Welcome Sarah

Welcome to the Studio Sarah Pharr! Sarah just wrapped up her 3rd year at the Virginia Tech School of Architecture and she decided to spend her summer in our studio before heading back to school in the fall. Sarah is eager to learn about affordable housing and we are delighted to be able to show…

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Welcome Nikyah

We are very excited to announce that Nikyah Barber has joined the Studio 343 team! Nikyah wrapped up her college experience at Morgan State University in the spring of 2022 graduating with a master’s degree in architecture as part of their 3 + 2 program. Working in the built environment has always been a passion…

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Congratulations Andrew

Please join us in celebrating the promotion of Andrew Watts to Project Architect in our Studio. Andrew has been with the firm for over 6 years and during that time, he has helped the studio as an incredibly dedicated Staff Architect. Now, he will apply his skills even further as a Project Architect. In addition…

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Gateway Village

Construction is underway at Homes at Gateway Village, located in Salisbury Maryland. This senior living community offers 156 apartments in a mix of one- and two-bedroom units. The units, described as senior townhome apartments, are positioned throughout the site with additional units at the 3-story focal building. Once renovations are completed, there will be…

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Welcome Sarah

We are excited to introduce another new face to the Studio, Sarah. Sarah completed school at the University of Maryland and is eager to bring her previous administrative experience to the newly created position of Office Administrator in our studio. As a Maryland native, she is excited to be back working in Annapolis and looking…

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Welcome Cole

We are excited to welcome a new addition to the Studio, Cole. Cole is a recent graduate from University of Maryland and passionate about problem solving in innovative ways to improve everyday spaces. With a Minor in Construction Project Management and Sustainability, his knowledge will be very helpful to the affordable housing and commercial work…

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Studio 343 Fun Day

Our last Studio 343 Fun Day was in the summer of 2019. After what seemed like an eternity, we were finally able to take our team out for a day of fun and relaxation on the water. Thanks to Captain Brad and Jenn from Sail Away Catamarans, our team had an incredible day…

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Welcome Hannah

We are excited to introduce our Summer Intern Hannah. Hannah is a student at Virginia Tech and will be graduating Spring 2023. Hannah is drawn to the idea of enhancing the everyday living spaces, such as housing and communal areas. Hannah is passionate about writing, loves her cat, and photo and video editing. We are…

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Chrysalis Construction Progress

Masonry walls at the basement of Chrysalis House’s new Clinical Wing have been constructed to 5’ high. Now that plumbing has been installed, the Contractor is preparing to pour the basement slab. On the West side of the site, installation of the new water line is underway. Once complete, the construction of the Childcare addition…

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Pinecrest Apartments Complete

Earlier this Spring, construction was completed at Pinecrest Apartments, a 9% Low Income Housing Tax Credit project located in Bedford, VA. Construction was originally scheduled to be completed in Fall 2020, however COVID delays added complications in the form of limited unit access, material and product delays, and more. Despite these challenges, the team…

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