Washington, DC-based design and architecture firm Studio3877 has moved to a new office in Georgetown. The move results from the firm’s expansion of two new employees this fall, as well as many hospitality and commercial projects on the boards.Founded by David Shove-Brown and David Tracz, Studio3877 previously occupied a shared office space in Logan Circle, Washington, DC.
“[The move] is indicative of what’s been happening with the firm,” explains founder David Shove-Brown. “We’ve grown our client base and are adding to our staff organically. We’re hiring good people for the right positions, and we need space to keep growing.”
This fall, Shove-Brown and Tracz brought on Rachel Case as a job captain and project architect. Prior to joining Studio3877, Case was a project designer at RJC Architects. She graduated Washington University with a bachelor of science in architecture and went on to earn both a master of architecture as well as a graduate certificate in building science from the University of South Carolina. As a LEED accredited professional, Case brings extensive experience in designing and developing projects that meet LEED standards at Gold and Platinum levels.
Heidi Metcalf has also joined Studio3877 as an architectural intern. Metcalf earned her bachelor of science in architecture from Ball State University in Indiana, where she served as media chair for the AIA Students and Freedom by Design.
“We have the opportunity to create a culture of our own in our own space. It’s invigorating as we move into new and exciting projects, in an exciting area of town,” says David Shove-Brown. The new 1,300-square-foot office features an open concept that allows for collaboration, brainstorming, and meetings, as well as a conference area for client presentations.
