The Studio
The People
PartnerGood architecture is landscape in drag. -Antoine Predock | Good people drink good beer. -Hunter S. Thompson
PartnerCreativity is intelligence having fun. -Albert Einstein
ArchitectFirst, think. Second, believe. Third, dream. And finally, dare. -Walt Disney
Interior DesignerEasy is not to be underestimated. Easy taps the pool of talent and ideas out there that were turned off by hard. -Chris Anderson
DesignerDesign is not just a visual thing, it’s a thought process, a skill. Ultimately design is a tool to enhance our humanity. It’s a frame for life. -Ilse Crawford
Architectural AssociateThe way Calvin's brain is wired you can almost hear the fuses blowing. -Bill Watterson
DesignerA successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks that others throw at him. -Sidney Greenberg
Architectural AssociateSimplicity is about subtracting the obvious and adding the meaningful. -John Maeda
ArchitectInstead of trying to change people, we could change the world. -Bjarke Ingels
ArchitectAnyone who isn’t embarrassed of who they were last year probably isn’t learning enough. -Alain de Botton
Architectural AssociateHappiness happens out of order. -Ryan Petyak
Interior DesignerTime flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana. -Groucho Marx
Interior DesignerYou were once wild here. Don’t let them tame you. -Isadora Duncan
Architectural AssociateWe make our world significant by the courage of our questions and the depth of our answers. -Carl Sagan
DesignerNever half-ass two things. Whole-ass one thing. -Ron Swanson
Controller, Chief People OfficerWhen you have a choice between being right and being kind, choose kind. -Dr. Wayne W. Dyer
ArchitectWork hard & be nice to people.
Architectural AssociateLuminous beings are we, not this crude matter. -Yoda
DesignerThe role of the designer is that of a good, thoughtful host anticipating the needs of their guests. -Charles Eames
Office AdministratorThe most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any. -Alice Walker
Architectural AssociateA true artist is not one who is inspired, but one who inspires others. -Salvador Dalí
Operations ManagerIn a common-place environment, at an inappropriate hour, do we perceive beauty? If so, do we stop to appreciate it? -Gene Weingarten
ArchitectBe Here Now. -Ram Dass
Architectural AssociateEventually everything connects-people, ideas, objects…the quality of the connections is the key to quality per se. -Charles Eames
The Results
“//3877 has the creativity to make every space a show place and the architectural depth to make every set a plans a well thought out, buildable design”
“//3877 has the creativity to make every space a show place and the architectural depth to make every set a plans a well thought out, buildable design”
John Gardner
Potomac Construction Services
“To say that working with //3877 was an outstanding experience is almost an understatement. The cooperation and sensitivity that David Shove-Brown and Ryan Petyak exhibited on our project and towards our concerns was exemplary. As skilled listeners, they invested the time to learn our project goals and then execute that vision in their design and project management. I sincerely believe that the phenomenal success of our project is largely attributed to their attention and efforts. Additionally, they made the work fun. They are a dynamite team that I thoroughly enjoyed working with and I only wish that I could clone them for future projects in other cities!”
Robin Grenchik
Circa Lighting, Director of Projects & Site Management
“//3877's vision and execution provides for the perfect balance of cutting edge contemporary while maintaining the character of historic details. They have become the cornerstone partner for my commercial and residential development firm because of that unique and talented approach.”
“//3877's vision and execution provides for the perfect balance of cutting edge contemporary while maintaining the character of historic details. They have become the cornerstone partner for my commercial and residential development firm because of that unique and talented approach.”
Viyas Sundaram
Sundaram Development
"We’ve been working with //3877 for a number of years now on numerous projects and have found David and his team to be a pleasure to work with. Their work is both timely and creative, and when solutions are needed in the field, they’re the first ones to jump in to help! I recommend them often and without reservation."
"We’ve been working with //3877 for a number of years now on numerous projects and have found David and his team to be a pleasure to work with. Their work is both timely and creative, and when solutions are needed in the field, they’re the first ones to jump in to help! I recommend them often and without reservation."
Steve Kirstein
Principal, BOWA Builders, Inc.
“//3877 is so more than an architecture firm. Their designs are brilliant, cost effective, and beautiful. Their team is incredibly attentive and responsive and they make every effort to ensure that the daunting task of completing a build out is as simple and easy as possible.”
“//3877 is so more than an architecture firm. Their designs are brilliant, cost effective, and beautiful. Their team is incredibly attentive and responsive and they make every effort to ensure that the daunting task of completing a build out is as simple and easy as possible.”
Sara Polon
Soupergirl
“It has been my pleasure to have //3877 as our Architect for the past 2 years. I could not be happier. In my forty years of design and construction I have never seen a more talented and caring design team. The skills they bring ensure the highest level of design and quality. I am particularly impressed with the thought that went into the build and co-ordination with the client, design team and contractor. What began as another Architect – Owner relationship soon developed into partnership and friendship. I look forward to our partnership as we move down the Eastern Seaboard, South and South West with new Veterinary Hospitals. Thank you David, Heidi, & Rachel.”
Edward Maxey, P.E.
VetweRx, V.P. Construction & Real Estate
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Thursday, January 23rd, 2020 at 11:32am
An Anticipated Spanish-Japanese Restaurant Opens Next Month in Penn Quarter https://t.co/Q1bUPitUWB via @Eater_DC
An Anticipated Spanish-Japanese Restaurant Opens Next Month in Penn Quarter https://t.co/Q1bUPitUWB via @Eater_DC
Tuesday, January 21st, 2020 at 5:27pm
Co-Founders/Principals, David Shove-Brown and David Tracz have welcomed Interior Designer Cashin Conover to the //3877 team—a Washington, DC based architecture and interior design firm. https://t.co/5uaWpXDAf4 #hoteldesign #interiordesign #hospitality #designtwitter @studio3877 https://t.co/vb5WK4sotF
Co-Founders/Principals, David Shove-Brown and David Tracz have welcomed Interior Designer Cashin Conover to the //3877 team—a Washington, DC based architecture and interior design firm. https://t.co/5uaWpXDAf4 #hoteldesign #interiordesign #hospitality #designtwitter @studio3877 https://t.co/vb5WK4sotF
Tuesday, January 21st, 2020 at 5:24pm
HM roundtable addresses impact of AV tech on operations, design https://t.co/sN3zSdED62
HM roundtable addresses impact of AV tech on operations, design https://t.co/sN3zSdED62
Tuesday, January 21st, 2020 at 1:51pm
Cranes, Combining Catalan and Japanese Kaiseki Cuisines, Opens Feb. 8 https://t.co/8GkJOEy7xW
Cranes, Combining Catalan and Japanese Kaiseki Cuisines, Opens Feb. 8 https://t.co/8GkJOEy7xW
Saturday, January 11th, 2020 at 10:13am
I can’t help thinking he’s chuckling somewhere knowing hundreds of bands with gigs tonight are trying to figure out “an easy Rush song.”
I can’t help thinking he’s chuckling somewhere knowing hundreds of bands with gigs tonight are trying to figure out “an easy Rush song.”