The renovation and addition of the Piedmont Environmental Council’s headquarters includes an existing structure and a new addition to provide additional office and meeting spaces. Alteration work within the existing structure was extensive including new plumbing and finishes and lighting replacement. Work clusters are arranged to facilitate collaborative interactions among the staff and separate work groups. The project more than doubles the size of the facility and features sustainable design principles.
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Piedmont Environmental Council Headquarters
Monday, December 15th, 2014Montgomery College Child Care Center
Tuesday, June 11th, 2013Bowie Gridley Architects worked with Montgomery College on the site selection and design of this new child care center for the Germantown Campus. Based on a prototype designed by Bowie Gridley Architects for multiple campuses of Montgomery College, the new facility provides a safe, secure and age-appropriate environment that stimulates development. The child care center contains public spaces and controlled children’s zones. Support functions such as the director’s office, conference room and kitchen are located near the entrance for easy access by parents and visitors. Two preschool classrooms, each with a private toilet room, share a covered porch and access to the outdoor playground.
Meridian Public Charter School
Tuesday, June 11th, 2013Renovations and additions to the former Harrison Elementary School provide over 63,000 sf of space for Pre-K through 8th grade students of the Meridian Public Charter School.
- Improvements to the existing building include modernized classrooms, office spaces, stairs, and circulation space for students while a 3-story 14,000-sf addition adds large assembly spaces.
- The addition is placed in the void between the existing classroom wings. The use of glass, metal and wood complement the existing masonry structure.
- Building entries on 13th and V Streets have been restored to their original character.
- New energy-efficient windows, designed to restore the original look of the building, along with new HVAC systems, contribute to the project’s achieving LEED certification.
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Georgetown Day School
Tuesday, December 18th, 2012BGA designed and completed a major expansion, providing additions and renovations to the existing school as well as a new underground athletic center and parking structure. The three-story addition creates a new main entrance tied to a multi-level meeting space and student/faculty living room for the school. The Project was completed with an aggressive, continuous multi-phased construction schedule, which did not disrupt the ongoing school operations.
UVA Bookstore Expansion
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012Bowie Gridley Architects’ expanded The University of Virginia’s Bookstore, located along a prominent entry point into the historic UVA campus above an existing 3-story parking garage.
- The expansion provided enlarged clothing, computer and technical support departments for the bookstore, as well as additional space for food service, new staff offices and storage
- Established a unified composition with the existing masonry clad-garage façade and the adjacent Memorial Gymnasium, while giving a stronger presence to the building
- The BGA Team was responsible for feasibility planning as well as full design services for the project, which opened on time for the Fall semester of 2011
- The project is pursuing LEED Silver certification.
UVA McLeod Hall Renovation
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012Following construction of the University’s new Nursing Education Building, Bowie Gridley Architects began an extensive planning study and design of a phased full renovation of McLeod Hall, the home of UVA’s School of Nursing since 1972.
- BGA designed renovations including the expansion of the Clinical Simulation Learning Center as well as a new lobby, cafe and classrooms
- The Center for Nursing Historical Inquiry has greater visibility and expanded capacity for researchers on the first floor of the building
- Renovations are being completed under a phased implementation plan to ensure minimal disruption of ongoing operations
- The most recent phase of the project is LEED Silver certified
Dolley Madison Library
Thursday, October 13th, 2011BGA addressed community needs by enhancing the library and it’s connection to the surrounding park.
- Added a reading room, children’s reading area, staff workroom, circulation desks and community meeting rooms
- The design takes advantage of wooded site with views of the forest at McLean Central Park
- The project incorporated sustainable features such as a green roof, efficient and renewable energy, resource conservation and recycling, low environmental impact and an environmental education program and is LEED Gold certified
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Fauquier County Farmhouse
Thursday, July 21st, 2011This historic farmhouse was fully renovated and expanded to provide contemporary and efficient living space while retaining the character of the original (circa 1785) stone house and (circa 1860) three-story addition.
- Original form and materials are repeated throughout the exterior
- Covered porches at the front and rear provide a sense of arrival and seasonal living space
- On the main level, a large central hall is flanked by a library/gathering room and dining room, which leads to the large modern kitchen and adjacent family/great room
- New bathrooms throughout the residence provide updated amenities
- Historic details add charm and traditional styling to gathering areas
- The addition of geothermal heating, cooling, and domestic hot water—a focus of the work—improves overall comfort and energy efficiency.
Holton-Arms School
Thursday, June 2nd, 2011Modernization and expansion of the Middle/Upper School of the all-girls’ Holton-Arms School followed renovations of the Lower School by Bowie Gridley Architects.
- The project included modernized classrooms, an expanded science room, a new art suite, and a new track stadium
- A new design technology suite was created that gives students exposure to the building arts and working with tools
- A new multipurpose room provides an appropriate venue for morning meetings and Lower School Programs
- A major piece was a fully renovated and expanded library with all new casework and furnishings
- New fenestration and improvements to the existing courtyard transformed the space into the focal point of the school
- The project also included new track and field facilities for the middle/uppper school
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Johns Hopkins University
Friday, January 28th, 2011Bowie Gridley Architects has provided planning and design services to JHU on an ongoing basis for more than 10 years. The Dupont Circle campus in Washington, DC encompasses the School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS), Carey Business School, and the Krieger School of Advanced Academic Programs (AAP).
- Projects have been implemented in phases and have included modernization of three buildings to provide academic, administrative, conference and support spaces.
- A collaborative study and student support space for use by students from all three schools was recently completed. Flexible furniture and extensive technology features have made the space very popular with students and faculty.
- At SAIS, a state-of-the-art Distance Learning Center provides the capability of remote instruction throughout the US and abroad.
- Additional renovations have provided new technology-rich learning, conference, and collaboration spaces for the Carey Business School.
Georgetown University Library
Wednesday, January 26th, 2011The master plan and concept design services provided by Bowie Gridley Architects in association with Kallmann, McKinnell & Wood, recommend the renovation of the existing 201,600 sf library and addition of 155,500 sf featuring a student center, a café, computer center and special exhibits. The design opens the facility to natural daylight with views to the Potomac River, while signalling arrival to the main campus
Roland Park Country School
Monday, January 24th, 2011This award winning, LEED Gold certified new athletic facility boasts a 3 court gymnasium with suspended 3-lane track, fitness center, rowing tank, locker rooms, Hall of Fame, day care center and training facility. The building features ribbon windows, curving towers, an exposed structural framework, and horizontal bands of earth-toned masonry.
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Black Rock Center
Tuesday, December 28th, 2010This new cultural arts center serves as the centerpiece of the Town Center development in Germantown, Maryland.
- The project was designed to reflect the rural heritage of the site while providing modern facilities for entertainment and events
- In the main lobby space, custom cast monoliths and terrazzo floor, designed by artist Thomas Sayre, celebrate the agrarian heritage
- The first phase of work included a 210-seat proscenium theater, a 105-seat studio theater, dance studio, gallery, scene shop, green room, box office, art classrooms, and administrative offices
- An outdoor stage on the Town Square provides for summer performances
- A future second phase will add an additional 500-seat theater and support spaces
Barcroft Sports Complex
Tuesday, December 28th, 2010After a public design to evaluate two potential sites for a new community recreation center, Arlington County Parks and Recreation commissioned Bowie Gridley Architects to plan and design the project.
- The new complex houses the community’s gymnastics and boxing programs and provides other wellness programs for the neighborhood
- The facility features a multipurpose gymnasium, a gymnastics area and a boxing area
- The center also includes an aerobics studio, weight room, men’s and women’s locker rooms, storage space and administrative offices for a total area of 28,000 square feet
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Thomas Balch Library
Tuesday, December 28th, 2010BGA provided complete architectural and interior design services for the renovation and addition to this historic 1922 library located in downtown Leesburg. The two-story addition allows expansion of the library’s collection, while providing a community meeting room with seating for 60 people. Special collections include rare and unique materials from regional and Virginia history and geneology.
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Nationals Ballpark
Monday, December 27th, 2010Bowie Gridley Architects teamed with HOK Sport of Kansas City (now Populous) and HOK/ Devrouax Purnell of Washington, to provide interior architectural design services for the new ballpark – a design-build effort with Clark-Hunt-Smoot.
- The interior program includes dugouts, home and visitors’ clubhouses, entertainment areas for children, retail spaces, 157,000 sf of public concourses with concessions, the press box, and all service functions
- Premium spaces include the Founder’s Club and Suites, the Diamond Club and Suites, Owner’s Suites, and party suites
- A conference center is located on an upper level
- An outfield restaurant includes indoor and outdoor seating areas
- Team offices occupy an adjacent 30,000 sf building and include executive suites, offices, work areas and conference rooms.
Savoy Elementary School
Monday, December 27th, 2010The modernization of Savoy includes complete renovation of an existing 3-story, 58,000 gsf school plus the addition of a new gymnasium, library/media center, multi-purpose room/cafeteria, administrative offices, and a new playground.
- The design provides a new entry with improved site orientation, and enlarged classroom spaces
- Features improved utilization of remaining portions of the building and underground parking for 40 cars
- BGA’s design team employed many sustainable design strategies including specified construction practices, site improvements that permit bicycle storage and changing areas, use of regionally produced materials, and commissioning to attain LEED Gold certification
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Wakefield High School
Sunday, December 27th, 2009Arlington Public Schools commissioned Bowie Gridley Architects to design a replacement facility for Wakefield High School. BGA conducted a feasibility study and worked with APS to develop a site solution that would address the educational specifications. Subsequently, the firm was authorized to provide full design services for the new 338,000 sf replacement high school as well as a new aquatics center. The design reflects current standards for a school population of 1,600 students and features a large student commons that establishes a symbolic center or “heart” for the school, complimented by smaller, informal gathering areas. Administrative spaces are distributed throughout the building to encourage student/adult interaction. The school, which incorporates many sustainable design features, achieved LEED-NC Gold certification.
School of St. Jude
Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009Located at the foot of Mt. Kilimanjora, the School of St. Jude incorporates large, flexible teaching spaces adjacent to common areas, allowing for project-based learning. New top floor academic rooms provide flexible spaces for workshops, labs, and large gathering areas. Directed by Leon Chatelain, AIA, at Chatelain Architects, PC.
