EDUCATION
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
• Case Studies
• On the Boards
• Design Recognition
• Client List
EDUCATION
We have established a reputation for the planning and design of educational environments, dedicating more than 30 years collaborating with many regional school districts. From new construction and renovations, to interior fit-outs and expansions, Architecture, Inc. has a range of experience comprising complex phasedoccupied renovations, detailed programming and educational specifications, and fast-tracked construction.
Our professional relationships include Loudoun, Fairfax, Prince William, and Rockingham counties as well as Montgomery County in Maryland and the DC public school system. Our commitment to providing nurturing educational environments in every design is demonstrated by our long list of successful projects and longstanding school district relationships.
TRENDS
Makerspaces are popping up everywhere right now— in regular education classrooms, libraries, and art rooms. Today’s students are empowered to collaboratively innovate, create, and learn through choice, experimentation, and play. The “maker movement” encourages educational environments that foster authentic engagement.
A makerspace is a natural extension of the traditional art room, and it doesn’t have to be an expensive mission for your school or department. Tactile activities are just as important as the tech options, and diversity in your makerspace leads to more authentic educational exploration—preparing students for an engaged future.
In order to keep up with growth, many school districts do not have the time to design each building from scratch. The economy, the time—it all weighs in. These communities are faced with a real challenge to construct educational environments as economically and quickly as they can, but that does not mean they can’t be great schools.
A good prototype needs to be extremely adaptable, flexible, and allow for easy changes and adjustments down the road. Flexible design makes it easier to adapt to specific sites, and it also lends itself to sustainability. So, don’t write off prototype because it’s perceived as repetitive and economic. A prototype can be the most high-performing building that we see today.
Coolidge Senior High School
Washington, DC
Maryvale ES / Sandburg LC
Rockville, MD
West Springfield, VA
Reston, VA
Terraset Elementary School
West Springfield High School
COOLIDGE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
After a complete modernization and restoration, Coolidge Senior High School was re-imagined for a science, math, computer technology, media, and arts focused curriculum. Built in 1940, the 318,000 sf Georgian-style school had been expanded in 1987 with the addition of a 91,400 sf sports complex. In addition to the high school, a new collocated middle school was also planned for the site. The design-build team focused on stabilizing the historic structure while creating educational programs for two distinct schools. The high school remained in the northern half of the building while the Ida B. Wells Middle School was provided a separate entrance in a 12,600 sf addition. Two exterior service courts were enclosed with soaring glass roofs to accommodate an arts commons, shared dining commons, and a variety of classrooms. Historic preservation efforts included restoration of the cupola, replacing all original windows roof tiles, recreation of a historic greenhouse, as well as interior restoration of the auditorium. Having achieved LEED Gold, sustainable features include energy efficient mechanical systems, a green roof on the addition, low VOC materials, and a stormwater management system.
DESIGN RECOGNITION
ACEC Metropolitan Washington
Learning by Design Architectural Showcase
LEED Gold
01
CASE STUDY
middle school addition
historic facade greenhouse vestibule
COOLIDGE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
dining commons
01 CASE STUDY
COOLIDGE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
breakout area
media studio science classroom
MARYVALE / SANDBURG CO-LOCATION 02
Located on the site of a previous 1960’s middle school, the co-located Maryvale Elementary School / Carl Sandburg Learning Center is a new 165,000 sf facility designed for two student populations. Maryvale is designed for 600 K-5 general education students while Sandburg is designed for 150 special education students in a single story centered around a courtyard. The co-location of this special education program allows for mainstreaming opportunities into the general education classrooms.
The building plan incorporates the program of both schools on either end with a shared media center, kitchen, building services, teachers’ lounge, and health services suite located in the center. The administrative areas for each school are zoned in a continuous space across the front of the school to foster collaboration. The building’s exterior is designed to appear as a single facility with two distinct entrances differentiated by color. One of the signature design elements are the cascading entry canopies, acting like a tree canopy that allows sunlight to reach the ground while offering protection from rain and snow.
DESIGN RECOGNITION
ABC of Metro Washington
Learning by Design Architectural Awards
LEED Silver
MARYVALE / SANDBURG
sandburg entry
aerial
MARYVALE / SANDBURG
maryvale lobby
sandburg lobby
maryvale gym
CASE STUDY
WEST SPRINGFIELD HIGH SCHOOL 03
West Springfield High School is an existing 288,000 sf school housing 2,200 students. The project comprises a comprehensive renovation touching all areas of the school. The design includes additions totaling approximately 109,000 sf, highlighted by relocating the entrance of the school to the main parking lot and the “fly-over” science addition.
The multi-phased renovation brings the school up to the modern standards for programs, systems, and teaching concepts. The athletic fields were also renovated by realigning some of the fields, providing new lighting on the fields, and combining the varied storage areas into a single, cohesive storage building.
DESIGN RECOGNITION
ABC of Metro Washington
WEST SPRINGFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
athletic corridor
main lobby gym
WEST SPRINGFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
CASE STUDY
TERRASET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Originally designed in 1975, Terraset was built as a 990-student open plan program concept, and was conceived as a completely energy conservative building. The school utilized “earth-cover,” a sophisticated heat reclamation mechanical system, and passive and active solar energy to heat and cool the building.
For the renovation, some exterior walls and the roof remained, while the 70,000 sf interior was modified and reconfigured. Terraset retained its grass roof, with portions of the building extending outside the original footprint though 34,000 sf of additions. The entry courtyard was enclosed, and two bridges were replaced with a single pedestrian bridge covered by a canopy that is reminiscent of the original solar panel array.
The new portions of the school include an administrative addition to the front entrance, a new library, classrooms, fine arts addition (both art and music), and a School Age Child Care addition. The existing student dining facility was expanded and updated to accommodate the increased student body. Renovations were phased in order for the school to remain functional throughout the process.
DESIGN RECOGNITION
NAIOP Northern Virginia
Learning by Design Architectural Showcase
TERRASET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
upper entrance
entrance lobby main facade
earthen roof outdoor classroom
TERRASET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PWCS - Potomac Shores Elementary School
Woodbridge, VA
LCPS - Banneker Elementary School
Middleburg, VA
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
