Category: Housing Interiors

Project: Village Center at Stadium Place

Multi-Unit Renovation  10,000SF

The team was there from the beginning, from concept to construction. Our team was focused on one goal: create a comfortable and welcoming environment for older residents with a slightly upscale look in Baltimore City, MD for people 55 and over.

To build on a budget and create affordable housing that looks and feels like market rate apartments, we had to start from the ground up. Starting with retail on the ground floor and interior common areas through out-such as:  game rooms, reading rooms, conference rooms and management office.

Bright, open spaces that invite repartee or small group socializing. Complementary textures and bold, but soothing colors make the space feel vibrant and alive. There’s always a place to tuck in with a good audio book or visit with someone close in cozy conversation pits. Or, “ride the nine” at the pool table while your friends cheer you on.

Project: Jackson Ward

Multi-family Unit Renovation 30,000 SF

This interior design project focuses on the revitalization of affordable housing within the historic Jackson Ward neighborhood of Richmond, Virginia—an area rich in African American cultural heritage and once known as the “Harlem of the South.” The design approach is grounded in community-first principles, celebrating the neighborhood’s identity while creating dignified, functional, and inspiring living environments for residents of all ages.

The scope includes the interior design of multi-family residential units and shared communal spaces, aiming to balance cost-effective solutions with design integrity. Thoughtful material selection, natural light access, and warm textures are prioritized to foster comfort, wellness, and a sense of belonging.

Community engagement is central to the design process. The project team collaborated with residents, neighborhood leaders, and housing advocates to ensure spaces reflect the lived experiences, aspirations, and daily needs of those who call Jackson Ward home. The design celebrates the neighborhood’s legacy through culturally informed design elements—such as curated color stories, local art, and historical references that preserve the past while looking toward the future.

This project stands as a model for how design can restore connection, pride, and equity in underinvested communities, proving that affordable housing can—and should—be beautiful, resilient, and rooted in place.

Project: National Federation of the Blind

Strategy | Interior Design/Architecture 19,000 SF

The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) is the largest organization of blind/low-vision people in the United States. NFB’s headquarters, located in the South Baltimore/Baltimore City, currently occupies over 100,000 square feet of office, sleeping quarters, a large assembly room, a large braille library and education center. As part of their daily operations, the building frequently hosts meetings, workshops, symposiums, and other types of large events. These events draw attendees from across the country-organizational leaders, youth, seniors, community members, families, and other visitors.

Therefore, visitors may stay a night or more at the building during such events. As such NFB identified a need for improved guest capacity and related multi-function spaces with the creation of a hospitality suite as opposed to simple sleeping quarters.

The space was tailored to meet the goals of the organization while providing a warm and engaging space that tells a story of courage, love and respect. The space has different settings that are comfortable and welcoming, characterized by furniture, finishes, materials, interior architecture and lighting. The new experience resonates with guests because every aspect relates to a strong narrative as defined by the brand promise. “Together with love, hope and determination, we transform dreams into reality.”