DBI: Wayfinding, Informational, and Display by DBI Architects, Inc.

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DBI ARCHITECTS, INC.

WAYFINDING INFORMATIONAL DISPLAY

E X P L O R E / C R E AT E / T R A N S F O R M

It is the possibilities that inspire us: / To explore original design solutions for every client. / To create meaningful experiences of place for you. / To transform disparate elements into beautiful forms.

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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.

DBI ARCHITECTS | RESTON, VA

FIRM PROFILE

277 SOUTH WASHINGTON STREET | ALEXANDRIA, VA

WHO WE ARE

It is the possibilities that inspire us: To explore original design solutions for every client. To create meaningful experiences of place for you. To transform disparate elements into beautiful forms.

DBI recognizes that the design of our built environment has

At DBI, we are inspired by the spark—that vivid and powerful

and other products that are sustainable and energy efficient.

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

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,

To reduce and monitor the environmental footprint of our projects, we maintain a carefully planned and integrated technological design platform that harnesses state-of-the-

functionality and sophistication.

art architectural design software. In addition to conveying

Since its inception in 1973, DBI has provided full-service

perform building energy and performance analyses to determine

architecture and interior design services to clients who share

which architectural designs have the least environmental

our belief that beautiful environments foster meaningful human

impact. Our technological platform also enables us to create

interaction and successful business outcomes. We have not only

highly coordinated sets of construction documents that link

witnessed, but have been pioneers of, the evolution of design.

building component information to external databases for post-

As a result, we have extensive and authentic knowledge of, and

occupancy space and asset management.

experience with, designing state-of-the-art building interiors. Our work embraces forward-thinking, contemporary design, so that our clients’ spaces exemplify the most cutting-edge, dynamic, and creative approaches. Our clients include senior living facilities, the commercial real estate community; federal government agencies; corporations and technology firms; the hospitality and restaurant industry;

conceptual designs quickly and in great detail, we are able to

CLIENTS Associations and Nonprofits Corporations Health Care Providers Developers, Owners, Brokers Property Managers

Government Agencies Institutions Religious Organizations Schools Technology Companies

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.

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ROSEANNE BEATTIE, AIA | Principal Over my 40-year career at DBI, I have worked my way up the ladder from entry-level architect to principal architect. Along that path, I was afforded the same opportunities as my male counterparts. I have been financially compensated the same as my male colleagues. Since starting at DBI in 1981, I have never felt the slightest discrimination based on my gender. DBI has always been welcoming. Over the course of my career, I've had two children, taken 12 weeks of maternity leave each time, and was welcomed back to my job after each pregnancy. DBI has always been accommodating to families, providing temporary part-time and permanent part-time positions based on family obligations.

MICHAEL HARTMAN, AIA | Principal In my 35 years at DBI, diversity has been consistently at the core of the firm, yet never consciously imbued in its daily life. It has simply been a part of us. In fact, when working to create a diversity and equity policy for the firm, it seemed as if we were just documenting what already existed. Always strong with strong women, the firm has embraced those from all races, ethnicities, religions, most all continents, LGBTQ identifying, and even straight white men! When DBI President Alan Storm wanted to bring on partners to the firm some twenty years ago, he chose two women and me, a gay man, to join him to carry the firm forward. These partners were chosen simply for their contributions to the firm, the practice of architecture, and humanity. This remains strong at the core for all.

FELIPE TURRIAGO-BORRERO, LEED AP | Managing Director, Architecture Coming to the United States from Columbia in early 2000, I had a vision of a “land of opportunity” – as many immigrants do. I found myself lucky enough to come on board with GAA first and later with DBI, where, under Alan Storm’s leadership, the place of my birth is seen as an opportunity to broaden the organization’s worldview. DBI’s commitment to diversity has led to an expanded design vocabulary, as each of us brings our own experiences to the vernacular of the firm. The diversity that Alan promotes extends to gender, age, ethnicity, and country of origin, all working toward a common goal.

EBONG UKOR, AIA, NCARB | Senior Manager Over my fifteen years as an architect with DBI, diversity has always been firmly and warmly embraced. Leadership has always made it clear – through word and deed – that the talent, energy, and results of architects and designers are the primary criteria for measuring success. But more than that, DBI has embraced diversity as key to unlocking the greater aspirations of the firm. In my career at DBI, with colleagues from South America, the Middle East, eastern Europe, and – yes—the United States, I have found that everyone’s opinion matters, and each of those opinions is valued. Where you are from is important, but what you bring to the table in terms of innovative design is what really sets the firm apart. As a Nigerian immigrant to the United States, and as a Black man in America, I can say that these things are of the utmost importance. At DBI, I truly feel I am among family, and am valued as such.

DIVERSITY

DBI Architects brings to the field of architecture and interior design an inspired, inclusive, and forward-looking design methodology. DBI presents one of the longest continual legacies of diversity in the industry – we embraced multiformity in the workplace decades before its importance was seen in the industry at-large. With inclusion of women in leadership roles, representation of minorities at all levels of management and staff, and the welcoming of differences as the rule rather than the exception, DBI has, over the years, become a crucible where talent and initiative are the defining factors.

That talent and initiative have borne out in groundbreaking, award-winning designs.

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SERVICES

With 50 years of industry experience, DBI offers design services that provide architectural and interior solutions for any space. MASTER PLANNING From the beginning of a project, our master planning services comprehensively evaluate the characteristics of a specific property and, then, illustrate the design concepts that work

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.

best for the site. Our experience and expertise provide a

EXTENDED CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

reliable guide through the range of land use, zoning, traffic,

To ensure that a project is completed according to the price

environmental, and demographic issues that often arise during

agreed upon during bidding, we provide extended part- or

complex projects.

full-time representation at the construction site. We monitor the

ARCHITECTURE Established in the 1990s, our architectural division provides expertise in building design, including government buildings, commercial office buildings, private schools, colleges and universities, and churches. INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN We offer a full range of architecture and design services to create interiors that are both elegant and functional. Our

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 close-out procedures. MOVE MANAGEMENT/FACILITY MANAGEMENT We provide consulting and on-site facility management services to corporate, institutional, and government clients. Whether

clients include the commercial real estate community; federal

moving a bookcase or coordinating an entire office relocation,

government agencies; corporate, association, and legal end-

we successfully implement move and facility management

user organizations; technology firms; and local, national, and

policies by partnering with our clients to understand their

international organizations.

organization’s structure, business goals, and culture. Projects

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.

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.

DBI continues to develop a deep portfolio of projects achieving various levels of LEED certifications.

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

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.

COOKOLOGY | FAIRFAX, VA

AWARDS

AMBU Associated Builders and Contractors, Greater Baltimore - 2023 Excellence in Construction Platinum Award 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 (NOW AMERICAN CLEAN POWER) 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. (NOW MAXAR) 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 Program 2007 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 Program 2009 Honor Award CASSIDY TURLEY’S VIRGINIA HEADQUARTERS Fairfax County, Virginia Exceptional Design Awards Program 2010 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

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SELECTED PORTFOLIO

JUNCTION

SIZE 19,750 RSF LOCATION Reston, VA COMPLETION February 2019 PROJECT TEAM Rubenstein Partners Newmark Knight Frank KTA Group Linton Engineering DESCRIPTION Rubenstein Partners undertook the transformation of a 188,000-SF outdated office building into a Class A, amenity-rich asset. The project’s objective was to create sophisticated, vibrant, and collaborative environments that accommodate various work styles and tenant activities. The scope included the renovation of a 5-story atrium lobby, featuring stone floors, custom millwork, and a sleek glass vestibule; a new, reconfigurable conference facility; a new elevator and upgrades to existing elevators and restrooms; an exterior terrace; a new fitness center; and a new mechanical system. The project’s showstopping element was the adaptive reuse of a 5-bay loading dock into a 4,000-SF tenant lounge. “The Dock,” as the space is known, includes a barista station, food service bar, and central “hang-out” hub with bleacher-style seating.

19,750 RSF

JUNCTION

RESTON, VA

AMBU

SIZE 25,689 RSF LOCATION Columbia, MD COMPLETION March 2023 PROJECT TEAM CK Commercial COPT TAI Engineering Officeworks DESCRIPTION Ambu, the global market leader in single-use endoscopy, including the world’s first single-use bronchoscope, the Ambu® aScopeTM, chose DBI to create their United States headquarters, in Columbia, Maryland. This hybrid office, promoting maximum flexibility, offers an abundance of huddle spaces, phone booths, and open collaborate zones , to promote collaborative teamwork. A core number of assigned offices is provided, as well as ample “nomadic” workstation seating. DBI designers worked diligently to develop a comprehensive understanding of the client’s culture, bringing the Ambu brand to the space through the use of custom graphics and coral and teal corporate colors. A simulation lab was created as part of this “brandforward” approach. Displaying much of Ambu’s groundbreaking technology for outpatient care, operating theater, and emergency room, the sim lab is integrated into the reception area, through a glass partition. A very low construction cost was achieved through salvage of 80% of lighting fixtures and ceiling tiles from the original space.

25,689 RSF

AMBU

COLUMBIA, MD

25,689 SF

AMBU

COLUMBIA, MD

SMITHSONIAN NATIONAL AIR & SPACE MUSEUM 52,000 SF

SIZE 52,000 SF LOCATION Washington, DC COMPLETION 2025 PROJECT TEAM Quinn Evans Architects DESCRIPTION DBI was hired by Prime Contractor Quinn Evans Architects to manage the interior transformation of the entire third floor (administrative) of the Air and Space Museum on the Mall. This project is one component of the Museum’s approximately $1 billion overhaul. A renovation of existing space, this project required DBI to provide schematic design, design development, construction documents, and FF&E services. DBI’s design of the third floor will transform NASM’s work environment into an updated, vibrant, and modern facility that will enrich occupants’ experiences; foster a creative and welcoming work culture (as an effort to attract top-notch talent); encourage the continuing advancement of pioneering research; and be consistent with the design of the rest of the building interiors, as well as the base building renovation.

SMITHSONIAN NATIONAL AIR & SPACE MUSEUM

WASHINGTON, DC

AOL

SIZE 1,200 SF LOCATION Dulles, VA COMPLETION May 2010 PROJECT TEAM HITT Contracting Caliber Design DESCRIPTION Four weeks before AOL’s 25th Anniversary Party, DBI was hired to redesign the AOL Company Store. The goal was to transform the small store, which sold snacks and greeting cards, into a boutique displaying AOL’s branded merchandise for its employees. To reflect AOL’s campaign to refresh its brand and image, the redesigned store features a cutting-edge, contemporary look and style.

1,200 SF

AOL

DULLES, VA

COCA-COLA

SIZE 3,200 SF LOCATION Washington, DC COMPLETION June 2022 PROJECT TEAM CBRE Metropolitan Engineering DESCRIPTION This project encompassed a complete rethinking of the very traditional style Coca-Cola DC office conference spaces and commons spaces to incorporate the new corporate workplace strategy and vision. Here is where Coke meets Washington, therefore, reception areas and conference spaces are designed to highest standard. The design is transparent to promote cultural openness; clean lines and modern/natural finishes act as the perfect background to a blend of vibrant current/historical branding, including an art collection. The design addresses business and people needs; it is authentic, functional, and dynamic, with technology supportive of Coca-Cola’s sustainable culture, promoting collaboration and growth.

3,200 SF

COCA-COLA

WASHINGTON, DC

SIEMENS GOVERNMENT TECHNOLOGIES 13,738 RSF

SIZE 13,738 RSF LOCATION Arlington, VA COMPLETION December 2015 PROJECT TEAM Cresa Bognet Construction Blue Moon Engineering Evenson Best - Knoll DESCRIPTION Initiating design outside the boundary of Siemen’s new office space allowed DBI to bisect the main entry glass wall with a custom “sculptural word wall feature” that visually pulls visitors into the space. Inspired by key words related to its corporate goals, values, and service commitments and constructed out of medium-density fiber board, using 4 different-height letters, 3 different thicknesses, and 2 finishes (matte and gloss) with Siemen’s corporate Pantone color. Pairing this wall with a warm gray ceramic tile floor, rich green furniture, a classic chandelier centrally located over the seating, and a visually floating reception desk sets the stage for a forwardthinking, cutting-edge company and design.

SIEMENS GOVERNMENT TECHNOLOGIES

ARLINGTON, VA

THE VOLKSWAGEN GROUP 32,000 SF

SIZE 32,000 SF LOCATION Reston, VA COMPLETION March 2017 PROJECT TEAM Setty & Associates DESCRIPTION DBI was retained by the building owner to design and renovate the 3rd floor at 2003 Edmund Halley Drive for The Volkswagen Group’s corporate offices for brands Bently, Bugatti, and Lamborghini. The project had a critical time frame, requiring DBI and our consulting MEP engineer to commit to a tight schedule. DBI developed new designs for open office workplaces, added glass to existing perimeter closed offices to increase access to natural daylight, and repurposed old offices to conference rooms for meetings. The elevator lobby was also rebranded to relfect The Volkswagen Group and its’ subsidiaries. Corner pantries and shared workrooms are where Volkswagen elected to spend the majority tenant improvement dollars. These spaces were transformed from internally-focused pantry/workrooms to open office café and shared work areas.

THE VOLKSWAGEN GROUP

RESTON, VA

FN AMERICA

SIZE 13,474 RSF LOCATION McLean, VA COMPLETION October 2018 AWARDS 2019 AIA Award of Merit 2019 NAIOP Northern Virginia Award of Merit PROJECT TEAM Cresa Bognet Construction GPI Engineering WGS - Teknion DESCRIPTION A refined design with rugged masculine undertones greets you as you enter the new US Corporate Headquarters for FN America, LLC, a global leader in development and manufacture of firearms. DBI designed a sculptural wall installation of over 2,200 gun parts, painted matte black to allow the wall to be viewed as one unit instead of the 2,200 parts from which it was created. This distinct feature is paired with a chiseled stone entry wall displaying the FN America logo. Crisp, cream ceramic tile and custom-stained decking material, installed vertically as shiplap, serve as a dramatic backdrop. Rich Indigo blues paired with warm camel desert tones tie the space together while focusing on the brand. State-of-the-art reconfigurable conference rooms utilize the latest in audio-visual technology, allowing FN America to collaborate with its staff around the world.

13,474 RSF

FN AMERICA

MCLEAN, VA

AMERICAN TYPE CULTURE COLLECTION

ATCC

SIZE 34,500 RSF on 2 floors LOCATION Manassas, VA COMPLETION November 2021 PROJECT TEAM DPR Construction Ewingcole RMF Engineering Officeworks - Teknion

TESTIMONIAL “ATCC embarked on a design of its corporate administration offices beginning November 2019. This included an open office plan, conference rooms, break areas, private offices and data center. Consistent with our company policy, the project required the cooperation of several contractors, so it was necessary to go through a rigorous, open-bid process. As a result, DBI was selected as the best choice. We were particularly impressed by Michael Boyer, as he merged his modern thinking and experience with his highly functional sensitivity to the design features we were hoping to achieve in this project. These features were proposed before the challenges of a global pandemic and evolved to become what ATCC views as even better improvements to house its employees under one roof for optimal company collaboration, safety and health and wellness. Although the project is moving swiftly toward completion, we can state without any reservations that choosing DBI was the right fit for ATCC. We look forward to debuting the new face of its corporate offices for its employees, customers, partners and the Northern Virginia community.” Raymond H. Cypess, DVM, Ph.D Chairman and Chief Executive Officer American Type Culture Collection

34,500 RSF

ATCC - AMERICAN TYPE CULTURE COLLECTION

MANASSAS, VA

EMERGENT BIOSOLUTIONS 124,734 RSF

SIZE 124,734 RSF LOCATION Gaithersburg, MD COMPLETION November 2018 AWARDS 2016 IIDA Award of Merit PROJECT TEAM HITT Construction GPI Engineering Price Modern - Haworth DESCRIPTION From visioning kick-off meetings to actual move-in, DBI worked with Emergent BioSolutions Inc. (EBSI) on every aspect of its new corporate headquarters. DBI successfully maintained EBSI’s high level of corporate professionalism while transforming the workspace from an enclosed, nonwindowed office into an open, collaborative, and functional environment that infused the company’s scientific brand into all aspects of the space. A 30’ x 30’ opening was created within the fifth-floor slab to allow for a twostory reception and atrium space, a feature that connects the work flow of the fourth and fifth floors via the new monumental staircase.

EMERGENT BIOSOLUTIONS

GAITHERSBURG, MD

124,734 RSF

EMERGENT BIOSOLUTIONS

GAITHERSBURG, MD

(NOW AMERICAN CLEAN POWER)

AMERICAN WIND ENERGY ASSOCIATION

SIZE 15,849 RSF LOCATION Washington, DC COMPLETION July 2017 CERTIFICATION LEED Gold AWARDS 2017 NAIOP DC|MD Award of Merit PROJECT TEAM Cresa HITT Contracting GPI Engineerimg Bialek - Herman Miller TESTIMONIAL “With our office build-out project complete, I can wholeheartedly endorse the work of DBI. Our effort presented a somewhat challenging assignment. We were shifting the team from two floors to one for better cohesion and wanted more options for collaboration with flexible workspace. While we had little change in overall footprint, we wanted to move from a very hierarchical structure to one that was a bit more dynamic, and stay LEED Gold in the process. The team—even those moving from offices to open workspace—are enjoying the outcome! The space works well for us, balancing polish and fun, and conveys the energy that we try to bring to our mission.” Pam Poisson CFO and Sr. Vice President, Operations American Wind Energy Association

15,849 RSF

AMERICAN WIND ENERGY ASSOCIATION

WASHINGTON, DC

STANDARD SOLAR

SIZE 16,372 RSF LOCATION Rockville, MD COMPLETION March 2020 PROJECT TEAM Cresa HBW Construction GPI Engineering Officeworks - Teknion DESCRIPTION The main objective was to create a space embodying the purpose-driven mission of its staff and culture, built on innovation, collaboration, and teaming, while infusing a clean design with an energy, brightness, and warmth that is reminiscent of solar rays themselves. You are immediately welcomed at Standard Solar with rich hues and vibrant yellow tones, crisp high-gloss whites, warm walnut veneer, exposed polished concrete floors, and a custom reception desk that incorporates actual solar panels. The open studio space was broken into five main neighborhoods. Each neighborhood has a vibrant backdrop of color with custom graphics that tie into Standard Solar’s branding. All workstations were designed with height adjustable desks to maximize human ergonomics and to allow access to natural light and views.

16,372 RSF

STANDARD SOLAR

ROCKVILLE, MD

DISTRICT HARDWARE & BIKE 8,500 SF

SIZE 8,500 SF LOCATION Washington, DC COMPLETION October 2018 PROJECT TEAM Natalie Park Design Studio KTA Group, Inc. DESCRIPTION District Hardware relocated from Foggy Bottom to the new Wharf neighborhood to increase its retail space and gain exposure to a new clientele. To renovate the large space, DBI optimized the floor plan, and moving walls and conduits. District Hardware is a True Value reseller, so half of the building space is devoted to the hardware store, while the remainder is shared between a bike shop and the Velo Café, a small in-store eatery that features local coffee and beer. A bike repair shop is tucked under the space’s mezzanine, and offices and support spaces are located upstairs. The street-level café also has a serving window to accommodate patrons grabbing a quick cup of coffee to go.

DISTRICT HARDWARE & BIKE

WASHIGNTON, DC

INTEGRUS HOLDINGS & FORTESSA TABLEWARE SOLUTIONS 41,304 SF

SIZE 41,304 SF LOCATION Ashburn, VA COMPLETION August 2017 PROJECT TEAM The Magellan Group Lansdowne Construction KTA Group, Inc. Poss Productions, LLC DESCRIPTION Providing high-quality dinnerware solutions to a variety of markets, Integrus Holdings Inc. is the parent company of four subsidiary sectors, including Fortessa Tableware Solutions. Founded in Loudoun County in 1993, the company has expanded nationally and internationally and serves more than 160 countries. Despite its global footprint, Integrus wanted to keep its roots local and, in 2017, relocated its corporate headquarters from Sterling to One Loudoun, an upmarket mixed-use development in Ashburn. Streamlining the company’s headquarters from 12,000 to 8,000 SF, this relocation also required the integration of several space types (including retail, office, and warehouse space) into one building. DBI created a headquarters that (1) showcased each brand of the Integrus family, (2) supported the company’s innovative mission, and (3) provided the functionality required by each space while blending these spaces into a unified whole.

INTEGRUS HOLDINGS & FORTESSA TABLEWARE SOLUTIONS ASHBURN, VA

PROCESS

BRANDING

VISIONING

TEST- FIT PROGRAMMING

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. 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

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

AV/IT SECURITY

FURNITURE

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, onbudget, and with “no surprises.” Using tools such

MOVE IN

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

PERMIT & G.C. SELECTION

CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION

POST OCCUPANCY FEEDBACK as Revit 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Construction administration is a critical phase of

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.

EXPLORE / CREATE / TRANSFORM

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