Washington, D.C.
HGA Washington, D.C. joined the firm in 2010, bringing a depth of experience and east coast presence that have been integral to the HGA’s growth. Our diverse team of over 100 architects, interior designers, engineers, and other specialists has created some of the most groundbreaking design solutions for secure buildings in the country, and has continued to grow its impact through design for healthcare, arts and culture, education, and corporate clients.
Our DC location in the heart of the city allows us to provide even more localized service to clients, supported by the resources of our smaller office in Alexandria.
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What's New
2026 Virginia Business Top Project Award Winner
Celebrating another milestone for Monument Drive Parking & Commuter Transit Center! This innovative, multimodal transit hub has been named a 2026 Virginia Business Top Project, recognizing its impact on Virginia's built environment. Designed to improve regional mobility with structured parking, bus transit, commuter amenities, and sustainable design, the project reflects the power of thoughtful infrastructure to better connect communities. Congratulations to our team and project partners on this well-deserved recognition.
Market Spotlight
Connecting Through Culture
Arts organizations play a vital role in strengthening communities by creating shared cultural experiences, fostering connection and belonging, and enriching civic life through accessible and inclusive engagement with the arts. In the following, Scott discusses the many benefits of supporting local arts organizations.
Projects in Focus
Ribbon Cutting
On Juneteenth, we were honored to celebrate the grand opening of ConnCAT’s new headquarters at First Haven in New Haven’s Dixwell neighborhood. Designed as a place of opportunity, creativity, and connection, the new home for ConnCAT reflects the organization’s mission to create pathways for education, workforce development, and economic mobility. We are grateful to partner with ConnCORP and ConnCAT in helping bring this transformative vision to life and look forward to seeing the impact it will have for generations to come.
Check out this video from the CEO of ConnCAT.
People & Office Culture
Ward 8 Woods Clean Up
Service, sustainability, and community in action. Members of our HGA WDC and Alexandria offices volunteered alongside Ward 8 Woods to help clean and preserve valuable urban green space in Deanwood. We're proud to support efforts that strengthen environmental stewardship and create healthier communities for all.
Community Impact
Design doesn’t start in the studio—it starts in the classroom
This spring, HGA partnered with Malcolm X Elementary through the District Architecture Center - Washington Architectural Foundation (WAF) Architecture in the Schools program which introduces students to scale, space, and the design process. More importantly? Curiosity.
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