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W + A received an Award for Community Commitment in the Washington, D.C. area. We are very proud of our contribution to the local community through our design work.

The Residences at Thayer received First Place for New Construction. Richmond Hill Manor receivedFirst Place for Renovation. We are very excited that these projects were recognized for their design excellence and impact on the local community.

W+A extends its warm congratulations to Anna McCorvey who recently passed her final ARE exam and is now officially a registered architect. Congratulations Anna!

30 Years Ago Today…Wiencek + Associates was born in a basement and quickly grew to incorporate two townhomes. Today we enjoy a beautiful new 6,200sqft office overlooking downtown DC . We are honored to celebrate our 30th anniversary, as we remember our past, appreciate those whose lives we have touched along the way and thank all of our clients who have made our success possible.

Gentrification of our downtown areas is displacing more and more economically disadvantaged residents, forcing them to move further and further away from services, transportation, and employment opportunity. Rents in existing multi-family housing stock continue to rise… Read More

W+A continues to be one of just 50 nationwide Enterprise Green Communities Technical Assistance providers and one of the few Green Communities Accredited Green Charette Providers.

The Technical Assistance Proficers are qualified experts in topics related to the design, development and construction of energy efficient, environmentally friendly and safe affordable housing. Enterprise Green Communities has vetted consultants in the TA Provider Database to ensure that each organization has the appropriate credentials and a history of delivering high-quality technical expertise. Those listed have demonstrated their continued commitment to bringing sustainable solutions to the affordable housing sector.

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Michael Wiencek has been nominated for the prestigious Fellowship position by the American Institute of Architects. Fellowship is bestowed by the AIA on member architects who have made outstanding contributions to the profession through design excellence, contributions in the field of architectural education, or to the advancement of the profession. This is a tremendous honor for Mr. Wiencek and the firm.

Wiencek + Associates has moved to a newly designed building at the corner of L and Vermont in NW DC (1100 Vermont Ave, NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20005). The office encompasses the entire 8th floor overlooking McPherson Square with scenic views of the Washington Monument. Mr. Wiencek designed the space to enhance the collaborative and design efforts of his team in order to better serve the needs of our distinguished clients.