The Meridian Public Charter School Project, designed by Bowie Gridley Architects (BGA), has been recognized with a Design Excellence Merit Award in the Historic Resources Category from the Washington Chapter AIA.  The Award, which was presented at the Annual Chapter Design Awards event  in October, recognizes the restoration of the former the DC Harrison School, located within the U Street Historic District of Washington, DC.  BGA renovated classrooms and administrative areas, replaced windows and other features to maintain the overall architectural character of the historic building, while adding a three-story component to accommodate large assembly spaces necessary for a contemporary school.   The LEED™ Silver certified project demonstrates how a historic school building can be respectfully updated for current academic needs through the integration of a contemporary addition that is sympathetic to the original building features.

Founded in 1981, Bowie Gridley Architects specializes in work for institutions of community significance – academic and student life facilities, performing arts centers, libraries, athletic and recreational facilities, museums and cultural centers. The architecture, planning and interior design firm is based in Washington, D.C. and works with clients throughout the U.S and abroad.

Bowie Gridley Architects (BGA) is exhibiting at the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) 2013 Fall Meeting, on Sunday, October 27th at the J.W. Marriott Hotel in Washington, DC.  BGA is showcasing the recently completed Clinical Simulation labs at the University of Virginia School of Nursing. Principal Paul Lund will be on hand throughout the day to discuss recent trends in design of nursing education facilities, including the UVA simulation labs.

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Founded in 1981, Bowie Gridley Architects specializes in work for institutions of community significance – academic and student life facilities, performing arts centers, libraries, athletic and recreational facilities, museums and cultural centers. The architecture, planning and interior design firm is based in Washington, D.C. and works with clients throughout the U.S. and abroad.

Bowie Gridley Architects, a firm recognized for planning and design at leading independent schools internationally, will participate in the SAIS-MISBO 2013 Annual Conference, to be held October 27^th-29^th at the Marriott Buckhead Hotel & Conference Center in Atlanta, GA.

SAIS (Southern Associate of Independent Schools, Inc.) and MISBO (Mid-South Independent School Business Officers) have teamed to offer an overlapping conference this year to allow all types of school decision makers to benefit from the conferences programming together.

BGA will provide information about the firm’s recent planning and design work for independent schools, including facilities for academics, arts, athletics and student life, and offer insights to member schools contemplating growth and renewal of their campuses. Bowie Gridley Architects will be in Booth #60.

Founded in 1981, Bowie Gridley Architects specializes in work for institutions of community significance – academic and student life facilities, performing arts centers, libraries, athletic and recreational facilities, museums and cultural centers. The architecture, planning and interior design firm is based in Washington, D.C. and works with clients throughout the U.S and abroad.