Bonstra l Haresign ARCHITECTS

"Friday Friday gotta get down on #FenestrationFriday!" This week I had the opportunity to meet with the great folks at Bonstra l Haresign ARCHITECTS and figured it would be apropos to showcase one of their great projects we had the chance to work together on The Kennedy on L, an 11 story multifamily development in the Capital Riverfront neighborhood, brings 74 luxury units to the heart of DC. This stunning project not only showcases cutting-edge architecture and thoughtful design but also prioritizes sustainability, energy efficiency, and comfort for residents. INTUS Windows has supplied our high-performance energy-efficient windows to ensure the building meets its green building goals while providing superior indoor comfort and reduced energy costs. Not to mention providing next level views of the city through large floor to celling windows. The Kennedy on L exemplifies what’s possible when design meets sustainability, and we’re honored to contribute to its vision. This project is a testament to how green building practices are shaping the future of urban living. A big thank you too the great team at McCullough Construction, L.L.C. and Caffes-Steele Windows & Doors for bringing this project to life and being a great partners over the years. Like what you see? We are only a message away from adding value to your next project! #INTUSWindows

We are pleased to announce that The Community Partnership for the Prevention of Homelessness (TCP) opened their new headquarters offices at 14 Kennedy Street, NW in DC’s Petworth neighborhood! On November 7th, Associate Partner John Edwards, Assoc. AIA, LEED AP, and designer Eliezer Perez attended the open house to celebrate the completion of the new building. It was a pleasure to hear from TCP Executive Director Sue Marshall about their move from Capitol Hill and their continuing efforts supporting and uplifting residents of our nation’s capital. Completed this past month, the modern glass office building has a total gross floor area of approximately 22,000 square feet on 5 floors, including a below grade conference center, unique penthouse executive level and approximately 700 SF dedicated to employee wellness. Such architectural features and effective programming include a variety of spaces such as a double height lobby, communal lounge, balconies, a rooftop terrace, a private gym, pantries at each level, and flexible training/collaborative spaces. Access to outdoor spaces combined with expansive glazing not only establishes a continuous visual connection to the surrounding urban neighborhood but also promotes a sense of welcoming transparency. The modern façade is composed of colorful and craft detailed masonry, and metal and glass metaphorically representing the foundations, structural framework, and dreams that TCP works to support for their employees, clients, and the community. We thank our talented staff and consulting engineers including CAS Engineering, Silman Associates, and Blue Moon Engineering!

We wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and a joyous holiday break! 🦃🍂 We give thanks to our clients, partners, and our incredible team who brings passion, dedication, and joy into the office every day to serve our community. The B|HA team celebrated and shared gratitude with our annual Thanksgiving Potluck with delicious international bites and great company. Thank you for all that you do!

We were honored to accept an AIA Virginia Award for Excellence in Extended Use: Historic Preservation for the Kanawha! Founding Partner Bill Bonstra, FAIA, attended the AIA Virginia Visions for Architecture Gala in Richmond, VA, joining Jury Chair Mark Cavagnero, FAIA, AIA Virginia President Kelly D. Callahan, AIA, and AIA Virginia EVP paul r battaglia, aia. From a field of 143 entries, only 19 were selected by the jury for recognition. The jury noted that they appreciated the careful preservation of the street façade and the beautifully detailed contemporary rear face which relates to the historic structure through its sense of scale, craft and care. The Kanawha is a completely restored contributing historic apartment building located within the Georgetown Historic District. Originally built in 1901, this colonial revival building was one of the earliest purpose-built apartment buildings in Georgetown, built for a rapidly growing population at the turn of the century. After receiving approval from the Old Georgetown Board of the Commission of Fine Arts, this long-neglected building received a major renovation and restoration creating modern luxury apartments. Congratulations to our client Hedden Residential Property Trust, general contractor Harbor Builders, Associate Milan Glisic, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, WELL AP, ASID, as Project Architect, consultant partners including architectural historian EHT Traceries Inc, our consulting engineers, and our talented team at Bonstra | Haresign ARCHITECTS for this incredible recognition!

Bonstra | Haresign ARCHITECTS is proud to share the significant appointment of Associate Partner John Edwards, Assoc. AIA, LEED AP BD+C to the critically important National Architectural Accreditation Board of Directors and to celebrate staff architect Daniel Seidman, AIA’s successful completion of experience and testing to become a registered architect. These milestone achievements demonstrate John and Daniel’s commitment to the profession. Learn more in our latest DesignLINE: https://lnkd.in/gh7t6NTw

Sitting side by side and echoing each other's scale and ambitions, the recently completed Bonsai Apartments and 1200 Bladensburg Road, NE, currently under construction, contribute to shaping a vibrant and cohesive urban environment. Last month, B|HA associate partner John Edwards, Assoc. AIA, LEED AP BD+C and designer Antoine Laduron led a tour of the projects, showcasing the full spectrum of designing and constructing new buildings in redeveloping neighborhoods. Thank you to all who participated in the tour, as well as our friends at the AIA|DC + WAF District Architecture Center and the B|HA Bladensburg team for showcasing this work! Learn more about these unique projects and the tour in our latest DesignLINE: https://lnkd.in/ez5gUwqs

Shoutout to our Gold Sponsors for Raise the Roof! -- Bonstra l Haresign ARCHITECTS, Bozzuto, Amazon, DC Housing Finance Agency, and Verizon Business 🙌 We are so appreciative of your support! Don’t forget to grab your tickets! --https://lnkd.in/gGX6V26i Let's make this event unforgettable together! 😊 #RaiseTheRoof #ThankYou #Sponsors #JusticeHousing

Shoutout to our Gold Sponsors for Raise the Roof! -- Bonstra l Haresign ARCHITECTS, Bozzuto, Amazon, DC Housing Finance Agency, and Verizon Business 🙌 We are so appreciative of your support! Don’t forget to grab your tickets! --https://lnkd.in/gGX6V26i Let's make this event unforgettable together! 😊 #RaiseTheRoof #ThankYou #Sponsors #JusticeHousing

In the gardens of the historic Castle Hill estate, David Haresign, FAIA, UVA SARC Alumni Foundation Board President, welcomed guests to the Dean’s Forum Dinner on October 20th, 2024. Attended by alumni, guests, students and faculty, this annual celebration honors the accomplishments of the School of Architecture and the committed support of its community. Congratulations to Steven Bingler for receiving the 2024 School of Architecture Distinguished Alumni Award! A very special thank you to our hosts, Ann and Peter Taylor. We also thank Kim Haggart, the UVA SARC Alumni Foundation development team, and our friends and colleagues for this wonderful evening! 

There were treats and tricks this Halloween at B|HA… 👻 Our team showed up in some incredible costumes for our costume contest this year! Amongst all the creativity, Adeola was the winner of our costume contest as Glinda the Good Witch! Honorable mention for the scariest costume we saw this year: Sumayia as an Incomplete Timesheet 😖 Thanks to everybody that showed their Halloween spirit in costume! Later in the day, our monthly Staffy Hour turned spooky when there was a surprise murder mystery! With fall-themed snacks and drinks, our team tracked down clues around the office to crack the case. It was such a great time celebrating together with some spooky fun! We hope everyone had a safe and happy Halloween! 🎃 🍬