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In November 2019, 3North received the AIA Virginia T. David Fitz-Gibbon Firm Award, recognizing a firm that has “consistently produced distinguished architecture for at least 10 years.” It’s the highest honor bestowed by the organization and cause for reflection on our past 20 years. Since 1999, we’ve been experimenting and evolving, intentionally staying broad across…

3North just wrapped up it’s 2019 Unified Design Summer 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 Joon Kang (2nd year Architecture) from Virginia Tech, Bonnee Grennon (3rd…

3North’s Annual Cross-Continental Design Experience was one for the books. Averaging 30,000 steps, 15 miles of walking and running, and 20 flight of stairs climbed, this was a typical day for participants. Designer, Lisa Clark, was in California last week studying great design around our San Francisco office with principal, Morgan Pierce. Spending time outside…

3North’s Andrea Almond, was a part of the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden panel discussion for “Restoring Nature’s Relationships” with Author, Doug Tallamy, talking about why our yards and gardens are an essential part of the ecosystems that sustain us. You can use a new tool for identifying native plants in our areas which ranks them…

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,…