Recent Articles
Don Hensley, AIA, joins us as managing principal in Dallas
Hensley brings more than 30 years of executive-level leadership experience to lead the growing Dallas architecture and interior design studio
Doug Nelsen named to “40 Under 40” from Consulting-Specifying Engineer
LEO A DALY’s Doug Nelsen, PE, LC, Assoc. IALD, has received the 40 Under 40 award from Consulting-Specifying Engineer, earning national recognition among the design industry’s rising stars.
LEO A DALY-led JV awarded $2B Air Force design contract
The AE NEXT 2021 contract supports the Department of the Air Force’s missions worldwide with facility and infrastructure improvements.
John A. Somerville announced as next Chief Operations Officer
Somerville brings over 25 years of experience in design, operations, growth, client and business development within the planning, design, and consulting practices.
John A. Somerville announced as next Chief Operations Officer
Somerville brings over 25 years of experience in design, operations, growth, client and business development within the planning, design, and consulting practices.
Capital One Café – Georgetown wins AN Best of Design Award
Architect’s Newspaper awarded LEO A DALY its top prize for the design of a retail space
Photos courtesy of Capital One/Garrett Rowland Photography
Architect’s Newspaper has chosen Capital One Café – Georgetown (Washington, D.C.) as the best retail project of the year in its annual AN Best of Design Awards competition.
Capital One Café reestablishes the placemaking role of banking with a flagship café. Less a branch than a local social/coworking space, the café offers a cozy environment for neighborhood residents to “stress less, save more and find inspiration in the people around you.”
The interior creates neighborhood with a welcoming environment and local materials, furnishings and artwork. Three stories connected by a spiral staircase provide a variety of seating and functional options to support the social and entrepreneurial needs of neighbors. Communal tables and lounge chairs, meeting rooms with digital presentation media, free Wi-Fi with power outlets and video teller ATMs transform the bank into a social hub.
The design is in synch with its historic Georgetown surroundings. The interior design makes preservation of its storied 1920s architecture a focal point. Restored brick walls, exposed and repaired wood beam ceilings and repaired historic tile celebrate the building’s history.