DBI: International Projects

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INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS

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

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.

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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FIRM PROFILE

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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

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 functionality and sophistication.

a lasting effect on the health of our natural environment. As a member of the US Green Building Council, DBI ensures that at least 30% of its designers are LEED® accredited and, whenever possible, specifies materials, furniture, and other products that 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

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 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 midsized 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.

CLIENTS Associations and Nonprofits Corporations Developers, Owners, Brokers Property Managers

Government Agencies Institutions Religious Organizations Schools Technology Companies

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SERVICES

With more than 45 years of industry experience, DBI offers design services that provide architectural and interior solutions for any space.

FURNITURE MANAGEMENT

MASTER PLANNING

spaces. In addition to creating a furniture plan tailored to the

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 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 often arise during complex projects.

ARCHITECTURE Our firm’s’ architectural divisions provide expertise in building design, including commercial office buildings, private schools,

From systems furniture and casegoods for office spaces to complex solutions for operations, command, and conference centers, we can coordinate furniture requirements for all 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 fulltime 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

colleges and universities, and churches.

data, and samples; review the contractor’s applications for

INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN

completion; and administer project close-out procedures.

We offers a full range of architecture and design services to create interiors that are both elegant and functional. Our clients include the commercial real estate community; federal government agencies; corporate, association, and legal enduser organizations; technology firms; and local, national, and

payment; conduct inspections to determine substantial and final

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

international organizations.

successfully implement move and facility management policies

STEALTH DESIGN

structure, business goals, and culture. Projects encompass

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.

by partnering with our clients to understand their organization’s 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.

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AWARDS

COOKOLOGY Associated Builders and Contractors – Metro Washington - 2020 Excellence in Construction Award FN AMERICA, LLC AIA Northern Virginia - 2019 Award of Merit AMERICAN WIND ENERGY ASSOCIATION NAIOP DC|MD - 2017 Award of Merit INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY CAMPUS–BETHESDA 2017 USGBC Innovative Project of the Year Responsible Design Award 2017 Design-Build Institute of America – National Award of Merit in the Rehabilitation / Renovation / Restoration category Building Design and Construction 2017 Building Team Award - Bronze AIA VA - 2016 Award of Merit for Excellence in Architecture AIA Potomac Valley Chapter - 2016 Honor Award CABOOSE BREWING COMPANY NAIOP Northern Virginia - 2015 Award of Excellence EMERGENT BIOSOLUTIONS, INC. IIDA - 2016 Award of Merit SUMMIT CONSULTING, LLC NAIOP MD/DC - 2015 Award of Excellence AIA Northern Virginia - 2015 Design Award

INTER-AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK ABC - 2011 Craftsmanship Award CLAUDE MOORE ACADEMY ABC - 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 MD/DC - 2010 Award of Merit UNIWEST GROUP IIDA - 2010 Bronze Design Award Fairfax County, VA Exceptional Design Awards Program - 2009 Honor Award CASSIDY TURLEY’S VIRGINIA HEADQUARTERS Fairfax County, VA Exceptional Design Awards Program - 2010 Honor Award NAIOP - 2009 Award of Excellence GRAPHIC DESIGN FIRM NAIOP MD/DC - 2008 Award of Merit

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER BOARD OF STANDARDS, INC. IIDA - 2015 Design Award

GOOGLE, INC. “Google Unveils DC Office” - Channel 9 News Now, WUSA9.com, 01.18.2008

GETWELLNETWORK, INC. AIA Northern Virginia - 2014 Design Award IIDA - 2014 Silver Design Award

LOCKHEED MARTIN CENTER FOR INNOVATION HRACRE - 2007 First Honor 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 MD/DC - 2011 Award of Excellence

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 ABC World News Tonight, October 22, 1999

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.

CHARLENE FOWLER | Senior Manager Being a black woman designer in a predominantly white industry, it is very easy become discouraged from being your authentic self. In my 9 years at DBI, I have been given the opportunity to be myself and feel included as a part of the team.

Diversity is not taken lightly at DBI - our company culture helps promote equal rights among women and men of different races and sexual preferences. Alan Storm is a true reflection of what a president should represent. He supports his staff no matter their gender, race, or religious belief. There is a seat at the table for everyone here at DBI - all are accepted and warmly welcomed.

FELIPE TURRIAGO-BORRERO, LEED AP | DBI 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

DIVERSITY AT DBI 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 atlarge. 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 ground-breaking, award-winning designs.

ATCC | MANASSAS, VA

PROCESS

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 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 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.

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.

YENAGOA CITY CENTER | NIGERIA

PORTFOLIO

YENAGOA CITY CENTER

SIZE 3.4 Million SF on 138.3 Acres LOCATION Yenagoa, Nigeria PROJECT TEAM Weiboro Properties DESCRIPTION On Africa’s Niger delta, the new urban enclave known as Yenagoa City Center will provide a carefully designed mix of high-end retail, cultural and entertainment venues, and dining options, as well as world-class office buildings, a secure luxury residential complex (2,500 residents), a clubhouse, a school, and two boutique hotels. The City Centre will provide its own power and water, enabling it to be a completely self-sufficient community. Neighborhoods are organized around a biaxial parkland arrangement that provides a unique sense of place and beautiful public amenities. The developer sought to create a self-sufficient community for mixed-use development with a strong and sophisticated open space network.

The community should provide a secure environment with clear division among public, semi-public and private areas. Features taken into consideration are the demand for high-quality modern living and the local climate conditions. Yenagoa City Centre is a unique development that is the first of its kind, meant to set the standard for others.

3.4 MILLION SF on 138.3 ACRES

YENAGOA CITY CENTER

YENEGOA, NIGERIA

GHANA WINNEBA PROJECT 104.79 ACRES

SIZE 104.79 Acres LOCATION Winneba, Ghana PROJECT TEAM Boggs & Partners Architects DESCRIPTION The 104.79 acres site will be developed primarily as a residential complex consisting of 44 villas, 32 duplexes, 160 condominiums and 48 town homes plus an additional 80 apartment units. Various housing types will be strategically integrated throughout the project to accommodate permanent and transient residents. Among other functions that will support residents and visitors are a 20,000 square foot state-of-the-art Health and Wellness Spa facility. A private school for primary and secondary education will provide families with quality education. Winneba will include a technologically suitable facility designed to accommodate a student body of 600 persons.

A 15,000 square foot play zone and open areas including parks, playgrounds, activity/sports fields, and walking paths will be incorporated within the design; Churches will be included as the population requires, Retail areas, Government services will include Police, Fire and Medical Emergency services, maintenance, and trash removal.

GHANA WINNEBA PROJECT

WINNEBA, GHANA

EKO ATLANTIC MEDICAL CENTER 11 ACRES

SIZE 11 Acres LOCATION Lagos, Nigeria PROJECT TEAM SmithGroup JJR DESCRIPTION To design a state-of-the-art medical facility in Lagos, Nigeria, the architect’s objective was to create a self-contained, easily accessible campus that provides functionally separate, yet stylistically integrated, medical and residential structures. Consisting of three buildings, the campus features a large medical building that serves as the main interventional platform and provides 150 in-patient beds; a second medical building that accommodates 150 beds; and a 26-floor high-rise residence for staff. Channeling ocean crosswinds through the campus, the facility’s north-south orientation creates a sense of respiration and healing. The facility will modernize Nigeria’s health system and offer new opportunities for medical professionals.

EKO ATLANTIC MEDICAL CENTER

LAGOS, NIGERIA

FENGHE FINANCIAL CENTER 1 Million SF

SIZE 1 Million SF LOCATION People’s Republic of China PROJECT TEAM Shanghai Kantech Co. DESCRIPTION The purpose of this project is to open domestic and global market through the development of Qianhai New City. Combine domestic private placement funds, global hedge funds, investment funds, bond and mutual funds together to establish a brand new mode of one-stop financial management. Qianhai New City is expected to be the biggest financial management center of China. This project building is a unique financial high-rise, International Grade A Office Building. The building is a landmark construction which combines green, smart, and cultural design technologies of Qianhai New City.Fenghe Financial Center is located on a commercial site with 10,000m2 of total site land area. Construction area of 144,000m2 tower (including business area 18,000m2 1F-6F; office area 126,000m2 7F-69F, basement parking area B1-B5, equipment rooms, civil defense facilities) with 69 floors. Building height is limited to 400m. Planning investment capital is RMB 3.744B Yuan.

FENGHE FINANCIAL CENTER

PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA

KUWAIT NATIONAL GUARD MUSEUM 86,200 SF

SIZE 86,200 SF LOCATION Kuwait City, Kuwait PROJECT TEAM Boggs & Partners Architects

KUWAIT CITY, KUWAIT

U.S. CONSULATE COMPOUND

SIZE 170,000 SF on 10 Acres LOCATION Mumbai, India COMPLETION 2011 CERTIFICATION LEED Silver PROJECT TEAM URS Corporation W.G. Yates & Sons Construction

DESIGN CONCEPT DBI, as a consultant to URS, provided space planning and interior design services for the entire consulate compound in Mumbai. The new compound is based on the standard embassy design prototype but is also heavily influenced by its specific program, climate, location and culture. The consulate consists of five purpose-driven structures organized within a secure site, which is layered into zones of increasing privacy from east to west. The principal facility is the New Office Building, which contains the Consul General’s offices, other consulate related administrative units, and reception and meeting areas.

170,000 SF on 10 ACRES MUMBAI, INDIA

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