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Wondering what’s been cooking in our Commercial Studio? We’ve teamed up with Zimmer Development to create Fulton Yard, a mixed-use development between historic Fulton Hill and the James River, here in Richmond, VA. Named after one of Richmond’s largest rail yards, these three unique sites will consist of retail, office and residential space. With direct…

3North’s Unified Design Summer Internship has begun! We are pleased to welcome Lindsey Rullman (4th year Landscape Architecture student from Penn State), Bonnee Grennon (3rd year Interior Design student from Virginia Tech), and Joon Kang (2nd year Architecture student also from Virginia Tech). Yesterday, we visited a site for one of residential projects underway in…

The Martin Agency envisioned their lobby as a gallery. It was to be both inviting and dynamic – embedded with the character of Richmond. We’ve stripped the decorative metalwork and returned the space to natural materials, clean lines, and plenty of light. Departing from the traditional, bunker-like reception desk, a simple steel-framed table welcomes clients…

3North’s Damon Pearson is speaking with American Civil War Museum CEO, Christy Coleman and Solid Light President, Cynthia Torp at the Mid-Atlantic Association of Museums Building Museums Symposium Thursday, February 28th. The panel will discuss the development of the new American Civil War Museum, taking the audience on a deep dive into the challenges and successes behind…

We’re thrilled to have worked on two projects that were recognized at the Golden Hammer Awards this year, co-hosted by Historic Richmond and Storefront for Community Design. What an honor it was to be recognized with other great projects revitalizing the city. Congrats to all of the other nominees and winners! Best Adaptive Reuse Project:…

Progress is being made at The Martin Agency as we continue to transform their Lobby, Atrium, and office space. The space really started to take shape as stair stringers were installed in the Atrium last week. A similar staircase will mirror the one above, starting at level two and landing on a sprawling wood plinth.…

The AIA Virginia Emerging Professional Award recognizes the accomplishments of emerging leaders for their contributions to the profession in design, research, education, commitment, mentorship and service to the community. This year, 3North’s Erin Webb, was honored this award, highlighting her accomplishments through AIA Richmond, YAiF, Emerging Leaders in Architecture, and mentorship: Co-chair for the YAiF…

While you're at the Richmond Folk Festival this weekend, make sure to enjoy the courtyards at our recent project, the American Civil War Museum. Yesterday, Whiting-Turner took down the construction fences just in time for the big event. Exhibits will be installed this winter for a spring grand opening!

A ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday, August 27th marked the launch of Woolen Mills, a commercial development project located at 2100 East Market Street, in Albemarle County, Va. Governor Ralph Northam addressed media and spectators at the event, approving a $500,000 grant from the Commonwealth Opportunity Fund and $1.5 million in funds from the Virginia Economic…

3North just wrapped up it's 2018 Summer Design Internship in our Richmond, Virginia studio! Our program is developed for students of advanced standing who possess the design talent, work ethic, and creative passion that we value at 3north. We were pleased to welcome Megumi Kamiya (4th year Landscape Architecture) from Virginia Tech, Meghan Jones (3rd Year…

We recently had the pleasure of exploring the design for a new home with a friend who, as it happens, is an accomplished graphic designer and former San Francisco office mate. The challenge posed to us was create a simple, modern, and distinctive home redolent of the humble agrarian buildings dotting the nearby Kansas landscape,…

Taking part in the 3North Cross-Continental Design Experience, architects Ed Pillsbury and Patrick McMinn were in California recently studying great design around our San Francisco office with principal, Morgan Pierce. Spending time offline, they visited multiple sites around the city to expand their understanding of landscape architecture. Below are some highlights from the trip as…

The steel framework was erected this week at the American Civil War Museum. Ultimately the framework will support the glass encasement of the ruin wall and form the museum's new lobby. The pop of turquoise below is temporary, of course; it's the protective covering for the lobby's new concrete floor.

The New Year is ushering in some exciting changes at 3north. We’re pleased to share that 3North has merged with Visible:Proof, a design firm specializing in interior design and branding, for corporate, restaurant, retail, and residential clients. Over the past year, our organizations have worked together on several great projects, including exciting work with Luck…

Construction is underway at the future home of McKinnon and Harris’ administrative headquarters, showroom and fabrication facility. An adaptive reuse of a warehouse built in 1940, the new headquarters represents a major transformation just north of Richmond’s Scott’s Addition neighborhood. Visible from heavily traveled Interstate-95, formerly boarded-up windows will now allow ample light into the…