Navitas Norfolk Norfolk, VAType/ Mixed useTime/ 2025-Client/ PrivateStatus/ Conceptual DesignNavitas Norfolk is envisioned as a transformative mixed-use destination—where city, university, and neighborhood converge. Rooted in Norfolk’s rich cultural heritage and industrial legacy, the development acts as an urban gateway, linking the ODU campus, Lambert’s Point, and the city’s evolving districts through vibrant public spaces, culturally grounded design, and walkable corridors that …
Virginia Zoo Tree-Top Trail
Tree-Top Trail Norfolk, VAType/ CultureTime/ 2024-Client/ Virginia ZooStatus/ DesignDiscover the wonders of the Virginia Zoo like never before with the Tree-Top Trail, a centerpiece of the Zoo’s visionary EdVenture and Exploration Campus. This feature offers a unique opportunity for the Zoo’s animal ambassadors to explore interconnected outdoor habitats while providing guests with an unparalleled perspective on wildlife. The Tree-Top Trail is …
Rhino Exhibit
Rhino Exhibit Norfolk, VAType/ CultureTime/ 2023-Client/ Virginia ZooStatus/ DesignThe Rhino Exhibit, a new addition to the Virginia Zoo, is dedicated to theGreater One-Horned Rhinos, also known as “Indian Rhinos.” The zoo eagerlyanticipates the arrival of these magnificent animals upon exhibit’scompletion. Due to the distinctive environmental needs of their natural habitats,the Greater One-Horned Rhinos require specially tailored conditionsto thrive. Strategically located at …
Gallery House
Gallery House Norfolk, VAType/ ResidentialTime/ 2020-2024Client/ PrivateStatus/ Completed Architect: GARC Landscape Architect: Ann P. Stokes Landscape ArchitectsCivil Engineer: Mid Atlantic Surveying and Land Design, Inc.Structure Design: McPherson DesignInterior Design: Leslie Drinkwalter InteriorsGeneral Contractor: Covington Contracting IncPhotography: Yuzhu Zheng Gallery House, located on a picturesque waterfront in Norfolk, VA, presents a unique design challenge due to its position in a flood zone and …
Missing Middle
Missing Middle Type/ Multi-family HousingClient/ City of NorfolkStatus/ Pattern BookAward/ American Planning Association Virginia Chapter’s Old Dominion Innovative Approaches AwardIn collaboration with Work Program Architects and Dills Architects, we developed a Missing Middle Pattern Book for the City of Norfolk to explore possible solutions to local housing issues. It won the American Planning Association Virginia Chapter’s Old Dominion Innovative Approaches …
Asian Fusion
Asian Fusion Restaurant Norfolk, VAType/ CommercialTime / 2020-2021Client/ PrivateStatus/ ConceptThis is a drive-through restaurant serving healthy Asian fusion food. It is a hybrid model between fast casual and quick service restaurants. It emphasizes high quality food and a nice dining environment, while at the same time, it is self-serviced with drive through and pickup options. A butterfly roof separates naturally the …
Two-Grid House
Two-Grid House Suffolk, VAType/ Residential Time/ 2019-2020 Client/ Private Status/ Design SketchesMockups.Heather and Andres”GARC designed a significant remodel of our home. We loved their ability to mix modern and conventional features into the design. Yang and Suping are also extremely kind and helpful. Their work is top tier and we would strongly recommend their firm.”Related Projects View AllFlow Into Nature Alternative Mid-Century …
Hybrid House
Hybrid House Smithfield, VAType/ ResidentialTime/ 2018-PresentClient/ PrivateStatus/ Under ConstructionThe Eck House project is a new construction, single family house located in the county of Isle of Wight, Virginia. The project explores using a prefabricated steel structure system for the building envelope, and a traditional wood framing structure for the interior. By using a combination of wood planks and corrugated metal panels, …
Six Arts Academy
Six Arts Academy Jiangsu, ChinaTime/ 2016Type/ Campus PlanningStatus/ Design Competition EntryCollaborator/ Southeast University Design InstituteLiuyi Guan is an Art School located in the southeast of China. It is famous for its focus on teaching Chinese tradition to K-12 students. Liuyi means “Six Arts”. Those six arts include Rites, Music, Archery, Charioteering, Calligraphy, and Mathematics. Liuyi origin begins in the Zhou …
Learning Boat
Learning Boat Norfolk, VAType/ ResidentialTime/ 2015Client/ PrivateStatus/ ConceptualThe treehouse prototype was commissioned by a family whose house is one block away from the beach with a beautiful ocean view from a huge oak tree in front of it. The concept of “Learning Boat” is intended to create a treehouse in the beach context as a fun and meaningful learning place. On …
Urban Thread
Urban Thread Newark, NYType/ CommercialTime/ 2009Client/ CompetitionStatus/ DesignThe scheme explores how a visitor center can be a discovery device for the city based on the concepts of “thread” and “window.” For the former, the center serves as an interface between interior/exterior, nature/culture, and local/global. For the latter, it uniquely directs visitors’ attention to the city around it, thus encouraging exploration.ConceptA …