About VMDO DC
VMDO designs community-centered environments that connect people and places through design. From our office in Washington, DC, our staff supports three educational design practice areas of K12 Schools, Higher Education, and Athletics + Community.
We are connected by a common belief in the power of design to educate, inspire, and uplift. As such, we have focused the entirety of our practice on designing for public-oriented institutions and transformational projects that help our clients realize their highest aspirations for their communities.
Areas of Speciality
Architecture — Interior Design — Planning — Programming
We believe good designs are ones that make the world a better place for this and future generations. As architects and global citizens, we have the opportunity – and the responsibility – to challenge conventional thinking, to push ourselves, our consultants, and our clients to achieve more than we think possible, and to demonstrate real and inspiring solutions to the problems we face today.
We are leaders in designing enduring community spaces;
We are experts in net-zero energy design, having designed the first LEED Zero school in the world;
And, we are engaged collaborators in delivering healthy environments that support wellbeing and serve as community assets.
Our Process
Our designs are rooted in how we work. We listen actively, engage thoughtfully, and thrive on collaboration. Our work comes from many voices, and as a result, has broad appeal. Every person who acts on the design approach is responsible for advancing its quality. We prioritize coherence in our design strategies, ingenuity in seeking the most effective value for a project, and resolution through a firmness of purpose and commitment to craft.
We are inspired by conversations with people. We draw strength from the connections and commitments with talented people formed through genuine collaboration. We enjoy the work we do every day and are committed to a collective atmosphere of openness, trust, and respect. Each new project presents us with a chance to learn rigorously and think creatively about new opportunities and new relationships.
CBE
VMDO DC, PLLC is designated as a Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) in the District of Columbia by the Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD).
Let’s Work Together
We’re always looking for new opportunities and are comfortable working internationally. Please get in touch and one of our project managers will contact you about beginning the proposal process.