Business Details
Your Trusted Architectural Partner in Alexandria, VA
Cole & Denny is a full-service architecture firm dedicated to delivering transformative design solutions that prioritize community engagement, spatial innovation, and contextual awareness. With decades of combined experience, our team specializes in project management, planning, and construction administration for both new construction and renovation projects. We pride ourselves on maintaining a single point of responsibility for every project, ensuring seamless execution from concept to completion.Our expertise spans diverse sectors, including education, historic preservation, and civic infrastructure, with a focus on meeting clients' unique design, budget, and timeline objectives. As licensed architects in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington D.C., we combine technical precision with creative vision to shape spaces that reflect our clients' missions and enhance their communities.
Services
Architectural Design
Historic Renovations
Project Management
Community Planning
Construction Administration
Highlights and features
- We offer over 15 years of experience in architectural design and historic preservation
- Our NCARB-certified architects deliver code-compliant, innovative solutions
- We provide end-to-end project management from initial concept to construction completion
- Our team maintains deep expertise in Virginia's local planning and zoning regulations
- We specialize in transforming historic buildings while preserving architectural integrity
Associations and certifications
- NCARB
Services
Architectural Design
Our architectural design services create functional, aesthetically compelling spaces tailored to client needs. We integrate modern design principles with contextual sensitivity to develop innovative solutions for commercial, educational, and civic projects. Our process emphasizes collaboration, ensuring each design reflects the client's vision while meeting technical and regulatory requirements.
Historic Renovations
Specializing in historic building modernization, we preserve architectural integrity while implementing contemporary upgrades. Our team navigates complex preservation standards to transform heritage structures into functional spaces that maintain historical character and meet modern usability requirements for educational and civic clients.
Project Management
We provide comprehensive project management from concept to completion, coordinating all phases of design and construction. Our single-point accountability approach ensures seamless communication, budget control, and timely delivery for complex architectural projects across Northern Virginia and Washington D.C.
Community Planning
Our community planning services focus on creating spaces that enhance civic engagement and neighborhood identity. We collaborate with local stakeholders on zoning strategies, public infrastructure improvements, and mixed-use developments that align with community goals and regulatory frameworks.
Construction Administration
We provide detailed construction administration services to ensure design intent is maintained throughout building execution. Our team conducts site visits, reviews contractor submissions, and resolves technical challenges to guarantee final results match approved architectural plans and specifications.
People
Louis Barbieri, Jr.
Principal Architect
NCARB-certified architect with 15+ years of experience in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington D.C. Specializes in historic preservation and building envelope design. Holds architecture degrees from Virginia Tech and an MBA from UNC Chapel Hill. Manages technical design and BIM implementation.
Michael Detomo
Principal Architect
Licensed Virginia architect and Alexandria community leader with expertise in local planning. Served as Commissioner of the Arts and directed Torpedo Factory Art Center. Focuses on project management and construction administration for civic and educational facilities.
Questions
What architectural services do you specialize in?
We specialize in full-service architectural design, historic preservation, project management, and construction administration for educational, civic, and commercial clients.
Do you work on historic building renovations?
Yes, we have extensive experience with historic modernization projects, including adaptive reuse of culturally significant structures.
Which areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Northern Virginia, Alexandria, Fairfax County, and Washington D.C., with a deep understanding of local regulations.
Are your architects licensed and certified?
Our principals are NCARB-certified architects licensed in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington D.C., with specialized expertise in building codes and standards.
How do you manage architectural projects?
We provide single-point accountability, overseeing projects from initial design through construction completion to ensure quality and budget adherence.
