Owen Weinstein, AIA, LEED AP

architect and principal

I’m a Washington, DC native who walks to work and is happy to be working on the exciting range of projects that architrave tackles with care and expertise.

My professional and academic background ranges from prosaic to poetic. Highlights include building a table for Michelle Obama's White House kitchen garden that was designed to serve “5th graders or heads of state” and designing the restoration of the National Zoo's 100-year-old steam tunnel systems. I’m passionate about environmentally responsible architecture. I believe historic preservation is crucial to reducing our carbon footprint.  There is nothing I love more than getting into an attic or crawl space to hunt down a thorny technical problem for our clients.

Education

Master of Architecture, University of Virginia

Bachelor of Science in Architecture, University of Cincinnati

Yestermorrow Design Build School

Public Interest Design Institute

Professional Registration

Architecture (DC, VA, MD)

LEED AP

Certified Passive House Consultant [2014-2017]

Recent Projects

GSB Column Capital Repairs, National Zoological Park

Project architect for structural repairs of column capitals in an existing occupied building, creating a design that has minimal impact on current building operations.

Historic Townhouses Envelope Repairs, Madison Place NW Washington DC

Project Manager for an existing conditions assessment to address deficiencies at three historic townhouses: Dolley Madison House, Cosmos Club, and Tayloe House.

Faux Rocks Safety Analysis, National Zoological Park

Architect supporting efforts to evaluate the integrity of several generations of shotcrete and gunite artificial rocks.

Basement Wall and Corroded Steel Repair, DOE Germantown Headquarters

Project architect to design solutions to water infiltration issues and resulting deterioration of steel and concrete elements.

1724 F Street Accessibility Study, GSA

Project Manager for a comprehensive review of applicable accessibility standards.

Renew Cheetah Conservation Station, National Zoological Park

Project Manager for significant upgrade and improvement project modernizing the facility to meet animal care and staff needs while improving visitor experiences and stormwater management. 

Eastern Market Strategic Plan, District Government

Developed a strategic plan for Eastern Market Special Use Area, conducting research, engagement, and analysis.