We thought FOX Architects was on a roll in 2018, but 2019 was even better! Our new, unified office in West End, Washington, DC earned a three-star rating in the Fitwel certification system — the highest level of this wellness criteria. We completed projects we’re... continue reading »
Hygge in the Workplace
As we embrace the winter chill and hunker indoors for the season, we’re exploring a design concept beloved in Scandinavia: hygge. Pronounced “hyoo-guh,” this Danish and Norwegian word is difficult to translate, yet its meaning is easy to embrace. Hygge... continue reading »
FOX Architects Presents: Design Horror Stories
It was a dark and stormy night, and somewhere in downtown Washington, DC, there were poorly designed office buildings . . . This Halloween, forget haunted houses and step inside the spooky, ghoulish past of these notable DC office buildings.... continue reading »
FOX Architects at IIDA Mid-Atlantic’s Cosmo Couture 2019
If you’ve worked in the design industry in Washington, DC, you probably know that IIDA Mid-Atlantic’s Cosmo Couture is the highlight event of the year. This design competition pairs local firms with industry partners, challenging each team to create an original... continue reading »
Mentorship & Internship: Summer 2019 at FOX Architects
At FOX Architects, we’re passionate about training the next generation of designers. We know that behind our successes are talented professionals who gave their time and expertise to developing our careers, so we’re giving back. This summer, we took on... continue reading »
5 Rooftop Amenities Transforming DC’s Office Market
Washington, DC is often ranked among the top US cities for parks and green spaces and for the fitness of its residents. So it’s no surprise that the rooftops of the District’s office buildings are undergoing a major transformation. At... continue reading »
Design Culture and Collaboration at FOX Architects
At FOX Architects, we’ve worked hard to build a culture that supports design as a way of life, not as just the work we do. From food to fashion, from friendly, all-staff competitions to creative industry events, we make innovation... continue reading »
Five Upcoming Design Trends From NeoCon 2019
At FOX Architects, we’ve had a busy summer showing off our new construction, winning awards, leading and developing the next generation of design professionals, and celebrating our team. It’s been an energizing season of creativity, with a moment or two... continue reading »
How Architects and Designers Can Help Endangered Species: Earth Day 2019
Our planet is a complex web of interdependent species, each uniquely contributing to the flourishing of others. As climate change continues to impact the balance of life across ecosystems, we need to consider what we can do to help decrease... continue reading »
Wellness in the Workplace: The Social Strategy for Future-Minded Law Firms
As the place where we spend most of our day, the workplace should support health and wellness. Our experience designing work environments for law firms and clients across diverse industries has shown us that more organizations are recognizing the value... continue reading »
FOX FEATURES: INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2019
If you’ve worked with any of the women on our staff, you know that they’re amazing. The women at FOX Architects make possible everything we do. They win new business, foster relationships with longstanding clients, design millions of square feet,... continue reading »
Frank’s Field Notes: Session 4, Christopher Kelley Leadership Development Program
by Frank D’Andrea, Project Architect at FOX Architects This Christopher Kelley Leadership Development Program session, “The Art of Negotiation,” is very near and dear to me. At FOX Architects, I’ve had the privilege of working on several projects throughout the... continue reading »