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BKV Group is a holistic design firm providing a full complement of architecture, interior design, engineering, landscape architecture, and construction administration services.
Our core belief is that regardless of project type, design has a profound impact on the community, and our responsibility as a multidisciplinary firm is to enhance the economic, aesthetic, social, and environmental context of the communities we shape and design.


Collectively, we represent a practice whose expertise is team-focused and offers a client-centered approach. BKV Group’s team of architects, engineers and design professionals work collaboratively using an integrated technology platform to ensure our work is well-coordinated and of the highest quality. Our integrated approach fosters strong partnerships across all design disciplines and supports an open dialogue with our clients to find the best design solutions under budget and timing constraints, while removing redundancies and enhancing the final product.

Collaborating regionally between our practice sites and satellite offices, BKV Group operates as a cohesive firm to deliver a wide range of project types for a diverse set of national and local clients. We leverage industry-leading communication and technology tools with best-in-class design processes to seamlessly work across the country to meet our clients’ needs, and continually expand our presence into existing and new markets.
The four American practice sites at BKV Group are supported by BKV’s Vietnam offices in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang, which contribute design services for many of our U.S. projects, and allow BKV access to the Asian markets. Furthermore, our firm is able to provide cross-practice training opportunities and structure project teams to leverage the 12-hour time difference, creating a nearly 24-hour design studio that can meet accelerated deadlines without sacrificing quality and creativity.






Government Managing Partner
Mark has 25 years of experience planning and designing government and educational projects, contributing to more than 60 facilities throughout his career. He leads teams through every phase of a project—from early planning to construction—bringing a steady, service-oriented approach. Mark is known for delivering highquality work and building strong, collaborative client relationships.
Director of Mechanical Engineering, Associate Partner
Gbenga has more than 25 years of experience in mechanical, plumbing, and HVAC engineering across higher education, government, research labs, housing, and public safety projects. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, he brings deep technical expertise and a collaborative mindset to project teams. Gbenga is known for delivering efficient, high-performing systems that support long-term building performance.
Director of Interior Design, Partner
Kobita is a creative design leader with over 20 years of experience delivering award-winning residential, hospitality, and workplace projects nationwide. She excels at translating client goals into compelling design solutions while balancing schedule and budget demands. A passionate mentor, Kobita fosters a strong design culture that encourages collaboration, exploration, and professional growth.
Senior Project Manager, Partner
Warees is a licensed architect with over 20 years of experience in mixed-use and multifamily design, along with work in civic, healthcare, and correctional facilities. He is deeply committed to mentorship, inclusion, and the impact of architecture on people’s lives. Known for his collaborative approach and attention to detail, Warees builds strong client relationships through clear communication and thoughtful problem-solving.
Director of Urban Design & Landscape Architecture, Associate Partner
John is a landscape architect with over 22 years of experience working on projects across the U.S. and internationally. His work spans public plazas, parks, residential communities, academic campuses, and urban environments. John brings a global perspective and a passion for creating outdoor spaces that connect people, place, and purpose.
Director of Electrical Engineering, Senior Associate
Yohannes is an electrical engineer with over 10 years of experience delivering power systems design for federal, institutional, and commercial projects. He brings strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and a strategic mindset to project teams. As a LEED-accredited professional currently pursuing an MBA, Yohannes blends sustainability, engineering excellence, and business insight.






Director of Structural Engineering, Associate Partner
Rose has over 26 years of experience designing building structures and leading structural engineering teams. She has worked across a wide range of project types, from housing and education to hospitals and complex landscape structures. Rose is known for her technical expertise, collaborative leadership, and commitment to helping teams produce their best work.
Director of Architecture, Vice President of Operations, Partner
Benjamin is a Senior Project Manager with over 20 years of experience on projects ranging from tenant fit-outs to large-scale developments. His portfolio includes multifamily housing, hotels, adaptive reuse, and commercial buildings. Ben is actively involved from design through construction and is valued for his leadership, professionalism, and problem-solving approach.
Hospitality Practice Leader, Associate Partner
Jonathan (Jon) joined BKV Group in 2025 as Hospitality Practice Leader and Associate Partner, bringing over 20 years of experience in hospitality and mixed-use design. His work includes urban-infill hotels, resorts, stadium venues, and master-planned districts. Jon is passionate about creating memorable, people-centered environments and brings a thoughtful, experience-driven approach to hospitality design.
Director of Business Development, Partner
Garick has over 20 years of experience in business development and marketing for architecture firms of all sizes. He specializes in building relationships, identifying opportunity, and championing the value of designdriven solutions. Known for his collaborative energy and strategic mindset, Garick helps connect great ideas with the right audiences—while also coaching little league and tackling home renovation projects.
Director of BIM Management, Senior Associate
Lolu has over 14 years of experience in architecture and digital design. He leads projects with a focus on leveraging BIM and advanced design technologies to improve collaboration, efficiency, and project outcomes. Lolu combines technical expertise with a commitment to sustainable, high-performance design, helping teams deliver innovative solutions across complex projects.
Project Manager, Associate Partner
Maricela is based in Orlando and leads projects across mixed-use, multifamily, hospitality, and commercial sectors. She brings a collaborative, strategic approach to guiding teams from planning through delivery, turning complex challenges into successful outcomes.


Washington, DC
OVERVIEW
Where History, Community, and Contemporary Living Converge
TYPE
Market-Rate
SIZE
6-Story
297,000 GSF
245 units
Set within the historic and vibrant landscape of The Parks, Reynard creates a seamless blend of past and present, balancing comfort, creativity, and contemporary living. Located steps from Takoma Metro and Rock Creek Park, the community offers easy access to city life while embracing a natural, restorative environment.
The architecture reflects a comfortably elegant aesthetic, echoing traditional forms while introducing modern light, openness, and flexibility. Live/work units accommodate evolving urban lifestyles, and thoughtfully designed common areas and outdoor spaces encourage community interaction and connection to the lush surroundings. Reynard embodies a distinctive sense of place, offering residents a home that is both familiar and refreshingly unique.







Silver Spring, Maryland
OVERVIEW
Transforming Legacy Spaces into a Creative Hub
TYPE
Affordable Housing, Mixed-Use
SIZE
5-Story
112,494 SF
Studio Artist Space: 11,279 SF
Townhomes: 25,908 SF
Located just north of the heart of Washington, DC, Silver Spring has grown into a major business hub, hosting multicultural festivals and supporting a thriving arts community. BKV Group, in collaboration with Artspace, Montgomery County, and the Montgomery Housing Partnership, has successfully transformed the former Third District Police Station on Sligo Avenue into a vibrant arts center anchored by affordable live/work housing.
Originally built in 1962 as Silver Spring’s first permanent police station, the building has been converted into artist studios and creative spaces, now serving as a vital hub for local artists and organizations seeking affordable workspaces in the DC Metro area. This completed project has become a strong anchor and transitional link between the business district and surrounding residential neighborhoods. The thoughtfully designed site fosters job growth, affordable housing opportunities, and robust support for the local creative economy, making it a cornerstone of Silver Spring’s cultural and economic vitality.







OVERVIEW
Modern Living Integrated with Community Trails
TYPE
Market-Rate
SIZE
6-Story
500 units
625 Parking Spaces
The Lucie offers residents a number of attractive studio, one-, and two-bedroom floorplans ranging from 507 to 1,317 square feet. The Lucie will also contain approximately 23,000 square feet of amenity space, providing residents the most comprehensive and quality amenity package currently available in Brewers Hill. The southwest corner is a junction to the Rails-To-Trails amenity, with a small space dedicated to bike repair/resting area; and the north corner is an entry point into the building as well as a resting place for Rails-To-Trails users. Building materials and landscape treatments complement these uses to strengthen the relationship between the building and the trail. Glazing on the building entrance and tower element establish a hierarchy in the solid-void relationship. Canopy element has also been emphasized as a structure with a contrasting color to help establish a definitive entrance into the building lobby.







Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Series of steel-stud framed massings over a two-story concrete podium; features a central courtyard plaza and retail edge.
TYPE Market-Rate
SIZE
13-16 stories
1,166,980 GSF
1,144 units
The Piazza is a series of steel stud framed buildings over a 2-story concrete podium. This strategy creates a variety of scales for the large development of 1,166,980 GSF. The tallest tower elements, at 16 stories tall, form a backdrop to a central courtyard plaza edged by retail occupancies in the smaller scale buildings that surround the plaza. This plaza connects a newly designed woonerf on Germantown Street to North Hancock Street, which integrates the site into the urban fabric.
The North Hancock Street side of the site is of a lower scale to relate to the adjacent single-family townhouses. And the Germantown Avenue side relates to the more public and retail edge as well as multifamily scale of Schmidt’s Commons. Nearly 682,000 square feet of residential space contains 1,127 market rate apartments.
Piazza Alta’s second floor features amenity space, which extends via skybridge across the courtyard. In addition, an amenity deck is located on the fifth floor, situated above the existing parking garage with two pools and robust lounge areas.







Former office building converted into market rate building reshaping the area to be more transit oriented
TYPE
Market-Rate
SIZE
Phase 1 (400,000 SF)
Phase 2 (345,000)
569 units total
Harwood Flats is a two-phase, 569-unit, mixed use development that reinvigorates the site of a former suburban office building into a walkable, transit-oriented community. The first phase is a 400,000 sf building which will consist of 335 apartment homes sitting atop 5,000 sf of ground-floor shops along Nicholson Street. The apartments are arranged around a central courtyard with amenities including a pool, outdoor patios and fitness areas. A five-level above grade parking garage will provide parking for 240 cars and 100 bicycles.
The second phase will be an L-shaped building which will deliver 232 apartments above 4,000 sf of retail. This building will have 299 above grade parking spaces. A pedestrian walkway and plaza will separate the two development phases, and some of the units will have private entrances along the walkway. A dog park and Capital BikeShare station will activate the pedestrian experience. The development team hopes to draw a mix of young professionals and families seeking a village experience with walkable urbanism and local, authentic retailers. BKV Group is providing full architecture, interior design, structural engineering and construction administration services for this project.







A Landmark Mixed-Use Transformation in Capitol Hill
TYPE
Market-Rate
SIZE
5-Story
325 units
8,000 SF Retail
Beckert’s Park is a 2.75-acre mixed-use project bringing 325 luxury apartments and a new 60,000-square-foot Safeway grocery store to a prominent corner in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Located at the corner of 14th Street and D Street SE, the development replaces a parking lot and existing Safeway store that stood on the site for nearly 50 years.
BKV Group worked with developer Foulger-Pratt to create a design that adhered to the aesthetic imperatives of the historic neighborhood while addressing the needs of the community, where few Class A apartments have been developed in recent years. The resulting building is a single structure designed to look like a collection of buildings that includes not only the residential units and upgraded Safeway, but also 8,000 square feet of commercial space for smaller local businesses.
“The redevelopment of this prominent corner in the Capitol Hill neighborhood was an incredible opportunity for both Foulger-Pratt and the community, but it needed to be handled with sensitivity to the surrounding architecture,” said Jack Boarman, founder and CEO of BKV Group. “Our solution truly transformed the site from one that detracted from the urban landscape to one that not only integrates seamlessly with the neighborhood, but also adds a robust mix of residential and retail that will serve the community for years to come.”







OVERVIEW
Modern Living at the Intersection of Connectivity, Comfort, and Community
TYPE
Market-Rate, Mixed-Use
SIZE
5-Story
291 units
Margaux is a thoughtfully designed multifamily community in Hyattsville, Maryland, offering a contemporary living experience within the greater New Carrollton district. Positioned near major transit connections and key highway networks, the development allows residents to navigate easily between the property, Washington, DC, and surrounding cultural and regional destinations.
The community features a diverse mix of studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartment homes, each crafted to maximize views and natural light. Generous shared amenities and communal spaces— designed for relaxing, hosting, or working—reflect Margaux’s focus on resident well-being and flexibility. Together, these elements create a vibrant, connected, and welcoming place to call home.







Former Meridian Hill Hall Hotel for Women; National Park Service Historic Tax Credit Program
TYPE
Market-Rate, Creative Reuse
SIZE
8-Story
206 units
Meridian Hill Hall in Washington, DC has been redeveloped as âme, an 8-story, concrete frame and brick building located across the north side of Meridian Hill Park on 16th Street. After its use as a women’s hotel, the building was used as a student dormitory by Howard University since 1969, and was renovated to offer the community 206 luxury rental units. The design includes studios, and one- and twobedroom units.
The basement includes a collaborative business center, fitness room, and pool lounge, while the rooftop Great Hall and Lounge offer a lounge, game room, and terrace with sweeping views of the Mall, the Capitol, and the Washington Monument.







OVERVIEW
Contemporary Urban Living in Mount Vernon Triangle - Light-Gauge Steel Construction Mixed-Use Develoment
TYPE
Market-Rate
SIZE
10-Story
133 units
The Aspen is a 10-story, 133-unit apartment building in the Mount Vernon Triangle section of Washington, DC. The mixed-use project stretches 110 feet high, with ground-floor retail geared toward a fastcasual restaurant. It consists mainly of one-bedroom apartments, and has one level of below-grade parking.
The Aspen offers top-of-the-line amenities, such as a clubroom, fitness center, and rooftop deck with seating, grilling stations, and expansive views. Units offer luxury finishes, including large windows, hardwood floors, and high ceilings.







Silver Spring, Maryland
Adaptive Reuse Meets Modern Urban Living
TYPE
Market-Rate
SIZE
8-Story
47,000 SF
102 units
Located in downtown Silver Spring adjacent to a public parking garage and near the intermodal transit center, Octave 1320 transforms an existing office building into 102 condominium units. With flexible floor plans and a wide range of first-rate amenities, this community caters especially to first-time home buyers.
The majority of the residences in the eight-story, 72,000 SF existing building are micro units, and it also includes two-bedroom units. Project features include a roof lounge, roof deck, exterior balconies, fitness room, and terrace units at the ground level.







Apartment community designed for modern, vibrant living in close proximity to two metro stations
TYPE
Market-Rate
SIZE
245 units
The Shay, a significant, high-profile project comprised of two buildings, is a 245-unit apartment community designed for modern, vibrant living in Shaw - Washington, D.C.’s most exciting neighborhood. BKV Group is the Architect of Record, working in collaboration with the Miller Hull Partnership.
These mixed-use buildings feature ample retail spaces along the streets to further activate the urban activity. Proximity to two metro stations enhances the buildings’ attractiveness to residents who choose to live in the city and take advantage of the amenities the city offers. Amenities include a swimming pool and expansive sundeck, outdoor “living rooms” with grilling stations and outdoor kitchens, and a resident lounge with a kitchen, bar, private dining room, pool table, and media center. Units feature 9 foot ceilings, oversized stainless steel smart appliances, custom kitchen cabinetry, and terraced patio / balconies in select units.
The central organizing principal is a linear courtyard that connects both buildings across 8th Street through grand stair portals on both sides of the 8th Avenue façades. This nod to integrating the building into the urban fabric is strengthened by the extra-wide sidewalks which are envisioned to be used by retailers and restaurants for enlivened pedestrian use and activity.







Lansing, Michigan
OVERVIEW
A Connected Residential Hub Serving Students, Active Adults & the Downtown Community
TYPE
Student Living, Active Adult, Market-Rate
SIZE
273 student units
91 active adult units
Located across from the Michigan State University campus in downtown East Lansing, the project is one part student living (Landmark on Grand River), and one part active adult (Newman Lofts), with both being positioned as market-rate residences. The projects’ towers include landscaped courtyards, a fitness center, conference spaces, group study lounges, a game room, library, and a chef’s kitchen as well as a dedicated dog run. The ground floor houses retail space, and the street will be converted to a curbless “complete street” to accommodate the existing festivals that are held on the surface lot to create a flexible, active, and diverse pedestrian corridor.







Modern, Amenity-Rich Student Living Adjacent to the University of Tennessee
TYPE
Student Living
SIZE
7-Story
372,000 SF 234 units
The Standard offers 237 units of market-rate rental student housing on the University of Tennessee Campus. The community will be marketed to university faculty, staff, students and other professionals who wish to live near the university. The seven-story project has 672 beds, and the unit mix includes studios, and 1-, 2-, 3-, and 4-bedroom units. The structure consists of steel stud panelized construction over a concrete podium.
Project amenities include an exterior courtyard with seating and game areas, an outdoor pool terrace with grilling stations. A clubroom with fireplace and study areas, computer lounge, fitness center, tanning rooms, a golf simulator, and a secured parking garage.







Premier Off-Campus Student Living Steps from Auburn University offering units ranging in size from 1- to 5-bedroom
TYPE
Student Living
SIZE
6-Story
219 units
683 beds
18,000 SF retail
The Standard at Auburn is a new 6-story, 219-unit, 683-bed apartment-style student housing facility that is located next Auburn University’s campus, and provides students with off-campus apartments unlike any other. The variety of thoughtfully designed fully-furnished 1-, 2-, 3-, 4-, and 5-bedroom apartment units offer each student a private bedroom, core living and dining areas with WiFi technology, and most bedrooms come with private bathrooms. Its prime location lets residents indulge in a vibrant, urban and walkable environment.
Unit amenities include contemporary furniture, cable packages, inunit washer and dryer, granite countertops and high speed internet. The Standard offers an array of high-end amenities including one of Auburn’s best amenity packages which includes community lounges, study rooms, rooftop infinity edge resort style pool, arcade and game room, parking, fitness studio, outdoor dining, clubroom, and courtyard. The Standard also includes 18,000 SF of prime street front retail space.







Falls Church, Virginia
OVERVIEW
Expanding a Historic Civic Hub for Community and Learning
TYPE
Public Library
SIZE
2-story
24,600 SF
6,600 SF addition
18,000 SF renovation
The Mary Riley Styles Public Library has served Falls Church since 1899, with the existing 1957 building outgrown by the city’s growing population. BKV Group designed a 6,600 SF two-story addition and renovations to modernize the 18,000 SF facility while preserving beloved historic features. The library entrance was relocated to Park Avenue, integrating with city-wide streetscape improvements to create a vibrant civic “City Center” connecting the Library, City Hall, and Community Center.
To maintain service during construction, BKV Group coordinated a temporary modular library facility, including shelving layouts that required no structural modifications, reducing costs and simplifying operations. The completed LEED Silver facility enhances the user experience with reconfigured collections and dedicated spaces for different age groups, providing a modern, functional, and welcoming community hub.







Fairfax County, Virginia
OVERVIEW
Modernizing Fire Station Operations with Sustainable, Data-Driven Design
TYPE
Fire Station
SIZE
14,000 SF
3 drive-through bays
The modernization of Fire Station 28 at Fort Buffalo involved a rigorous, data-driven design process to select HVAC systems and other mechanical systems appropriate for a facility with multiple functional zones. Fire stations present unique planning challenges, including Hot Zones (vehicle bays, apparatus areas), Clean Zones (offices, living areas), and transitional spaces, which require separate air handling systems and air pressurization strategies to ensure staff safety and operational efficiency.
The project emphasized energy performance, resiliency, and indoor environmental quality, aligning with national standards for firefighter health and safety, including cancer prevention strategies. BKV Group developed multiple systemic approaches, performing lifecycle analyses to optimize HVAC performance across distinct zones, resulting in a state-of-the-art, sustainable fire station that enhances the operational efficiency and well-being of its personnel.







Oak Ridge, Tennessee
OVERVIEW
Advanced Fire Response for a High-Risk Federal Facility
TYPE
Fire Station
SIZE
32,000 SF
9 drive-thru bays
20 bunk rooms
This new fire station supports the transition from day-shift operations to 24/7 staffing, reinforcing emergency preparedness at one of the nation’s most sensitive industrial sites. The 30-foot elevation change on site required strategic placement of “L”-shaped apparatus bays, enabling smaller vehicles direct access to the main road and larger apparatus to side streets for efficient emergency response.
The facility accommodates bunk rooms, locker rooms, kitchen, dining, and dayroom spaces on the first floor, with offices and a large training room on the second floor. Centralized PPE storage, decontamination zones, and utilities support both apparatus bays. Unique to this highrisk environment, the design integrates specialized training features— including catwalks, cage ladders, stairs, and ship ladders—to simulate the complex industrial conditions of uranium production.
Designed under DOE-defined model codes rather than state regulations, the project underwent QA review for compliance, construction feasibility, and cost efficiency. The fire station exemplifies federal-level, mission-critical design that balances operational readiness, firefighter safety, and adaptability for emergency medical, rescue, and hazmat response.







OVERVIEW
A Welcoming Senior Living Community Blending Tradition and Modern Comfort
TYPE
Senior Living
SIZE
3-Story
141,891 SF
150 units
56 Independent Living units
62 Assisted Living units
32 Memory Care units
Constructed on a 5.65-acre parcel, The Barclay at Tuckahoe delivers a vibrant and inviting senior living environment inspired by Federalist architectural principles, reinterpreted with modern materials and design elements. The building’s symmetrical massing, brickwork detailing, cobblestone accents, and projected bay balconies create a visually engaging exterior.
The residential community features multiple exterior courtyards and landscaped patios, providing spaces for relaxation and socialization. Inside, residents are welcomed into a market-style café highlighting local coffee and baked goods, and interiors incorporate handcrafted millwork, a playful muted color palette, and artwork by local makers. Every detail was designed to foster a sense of warmth, comfort, and connection, ensuring a home-like environment for all residents.







Washington, DC
Repositioning History into Vibrant Urban Living
TYPE
Creative Adaptive Reuse - 1936 Historic building & New Construction Addition - Market-Rate Housing
SIZE
12-Story + penthouse
515,000 GSF
610 units (rental)
1 level below grade parking
Designed for Douglas Development, The Cotton Annex is a repositioning of an existing 1930’s building. Built in the stripped classical style, as an annex to, the Department of Agriculture building in the heart of DC’s Federal Mall district the property was reborn as multifamily residential. It includes 90 units in the existing building and another 520 units in a new 12 story tower. The new tower features large penthouse units with private outdoor terraces and spectacular city views. Also included, is a roof top pool and clubroom space, fitness center, below grade parking, and a retail storefront.
This one-of-a-kind building is one of the few residential buildings in and around the National Mall. It capitalizes on its connection to the new Southwest Waterfront development district. This project design was well received by all the major agencies having a say in its development and density including:
+ Historic Preservation Review Board
+ Office of Planning
+ Commission of Fine Arts
+ Zoning Commission







Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
A Dynamic Mixed-Use Gateway in Philadelphia
TYPE
Market-Rate, Mixed-Use, High-Rise
SIZE
Parcel A (1,390,753 GSF)
Parcel B (318,011 SF)
Extending across two parcels, Broad & Washington is a mixed-use, retail, and market-rate development in Philadelphia at the intersection of South Broad Street and Washington Avenue. The overall development is broken into a series of “L” shaped towers that bisect the site into four quadrants, with each of the four quadrants having its own identity, characteristics, and courtyard space. Parcel A is bounded by South Broad Street forming a connection with the “arts” uses that runs south to downtown. Parcel B is the smaller parcel just to the east, bounded by Washington Avenue.






