Company Profile
Bowie Gridley Architects
Company Overview
Bowie Gridley Architects is committed to
providing the highest quality architectural
design services resulting in exceptional built
environments. Our national and international
client base brings diverse projects in master
planning, educational facilities, sports and
recreation buildings, cultural arts centers and
historic preservation to the firm. Bowie Gridley
Architects’ award-winning designs are
characterized by contextually-based design
solutions that skillfully focus and reflect the
individual needs and goals of each individual
institution. The fact that more than 80 percent
of our projects are for repeat clients is
evidence of quality services and enduring
relationships.
Company History
The firm was founded in 1981 by two partners-Cal
Bowie and Bill Gridley. The firm initially
designed primarily residential projects, but
quickly moved into institutional design for a
high end client base. Orginally located in
Dupont Circle, the firm moved to Georgetown in
1995.
Notable Clients
Georgetown University, Ohio Wesleyan University, The American School in London, Groton School, BlackRock Center for the Arts, National Gallery of Art, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, The Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation
Notable Accomplishments / Recognition
2004 Northern Virginia Chapter AIA Merit Award
for Historic Architecture
2003 Potomac Valley Chapter AIA Design Citation
2002 Washington Chapter AIA Merit Award in
Historic Resources
and many other local, regional and national
awards
Benefits
Vacation and sick days are combined to form
personal days that can be used as needed