Partner

Douglas Bothner, AIA, LEED AP

Doug has helped lead the studio for two decades, becoming Partner in 2015. His work has been an integral part of the firm’s growth in the educational, cultural, and residential markets. Doug’s approach to design is rooted in a deep appreciation of art, architectural history, and construction. He is devoted to building and nurturing strong client, consultant and contractor relationships and works diligently to synthesize the program into a clear concept that informs each step of the process. His designs are stabilizing in their simplicity and celebrate the natural beauty of materials. His residential work has received multiple design awards and appeared in Dwell Magazine and Wallpaper, among others. He is currently serving on the board of the Friends of the Jones Falls Valley and has been adjunct faculty at the Maryland Institute of College of Art and a visiting critic at the University of Maryland, the Catholic University of America, and Morgan State University.

Education

Yale University School of Architecture
Master of Architecture, 1996
Drawing Prize, 1996

Wesleyan University
Bachelor of Arts, 1991, Cum Laude

Accreditation

Registered Architect | Maryland; North Carolina; District of Columbia; Delaware; Pennsylvania 

NCARB Certified

LEED Accredited Professional, 2008

Involvement

The Leadership, Class of 2020

Friends of the Jones Falls - Trustee 2019 -

The Contemporary Museum
   Trustee 2010-2018
   Vice President 2011-2018

American Institute of Architects

Oakenshawe Improvement Association, Board Member

Douglas Bothner, AIA, LEED AP - Partner