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DESIGN IS ABOUT ENGAGING THE HEART A N D C R E AT I N G S PA C E S T H AT MOVE THE SOUL. -PHYLLIS HARTMAN
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For us, design is personal. We view each project as being entrusted to us by our clients, and we take the role of the designer to heart. Buildings touch lives, they do far more than provide shelter; they provide context for living. There is a feeling we want you to experience in each space — something we cannot communicate with words, so we express it with passion. From our hearts to yours, we invite you to walk in and experience the spaces we create.
PROJECT TYPES
+ New Construction
+ Adaptive Re-use
+ Renovation
+ Affordable
+ Senior Living
+ Models
One University Affordable Senior Independent Living Fairfax, VA
737,000 240 7 2024
Project SF Units Market-Rate Floors Opened
Developer: Fairfax County Redevelopment & Housing Authority Architect: DCS Design Construction: SCG Development Architectual Lighting: Architectual Lighting by Shugarman
Style: A transformative affordable housing community offering both family and senior independent living. The new community features 120 market-rate multifamily apartments and 120 senior independent living apartments, along with a community building that includes a multi-purpose room, fitness center, and meeting space for FCRHA. Designed by HDG, the amenity spaces reflect market-rate quality and include welcoming lobbies, a club room, leasing office, library, mail rooms, fitness centers, a dog wash, craft room, and laundry facilities—creating a vibrant, resident-focused environment.
Madison at Ballston Station Affordable Renovation Arlington, VA
11,600 150 8 2024
Project SF Units Floors Opened
Developer: Paradigm Architect: Alexis Krug Architecture Construction: Paradigm Architectual Lighting: Architectual Lighting by Shugarman
LEED Silver Certified Style: A renovation that focuses on transforming the amenities and common areas, modernizing the property with a brighter, more welcoming atmosphere. The renovation focused on elevating functionality and aesthetics— replacing outdated lighting, introducing biophilic elements that connect interiors with nature, and updating spaces to foster community, wellness, and comfort.
Residences on the Lane Affordable Senior
Independent Living Rockville, MD
11,600 150 8 2022
Project SF Units Floors Opened
Developer: Duball LLC, Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County, Victory Housing, Inc. Architect: Torti Gallas & Partners Construction: Paradigm
LEED Silver Certified Awards: NAHB Multifamily Pillars of the Industry Winner - Best Affordable Community (Over 100 Units) Senior Housing News Artchitecture and Design Award - 2nd Place, Affordable Housing Project Type: Age-Restricted 62-plus Affordable Multifamily Style: The design is light and fresh and uses biophilic patterns throughout to enhance the health, happiness, and wellness of the residents.
RECENT AWARDS 2026 ENR MidAtlantic Award of Merit, Best Residential Project – Coulter Place 2026 ULI Washington Awards for Excellence – JW Residences 2026 Virginia Business Top Projects/Best of the Best Awards – JW Residences 2025 NAHB Best in American Living Silver, Best Multifamily Community Amenity/Common Space – Modera Falls Church 2025 Mutlifamily Executive Merit, Mixed-use – Skymark 2025 ENR Midatlantic Best Project Winner Award of Merit, Residential/Hospitality – Elle 2025 Montgomery Planning Design Excellence Awards for Exceptional Housing Award – Sophia Bethesda 2025 International Property Awards, Best International Commercial Redevelopment/ Renovation at IPAX – Elle 2024 Interior Design Magazine – Top 100 Giants of Design 2024 ULI Washington Award for Excellence in Housing Development – The Remy, Phase 2 2024 NOIP NoVA Multifamily Residential Market Rate Award of Merit – Skymark 2023 NAHB Multifamily Pillars of the Industry Multifamily Community of the Year – Carlyle Crossing 2023 NAHB Multifamily Pillars of the Industry Best High-Rise Apartment Community – Carlyle Crossing 2023 NAHB Multifamily Pillars of the Industry - Best Affordable Community (Over 100 Units) – Residences on the Lane
2023 NAHB Multifamily Pillars of the Industry Finalist, Best Interior Merchandising of a Common Area – Easton at Carlyle Crossing 2023 NAHB Multifamily Pillars of the Industry Finalist, Best Mid-Rise Apartment Community (6-9 Stories) – Modera Clarendon 2023 Senior Housing News Architecture & Design Award 2nd Place: Affordable Housing – Residences on the Lane 2022 NAHB Pillars Finalist, Best High-Rise Apartment Community 10+ Stories – BLVD Ansel 2022 NAHB Pillars Finalist Best Multifamily Community Amenities – Founders Row Modera and Verso 2021 NVBIA Great American Living Award Winner, Best Interior Merchandising, Amenity Space, Common Area – The Enclave at Potomac Club 2020 NVBIA Great American Living Award Winner Design, Architecture, Multifamily Renovation/Conversion – 1800 Oak 2020 NVBIA Great American Living Award Winner – Interior Merchandising, Multifamily Renovation or Conversion, Amenity Space and/ or Common Areas – 1800 Oak 2019 NAHB Pillars of the Industry Winner Best Merchandising of a Common Area – Signature at Reston Town Center 2019 NAHB Multifamily Pillars of the Industry Winner for Best Community Amenities – Signature at Reston Town Center 2019 NAHB Best in American Living Awards – Best Multifamily Development 4-7 Stories Built for Sale – The Haven at National Harbor
TOGETHER, WE HELP PEOPLE LOVE WHERE THEY LIVE. - PHYLLIS - P H Y L L I SHARTMAN HARTMAN