIZE 139,120 SF LOCATION Rockville, MD COMPLETION May 2010 CERTIFICATION LEED Silver AWARDS 2011 NAIOP DC | MD Award of Excellence DESCRIPTION DBI has worked with BAE on several of the company’s office spaces throughout the United States, including those in Quantico, VA; Dulles, VA; Arlington, VA; Herndon, VA; and Rockville, MD. DBI worked closely with BAE’s facilities groups, as well as its IT and security teams, to ensure that all BAE standards were incorporated. Many of BAE’s offices have SCIFs and secure components. LEED certification is a requirement for BAE Systems office environments. DBI provided a complete design package for BAE’s Redland Corporate Center location in Rockville, MD from programming through contract administration for the building’s six floors. Primarily an open office environment with private offices for management, the space also includes standard office support space, secure labs, large break rooms, and conferencing facilities.

BAE SYSTEMS , INC.

ROCKVILLE, MD

(NOW DIGITALGLOBE)

GEOEYE, INC.

SIZE 81,236 SF LOCATION Herndon, VA COMPLETION September 2010 CERTIFICATION LEED Certified AWARDS 2011 NAIOP 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

81,236 SF

GEOEYE, INC. (NOW DIGITALGLOBE)

HERNDON, VA

LOCATION Suffolk, VA COMPLETION February 2006 AWARDS 2007 HRACRE First Honor Award PROJECT TEAM Applied Minds KTA Group Granzow Structural Engineers Kimley-Horn and Associates General Projection Systems James G. Davis Construction Corporation DESCRIPTION This net-centric experimentation and analysis laboratory develops, models, tests, and simulates defense-related systems and products. The building’s hexagon shape provides six sectors. Four sectors are flexible and reconfigurable, while the remaining sectors contain fixed support spaces. The building is designed around a 65-foot-tall central atrium housing a 56-foot-tall lighthouse structure that serves as the facility’s symbol of vision and innovation.

Photography © Lockheed Martin

LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION 50,365 SF

SIZE 50,365 SF

LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION

SUFFOLK, VA

SUMMIT, LLC | WASHINGTON, DC

SELECTION OF GOVERNMENT CONTRACTOR PROJECTS

Accenture LLP / Washington, DC and Reston, VA / 1,200 SF / 8 projects totaling 108,000 SF Anteon Corporation / Several locations in Virginia; Washington, DC; Mt. Laurel, NJ / 5 projects totaling 248,000 SF A-TEK, Inc. / McLean, VA / Company Headquarters / 9,734 SF BAE Systems / Dulles, VA and Quantico, VA / 3 projects totaling 147,142 SF Constellis / Herndon, VA / 90,000 SF Emergent BioSolutions, Inc. / Gaithersburg, MD / Company Headquarters / 53,560 SF Engility (Formerly TASC) / Chantilly, VA and Washington, DC / 64,020 SF GeoEye, Inc. (now DigitalGlobe) / Herndon, VA / 81 236 SF IIT Research Institute / McLean, VA / 35,000 SF In-Q-Tel / Arlington, VA / 20,000 SF InfinityQS / Fairfax, VA / Company Headquarters / 12,900 SF International Launch Services, Inc. / Reston, VA / 26,111 SF L-3 Titan Group / Several locations in Northern Virginia / 3 projects totaling 351,119 SF Leidos (through Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc.) / Throughout U.S. / On-Call Interior Design Services Term Contract (On-going) Lockheed Martin / Suffolk, VA; Fairfax, VA; Bethesda, MD / 5 projects totaling 800,000 SF Mandiant Corporation / Reston, VA / 22,673 SF ManTech International Corporation / Bethesda, MD / 28,880 SF NeuStar, Inc. / Sterling, VA / 6,300 SF Northrop Grumman Corporation / Reston, VA / 9,750 SF Pixia Corporation / Reston, VA / 17,068 SF Plateau Systems, Ltd. / Arlington, VA / 48,000 SF Practical Imagineering / Reston, VA / 10,000 SF PSI International, Inc. / Fairfax, VA / 7,500 SF SAIC / Washington, DC / 44,509 SF SAIC / Chantilly, VA / 79,768 SF Siemens Governmental Technologies / 11,735 SF SOS International Ltd. / Reston, VA / 552 SF Sprint / Reston, VA / 2 projects totaling 43,067 SF Summit Consulting, LLC / Washington, DC / 19,085 SF TASC / ENGILITY / Chantilly, VA and Washington, DC / 64,020 SF Unisys Corporation / Reston, VA and McLean, VA / 5 projects totaling 302,592 SF U.S. Investigations Services, Inc. / Falls Church, VA / 12,350 SF Vistronix / Fairfax, VA / 24,095 SF

DBI ARCHITECTS | RESTON, VA

FIRM PROFILE

SIEMENS | CRYSTAL CITY, VA

WHO WE ARE

It is the possibilities that inspire us: To explore original design solutions for every client. To create meaningful experiences of place for you. To transform disparate elements into beautiful forms.

DBI recognizes that the design of our built environment has

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

and other products that are sustainable and energy efficient.

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

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,

into one cohesive design strategy. Our designers’ enthusiasm

To reduce and monitor the environmental footprint of our

and expertise ensure that this strategy is implemented in the

projects, we maintain a carefully planned and integrated

best possible way, developing client spaces of unparalleled

technological design platform that harnesses state-of-the-

functionality and sophistication.

art architectural design software. In addition to conveying

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

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 Developers, Owners, Brokers Property Managers

international organizations. With our office in the Washington, 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.

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the hospitality and restaurant industry; and local, national, and DC region, DBI is ideally located to respond rapidly to project

Government Agencies Institutions Religious Organizations Schools Technology Companies

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INTERNATIONAL LAUNCH SERVICES | RESTON, VA

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

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.

best for the site. Our experience and expertise provide a

EXTENDED CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

reliable guide through the range of land use, zoning, traffic,

To ensure that a project is completed according to the price

environmental, and demographic issues that often arise during

agreed upon during bidding, we provide extended part- or

complex projects.

full-time representation at the construction site. We monitor the

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

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

clients include the commercial real estate community; federal

moving a bookcase or coordinating an entire office relocation, we

government agencies; corporate, association, and legal end-

successfully implement move and facility management policies

user organizations; technology firms; and local, national, and

by partnering with our clients to understand their organization’s

international organizations.

structure, business goals, and culture. Projects encompass

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.

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 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

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.

ICC-B | BETHESDA, MD

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

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 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 Program 2009 Honor Award CASSIDY TURLEY’S VIRGINIA HEADQUARTERS Fairfax County, Virginia Exceptional Design Awards Program 2010 Honor Award NAIOP Northern Virginia - 2009 Award of Excellence GRAPHIC DESIGN FIRM NAIOP DC|MD - 2008 Award of Merit

SUMMIT CONSULTING, LLC NAIOP DC|MD - 2015 Award of Excellence AIA Northern Virginia - 2015 Award of Merit, Commerical Interiors

LOCKHEED MARTIN CENTER FOR INNOVATION HRACRE - 2007 First Honor Award

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

CARANA CORPORATION NAIOP Northern Virginia - 2006 Award of Merit

GETWELLNETWORK, INC. AIA Northern Virginia - 2014 Award of Merit, Commerical Interiors IIDA - 2014 Silver Design Award

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

MANDIANT CORPORATION NAIOP Northern Virginia - 2013 Award of Merit

US ARMY INFORMATION DOMINANCE CENTER NAIOP Northern Virginia - 2000 Special Recognition Award IIDA - 2000 Gold Design Award

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.

ATCC | MANASSAS, VA

PROCESS

BRANDING

VISIONING

TEST- FIT PROGRAMMING

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 user 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 programming, visioning, and test-fitting, we work to understand the client’s 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

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

AV/IT SECURIT

wall, more than a set of corporate colors, branding is that difficult-todefine 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.

FURNITURE

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

MOVE IN

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

PERMIT & G.C. SELECTION

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.

CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION

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

POST OCCUPANCY FEEDBACK

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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