/ To explore original design solutions for every client.
/ To create meaningful experiences of place for you.
/ To transform disparate elements into beautiful forms.
At DBI, we are inspired by the spark—that vivid and powerful moment when a client’s needs and a designer’s vision coalesce into one cohesive design strategy. Our designers’ enthusiasm and expertise ensure that this strategy is implemented in the best possible way, developing client spaces of unparalleled functionality and sophistication.
FIRM PROFILE
EXECUTIVE PLAZA | BETHESDA, MD
WHO WE ARE
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 cuttingedge, dynamic, and creative approaches.
Our clients include the commercial real estate community; federal government agencies; corporations and technology firms; the hospitality and restaurant industry; and local, national, and international organizations. With our office in the Washington, DC region, DBI is ideally located to respond rapidly to project needs and to adhere to rigorous production schedules. Our mid-sized 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.
DBI recognizes that the design of our built environment has 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, and other products that are sustainable and energy efficient.
To reduce and monitor the environmental footprint of our projects, we maintain a carefully planned and integrated technological design platform that harnesses state-of-theart architectural design software. In addition to conveying
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 post-occupancy space and asset management.
CLIENTS
Associations
Nonprofits
Corporations
Developers, Owners, Brokers
Property Managers
Government Agencies
Institutions
Religious Organizations
Schools
Technology Companies
OFFICES
Atlanta, GA [HQ] | Charleston, SC | Charlotte, NC | Chicago, IL
Columbus, OH | Greenville, SC | Los Angeles, CA | Myrtle Beach, SC
New York, NY | Orlando, FL | Somerville, NJ | Washington, DC
Mexico City | Hong Kong | Singapore
1984 Isaac Newton Square West, Suite 400 Reston, VA 20190
www.DBIA.com
703.787.0882
SERVICES
As a GF company DBI can provide a broad range of architectural, engineering, and design services
MASTER PLANNING From the beginning of a project, our master planning services comprehensively evaluate the characteristics of a specific property, then, illustrate the design concepts that work best for the site. Our experience and expertise provide a reliable guide through the range of land use, zoning, traffic, environmental, and demographic issues that arise during complex projects.
LAND DEVELOPMENT With some of the most experienced and knowledgeable site development professionals in the industry, the GF companies provide clients with rapid, thorough, and accurate assessments of whether a deal will work.
The GF team of front-end design, real estate, legal and business specialists bring unrivaled resources and experience to every aspect of site development, while GF’s construction management experts help bring the project through completion, on time, and budget.
ARCHITECTURE architectural portfolio is made up of commercial office buildings, private schools, colleges and universities, and churches – the identity, style, and appeal of each defined by a unique and sophisticated approach. Bringing deep expertise in building design, we strive to maximize functionality, utility, and value, meeting the demands of large projects while being intimately involved in the details.
INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN We offer a full range of architecture and design services to create interiors that are elegant and functional. Our clients include the commercial real estate community; federal government agencies; corporate, association, and legal end-user organizations; technology firms; and local, national, and international organizations.
MEP ENGINEERING Through an integrated, highly collaborative, and tailored approach, GF’s MEP design practice offers a wide spectrum of solutions for the commercial and retail development communities. Often involved from the outset of a project through construction administration, GF engineers provide a tailored set of services for each client and project.
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING GF’s structural engineering capabilities span over three decades of experience with diverse building types, including a wide range of corporate, commercial, retail, residential, hospitality, industrial, entertainment, government/institutional and mixed-use. This experience extends to specialized structures such as signs, towers, retaining walls, and water detention facilities.
CIVIL ENGINEERING GF has a team of experts who are well versed in implementing solutions for the most complicated sites from redevelopment sites, floodplains, difficult utility relocations, to areas requesting sustainable design elements. GF has worked on thousands of projects worldwide and has provided services such as environmental mitigation and stormwater management to bringing in site utilities and site access; this range of experience guarantees the client that GF efficiently provides solutions that are in the best interests of everyone involved. GF ensures all aspects are considered before a plan is proposed.
SERVICES
SURVEYING At GF, our surveying services are foundational to our integrated approach to design and construction. We offer comprehensive land surveying capabilities to support all phases of project development. Our team utilizes the latest technology to deliver precise, reliable results, ensuring your project is built on accurate data.
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE Any great project begins with an understanding and response to the conditions of the site. Our approach to landscape architecture centers on applying our place-making skills to create a remarkable experience in both the short-term and over the longest span. By working with a client to analyze their space, we introduce a human scale to nature, concentrating on the ways in which living and non-living forms interact. Working seamlessly with all other disciplines, we incorporate concepts that include both public and intimate spaces while integrating hardscapes, view corridors and people flows.
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.
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.
EXTENDED CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION To ensure that a project is completed according to the price agreed upon during bidding, we provide extended part- or full-time representation at the construction site. We monitor the 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 closeout procedures.
MOVE MANAGEMENT/FACILITY MANAGEMENT We provide consulting and on-site facility management services to corporate, institutional, and government clients. Whether moving a bookcase or coordinating an entire office relocation, we successfully implement move and facility management policies by partnering with our clients to understand their organization’s structure, business goals, and culture. Projects encompass 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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HEALTH ASSOCIATION | OTHELLO, WA
DBI continues to develop a deep portfolio of projects achieving various levels of LEED certifications.
LEED Gold
American Counseling Association | Alexandria, VA
American Wind Energy Association | Washington, DC
AOL/Mapquest | Lancaster, PA
DBI Architects | Washington, DC
Marine Corps Reserve Center (MCRC) | Baltimore, MD
Twinbrook Place Office Building | Rockville, MD
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
LEED Certified
Undisclosed Government Agency | Washington, DC
1425 K Street | Washington, DC
AOL | Nashville, TN
GeoEye | Herndon, VA
Subway Café | Washington, DC
Summit Consulting, LLC | Washington, DC
The Tower Companies – 1909 K Street Speculative Office | Washington, DC
U.S. Consulate | Mumbai, India
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.
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
SUMMIT CONSULTING, LLC
NAIOP DC|MD - 2015 Award of Excellence
AIA Northern Virginia - 2015 Award of Merit, Commerical Interiors
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER BOARD OF STANDARDS, INC.
IIDA - 2015 Design Award
GETWELLNETWORK, INC.
AIA Northern Virginia - 2014 Award of Merit, Commerical Interiors
IIDA - 2014 Silver Design Award
MANDIANT CORPORATION
NAIOP Northern Virginia - 2013 Award of Merit
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 Program2007 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 Program2009 Honor Award
CASSIDY TURLEY’S VIRGINIA HEADQUARTERS
Fairfax County, Virginia Exceptional Design Awards Program2010 Honor Award
NAIOP Northern Virginia - 2009 Award of Excellence
GRAPHIC DESIGN FIRM
NAIOP DC|MD - 2008 Award of Merit
LOCKHEED MARTIN CENTER FOR INNOVATION
HRACRE - 2007 First Honor Award
CARANA CORPORATION
NAIOP Northern Virginia - 2006 Award of Merit
STUDLEY’S NORTHERN VIRGINIA OFFICE
NAIOP Northern Virginia - 2005 Award of Merit
US ARMY INFORMATION DOMINANCE CENTER
NAIOP Northern Virginia - 2000 Special Recognition Award
IIDA - 2000 Gold Design Award
DESIGN TEAM
BETH TODD, IIDA, LEED AP PRINCIPAL
With more than 25 years of experience in commercial interior design, Beth specializes in the renovation and modernization of workspaces for federal agencies and private sector clients, including developers, building managers, and government contractors. An industry authority on tenant improvements and services, she expertly manages all aspects of her projects, accomplishing their objectives through meticulous team and schedule coordination. Her projects, often large scale and highly complex, involve a broad range of building types, as well as extensive consultant coordination, and frequently require phased renovations for occupied spaces. Her responsibilities include the management, design, and coordination of all phases of the interior design process: budgeting, scheduling, programming, space planning, design development, construction documentation, and contract administration. Beth’s clients have included several federal agencies, government contractors, and developers, such as the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, the U.S. General Services Administration, Engility Corporation, BAE Systems, Lowe Enterprises, and KBS Realty Advisors.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1998
REGISTRATIONS
NCIDQ Certification #020125, 2004
LEED 2.0 Accredited Professional
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
International Interior Design Association
AWARDS / PRESS
DBI Architects, Inc.
GWCAR – 2011 Architecture Firm of the Year
Claude Moore Academy
ABC – 2011 Excellence in Construction
BAE Systems Redland Corporate Center
NAIOP – 2011 Award of Excellence
Studley
NAIOP – 2005 Award of Merit
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
25 years
YEARS WITH DBI
25 years
MICHAEL BOYER, IIDA, LEED AP
MANAGING DIRECTOR, INTERIORS
During his 27 years in the industry, Michael has developed a masterful command of interior design—an expertise characterized by scrupulous attention to detail, a discerning eye for trendsetting style, and an unwavering commitment to client satisfaction. Each of his projects has demonstrated his talent for flawless design and his ability to create a workplace that embodies a client’s mission, fosters meaningful staff engagement, and enhances business functionality. Michael particularly enjoys projects that involve branding and organizational identity and believes that perfecting these elements—recognizing them and bringing them to life in the most effective way—is imperative in creating the ultimate workplace. Guided by Michael’s leadership, his design team is efficient, forward-thinking, and proactive, always staying two steps ahead of the client. His portfolio reflects versatility across a broad range of client types—corporations, associations, federal agencies, and developers, and includes such notable projects as headquarters spaces for Emergent BioSolutions, the National Association of Manufacturers, the American Wind Energy Association, GetWellNetwork, and the School Nutrition Association. Since 2008, Michael and his team have been honored with 19 industry awards; most recently, his design of the headquarters for the American Counseling Association received a 2022 NAIOP Northern Virginia Award of Merit, and AMBU received the 2023 Associated Builders and Contractors of Greater Baltimore Excellence in Construction Platinum Award.
Brandywine Realty Trust 1900 Gallows Rd. Lobby & Public Space Renovation / Fairfax, VA / 9,000 RSF
Brandywine Realty Trust 13825 Sunrise Valley Dr. Lobby & Public Space Reno / Herndon, VA / 15,000 RSF
Brandywine Realty Trust TeliaSonera / Herndon, VA / 7,000 RSF
Centennial Management Corp. 11490 Commerce Park Dr. Public Space Reno / Reston, VA / 9,000 RSF
The Holloday Group 3000 Washington Boulevard Clubhouse / Clarendon, VA / 4,500 RSF
Vornado Charles E. Smith Waterpark Towers / Arlington, VA / 3,000 RSF
INSTITUTIONS
Northwest Federal Credit Union / Reston, VA / 220,000 RSF
The World Bank On-Call Design Services / Washington, DC / Approx. 75,000 RSF
GOVERNMENT
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Third Floor
(Administrative Level) Design / Washington, DC / 65,000 RSF
Hines National Endowment for the Arts & National Endowment for Humanities / Washington, DC / 120,401 RSF
Securities and Exchange Commission On-Call Design & Project Management / Alexandria, VA / 75,840 RSF
Securities and Exchange Commission Headquarters Buildings
I & II / Washington, DC / 1,075,000 RSF
URS Corp. US Dept. of State/OBO US Consulate Compound / Mumbai, India / 250,000 RSF in 10 Buildings / LEED Silver®
GSA Agency for International Development On-Site Project Management & Design / Washington, DC / 520,000 RSF
GSA Dept. of Treasury FinCEN Facility Programming / Vienna, VA / 105,000 RSF
GSA HHS, Centers for Disease Control Schematic Design / Hyattsville, MD / 170,000 RSF
Grimm + Parker Architects City of Rockville Council Office
Building Auditorium & Conference Center Renovation / Rockville, MD / 7,000 RSF
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
Stanford University Dormitories & Amenity Space Renovations / Washington, DC / 22,000 RSF
HOSPITALITY
Emergent BioSolutions, Inc. Café / 400 Professional Drive, Gaithersburg, MD / 18,780 SF
Station Express & Dunkin’ Donuts Securities and Exchange Commission / Washington, DC / 1,100 SF
REFERENCES
The Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research / Jeffrey Hill / jeffrey.hill@nih.gov / 570.977.4549
CRESA Washington DC / Christie Minch / cminch@cresa.com / 202.628.0300
HITT Contracting, Inc. / Scott Dutton / sdutton@hitt-gc.com / 571.220.4881
EDUCATION
A.A.S., Interior Design
Montgomery College, 1999
REGISTRATIONS
NCIDQ Certification #204907, 2008
LEED 2.0 Accredited Professional
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
International Interior Design Association
American Society of Association Executives
AWARDS / PRESS
Ambu
ABC Greater Baltimore - 2023 Excellence in Construction Platinum
American Counseling Association
NAIOP Northern Virginia – 2022 Award of Merit
FN America, LLC
AIA Northern Virginia – 2019 Award of Merit
NAIOP Northern Virginia - 2019 Award of Merit
American Clean Power
(formerly American Wind Energy Association)
NAIOP DC | MD – 2017 Award of Merit
Emergent BioSolutions, Inc.
IIDA – 2016 Award of Merit
Summit Consulting, LLC
NAIOP DC | MD – 2015 Award of Excellence
AIA Northern Virginia – 2015 Award of Merit
Certified Planner Board of Standards, Inc.
IIDA – 2015 Citation Award
GetWellNetwork, Inc.
AIA Northern Virginia – 2014 Design Award
IIDA – 2014 Silver Design Award
Mandiant Corporation
NAIOP – 2013 Award of Merit
GeoEye, Inc.
WBC – 2012 Craftsmanship Award
NAIOP – 2011 Award of Excellence
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
27 years
YEARS WITH DBI
23 years
SARAH GOTTLIEB SENIOR MANAGER
With her masterful portfolio of corporate and institutional interiors, Sarah offers sophisticated and creative design expertise that demonstrates thoughtful consideration of every client’s needs. During her 14 years at DBI, she has not only progressed from an internship to a management position— but also had an important role in the optimization of architectural design technology within the firm. She enjoys three-dimensional modeling in Revit and Enscape to assist clients with visualizing projects, ensuring that designer and end-user share a consistent and coherent design concept.
In addition to her considerable institutional work for the World Bank and, presently, for the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum, Sarah has contributed significantly to the success of several industry award-winning interiors projects, including the American Counseling Association, FN America, LLC, and Emergent BioSolutions, Inc.
ASSOCIATIONS / NONPROFITS
American Counseling Association (ACA) Headquarters / Alexandria, VA / 9,512 RSF / LEED Gold®
Management Sciences for Health (MSH) Headquarters / Arlington, VA / 14,907 RSF
Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL) Headquarters / Washington, DC / 9,699 RSF
American Clean Power (formerly American Wind Energy Association) Headquarters / Washington, DC / 15,849 RSF / LEED Gold®
American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition Headquarters / Silver Spring, MD / 6,408 RSF
School Nutrition Association / Arlington, VA / 13,219 RSF
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. Headquarters, 6th/7th/8th Floors / Washington, DC / 31,606 RSF
National Association of Manufacturers Headquarters / Washington, DC / 41,732 RSF / LEED Silver®
AFSCME, AFL-CIO 1625 L Street NW On-Call Design Services / Washington, DC
LAW FIRMS
Goel & Anderson / Reston, VA / 10,297 RSF
Fletcher Heald & Hildreth / Arlington, VA / 11,584 RSF
Millen White Zelano and Branigan (MWZB) / Arlington, VA / 8,653 RSF
The World Bank IFC Hoteling / Washington, DC / 9,000 RSF
The World Bank On-Call Design Services / Washington, DC / Approx. 2.5 Million RSF
GOVERNMENT
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Third Floor (Administrative Level) Design / Washington, DC / 65,000 RSF
HOSPITALITY
Emergent BioSolutions, Inc. Café / Gaithersburg, MD / 18,780 RSF
EDUCATION
Stanford in Washington Dormitories & Amenity Spaces
Renovations / Washington, DC / 22,000 RSF
HEALTHCARE
Cosmetic Surgery Associates / Bethesda, MD / 4,462 RSF
RESIDENTIAL
Uniwest Group Neabsco Commons / Woodbridge, VA / 9,000 RSF
REFERENCES
CRESA Washington DC / Christie Minch / cminch@cresa.com / 202.628.0300
HITT Contracting, Inc. / Scott Dutton / sdutton@hitt-gc.com / 571.220.4881
EDUCATION
Master of Arts, Interior Design Graduate Dean Scholar
Corcoran College of Art And Design, Spring 2012
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Divisional Honors for Senior Thesis Alfred University, 2004
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Associate Member, International Interior Design Association
Membership Committee, International Interior Design Association, 2015-2017
AWARDS / PRESS
Ambu
ABC Greater Baltimore - 2023 Excellence in Construction Platinum
American Counseling Association
NAIOP Northern Virginia – 2022 Award of Merit
FN America, LLC
AIA Northern Virginia – 2019 Award of Merit
NAIOP Northern Virginia - 2019 Award of Merit
American Clean Power
(formerly American Wind Energy Association)
NAIOP DC | MD – 2017 Award of Merit
Emergent BioSolutions, Inc.
IIDA – 2016 Award of Merit
Summit Consulting, LLC
AIA Northern Virginia – 2015 Award of Merit
NAIOP DC | MD – 2015 Award of Excellence
GetWellNetwork, Inc.
AIA Northern Virginia – 2014 Design Award
IIDA – 2014 Silver Design Award
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE 14 years
YEARS WITH DBI 14 years
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
FLOSSY PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY
SIZE
5,495 SF
LOCATION
Myrtle Beach, SC
DESCRIPTION
Our team provided Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Interior Design services for Flossy Pediatric Dentistry in Myrtle Beach, SC. This new construction facility provides a Lowcountry aesthetic with modern interiors that are fun and vibrant for children. Design direction was for a residential, modern Lowcountry feel on the exterior with fun, engaging and whimsical interiors.
THE OFFICE OF DR. JOSEPH MICHAELS, MD
SIZE 2,588 SF
LOCATION
Rockville, MD
COMPLETION
March 2020
PROJECT TEAM
Polinger Company
GPI Engineering
DESCRIPTION
DBI brought a light and elegant touch to a new medical office for Dr. Joseph Michaels, MD, a board certified plastic surgeon in Rockville whose private practice serves Maryland, Virginia and Washington, DC and beyond. The neutral tones and rich textures create a welcoming environment for patients. The openness of the space makes for a productive and healthful work environment for the doctor and his staff.
THE OFFICE OF DR. JOSEPH MICHAELS, MD ROCKVILLE, MD
EDEN HEALTH
LOCATION
Arlington, VA
COMPLETION
February 2022
PROJECT TEAM
Clune Construction
GPI Engineering
DESCRIPTION
Direct-to-employer medical provider Eden Health hired DBI to provide extended design services for their new space within the Ballston Quarter mall. Located on the second floor with an outdoor glass-pane storefront, Eden Health’s office opens into a light and airy patient check-in and waiting area. The office features an exam room, lab, workroom, storage, and private restroom. Soft white, warm wood tones, and pops of teal are coupled with modern artwork and minimalist signage give the boutique space a luxe and welcoming feel.
COASTAL DERMATOLOGY INSTITUTE PHASE I
SIZE
Phase I: 5,500 SF
LOCATION
Myrtle Beach, SC
PROJECT TEAM
Clune Construction
GPI Engineering
DESCRIPTION
Our team provided architecture and interior design for the build-out of coastal dermatology institute, which offers the treatment of all conditions of the skin, hair, and nails - specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer through Mohs surgery. The facility maximized the square footage efficiently to allow for 9 treatment rooms and 5 surgery suites.
COASTAL DERMATOLOGY INSTITUTE PHASE II
SIZE
Phase II: 2,850 SF
LOCATION
Myrtle Beach, SC
PROJECT TEAM
Clune Construction
GPI Engineering
DESCRIPTION
The GF team continues to provide architecture and interior design for the expansion of coastal dermatology institute’s facilities to allow more comprehensive services in cosmetic dermatology. The phase II build-out offers a boutique med spa aesthetic to better cater to the clientele.
MUSC INNOVATION WAY
SIZE 6,400 SF
LOCATION
Mount Pleasant, SC
PROJECT TEAM
Clune Construction
GPI Engineering
DESCRIPTION
This 6,400 tenant upfit project consists of two clinics with shared staff support spaces. The Primary Medicine clinic consists of 10 exam rooms, 1 procedure room, and a behavioral health consult/exam room. Supporting this space is a large central Point of Care testing and Nurse Work area that is utilized and shared by all staff, along with 4 physicians offices. The Concierge Medicine scope included 4 exam rooms, 2 physicians offices, and a sub point of care testing space dedicated for the concierge patients.
SIZE
Varies — 400 SF to 15,000 SF
LOCATION
PHOENIX, AZ
DESCRIPTION
Multiple inpatient renovations including build-out for a 3T MRI, Heart Center Finish out and Redesign, Motion Lab, The Zone space for Child Life in collaboration with the Garth Brooks foundation, the Emily Center and Lobby Changes, etc. Projects vary in size and complexity ranging from 400 SF to 15,000 SF.
PROCESS
PROGRAMMING
VISIONING
TEST-FIT/ SPACE PLANNING
SPACE STANDARDS
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 employee 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.
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
FURNITURE
Beginning with test-fitting, visioning, and programming, we work to understand the corporate 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 wall, more than a set of corporate colors, branding is that difficult-to-define 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.
We pride ourselves on delivering on-time, on-budget, and with “no surprises.” Using tools such as Revit
IN CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
PERMITTING & G.C. SELECTION CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION
G.C. BID REVIEW
allows us to provide clients with 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.
POST OCCUPANCY FEEDBACK
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 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.
