It’s no secret that the architecture and design industry is competitive. For up-and-coming designers, all those hours working in the studio, years building a portfolio, and summers learning as interns culminates in monumental decisions about where to start your career —... continue reading »
What We Built Together in 2019
We thought FOX Architects was on a roll in 2018, but 2019 was even better! Our new, unified office in West End, Washington, DC earned a three-star rating in the Fitwel certification system — the highest level of this wellness criteria. We completed projects we’re... continue reading »
Hygge in the Workplace
As we embrace the winter chill and hunker indoors for the season, we’re exploring a design concept beloved in Scandinavia: hygge. Pronounced “hyoo-guh,” this Danish and Norwegian word is difficult to translate, yet its meaning is easy to embrace. Hygge... continue reading »
FOX Architects Presents: Design Horror Stories
It was a dark and stormy night, and somewhere in downtown Washington, DC, there were poorly designed office buildings . . . This Halloween, forget haunted houses and step inside the spooky, ghoulish past of these notable DC office buildings.... continue reading »
FOX Architects at IIDA Mid-Atlantic’s Cosmo Couture 2019
If you’ve worked in the design industry in Washington, DC, you probably know that IIDA Mid-Atlantic’s Cosmo Couture is the highlight event of the year. This design competition pairs local firms with industry partners, challenging each team to create an original... continue reading »
Mentorship & Internship: Summer 2019 at FOX Architects
At FOX Architects, we’re passionate about training the next generation of designers. We know that behind our successes are talented professionals who gave their time and expertise to developing our careers, so we’re giving back. This summer, we took on... continue reading »
5 Rooftop Amenities Transforming DC’s Office Market
Washington, DC is often ranked among the top US cities for parks and green spaces and for the fitness of its residents. So it’s no surprise that the rooftops of the District’s office buildings are undergoing a major transformation. At... continue reading »
Design Culture and Collaboration at FOX Architects
At FOX Architects, we’ve worked hard to build a culture that supports design as a way of life, not as just the work we do. From food to fashion, from friendly, all-staff competitions to creative industry events, we make innovation... continue reading »
Five Upcoming Design Trends From NeoCon 2019
At FOX Architects, we’ve had a busy summer showing off our new construction, winning awards, leading and developing the next generation of design professionals, and celebrating our team. It’s been an energizing season of creativity, with a moment or two... continue reading »
How Architects and Designers Can Help Endangered Species: Earth Day 2019
Our planet is a complex web of interdependent species, each uniquely contributing to the flourishing of others. As climate change continues to impact the balance of life across ecosystems, we need to consider what we can do to help decrease... continue reading »
Wellness in the Workplace: The Social Strategy for Future-Minded Law Firms
As the place where we spend most of our day, the workplace should support health and wellness. Our experience designing work environments for law firms and clients across diverse industries has shown us that more organizations are recognizing the value... continue reading »
FOX FEATURES: INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2019
If you’ve worked with any of the women on our staff, you know that they’re amazing. The women at FOX Architects make possible everything we do. They win new business, foster relationships with longstanding clients, design millions of square feet,... continue reading »
Frank’s Field Notes: Session 4, Christopher Kelley Leadership Development Program
by Frank D’Andrea, Project Architect at FOX Architects This Christopher Kelley Leadership Development Program session, “The Art of Negotiation,” is very near and dear to me. At FOX Architects, I’ve had the privilege of working on several projects throughout the... continue reading »
What We Built Together in 2018
It’s been quite the year for FOX Architects! We spent a full year in our brand new, unified office in West End, Washington, DC. We completed projects we’re proud of, added to our talented staff, won awards for our work,... continue reading »
Frank’s Field Notes: Session 3, Christopher Kelley Leadership Development Program
by Frank D’Andrea, Project Architect at FOX Architects In our previous session of AIA‘s Christopher Kelley Leadership Development Program, we learned about working with others, but how do you lead a firm that others want to join for the long... continue reading »
Frank’s Field Notes: Session 2, Christopher Kelley Leadership Development Program
by Frank D’Andrea, Project Architect at FOX Architects Welcome back to Frank’s Field Notes: a log of my journey through AIA’s Christopher Kelley Leadership Development Program. If you’re new to the series, you can catch up here. This session of the Christopher... continue reading »
FOX Architects at IIDA Mid-Atlantic’s Cosmo Couture 2018
There is no DC design industry event as highly anticipated as IIDA Mid-Atlantic’s Cosmo Couture. And for many of us at FOX Architects, it’s an evening we wouldn’t miss. This design competition pairs local firms with industry partners, challenging each... continue reading »
Frank’s Field Notes: Session 1, Christopher Kelley Leadership Development Program
by Frank D’Andrea, Project Architect at FOX Architects Welcome to the first installment of Frank’s Field Notes: a log of my journey through AIA’s Christopher Kelley Leadership Development Program. If you haven’t read the excellent introductory piece, I suggest you... continue reading »
Architect Frank D’Andrea Builds His Career with AIA’s Christopher Kelley Leadership Development Program
FOX Architects was founded to develop talent in architecture and interior design. So we were delighted when Project Architect Frank D’Andrea was selected for the 2018-2019 class of the Christopher Kelley Leadership Development Program. This highly selective program, administered through... continue reading »
3 ½ Design Trends We Saw at NeoCon 2018
With nearly one million square feet of the latest products in commercial design, NeoCon is an interior designer’s dream. What’s showcased at NeoCon sets the standard for design and ripples throughout the industry. FOX Architects Senior Designer Christina McEnroe attended the... continue reading »
Building Recycling One Block From the White House: A Conversation with JP Spickler, FAIA
FOX Architects Principal JP Spickler, FAIA, is a pioneer in the discipline of building recycling. His expertise has elevated FOX Architects as a leading firm for recycling antiquated structures, enabling us to sustainably revitalize downtown, urban environments. We sat down... continue reading »
Bringing the Outside In With the Second Largest Green Wall in the U.S.
One of our favorite design mantras at FOX Architects is ‘outside in, inside out.’ Whether designing for interior spaces or base structures, we carefully consider the site context and create solutions that unify the site with its greater surroundings. So... continue reading »
Project Roundup: Maximizing Natural Light
Now that we’re closing in on spring, we’re ready for dark winter days to give way to the mood-boosting energy of spring sunlight. When it comes to letting the light into your office, FOX Architects can help. Our portfolio of... continue reading »
FOX Features: International Women’s Day 2018
We’re proud of the women who make FOX Architects one of Washington, DC’s top architecture and interior design firms. As 67% of our staff, we couldn’t function without the leadership, talent, and insight of the women on our team. Women... continue reading »
Building Our Culture at FOX Architects
A corporate email from your employer might have told you that today is Employee Appreciation Day. We take the wellbeing of our staff seriously here. So on occasion of this unofficial holiday, we’re sharing what employee appreciation looks like at... continue reading »
Kinship and Competition: A Conversation with Ray Ritchey and David Ritchey
Commercial real estate in DC is competitive enough. So what happens when your competitor is family? How do you cut deals against your own dad? For expert insight into the state of the industry, we hosted a conversation with Raymond... continue reading »
Jennifer Jordan Tells Her Story of Bringing a Design Concept to Life and Having Fun at FOX
Jennifer Jordan, Associate and Operations Director has been with FOX Architects almost from its inception. More than 13 years later, she discussed her work at FOX Architects and the joy of bringing a design concept to life while also creating... continue reading »
World Resources Institute’s LEED-CI Silver Office Renovation Celebrates Transparency and Sustainability
It started with a nearly impossible dilemma: Abandon the building that had served as the World Resources Institute’s (WRI) Headquarters since 1999 and lose a great DC location or continue to squeeze employees into cramped, dark offices that no longer... continue reading »
FOX Architects Meets Fashion at Cosmo Couture
Architecture, fashion, and design met on the runway at this year’s IIDA Mid-Atlantic Chapter’s Washington Metro City Center Cosmo Couture event held at Howard Theater on September 28. The event celebrates the design world while benefiting Rebuilding Together of Washington,... continue reading »
Behind the Scenes: FOX Architects’ New Office Space
Contemplating an office move, merging workplace environments, and embracing cultural shifts can be overwhelming for any company. At FOX Architects, our design team has developed processes to help our clients confront these challenges every day. In the competitive commercial real... continue reading »
Interior Design Trend: Flexible Workspaces
Designed to improve employees’ everyday lives, flexible workspaces can creatively suit everyone’s needs. “The key behind a flexible workspace is creating inventive spaces that can serve multiple purposes,” said Marie Moutsos, Designer Director at FOX Architects. “It’s about adaptable architecture.... continue reading »
Alexander Court: Elevating the Standards for Trophy Class Buildings in Washington, DC and Beyond
Project Showcases FOX Architects’ Zoning, Design and Building Recycling Expertise When Rockrose Development Corporation wanted a large-scale transformation and expansion to merge two existing, but separate buildings; 2001 K Street, NW and 2000 L Street, NW in Washington, DC, they... continue reading »
Good Architecture Balances ‘Technical Rigor with Artistic Inspiration’
FOX Principal J.P. Spickler, FAIA on Loving the Job He’s Always Wanted to Do After more than three decades of working in the field, J.P. reflected on the evolution of his profession, what constitutes good architecture, and his role as... continue reading »