Co-hosted by the American Institute of Architects DC and the George Mason University Center for Real Estate Entrepreneurship.

The pandemic continues to disrupt how we work and what we expect from our work environment. These changes have brought uncertainty to the office market, rethinking of workspace design and building use, and challenges to the vitality of business centers and urban environments. Join us for a day of discussion and education on these critical trends for commercial real estate.

Agenda:

Doors will open at 8:30am, with programming beginning at 9:00am.

8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.            Doors Open - coffee and networking

Welcome Remarks

• Mary Fitch, AICP, Hon. AIA - Executive Director, Washington Chapter, American Institute of Architects

9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.           Reimagining the Post-Pandemic Economic Future

• Ryan Luby - Partner, McKinsey & Company                                             

9:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.         The Changing Nature of Work

• Sarah Benzcik - Principal, Deloitte Consulting LLP
• Sarah Smith - Senior Manager - Future of Work, Deloitte Consulting LLP

10:40 a.m. to 11:40 a.m.        Designing for the Return to the Office

• Kimberly Sullivan - Principal and Co-Studio Director, Gensler

11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.        Lunch Break

12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.         What Does Hybrid Work Mean For Retail?

Moderator:

• Gautham Vadakkepatt - Director, Center for Retail Transformation, George Mason University School of Business

Panelists:                                               

• Gary Rappaport - Chief Executive Office, Rappaport Companies
• Victor Albisu - Chef and Restauranteur, Taco Bamba           
• Andrew Graham - Senior Architect, LEO A DALY

1:25 p.m. to 2:25 p.m.            Adaptive Residential Redevelopment of Obsolete Office Buildings

• Jeff Goins - Partner, PGN Architects
• Gary Cohen - Chairman, Willco

2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.            Reinvigorating Downtown

Moderator:

• Eric Maribojoc - Director, Center for Real Estate Entrepreneurship, George Mason University School of Business

Panelists:

• Esther Ezra - Deputy Director of Real Estate, Office of DC Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development
• Liz Price - Vice President, Real Estate and Parking, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)
• Ella Faulkner - Vice President of Planning and Economic Development,Downtown Business Improvement District

Closing Remarks

Through the incorporation of sustainable design elements, rejuvenated outdoor spaces, and interior improvements, the 1771 N Street design team transformed the 1960s legacy building into an amenity-rich, trophy class, LEED v4 BD+C Gold office building. Designed to support occupant health and well-being, the building features enhanced indoor air quality strategies, highly efficient HVAC systems, and an abundance of natural light, courtesy of the curved glass curtain wall on the southwest façade. For 1771 N Street, the utilization of sustainable strategies reduced costs and created revenue-generating opportunities, while benefiting the local community and environment.

Located in Dupont Circle, the building’s proximity to public transportation, as well as local DC businesses and landmarks, plays an active role in supporting the economy and creating a diverse and accessible space for all. Through the collaboration of the design team, the project was designed to meet the growing needs of residents, commuters, and visitors of Downtown DC. Since the project’s completion in 2021, 1771 N Street has served as a symbol of equitable design in the local community and a model for future developments in the DC Metro area. 

Schedule:

4:00 - 4:20 - Presentation + Panel Discussion

4:20 - 5:20 - Project Tour

5:20 - 6:00 - Happy Hour in Penthouse Space 

Speakers:

Charlie Smiroldo

Managing Director, Stream Realty Partners

Charlie is responsible for managing all construction and development projects for Stream’s Washington, DC office. Charlie leads the team on capital, tenant improvement and development projects across various product types including office, industrial and retail. Charlie’s experience working as both a general contractor and senior manager of project management and development for a local REIT provides him with a solid foundation to manage a diverse range of complex projects. Charlie’s experience on multiple job sites and types, coupled with his effective project management techniques, enable him to routinely meet or exceed quality standards for clients or institutional real estate entities.

Chloe Hiyu, AIA, LEED AP BD+C

Sr. Principal, Sr. Project Manager, HOK

Chloe Hiyu is a registered architect and sr. project manager with 18 years of experience in design and architecture. She works closely with institutional and developer clients and brings extensive experience working with the various jurisdictions in the Washington, DC metro area, from the land use zoning process through the occupancy of the building. Chloe strongly believes that collaborative teams can deliver great projects and leads multi-disciplinary design teams to understand clients’ needs, devise innovative solutions and create sustainable, healthy spaces in our built environment.

James Hansen, PE, LEED AP

Senior Principal, GHT Limited

Equipped with more than 20 years of experience, Senior Principal James Hansen delivers engineering design, energy modeling, and project management support for a wide range of projects at GHT Limited. James' portfolio includes extensive experience with the renovation and repositioning of commercial office buildings. In his long-standing career at GHT, James has developed best practices for sustainability and provided a wealth of sustainable design resources. James' mastery of energy modeling, energy codes, and green codes in DC has positioned him as a valuable resource to clients and teaming partners.

Moderator:

Susan Dawson, LEED AP BD+C

Director of Marketing, GHT Limited

As the Director of Marketing for GHT Limited, Susan develops and implements marketing policies and sets marketing strategies firm-wide, including internal and external communications, public relations, branding, and thought leadership. Since joining the firm in 2016, she has helped cement GHT’s position as one of the largest locally owned engineering firms in the region and demonstrates an unparalleled commitment to their core values of Integrity, Innovation, Client Focus and Excellence. Susan works with the Board of Directors to organize, plan, and manage the firm’s sales efforts in new and existing markets; influence policies in Production, Administration and Human Resources; and champions the GHT culture.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify the sustainable design elements of the 1771 N Street project that support occupant health, well-being, and accessibility.
• Understand how modernization projects such as 1771 N Street contribute to an equitable future for DC residents, commuters, and visitors.
• Identify the role and responsibility that each team member has in the creation of an equitable, sustainable, and innovative project.
• Understand how to implement universal design principles to meet the changing needs of the built environment.

Facades+ Returns to Washington DC on February 14th
Attend a full day of stimulating presentations and panels that examine the fast-paced evolution of facade technology, address new perspectives on building skins, and explore innovative, sustainable design practices. Case studies by GWWOm, Hickcock Cole, Arup, Fentress, Perkins&Will, Kruek Sexton, Snow Kreilich, HGA, and more. 

Visit the Methods + Materials Expo to meet with industry-leading manufacturers of every possible product from cladding, glazing, framing + facade systems to advanced materials and services. Experts from each company are on hand to field your questions and demo products for all of your project needs.

Sessions include:

• Over, Under, & Thru: Adaptive Reuse + Building Envelope Innovations
• Fabrication Futures: Advances in Materials for Building Envelope Excellence
• Craft, Vigor, and Openness: Royal Norwegian Embassy
• Renewing Altmeyer: From Mid-Century to A Post-Carbon Future
• Extreme Design: Contextual Facades in Focus
• Sustainability Frontiers: Energy, Materiality, and Research

Organized by:

The Architect's Newspaper

Join Simon Jacobsen, founding partner of Jacobsen Architecture, LLC, for a look at the last years and legacy of his father Hugh Newell Jacobsen, FAIA (1929–2021), their collaboration over the past 20 years, and his eventual succession as Principal and owner of the firm.

Jacobsen’s new 224-page book, American Modern Home, will be on hand for purchasing before the talk and signing afterward. The book, an expression of eloquent design featuring interiors, exteriors, and gardens, examines twelve of the firm’s recent houses around the United States.

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Presented by:

Simon Jacobsen—Principal, Jacobsen Architecture, LLC

Simon Jacobsen is a founding partner of the internationally acclaimed architectural firm Jacobsen Architecture, LLC with his father Hugh Newell Jacobsen, FAIA (1929-2021).

Jacobsen’s work, focusing on custom residential, commercial, and institutional design, as well as interiors, furniture, and lighting design, spans the United States, Caribbean, Europe, and Asia.

His work has been widely published in print and on television: The Wall Street Journal, Casa VOGUE, HGTV's Extreme Homes, Architectural Digest, The Washington Post, Washingtonian Magazine, HGTV and hundreds of internet publications and design blogs. Residential Architect Magazine listed Jacobsen Architecture in the top 50 design firms in the U.S. and Architectural Digest lists Hugh and Simon Jacobsen in the top 100 of architects and designers internationally. Jacobsen is also an inductee of Architectural Digest’s AD100.

Join us to hear Chapter officers report on 2022. Plus, learn about committee initiatives for the new year and how to get involved. We've had a busy 2022 and look forward to 2023!

Remember when minimalist roadside buildings still dotted the landscape and cruiser cars ruled the open roadways? Artist Jack Hornady does, and he’ll lead you down memory lane with his dreamy, colorful paintings in Jack Hornady: Road Trip.

On February 8, you’re invited to kick off the exhibition—join us for a celebratory evening with artist Jack Hornady. Drinks and light hors d'oeuvres will be served.

Jack Hornady: Road Trip will be on view at the District Architecture Center from February 7 to May 10, 2023.

Feeling Lucky?

AIA | DC invites you to test your luck and join us for an evening of fun at our fundraising Casino Night! Each ticket includes a $25 donation to the Washington Architectural Foundation, 300,000 "DAC Bucks" for blackjack, poker, and craps tables, hors d’oeuvres, and celebratory libations!

We are celebrating our members and affiliates with this event benefitting the Washington Architectural Foundation.

Camp Schedule:

Monday - Thursday: 9am - 3pm

Friday: 9am - 12pm

Does your child love buildings – drawing houses, building structures, designing a pillow fort? Architecture is one of the most exciting fields that not only uses all of the STEM skills (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) but also encourages creative thinking through art and design skills.

Our 5-day summer camp will help children explore the environment, both built and natural, through hands-on activities, including drawing, photography, model building and at least one field trip within walking distance of the District Architecture Center.  Great for ages 8-13.

This is a hybrid event. You may attend in person at the offices of Torti Gallas + Partners or via Zoom - contact Ian Walker for Zoom details.

The AIA|DC Emerging Architects Committee (EAC) promotes education, leadership development, and community involvement among emerging architects, Associate AIA members, and architects licensed 10 years or less. We encourage the next generation of architects to start leading our community by heading committees, organizing events, participating in workshops, and attending our events.

The EAC has four major objectives: ADVOCATE for emerging architects, PROVOKE and talk about the future of the profession, MENTOR the next generation of architects, and perform OUTREACH to other AIA members, associated disciplines, and the community.

Join us for a special preview of the soon-to-be-released, 300-page exhibition catalogue produced as a companion to Sforzina: Designs for a Modern America, 1924–1941. While the exhibition—currently on view at the District Architecture Center—features many of Edgard Sforzina’s Art Deco era designs, it is only a fraction of total output from his brief but prolific career in the United States.

Jim Linz and Denise Allen will give an illustrated talk highlighting additional works from the nearly 700 of Sforzina’s designs for furniture, decorative and functional objects, buildings, and interiors. Attendees will be able to pre-order the book, which will be available a few weeks after this program.

The galleries will be open 12pm–4pm for exhibition viewing.

Presented by:

Jim Linz—President Emeritus, Art Deco Society of Washington

Denise Allen—Grand-daughter of Edgard Sforzina

Organized by:

Art Deco Society of Washington in partnership with Washington Architectural Foundation

The Art Deco Society of Washington is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization incorporated to foster awareness, preservation, and appreciation of the Art Deco period in the Washington, DC area.

This free program is presented in association with Sforzina: Designs for a Modern America, 1924–1941, on view at the District Architecture Center through January 25, 2023.