PRIVATE CLUBS
Founded in 1986, Architecture, Incorporated is a 60-person, award-winning planning, architecture, and interior design practice. We are united in the belief that as trusted advisers and design leaders, we reach beyond the predictable to turn vision into reality while solving complex challenges for public, private, and government clients—improving quality of life through the built environment.
Our projects range from complex renovations to new construction for commercial, hospitality, education, healthcare, senior living, multifamily, and sports and recreation clients across the region. This wide range of design experience and core value of client service has made Architecture, Inc. recognized as one of the most prominent firms in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.
CONTENTS
• Practice Area
• Trends
• Design Experience
• Case Studies
• Design Recognition
• Client List
PRIVATECLUBS
We create club environments that encourage members and guests to feel not just accommodated, but welcomed; and that surpass their expectations. We understand that members want to sense a level of belonging, value, and richness, as well as comfort and familiarity.
The clubs and hospitality environments we design integrate the qualities expected by members; allowing them to settle in and feel comfortable. We know substantial activity is occurring behind the scenes, allowing you to provide seemingly effortless service and unmatched accommodation. We understand the business of leisure and create designs that allow the pulse to slow, spirit to recharge, and ignite the desire to return.
TRENDS
Historically viewed as playgrounds for the wealthy, today’s city club has evolved to become an urban oasis that appeals to a broad demographic and reflects the resurgence of cities, changing technology, and shifts in how business is conducted. City clubs have evolved to embrace a changing landscape and entice increasingly younger members. Décor is transitional; not so trendy as to be immediately outdated, but no longer the formal, traditional style that had become their hallmark.
That décor also provides more variety and options for dedicated work spaces that have member-facing technology—a place to work between meetings in the city. But it’s not just about work, it’s also about play; city clubs also feature more media areas within the casual seating areas and large screen televisions in demand from younger members.
URBAN
Each club is a unique environment with its own story— communicating the heritage, culture, and community of the club. Defining the club identity is vital. Whether it’s in wine country, a growing suburban area, or a bustling urban center; the identity guides the design to create a unique environment that is distinctive, fresh, and current.
Within each club, areas are programmed to further the story: a traditional pub, an elegant dining room, or a bar focused on sports of names for a famous former member; the club must cater to the interests and ideals of its membership.
TRENDS
Club managers have realized that the best way to turn around membership demand and golfer participation at their clubs is to invest in the non-golf aspects of the membership experience. As a response to a shift in members’ interests and values; health, fitness, wellness, and more inclusive recreation will be the identifying club characteristics.
Walking a golf course at the turn of the 20th century was exercise; spending an hour in the fitness center or participating in a Power Flow Yoga class is increasingly the norm. Clubs are incorporating exercise options as well as functional training like TRX, TPI, Muscle Activation Therapy (MAT) as well as spa, nutrition, joint rehab, physical therapy, and athletic and sport-specific training.
DESIGNEXPERIENCE
The Dominion Club Glen Allen, VA
Knollwood Country Club Elmsford, NY
02
Skyline Club Indianapolis, IN
North Hills County Club
Glenside, PA
01
CASE STUDY
DOMINION CLUB
Prior to a renovation led by Architecture, Inc. the interiors of the Dominion Club were very traditional, with heavy millwork and brass accents. To bring the club up to modern standards while respecting its traditional heritage, the renovation focused on an update to finishes, fixtures, and furniture in 9,980 sf of the 23,000 sf club on both levels. Centered on a large ceremonial rotunda used for event space, the renovation expanded available space by removing very large encasements on the columns on the lower level, freeing up considerable floor space. Finishes on the sweeping stair were refreshed by replacing brass fixtures, installing new carpet, and updating finishes throughout.
On the first floor, the main dining area was completely renovated to make it more flexible for multiple dining options. A variety of seating including a communal table and banquets help to define spaces while keeping the space open. Bright finishes, modern light fixtures, and nostalgic wall graphics helped to update the space while keeping it rooted in tradition. Adjacent restrooms were re-configured to allow direct access to the dining room. The dining room is now open to a large new covered patio with multiple fire pits, ceiling fans, and casual seating.
rotunda
KNOLLWOOD COUNTRY CLUB
Established in 1894 as one of the oldest golf clubs in the USGA, Knollwood Country Club is rich in history. The club has endured two World Wars, the Great Depression, and a devastating fire in 1919. The design challenge was to bring a century-old building up to modern standards while respecting its rich traditional heritage. The main level renovations include a new bar that blends the traditional wood detailing with modern finishes, including a window wall that opens to an outside bar.
The main dining room was transformed into a bright and vibrant space with nostalgic wall graphics and fullheight booths. Double-hung windows were replaced with a folding window wall to further open the space and bring light into the room. Former offices were removed to create a new private dining room with full-wall wine displays and a faux wood beam ceiling. The restrooms were completely rebuilt to be fully accessible, with new finishes that complement the design. A major highlight of the renovation is the new multi-level outdoor stone patio and covered dining areas comprising multiple fire pits, ceiling fans, and casual seating. A low wall surrounding the patio is covered in cultured stone to perfectly match the exterior stone walls of the club—making a seamless expansion of the outdoor amenities.
DESIGN RECOGNITION
HOBI Award - Best Commercial Rehab
KNOLLWOOD COUNTRY CLUB
CASE STUDY
03 NORTH HILLS COUNTY CLUB
In order to expand the casual dining options at North Hills Country Club’s existing clubhouse, the open space adjacent to an outdoor patio between the main building and a freestanding dining room was enclosed with a new 1,800 sf two-story event space. Centered on a large bar, the infill addition includes additional casual dining space and an enclosed golf simulator.
In response to the difference in elevation of the three existing components, the addition is sunken from the main clubhouse but takes advantage of the high ceilings created by the offset. The golf simulator room is open to the interior with a glass partition that mirrors new expansive windows overlooking the expanded and updated patio. In addition to the dining space, the kitchen was renovated, and locker rooms and private event spaces were refreshed totaling 5,800 sf of new and renovated space.
Inspired by the region’s history of rail transport, the club features industrial design elements like wall graphics and iron details. The bar area includes an iron fretwork and industrial truss supporting the bar and flat screens. Porcelain brick tiles pay homage to industrial warehouses.
NORTH HILLS COUNTRY
golf simulator
SKYLINE CLUB
Skyline Club is situated in the bustling center of downtown Indianapolis, offering stunning cityscape vistas. With its modern and lively atmosphere, the club provides a perfect setting for conversations, relaxation, and a break from the hustle and bustle of city life. Members can partake in enriching cultural activities and savor gourmet cuisine of this city club, located on the 36th floor. Architecture, Inc. provided interior architecture and design services for the 7,010 sf renovation of the main event space including a dining/even space, anytime lounge, bar, and wine room.
2024
Monumental Sports Network
NAIOP DC | MD Awards of Excellence, Best Interiors 25,00175,000 sf: Award of Excellence
District E
restaurant development+design awards, Form and Function Innovation Award
2023
Ellen M. Bozman Government Center
Best of NAIOP Northern Virginia Award, Buildings, Capital Improvement Institutional: Award of Merit
Inova Center for Personalized Health Executive Suites
Best of NAIOP Northern Virginia Award, Buildings, Interior Tenant Space 50,000 + SF: Award of Merit
Inova Center for Personalized Health Tower 8
Best of NAIOP Northern Virginia Award, Buildings, Capital Improvement Non-Institutional: Award of Excellence
Mellow Mushroom - Virginia Beach
HRACRE Excellence in Development Design Award, Buildings, Best Restaurant/Eatery/Bar: Award of Merti
The Residence at Colvin Run
Best of NAIOP Northern Virginia Award, Buildings, Multi-Family Residential: Award of Excellence
Fairfax County James M. Scott Exceptional Design Award, Community Benefit Project: Award of Merit
2022
8150 Leesburg Pike Amenity Space
Fairfax County James M. Scott Exceptional Design Award, Commercial Interiors: Award of Merit
Knollwood Country Club
Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Central Connecticut, Hobi Award: Best Commercial Rehab
2021
8150 Leesburg Pike Amenity Space
Best of NAIOP Northern Virginia Award, Buildings, Amenity Space: Award of Excellence
Maryvale Elementary School / Carl Sandburg Learning Center
ABC of Metro Washington Excellence in Construction Awards, Educational: Award of Excellence
Learning by Design Architectural Awards, Multi-Use/Joint-Use Building : Outstanding Project
Salamander Resort & Spa
US News and World Report, Best Hotels in the US: Gold Badge
Viceroy DC
ABC of Metro Washington Excellence in Construction Awards, Commercial/Residential Renovation $2-$4M - Award of Excellence
2020
Coolidge Senior High School
Learning by Design Architectural Awards, Combined-Level School: Outstanding Project
West Springfield High School
ABC of Metro Washington Excellence in Construction Awards: Award of Excellence
2019
700 Constitution
Multifamily Executive MFE Awards, Adaptive Reuse: Grand Winner
Coolidge Senior High School
ACEC Metropolitan Washington Excellence Awards, Renovations and Additions: Honor Award
Inova Sports Medicine
Fairfax County James M. Scott Exceptional Design Award, Institutional: Honor Award
Mellow Mushroom - Chantilly
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), Restaurant Interior Build-Out: Honorable Mention
IIDA Mid-Atlantic Premier Design Awards, Retail: Honor Award
2018
700 Constitution
AIA Northern Virginia Design Award, Historic Architecture: Award of Merit
Building Design + Construction Reconstruction Awards: Bronze NAIOP DC | MD Awards of Excellence, Best Renovation: Award of Excellence
Compass Rose
Best of NAIOP Northern Virginia Award, Interiors, Tenant Space 0 to 10,000 sf: Award of Excellence
Current Salon Shop! Design Awards Competition, Service Retailer: Silver Award
Mellow Mushroom - Chantilly
Best of NAIOP Northern Virginia Award, Building - Hospitality/ Retail: Award of Excellence
Opaline Bar and Brasserie
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), Commercial/Residential Renovation under $1M: Award of Excellence
Propel Swim Academy
US Swim Schools Association, Facility: Award of Excellence
Salamander Resort & Spa
Forbes Travel Guide, 2018 World’s Most Luxurious Hotels
Terraset Elementary School
Learning by Design Architectural Awards, Elementary School: Outstanding Project
TRUEBODY Bethesda
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), Commercial $512M: Award of Excellence
2017
Terraset Elementary School
Best of NAIOP Northern Virginia Award, Capital ImprovementInstitutional: Award of Excellence
2016
Arlington County Department of Human Services
Best of NAIOP Northern Virginia Award, Interiors Tenant Space 50,000 sf and Above: Award of Merit
Hotel Palomar
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC): Award of Excellence
Morrison-Clark Hotel
NAIOP DC | MD Awards of Excellence, Best Hospitality ProjectBoutique Service: Award of Excellence
QIAGEN
NAIOP DC | MD Awards of Excellence, Best Interiors - Healthcare/Biotech/Lab: Award of Merit
2015
Children’s Science Center
Best of NAIOP Northern Virginia Award, Best Interiors - Retail: Award of Merit
Marina Landing at Belmont Bay
Great American Living Awards (GALA), Best Design and Architecture - Multi-Family/Mixed-Use
Sage
Fairfax County Exceptional Design Awards, Commercial Office (Interiors): Honorable Mention
Tower Club
Best of NAIOP Northern Virginia Award, Best Interiors - Retail: Award of Excellence
2014
3251 Old Lee Highway
Best of NAIOP Northern Virginia Award, Best Building Renovation - Capital Improvement: Award of Excellence
RECOGNITION
Graham Road Elementary School
American School & University Magazine, Outstanding Designs: Interior Renovation
Loudoun Medical Office Building III
Best of NAIOP Northern Virginia Award, Best Building Renovtion, Adaptive Re-Use: Award of Merit
Mellow Mushroom – Herndon
IIDA Mid-Atlantic Chapter Design Awards, Retail: The Bronze Award
2013
Salamander Resort & Spa
Best of NAIOP Northern Virginia Award, Best Building - Build-toSuit Non-Institutional Facility: Award of Excellence
W.T. Woodson High School
American School & University Magazine, Outstanding Designs: Renovation/Modernization
2012
CurvyGirls Bridal
Fairfax County Exceptional Design Awards, Office (Interiors): Honorable Mention
Fairfax County Health Lab
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC)
Gaslight Square Condominiums
Apartment and Condo Development Industry Award, Best New Condominium in the Mid-Atlantic Region
PACE West School
American School & University Magazine, Outstanding Designs: Specialized Facility
2011
Fire Lane Retirement Party
Best of NAIOP Northern Virginia Award, Best Building Renovation, Adaptive Re-Use: Award of Merit
2010
Arlington County Department of Human Services
Best of NAIOP Northern Virginia Award, Best Interiors - Tenant Space 50,000 sf and Above: Award of Excellence
Fairfax County Health Lab
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC)
Fire Works Pizza
Best of NAIOP Northern Virginia Award, Best Interiors - Retail Project: Award of Excellence
Commercial
Atlantic Realty Companies
Avis Budget Group
Avison Young
The Bernstein Companies
Booz Allen Hamilton
BRPOA
BTY Global
CBRE Group
Cushman & Wakefield
Cheroenhaka Nottoway Enterprises
Duke Realty
EIT 2.0
Forest City Commercial
Global Logistics Group
Global Medical REIT
Holladay Properties
Integrated Direct Marketing
Interstate Plaza Holding
JBG Smith
JLL
The Lann Companies
Lerner Enterprises
Lidl US
Lincoln Property Company
MainStreet Bank
Martin Marietta
The Meridian Group
Metrostar Systems
Newmark Knight Frank
Northrop Grumman
Novec
Ox Hill Companies
The Peterson Companies
Polinger Company
Resource Bank
Rosenthal Properties
Sirhandi Enterprises, Inc.
Soave Enterprises
Tamares
Tetra Partners
T-Mobile
TMG Solutions
Uniwest Commercial Realty
Verizon
Vermeer Mid-Atlantic
Webor Rector Commercial Real Estate
Commercial Interiors
AAHOA
Adecco
Amerihome Financial
BBSI
Bell & Clements
Berry and Berry
Capital Securities Management
Carpi & Clay
Coalfire
Commvault
Compass Rose
Creative Radicals
Current Salon
Digital Reasoning
Expereo USA
Falcon Labs
First Financial
Goel & Anderson
Hirsch & Ehlenberger
Hunton & Williams
Infor Federal Solutions
JPS Law
Kinetek Consulting
KZO Innovations
ManTech
Media Research Center
Modus Create
MTX Wealth Management
MVB Bank
National Sleep Foundation
Outsource
Paratus Law Group
PGI
Presidio
PSE&G
Rockhill Management
SAGE
Scott & Stringfellow
Serten Advisors
Take2
TMA Direct
Urgent.ly
Vectrus
Verne Global
Washington Gas Federal Credit Union
ZELTIQ Aesthetics
Education
Ambleside School
Amelia County Public Schools
Arlington Public Schools
Children’s Science Center
Celebree Schools
DC Public Schools
Edlin School
Fairfax Christian School
Fairfax County Public Schools
Fauquier County Public Schools
Florida Gulf Coast University
Friendship Public Charter Schools
Greene County Public Schools
The George Washington University
Higher Ground Education
Johns Hopkins University
The Levine School of Music
Loudoun Country Day School
Loudoun County Public Schools
McLean Bible Church
Minnieland Academy
Montgomery County Public Schools
Northern Virginia Community College
Nysmith School
Prince George’s County Public Schools
Prince William County Public Schools
Rock and Roll Daycare
Rockingham County Public Schools
Trinity School at Meadow View
University of Maryland College Park
Government
Alexandria Health Department
Arlington County
Arlington County DHS
Bethesda Naval Hospital
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
City of Fort Myers
City of North Port
DARPA
Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA)
Department of Defense (DoD)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Fairfax County Government
Fairfax County Health Department
Fauquier County
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Government of the District of Columbia
Great Falls Volunteer Fire Department
Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling
Leesburg Volunteer Fire Department
Loudoun County Government
Marine Corps Base Quantico
Maryland National Park & Planning
National Institute of Health
National Naval Medical Command
Naval Facilities Engineering Command
Town of Herndon
US Air Force
US Army
US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
US Marines - Quantico Marine Base
US Naval Academy
US Navy - Washington Navy Yard
USIS
US Secret Service
Washington DC Superior Courts
Washington Metropolitan Transit (WMATA)
Healthcare and Life Sciences
Alexandria Hospital
Allergy & Asthma Center
Alliance Rehabilitation
Althea Medspa
Battelle Labs
BioReliance Corporation
CareNow
Child Cardiology Healthcare
City Hospital
The Cleveland Clinic
Countryside Orthopaedic Associates
Culpeper Hospital
Fairfax Allergy Asthma & Sinus Clinic
Fairfax Nursing Center
Fairfax Radiological Consultants
Fairfax Radiology Centers
Fauquier Hospital
Garden State Rehab Hospital
George Washington University Hospital
Georgetown University Pediatrics
GI Endoscopy Center of Northern Virginia
Greater Washington Rehab Hospital
Harton Regional Medical Center
HealthWorks for Northern Virginia
Hospital Corporation of America (HCA)
Inova Alexandria Hospital
Inova Center for Personalized Health
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
Inova Fairfax Hospital
Inova Health System
Inova Mt. Vernon Hospital
Inova Orthopaedics
Integrated Dermatology
Johns Hopkins University Medical Center
Mary Washington Hospital
Medstar Georgetown University Hospital
Mercy Hospital
Meso Scale Diagnostics
Metropolitan Pediarics
Middlesex Hospital
The National Center for Plastic Surgery
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Neuroscience Center of America
Northern Virginia Opthalmology Assoc.
Park Royal Hospital
Pediatrix
Prince George’s Hospital
Prince William Hospital
The Psychiatric Institute of Washington
Pure Life Renal Dialysis
QIAGEN Sciences
Radiology Associates of Maryland
Rehabilitation Hospitals of America
Reston Hospital Center
Southern Research Institute
Springfield Hospital
St. Agnes Healthcare
Stone Ridge Medical Center
Stone Springs Hospital
Tenet Healthcare Corporation
TherImmune Research Corporation
Town Center Orthopaedic Associates
VAMC Philadelphia
Virginia Hospital Center
Washington Hospital Center
Welltower, Inc.
Whole Child Pediatrics
Hospitality
Arlo Hotels
Barteca
Black Hoof Brewing Company
Blue Ridge Grill
Capitol Hill Suites
Courtyard by Marriott
Delta by Marriott
DoubleTree by Hilton
The Doyle Collection
Fireworks Pizza
Halfsmoke
Heritage Golf Group
Hersha Hospitality
Hilton Hotels
Holiday Inn Express
Innisbrook Golf Resort
Invited Clubs
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants
Mellow Mushroom
MGAC Hospitality
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust
RB Properties
Ritz-Carlton Hotels
RLJ Lodging Trust
Salamander Hotels & Resorts
Stanford Hotels
Thompson Hospitality
Thompson Hotels
Viceroy Hotels & Resorts
Westin Hotels & Resorts
Multifamily Residential
700 Constitution
A.J. Dwoskin
ABDO Development
Akelius US
Aura Apartments
Borger Management
Christopher Companies
Harborside LLC
The Mill at Occoquan
Natelli Communities
Senior Living
Abri at Rockrimmon
American Senior Living
Artis Senior Living
Brightview Senior Living
The Chelsea at Brookfield
Colvin Run Senior Living
Emeritus Assisted Living
Grist Mill Center CCRC
HCR Manor Care
IntegraCare Corporation
Lakeside Landing at Jackson
ManorCare
National Assisted Living
Suffield Meadows
Summerville Senior Living
Traditions Integrated Continuum Care
Virginia Gardens and Woodlands
Sports and Recreation
A.J. Dwoskin
Body Dynamics
DC United
Elite Shooting Sports
Florida Gulf Coast University Athletics
Golds Gym
Heritage Training and Shooting
Inova Sports Medicine
Izaak Walton League
Johns Hopkins University Athletics
Junior Tennis Champions Center
Loudoun Therapeutic Riding
Monumental Sports & Entertainment
Propel Swim Academy
Sport & Health
Top Tier Training
TRUEBODY Fitness
XCAL Shooting Sports & Fitness
