life/styled Volume 09: The RTO Edition

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SARAH BANNERMAN L2 Welcomes a New Architect

HILL TOP HOTEL

Model Room Review

TODD HEISER Inspiration from Chicago

ENERGIZING NOMA 840 1ST ST NE

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GDC TERRACE The Future of 2020K ST

BATTER’S UP!

L2’s home run happy hour

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DIRECTOR’S NOTE WFH. RTO. We’ve all added a couple of new three-letter acronyms to our repertoires over the last two years, in addition to taking on innumerable other changes and adjustments.

And while it may seem that things are finally returning to some semblance of normalcy, it’s equally true that some things have changed for a long time, if not forever. “You can’t go home again,” Thomas Wolfe famously wrote, and I think it’s also true that you can’t go to the office again. While it’s beyond wonderful to see familiar friends, work together, and fall back into (at least some of) the old rhythms of the office-based workday again, it’s important to examine anew the work that we’re doing, how we’re doing it, and—perhaps most importantly—why we’re doing it. If there’s a silver lining emerging from our experiences over the last two years, I hope that it’s a renewed sense of balance and perspective for all of us. I’ve always been in awe of the talent, dedication, and raw optimism of our studio, and it’s been heartwarming to see so many of us embrace RTO with the same enthusiasm that we take on any challenge. Just remember that in addition to the amazing designs you produce and the wicked construction details you tame, you can also now bake a killer loaf of sourdough from your own starter.

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DIRECTOR’S NOTE DEREK WARR

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WHAT’S NEW IN L2 ANNOUNCEMENTS

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INTERVIEW SARAH BANNERMAN

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SURVEY FAVORITE SPOT IN THE OFFICE

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PROJECT SPOTLIGHT HILLTOP HOTEL MODEL ROOM

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SURVEY FAVORITE PLACE TO GRAB LUNCH

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INTERVIEW TODD HEISER

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Lifestyle 2 wins BIG at IIDA MAC Premiere Awards!

The 2022 Premiere Design Awards competition and celebration marks the 27th Anniversary of the IIDA Mid-Atlantic Chapter Premiere, a program developed to recognize local design achievement and encourage new ideas in the design of interior spaces. Project entries are submitted by local design firms and are blind judged by a curated collection of Professional from outside the Mid-Atlantic Region.

The Watermark wins in the Hospitality Category Project Team: Hansoo Kim, Derek Warr, Daniela Cano, Alison Pavilonis, Lindsay Hoskins, Theresa Shiels, Jeff Barfer, Rossy Glatz, Don Dinkel, Matthew Heyl

Dani wins Emerging Design Leader Champion Award

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Yoonho is expecting a baby boy in July

Chandra is expecting a baby boy in September

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Kevin is the new co-leader of Design Realization in DC

Cassandra was selected to be a part of Gensler’s Emerge program

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INTERVIEW EDITED BY DANI CANO

Sarah Bannerman Sarah joined Lifestyle 2 in February as a Technical Designer. After graduating from Carnegie Mellon University, Sarah worked at David M. Schwarz Architects in DC before joining Gensler.

TELL US ABOUT WHERE YOU ARE FROM.

I was born in Ghana and was there until about 6 or 7 years old.

From there I moved to Vermont and that was a big culture and weather difference, which I did not fully appreciate because I do not like the snow or cold. When people move back to Ghana, they get rid of all their winter stuff. It’s pretty hot there and I love the warm weather.

WHY DID YOUR PARENTS DECIDE TO MAKE THE MOVE FROM

it was different from what I was used to. Pittsburgh is more of a city than the smaller town of Vermont I was from. It’s a good transition city, there’s small pockets of nice calm areas in the big city. My favorite part was the travel studios. I went to Spain for a month and went around to different cities and towns. It was beautiful; I loved it. I also went to Bratislava, Slovakia and traveled to neighboring countries. And then I did a study abroad in Rome and traveled all over Europe for a semester.

GHANA TO THE UNITED STATES?

There’s a ton of opportunities for us. There are good places YOU WORKED FOR 5 YEARS AT DAVID M. SCHWARZ ARCHITECTS. for education in Ghana, but here there’s just so much more WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO COME TO GENSLER? to offer and my mom won the immigration lottery. My mom I met my first firm at a job fair at CMU. They seemed like a good firm. I interviewed with them, and the opportunity went first and then we all followed and became citizens. landed on my lap. I did not plan to come to DC but it just WHEN DID YOU DECIDE YOU WANTED TO BECOME AN ARCHITECT? happened that way. I traveled to the city and I loved it. My It started in high school. When I was growing up, I wanted previous firm didn’t have a strong focus on sustainability. to be a whole ton of things. My mother wanted me to be a That’s a topic I really want to move forward in and learn more doctor and my father was in tech, so I was looking at those about. I tried to lead the efforts there, but it was hard if the two career paths essentially. I didn’t know my interest in whole firm didn’t have an interest in it. I knew I had to find design until I was a part of one school play. I was a part of another firm that had interest in design resiliency. I went to the set design and I really enjoyed taking things apart and the website and thought, “Everything here is everything I’m putting them back together. Since then, I knew I wanted to really excited about.” I reached out and now I’m here. do something in that field. I heard of architecture so I was like, “Yeah I can do that!” My school was connected to a WHAT DO YOU LIKE DOING IN YOUR FREE TIME? technical school so my classes taught me both architecture I love to travel. I just made plans to go back to Europe with and engineering. The classes taught you what you would friends. One of my favorite travels was when I went to need to do in both fields. I learned I leaned more towards the Greece. I’ve always wanted to go to Egypt or anywhere in Asia. I love sketching; I’m not the best at it but I really enjoy architecture side. it. I love music, all kinds. I enjoy running; apparently it runs in WHAT WAS YOUR EXPERIENCE LIKE AT CARNEGIE MELLON? WHAT my family. My mom and dad were runners. I was in track and WAS THE MOVE LIKE FROM VERMONT TO PITTSBURGH? field. I haven’t run marathons or anything, but that’s a future I literally googled schools that had architecture and Carnegie goal. I just love the runner’s high and getting out there. I love Mellon was one. I applied to a handful of schools, but I got nature and hiking too. a really good scholarship and it was the clear choice. I also wanted to try being away from home. I enjoyed it although 10

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“I didn’t know my interest in design until I was a part of one school play. I was a part of the set design and I really enjoyed taking things apart and putting them back together. Since then, I knew I wanted to do something in that field.”

YOU’RE NOW LEADING THE RUN CLUB! DO YOU HAVE ANY PLANS FOR THAT?

Yes, join the Run Club! We have a corporate run in June. It’s a 5K – you can walk or run and there will be food. Other runs to come! I just did the Cherry Blossom Run and it was so much fun.

WHAT IS A FUN FACT ABOUT YOURSELF?

My mom put me in Fashion Bug, so I was a child model for some time there. When I was younger, my mom asked me what I wanted to be, and I said I wanted to be a tiger. I don’t know why I said it; tigers are powerful creatures. I didn’t know what I wanted to be so tiger sounded good. I also have a minor in psychology.

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What is your favorite spot in the office?

Stylers exclusive tour of the DC office’s best kept secrets

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The couch chairs near the window on the third floor

The 3rd Floor Coffee Machine

The rooftop, it took my breath away to see a sunset there!

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Espresso machine on level 3 :)

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Level 3 Pantry -- good place for lunch!

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PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The Hill Top House Hotel has been through a lengthy and often arduous planning process spanning the course of 20 years, but those involved are beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel! The original hotel from 1888 burned down twice and was rebuilt over the years, eventually falling into a state of disrepair. In 2008, Gensler was engaged as the Architectural and Interior Designer to lead the design of the luxury hotel that will serve as a retreat for guests to escape the bustle of urban life. By the Spring of 2024, the hotel will establish itself as a destination for grand events, weddings, and spa getaways. Who wouldn’t want to stay to a 5-star luxury resort, overlooking downtown Harper’s Ferry, the Potomac River, a National Park, with high-end spa services, and restaurant by José Andrés, all less than 90-minutes from Washington D.C.?

The design intent from the beginning was to recreate the exterior and interior spaces to emulate the style and character of the late 18th century Hill Top House.

Our team did a fantastic job designing period-specific interiors with thoughtful details and custom FF&E to bring the clients’ long-time vision to fruition. Just two weeks ago, our hospitality team presented two Model Room designs (plus a mocked-up corridor), and although the clients are actively involved with every detail of the hotel, especially the design, the result was beyond what they ever imagined. The clients were thrilled to experience the spaces as a guest will.

Positive feedback was received from their team of trusted advisors which included: marketing/PR, finance professionals, contractors, design guru’s, and operational staff all working to ensure the guestroom design lays a groundwork for an exceptional experience by the guest. Over the next few weeks minor revisions will be incorporated and studied within the physical spaces. Once approved, the rooms will be utilized for marketing purposes and shared with potential investors.

We are currently closing out the Design Development phase and look forward to documenting the design – just one step closer to enjoying a cocktail at one of the two circular bars, one located in the library and the other on the rooftop overlooking the water. The clients are documenting the entire process and our very own design team will be featured in a 10-part documentary series featuring D.C.native, and comedian Whitney Cummings who has a personal connection to the existing hotel.

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Jordan Goldstein, Lester Yuen, Nestor Santa-Cruz, Derek Warr, Yoonho Lee, Sarah Bannerman, Maddie Iribarren, Dani Cano, Nazanin Izadi, Marybeth Poston, Alison Pavilonis PROJECT SPOTLIGHT WRITTEN BY MARYBETH POSTON

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What is your favorite spot to grab lunch?

L2 gives you the dish on their favorite lunch spots near 2020K

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The Best Sandwich Place...literally the best :)

Area Zone at Western Market

Little Sesame or more recently, Flower Child!

I’ve been enjoying the smoothie bowls at Rawish in Western Market!

Jetties, although I go to the place downstairs more often.

Soho

Duke’s Grocery

Sweetgreen - it encourages me to get out of the office and enjoy the nice weather!

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PROJECT DESCRIPTION

With a soft, clean, and minimalist design, 840 First Street emphasizes the continuous movement and converging paths of the NoMa neighborhood.

Within this project an atmosphere of hospitality takes hold, as well as a mood imbued with energetic and friendly chatter allowing people to feel truly welcome. Both indoor and outdoor amenities work together to create a holistic experience for tenants and to foster a sense of community within the building.

840 First Street prioritizes the wellness of its occupants by implementing amenities and design elements specifically crafted to provide mental and physical nourishment. Taking cues from the neighborhood’s location, the building channels the idea of movement, pushing circulation to the perimeter around a core of amenities. Expansive views of the area are thus on full display during the workday, merging with the project’s other biophilic design strategies to evoke a connection to nature, promote wellness, and reinforce positive mental health.

The design offers tenants with an unparalleled level of functional choice.

The interior architecture supports a vast array of room layouts, equipping teams with a real sense of flexibility that will enable them to use the space how they see fit and to adapt to new demands over time. An interior café provides for two ground floor lounges, separated by a series of multipurpose conference rooms ideal for any ambiance and energy, whether focused work or a joyous reunion. Enveloping the spaces is a crisp finish palette that enables the project to become a fresh canvas that tenants can use to fully articulate their own stories.

At its highest purpose, architecture works as a catalyst to bring new life not only to the people who occupy it but also to its neighbors.

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The RMR Group CORE GENSLER TEAM

Hansoo Kim, Samantha Messerly, Kristen Von Bampus, Delaney Leach, Terri Barnhart, Kevin Nigri CONSULTANT TEAM

GHT Chartered Consulting Engineers, Lighting Workshop, Structura, Mahan Rykiel Associates Inc.

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Solar Analysis

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“The daylight study facilitated the decision making process and made both the client and us feel more confident with our decisions.”

We’re working on the future of Spec Suite at 1200 New Hampshire Ave. The Solar Analysis was for a long and narrow suite with limited window line. We anticipated it would have poor daylight access and proposed to design it with kit-of-parts that we developed for the future of spec suite concept. We have two goals for the analysis, verifying our assumptions and convincing our client to move forward with the kit-of-parts rather than traditional partitioned offices.

I was very fortunate to have the opportunity to test out ClimateStudio right after attending the webinar hosted

by Alfonso Hernandez, a sustainability specialist in the Houston office. I exported the Revit model, simplified it in Rhino, and ran the analysis through a ClimateStudio plugin for Rhino.

The annual average daylight diagram is very informative and succinct, but it may be difficult to read if you haven’t seen it before. We introduced 12 scenarios of 4 seasons and 3 different times of a day, so the audiences can relate their experiences to the graphics. Annual average diagrams were then used to compare layouts with and without traditional partitioned offices.

The daylight study facilitated the decision making process and made both the client and us feel more confident with our decisions. We only scratched the surface of such a powerful tool. I’m looking forward to use it in more complex situations, where the analysis could inform and inspire our design.

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Todd Heiser Todd is currently the Co-Office Managing Director of the Chicago office. Throughout his 16 years at Gensler, he’s worked in the Chicago, LA, and DC offices. He is a highly sought after creative leader with degrees in both Architecture and Interiors from SCAD.

YOUR BACKGROUND IS IN BOTH ARCHITECTURE AND INTERIORS, WHAT LEAD YOU TO PURSUE BOTH?

There’s a part about design that for me is all about scale and I think the scale of interiors is really interesting. Very early on I decided that the form generation of the building, I loved it, but I felt like I wasn’t great at that part of the equation.

What I loved was the materiality, the interior scale, of understanding how spaces unfolds, what you would touch and feel, so it was really natural for me to pursue an interior degree. Realistically why I pursued both was because there was a part of an architectural education that I thought was really interesting; the diagramming, studying two and three dimensional design, the people part of it, the math and science. I started out pre-med and I have always felt like I have spent my entire life toggling a line of what I consider the art and science of my life. I love the analytical parts as much as the creative parts.

HOW DID YOU LIKE THE SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN?

I went there when the school was in its initial inception and it was at a moment that there were really incredible people there; Andreas Zuonni and Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk. For one semester Zaha Hadid was at our thesis crit. The school was very much in its formative years so you were mentored by these people really closely. It was ridiculously hard, it was constantly creativity to the max because it was an art school where you were learning architecture. It was a pretty fantastic place.

YOU HAVE BEEN WITH GENSLER FOR 16 YEARS, CAN YOU TELL US WHAT YOU LIKE ABOUT GENSLER?

slightly different fingerprint. Each person has this unique talent make up and incredible skills. For me, I feel like the privilege of this place is getting to work with so many diverse and talented people. If you open yourself up to that you will never get the same result twice. You are constantly studying and perfecting and getting better and having this exchange of people.

AS A DESIGN LEADER, WHAT INSPIRES YOU AND HOW DO YOU MAINTAIN SOURCES OF INSPIRATION?

I’m a little crazy. If you know me, you probably know I’m constantly thinking. I’m up late, looking at things, I’m reading books, I’m surrounding myself with the world. My eyes are really what connects me to the world and I’m constantly surrounding myself with visual stimuli and trying to break it down and looking closely at the detail of everything I see.

I create a catalogue of memories and through the design process pull them out and play them out for people. We haven’t worked together but if we had, I would constantly be talking about something I saw, or a material, or the way the light hits something. We all have this magical ball of clay in front of us that is space, that is architecture, that is interiors; All of us should be molding that ball of clay until we get to something that feels very resolved and the only way to get there is, as you go through life, whether you’re on your walk to work in the morning or on vacation, open your eyes and see all the things around you. That includes things that aren’t always pleasant or beautiful to see. I am inspired a lot by the grit of a city, the unfinished part about people. I’m always intrigued by the diversity of people. What they look like, what they choose to wear, how they use space. It all for me feeds into this great pattern and texture, this quilt of life. I pull that all out for design.

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“For me I feel like the privilege of this place is getting to work with so many diverse and talented people. If you open yourself up to that you will never get the same result twice. ” and people engagement, I really want to understand what a person is thinking. I’ll spend a lot of time listening or thinking about the problem in front of us that we are trying to solve for. Then I will start to collect images, ideas, snippets of things. I’ll specifically force myself to not think about spaces that I think are ubiquitous to the problem that I’m studying.

Meaning that I actually really dislike when people pull mass Pinterest boards and say “design like this”. I try to think of textures, or a piece of art and how an artist might do something, how they structure a canvas or how they build a sculpture. My process very much starts with listening and trying to understand what kind of place I want to create, how people feel. I spend a long time thinking about the five senses and how what someone smells in a space, what they see, what they feel. And that’s how I prep for the creative process. I pull a lot of material. When I was doing more design work I was notorious for pulling giant material palettes with artifacts. I’m always trying to build a visual story in my head.

For me everything has to mean something. I’m pretty critical about the use of the word “pretty”. When someone says “oh, it’s pretty,” I don’t like that. I think what we do is a higher form of aesthetics where everything really communicates and everything has to mean something.

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO YOUNG PROFESSIONALS?

My best advice is to bring your whole self to work. Really bring every piece of you to the creative process. Don’t be afraid to fail, bring your ideas freely, contribute excessively to a process. Try really hard. That’s super important to me. For me it’s really important to be somewhat fearless in everything you do every day. To approach it with incredible thought and care. Push yourself, if you’re asked to do something, do a little bit more, because there’s always an opportunity to take a client somewhere they never dreamed. I definitely subscribe to Art’s principle of the rubber band. You can push a client but you have to be cautious of that rubber band, because if you push too much you can break it. I always find myself trying to mitigate the space of the creative process and understand how far can I push, how much I can ask of this person, how can I make them grow every day, how can they encourage me to grow. My career is based on the fact that people really gave me a shot. I had incredible mentors. For me at this point

in my career it’s all about giving that back. Making sure every single day I’m creating an opportunity for someone so that they can realize a goal they have.

DO YOU HAVE A PROJECT THAT STANDS OUT AS ONE YOU ARE MOST PROUD OF?

Probably my most proud project was Fourth Presbyterian Church. We won that project on a longshot. We had not done a church before in the office. It’s a really meaningful project for me. That church feeds 4,000 meals a week to the homeless population of the city. There’s so much good mission driven work that happens in that church that we facilitated. There are people that come there to be married, come there to be buried, come there at their high points in life, and that come there in the low points in their life. We created one entrance for everyone. Every single person whether they are a millionaire or they are homeless, everyone walks through the same door. And for me that’s a little bit of a metaphor of life and maybe tying back to if you really open your eyes and see the beauty in people wherever they are at, we create spaces that make differences for people every day. Those people rely on that church to get their lunch the same way people getting married or burying their parent rely on it to be a solemn place. That’s what design is all about, seeing people in a space and really using it to its fullest, making it their own. And that has got to be the most important project for me because you see people at every moment. You see them crying, you see them happy, and the space serves as this vessel for it.

WHAT’S A FUN FACT ABOUT YOURSELF?

I have pretty ridiculous shoe collection. I love fashion and clothes but I would say I obsessively collect shoes. I have hundreds of pairs of shoes. I particularly love a sneaker. For me, how we put ourselves together is an important part of the creative process. it’s about color and texture and materiality and putting it all together to present yourself to the world. It’s very much an extension of my creative person.

I like it because every morning when I get up I think, “What do I want to bring to the world?” It’s kind of disarming, if I put on a pair of shoes that’s a hot pink and pair it with a sweater, you create a reaction, and reactions are really fun to create.

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Batter’s Up

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Lifestyle 2 kicked off Gensler’s studio-hosted Happy Hour series on Wednesday, April 27th. Clay and Delaney lead the charge in organizing an Opening Day themed party, complete with cracker jacks, popcorn, cornhole, and beer pong. Delaney put together a video tribute to Lifestyle 2, and Dani and Chandra talked about the life/styled publication!

Look out for the next Happy Hour soon!

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PROJECT SUMMARY

It’s time for Gensler DC to move forward. After two years of global challenge and uncertainty, we are emerging as a stronger, tighter, and nimbler group. Now as always, we know that setting the standard for the future of work begins with our own space. This design will usher the next chapter.

By making key additions to our campus, we will foster the rejuvenating, connective, and celebratory experiences that are fundamental to us as human beings. We will create an environment ready to evolve over time, support our staff’s wellness, and foster deeper co-creation. By walking the invigorating line between the design process and the finished product, our space will set Gensler DC apart as the epicenter of innovation and creativity in our city. Most importantly, by assessing present and future challenges, we will inform our strategy for a successful and sustainable office in the long term.

Gensler DC has yet to reach its full potential as a vertical campus. The terrace and surrounding improvements will usher in a new area of connection and creative design culture. With this, the following are our design principles: (1) To inspire a returning staff by capturing Gensler’s creative design and innovation culture, (2) to foster wellbeing by opening Gensler DC to the outdoors, (3) to champion sustainability and resilience in the design process and visual language, (4) to empower individuals to curate their own workplace experience, and (5) to pilot our best ideas and ignite deep conversation about Gensler DC’s next decade.

CORE TEAM

Hansoo Kim, Francisco Gonzalez, Simi Marinho, Daniela Cano, Kevin Garzon, Kevin Nigri CONSULTANT TEAM

GHT Chartered Consulting Engineers, Lighting Workshop, Structura, ARUP, Mahan Rykiel Associates Inc.

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PHONETIC NAME ACTIVITY

The Phonetic Name Activity is a 15-minute activity in which studio members write down their name, as well as the phonetic spelling. Lifestyle 2 took this exercise a step further by having individuals pass their own name cards to the person next to them. Each person introduced their fellow studiomate and shared the origin of their names. Lifestyle 2 had a lot of fun as everyone learned a bit more about each other.

The DE&I team introduced this exercise to each studio because being able to pronounce someone’s name correctly is important in creating an inclusive environment. A person’s socio-emotional well-being and world view are impacted by the way their peers and co-workers pronounce their name.

We encourage you to pin up your name card at your desk or add the phonetic spelling of your name to teams or email signature.

“Being able to pronounce someone’s name correctly is important in creating an inclusive environment.”

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CAPITAL ONE BLOCK A Main updates include trucking along with garage level punch list every couple of weeks. The atrium scaffolding has been removed so the full volume of the space is open – really cool to see! Also got interior work (by others) continuing along on typical levels so it’s starting to look like an actual office space.

1550 CRYSTAL DRIVE We are back at 1550 Crystal Drive, this time renovating the 6th and 9th floor common areas. The design is based on our 2018 renovation of the 13th floor common areas with consideration for the 11th floor design completed more recently in 2021. The project kicked off mid-April and we are finalizing the design to complete CDs.

1101 CONNECTICUT AVE 1101 Connecticut Ave Repositioning documentation is being priced. Scopes include Spec Suites, Lounge space with interconnecting stair and terrace, Fitness center and Core and facade upgrades.

5M The 5M team is working on a Bid Addendum that will incorporate VE items. This will primarily include material changes and a new window system from Quest.

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BGO FUTURE SPEC SUITE STUDY Gensler is designing a kit-of-parts for the future of spec suite design to apply to various BGO properties. The team is currently working on 6 locations, with the DC locations currently in the DD phase.

HILL TOP HOTEL The team has been developing the design of the spa amenity at the Harper’s Ferry property. The space is intended to feel calming and rejuvenating, while honoring the historic and rich character of the site.

PROJECT STAR Lester is leading the team for the design of this confidential campus near Dallas, TX. The master plan is currently in concept design and includes 5 new buildings. Once approved, the team will move into Schematic Design.

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CO-EDITORS: DANIELA CANO & CHANDRA SWOPE COVER ART BY DANIELA CANO