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capital one headquarters
tysons corner, virginia
site planning core and shell design commercial interiors (lobby) new construction
capital one headquarters
tysons corner, virginia
The 32-story office tower, the tallest building in the region, creates a recognizable symbol for Virginia’s banking giant. A crystalline seven-story lobby punctuates the entrance axis connecting lobbies, urban public space and retail to both podium amenity and support spaces and the office tower. Staggered double height conferencing at corners reinforce the verticality and provide shared collaborative areas on each floor. The building is targeted to achieve a LEED Gold certification.
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Early concept was driven by the client’s design for a “curved form” that was timeless, elegant, and created an icon in the DC metro skyline. one of the main parti ideas was to create a vertial expression, through the building skin, of a layering of spaces within. This was created with doubleheight collaboration spaces stacked on the 2 main axes of the tower - placing prominence on Capital One’s business model of collaboration, innovation, and communication. (top) site diagram of views of DC area and Richmond - visible on a clear day influenced the form and orientation of the tower (above) site model on main axis (below) early concept sketches of a curved tower that highlighted a vertical void within and the view axes of the surrounding area
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tower view from the beltway (south)
capital one headquarters
tysons corner, virginia
The height of the tower was maximized by designing to the new Fairfax County height limit and then capping the structure with a 70 foot glowing glass penthouse. This “jewel box� atop the habitable building makes the tower the tallest in the mid-atlantic area and an feature in the DC metro skyline. The glass plays with use of transparency and reflectivity to achieve subtle and elegant differences on each of its faces. Solar heat gain and natural lighting control were also considered in the orientation of the tower and the placement of shading devices around the exterior.
capital one headquarters
tysons corner, virginia
(above) diagrammatic space planning of a typical office floor with “collaboration areas� at the corners (above right) collaboration area schematic design (right) vertical expression of colaboration areas highlight the activity within as well as create a focal point along the main site axis
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capital one headquarters
tysons corner, virginia
(above) alternate early lobby concept renderings The challenge of the lobby design was one of scale as impact was parapmount not oly from within the space but also from the approach to the building along the main axis of the site. The lobby concepts had to make a statement from 200 feet away as well as from within. This was achieved by a collaboration of skin transparency, lighting, materiality, and form. The height of the space was also challenging - an atrium connected the ground floor to the conference levels and sky lobby on floors six and seven, spanning the parking levels of the podium. Each floor was granted access to the atrium through a series of stacked balconies, which helped wayfinding as well as drew attention up the verticality of the space.
capital one headquarters
tysons corner, virginia
(above) early concept sketches
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capital one master plan tysons corner, virginia
urban design master planning design guidelines
capital one master plan tysons corner, virginia
The master plan for Capital One’s urban campus will create a transit-oriented, high density and sustainable community. The network of streets, walkways and parks will serve commercial, residential, retail and civic uses. Abutting the Tysons Corner METRO station, the 26-acre site is situated between two of the region’s busiest highways. The pedestrian-friendly development will meet LEED ND criteria, reducing automobile dependency, energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.
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elevated green space Once the master plan for the Capital One campus was completed, a full set of design guidelines were created for the client that explained and delineated development for the various parcels of land to be sold.
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This plan included: - building uses + “zoning” - building height and mass - facade porosity - scale and matriality - public access - pocket parks - recreation spaces - civic plaza design - streetscape character This work was done in conjuction and in collaboration with the Fairfax County Planning Department as the project coincided with their re-envisioning of the Tysons Corner as a pedestrian friendly TOD.
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capital one master plan tysons corner, virginia
(above) view from common green park along pedestrial axis view corridor to icon tower at civic plaza (left) typical streetscape character - ample space in public right of way for flexibility of use lends to grand “corporate� scale
capital one master plan tysons corner, virginia
hazel river cabin sperryville, virginia
adaptive reuse restoration new costruction custom detailing landscape design furniture design
hazel river cabin sperryville, virginia
A 1794 log cabin, 1856 addition and imported slave quarters were combined to create Hazel River Cabin. These cottages retain their character yet are renovated for contemporary life. Stone walls carve out a mountainside garden and create a viewing terrace while grounding the cabin. Inside, the removal of floors creates double-height living spaces revealing the beauty of the original log structures. Large-scale windows open views to the nearby river and mountain. Modern additions react to but are distinct from the original log structures, establishing a material hierarchy.
cabin interiors
hazel river cabin sperryville, virginia
hazel river cabin sperryville, virginia
cabin interiors
exterior
hazel river cabin sperryville, virginia
hazel river cabin sperryville, virginia
cabin gate
h e l l o c u p c a k e barracks row, dc
retail interiors custom detailing furniture design
h e l l o c u p c a k e barracks row, dc
(above) the plan involved retrofitting a rowhouse ground floor and cellar space to accomodate a commercial kitchen and hub for the bakery’s catering service as well as the storefront and cafe. Careful planning was required to determine the best use of space and circulation - both public and private. (top right) concept rendering of interior design, based on the company’s branding and interpretation of frosting and sprinkles. (bottom right) most design features were designed to be minimal and inobtrusive so that the branding and products would stand out. This is exemplified by the glass screens which are recessed into the floor and supported with sleek pin connections to help them to fade into the background.
Hello Cupcake II continues the themes that proved successful in the first shop, helping the company’s branding, yet expands on the design and adapts it to suit the new location, a former rowhouse. The owner wanted to make the shops feel like “boutiques” or “jewelry stores.” So, again, using a rich palette and visual metaphors of baked goods and decorations, the design creates an experience that goes beyond a typical retail bakery. This 2000 square foot retail space is divided between a ground floor, for sales and baking, and a basement, for storage, shipping, and workspace.
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h e l l o c u p c a k e barracks row, dc
h e l l o c u p c a k e barracks row, dc
(right, top) custom designed display shelves intended to minimize everything but the product itself. The glass screens, also sleek and minimal, do not retract from the display yet protect the food items from contact. (right, bottom) custom designed railing. Since a ramp was required for ADA access within the main door, a playful railing protects patrons from tripping while adding texture and whimsy to the very first experience of the space.
details
1730 Massachusett Ave washington, dc
commercial interiors custom detailing furniture design adaptive reuse renovation + addition
1730 Massachusett Ave washington, dc
ground level
basement level (above) exploded axonometric diagrams of the modern insertions into the historic building. These interventions highlight the shared spaces in each portion of the building through the use of color and materiality. (right, top) reception desk in feature color, designed specifically for the space and the company and executed by a metalwork artist. (right) library waiting room and flex work space. The custom designed built-ins have operable components to open and fold, revealing a desk that can be used for visiting staff or guests.
Multiple separate businesses cohabitate a lobby, two conference rooms, library, kitchen, and courtyard in this shared office space. These communal amenities unite the building occupants, animate the historic property, and are distingushable from the private offices by use of red metalwork and sleek, modern millwork. The rear carriage house underwent the most change becoming a light and open office space by adding of a large, modern dormer. The project now blends interior and exterior, history and modernity, and intertwines the daily lives of its occupants.
commercial interiors
1730 Massachusett Ave washington, dc
1730 Massachusett Ave washington, dc
carriage house
(above, top) exploded axonometric diagrams of the modern insertions into the historic building. The modern dormer and bay allowed the carriage house to become legally occupiable space, increasing the client’s expected rentable square footage. (above and right) A large component of the project scope was the ability to have fundraisers and galas in the space. This was difficult to do while maintaining the desired amount of rentable office space. So the courtyard between the house and the carriage house became an important design element as well - a flexible platform for activities.
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1500 Pennsylvania Ave washington, dc
new construction residential design interiors inclusionary zoning
1500 Pennsylvania Ave washington, dc
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This 41 unit, new construction, condominium building plays upon the significance of the Pennsylvania avenue corridor. All bays were created with views back to The Capitol or Penn Ave itself and the massing of the facade reflects the grander scale of Penn Ave versus the connecting 15th Street SE. The project maximizes return on investment by taking advantage of all by-right FAR plus bonus FAR through the use of inclusionary zoning. The mix of unit types, underground parking, and roof amenities are all designed to maximum efficiency in the landlocked corner site.
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(right) The finishes of the project were carefully selected to create a dialogue between the interior and the exterior of the building. The exterior palate was designed to create heirarchy of the street faces, highlight the entrance, and connect instill a sence of verticality and drama on the corner. The interior uses the same palate on a huma scale to aid in wayfinding throughout the building.
new construction
1500 Pennsylvania Ave washington, dc
1500 Pennsylvania Ave washington, dc
(right) The landlocked 1500 Pennsylvania site required extensive sheeting and shoring as well as intensive coordination between all disciplines as there was little room for error. This also involved a zoning waiver on parking requirements and a public space variance in order to achieve proper access to the building and still maximize the client’s pro forma.
(right) The complicated site requires a large amount of construction administration: from in-field discoveries and adaptations, to advising the client on issues with the neighbors’ properties and how to best improve ALL properties, not just within the physical project site.
construction
406 H Street, NE washington, dc
commercial core and shell residential custom detailing renovation + addition restoration
406 H Street, NE washington, dc
This new construction project will house retail, commercial and residential uses in close proximity to the H Street corridor in NE Washington, DC. Currently, all that remains of the property is the main facade fronting H Street. The new setback building height and trellis respect the original facade while contemporarily filling in the gap in the streetscape. The cellar and ground floors are proposed as retail; consistent with the area context. The second floor will be office space while the third floor, mezzanine level and roof deck will make up a single, private residence.
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mixed use
406 H Street, NE washington, dc
(left, top) existing 2 story facade to remain with completely new infill behind. (bottom left) front materiality study. The material palate is intended to be slightly industrial modern with the properties and textures of the materials speaking for themselves. The original facade will be restored and the new construction materiality will coordinate, yet in a modern, minimal interpretation. (bottom right) the rear facade, more utilitarian, will still relate to the verticality of the front, with the added expression of the circulation bar in brick vs the occupied space in metal and glass.
406 H Street, NE washington, dc
construction Currently under construction, the narrow site is being built out to maximize FAR and code limits. The cellar has been underpinned and extended under the parking area to gain as much rentable square footage as possible. Aesthetically, the adjacent brick party walls are selectively exposed to take advantage of the urban fabric where possible. The existing 2 story facade is braced and will be restored to tie the new construction in with the DC street fabric.
1547 7TH STREET, NW washington, dc
restaurant shell and core commercial interiors residential interiors restoration renovation + addition
1547 7TH STREET, NW washington, dc
A rare DC example of an arts and crafts structure is revitalized and given new life and purpose with a modern addition. The embodiment of mixed use contained within a small, land-locked lot, the ground floor and cellar will house retail space, the 2nd floor, commercial, and the new 3rd floor a single, private residence. The new additions use geometry and rhythm, though articulated in a new palate, to respect the original structure while being distinct from it - a balance of tension and harmony.
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second floor plan - commercial
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partial ground floor plan - lobby
1547 7TH STREET, NW washington, dc
(above left) Q street facade (above right) 7th street facade
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(left) the plans create an internal continuity of form and design and an unexpected sense of drama upon entering the orginal facade. An open and dynamic stairwell vertically connects the spaces occupied by the client. (below) the original structure at the corner of 7th and Q. The space for the new addition on 7th street was created in the 1970’s when a bus struck the original building, demolishing it.
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