We are privileged to have been selected to design the memorial honoring the sacrifice of Virginia public safety officers killed in the line of duty. The Commonwealth Public Safety Memorial will be prominently located on the grounds of Virginia’s Capitol.
We are leading a team tasked with designing interior furniture, fixtures and equipment for Virginia Tech's flagship arts complex. In addition to furnishings in the myriad performance support spaces, studios, admin areas and A/V rooms we are designing custom items for the galleries and the innovative Collaborative Performance Laboratory.
We are helping a local organization craft a vision for their new museum in historic Jackson Ward.
We were pleased to help our friends at Capital One and Dallan Construction spruce up the teacher's lounge at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School. Relocated to a single teacher's lounge due to a large expansion project, we hope these small improvements go a long way towards making life easier for the 100 dedicated staff anxiously awaiting the completion of their new school. Plus we never miss an opportunity to swing a hammer and drive screws.
This boutique branding and advertising firm came to us intent on relocating its office to an existing building in the downtown district. The strategy for this adaptive reuse project focused on exposing the existing materials and enhancing them with a simple design palette.
Located on a challenging site at 14th Street along the Kanawha Canal, this mixed use development includes commercial and retail space on multiple levels, an elevated public plaza and 72 one, two and three bedroom apartments with views to the James River and the Downtown skyline.
This adaptive reuse project transformed a complex of buildings into the corporate headquarters for a growing health services company. An old auto dealership is now home to work and conference areas, an employee gym, a warehouse and a game room while the garage building to the rear contains corporate offices. You'll find the founders' offices in a new connector which links the existing buildings and defines a new courtyard. And we love that their corporate mascot is a giraffe.
New in the Star City, 71 apartments and a neighborhood restaurant in two former warehouses in the burgeoning West Station district. The project features views to downtown and Mill Mountain, a light-filled atrium, exercise rooms and a 35-seat movie theater. Popcorn is optional.
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial is a vital, if underused, connector between downtown and Church Hill. BAM has been asked to develop a vision for the next phase of the bridge’s life – one that includes reduced automobile lanes, increased space for pedestrians and bicycles and a series of lighting and landscape improvements.
A combination of historic renovation, adaptive reuse and new construction over a span of 10 years has brought the legendary Hippodrome Theater back to life as the cultural center of Jackson Ward. A truly mixed use project, the complex includes the modernized Theater with a new mezzanine, a restaurant, smaller performance venues, private dining rooms, commercial space and 25 studio apartments fronting a cozy exterior courtyard.
Located in an Old & Historic District, a progressive and modern addition provides a variety of teaming environments for a growing PR firm. We even let them give baseball names to all the spaces – the Bleachers are a crowd favorite.
We were pleased to team with Tait Saunders Mulvaney for the renovation of a medical office building in the near West End. With a focus on the exterior, we worked to augment the original renovation from the 1990's with a warm material palette and a group of inviting canopies designed to present the building as a contemporary healing environment.
We love Richmond, and we know its myriad neighborhoods, boulevards and back alleys like nobody's business. With these unassailable facts in mind, we are proud to team with the wayfinding gurus at Two Twelve on the development of a comprehensive strategy for new environmental graphics in Downtown and along the Boulevard corridor.
Built according to strict EarthCraft and VHDA guidelines, and boasting an extensive rooftop solar array, the addition of a new residential wing provides affordable studio apartments and relaxing exterior spaces for individuals transitioning out of homelessness.
A collaborative vision is forming around the creation of a U.S. National Slavery Museum and Genealogy Center in Richmond's historic Shockoe Bottom. The proposed location dovetails with nearby sites on the Slave Trail and incorporates the historic African Burial Ground and the infamous Lumpkin’s Slave Jail site. These spiritual places have come to symbolize Richmond's legacy of Slavery as they tell a dual story of sacrifice and rebirth.
The mixed use renovation of this triangular warehouse in the Richmond Cold Storage district includes 15 contemporary studio apartments within walking distance of downtown. With spectacular views of the Richmond skyline to the west, the project also boasts a striking facade mural by local artist Ed Trask.
Richmond explores its relationship with the institution of Slavery. Situated at key sites along the same 2.5 mile path that once led slaves from the docks of Manchester to the auction houses of Shockoe Bottom, 17 markers offer insight and education into the legacy of Slavery.
Still known to locals as "The Mosque," the Landmark is now the regional home for top Broadway shows and featured speakers. Upgrades include a new loading dock, renovated wardrobe areas and modern dressing rooms that have hosted the likes of First Ladies and Lady Gaga.
A bold, sophisticated design helps to reinforce the firm's goals of providing creative, detail-oriented solutions for their client's financial needs. The expansive views of the harbor aren't too bad, either.
The old Thalhimer's store is reborn as part of a cluster of new performance spaces catering to local arts groups and world-class traveling shows.
An energy-efficient, modern treehouse for a hip family in one of Richmond’s historic neighborhoods. Did we mention the site was “unbuildable?”
Conceptual designs for a local theater company's new home focus on engaging the community of historic Church Hill. An old brick garage adjacent to a public park is expanded and renovated to include a spacious lobby, outdoor seating, offices and an intimate and adaptable performance venue with plenty of room backstage.
An all-volunteer effort of parents, teachers and community members (including BAM) have created an outdoor classroom and learning garden for the children of Linwood Holton Elementary School. A dynamic pavilion, hands-on gardens and a life-cycle trail support new curricula that promote learning via active involvement and experimentation.
We hung out a sign that said "Will Trade: House Design for Web Design" and one of the graphic ninjas at Serious&Ly was game. A cozy, corner house in the Fan gets a modern makeover including a new kitchen, a bedroom and a pair of bathrooms.
Evolved from a rural shed, the facility offers diverse seating and informal work/gathering spaces that reinforce Capital One's progressive, innovative workplace strategies.
Conceptual studies for a new School of Applied Sciences at Virginia Union University. The project includes renovation of the historic Richmond Community Hospital, built in 1932, which served generations of Richmond's African American community.
A property owner’s handbook for an historic neighborhood in Newport News. Built in 1917, Hilton Village was the first government-sponsored housing project of its kind in the United States.
A local favorite has new digs in Carytown. Realized on a razor-thin budget, the design reinforces the client’s brand identity and brings their growing operation – sales, shipping, graphic design and photography – under one roof.
The initial phase of renovations for the region’s first charter school updates the historic 1921 school and will provide innovative science and arts education to the students of Richmond public schools.
Conceptual design for a new mixed use development on the site of a former paper mill. Rising above the floodwall between the James River and the canal system, the project offers a prime location and panoramic views of the River City skyline.
The Virginia Civil Rights Memorial commemorates the historic struggle for full and equal rights for the state’s African-American citizens. Working closely with the sculptor, we designed a contemporary plaza of brick, granite and cobbles on the grounds of Mr. Jefferson's Capitol.
Located on a prominent corner in The Fan district, this gut renovation boasts a new mezzanine and rich detailing - both new and old - including the vintage freezer door from its days as a butcher shop. Plus there are books as far as the eye can see, what could be better?
The adaptive reuse of a Modernist, concrete gem from the 1960s brings a new restaurant, twelve ultra-modern condos and rooftop city views to the heart of Jackson Ward on the corner of 2nd and Clay Streets.
Developed through a community-led, collaborative process, the master plan for Chimborazo Playground provides a variety of active and passive outdoor activities for the diverse population of Richmond’s oldest neighborhood.
Tight property lines help to shape a series of outdoor spaces for this 3500 SF home on a steep lot located a short walk from the James River.
Outfitted with the latest in computing, science and fabrication technologies, the renovation of an 80-year old shop provides the School of Education with an adaptable environment for the development of new teaching paradigms in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.
Pursuing LEED Silver status, the renovation of Freeman Hall on the University of Richmond's scenic campus involved the comprehensive reconfiguration of a standard dormitory into a modern and environmentally friendly place for students to live. Included are suites for disabled and allergy-sensitive students and a new elevator, which was realized without compromising the impressive collegiate Gothic exterior.
Serving as design architect, BAM collaborated on the creation of a new School of Engineering, Science and Technology building at Virginia State University. The architecture respects the historic campus tradition while creating a state-of-the-art research and teaching facility.
The first retail location for YY cosmetics is inspired by the clarity of the product line - wood, fire, earth, metal and water. The clean white palette provides an uncluttered backdrop for the products and a soothing atmosphere for the clientele.
Built in 1883, the Byrd Park Pump House is one of Richmond's most unique architectural treasures. Designed by Col. W.E. Cutshaw, the building served as both a municipal waterworks and a social hub for more than 40 years, thanks to its open-air, 3500 SF ballroom. Revitalization plans include a James River history and nature center, office space for the Parks department and the return of feet to the expansive dance floor.
Located within the Springhill Old & Historic District, this new home on an infill lot offers a contemporary take on the classic utilitarian homes typical in the neighborhood.
The adaptive reuse of this former American Tobacco Co. machinist garage melds industrial details with contemporary finishes. Built in 1930, the garage is now home to a leading PR firm specializing in government relations and strategic communications.
Modern, urban living has come to Roanoke within walking distance of the new art museum and the downtown market. Featuring numerous sustainable elements, the adaptive reuse of a 1920's automotive building offers commercial space and 22 stylish condominiums with a variety of amenities including rooftop decks and private garden courtyards.
Located in the heart of historic Jackson Ward, the former Southern Aid Insurance Building has been transformed into a mixed use complex featuring twelve stylish condominium homes. Classic Park Avenue style with a Richmond address.
As part of a collaborative effort, we served as project designer for plans to completely renovate and expand Richmond's Public Safety Building for use as the new General District Courthouse. Requiring extensive phasing, the project totals over 200,000 SF and was affectionately known around the office as "The League of Justice."
Pivoting walls with locally-crafted, custom hardware provide maximum wall space and maximum flexibility for this small gallery in the heart of historic Shockoe Bottom. Painted brick and floors of reclaimed river lumber provide a simple and elegant backdrop for the display of art.
Plans for the revitalization and expansion of Battery Park include renovated tennis and basketball courts and new amenities like an amphitheater, fountain and playgrounds.
Amounting to little more than a very long rectangular room, a former auto repair shop is being converted into five office suites. A small addition and screen create an exterior entry courtyard and sustainable elements include photovoltaics and pervious paving.
With identical versions in Liverpool, England and Benin, Africa, the Reconciliation Statue stands as a recognition of, and memorial to, the international legacy of the slave trade. The plaza creates a place of repose at a busy urban intersection in Downtown and is defined by a fountain, concrete seatwalls and simple landscaping.
The proposal would turn the site of the former LeHigh Cement Plant, prominently located along the James River, into a central hub of public activity - with connections to the Capital Bike Trail, the existing park system, a new ferry crossing, public boat access and a boardwalk for local fisherman and out of town visitors.
An ongoing effort aimed at revitalizing the once thriving commercial area along Brookland Park Boulevard in Richmond's Northside. Improvements seek to establish an identity for the neighborhood with new signage, pedestrian amenities, landscaping, lighting and new crosswalks.
A property owner's guide to preserving and improving historic Richmond buildings, prepared for the Commission charged with oversight of the City's many Old and Historic Districts.
Located on a pair of infill lots in the Springhill Historic District, "Fred" and "Ginger" seek to compliment the existing utilitarian cottages in the neighborhood with simple but expressive details.
Ready to ease the constraints of their 1930's Craftsman-style home, the clients wished to add an eat-in kitchen, an airy family room and full-size bath to the 1st floor of their home. Opening to the spacious side yard, the addition draws heavily on the distinctive character of the original home, while adding a few contemporary flourishes.
A series of brochures for multiple sites designed to highlight VDOT's commitment to sustainability and their newest, LEED-certified Safety Rest Areas.
Ready to rid themselves of post-it notes and blue painter’s tape, Wytheville Community College sought our graphic design expertise to devise a comprehensive way-finding strategy for use throughout their multi-building campus. Signage styles range from small placards to large exterior campus maps.
A tasteful addition and interior renovation has returned this antebellum home in historic Church Hill to its former grandeur. A two-story sun room replaces an old wood deck and helps redefine key circulation routes on the interior while offering shady garden views. It even inspired a few neighbors to get to work.
Sitting atop a knoll on six rural acres of woodland, this 2200 SF home is constructed of simple materials - wood, glass and concrete. A porch stretches the length of the home and takes advantage, both inside and out, of the picturesque landscape.
Landscape is treated as infrastructure in this merit award winning proposal for Roanoke, VA. A large hill offers containment to soil in need of remediation and bridges offer new connections within the city, granting pedestrians a more pleasant passage between the downtown market area, new health care facilities and the Greenway.
A comprehensive study for the revitalization of the historic Moore Street School Building which opened in 1887 as one of the first public African-American Elementary Schools in the City. Sitting empty and attached to G.W. Carver Elementary, the proposal focuses on creating a distinct identity for the building as a community and adult education center.
In a city festooned with expensive condominium developments, 12 pint-sized but customizable condos are attached to a remnant of historic fabric. There's space for a coffee shop complete with garage doors too.
A "patron's front porch", the vernacular of the region and those beautiful loblolly pines inspired this concept for the renovation of an existing 50,000 SF building into the new home of the Mississippi Museum of Art.
A progressive gallery space that is one part showcase for new, in-house technology innovations and one part wired playground full of interactive displays, toys and games designed to challenge the mind. Think robots, Rubik's cubes and Rube Goldberg.
This 13,000 SF addition to an existing sanctuary includes a large fellowship hall, offices, classrooms and support spaces for a growing church community. Stained glass windows salvaged from the former church ornament the new addition and serve as a reminder of the congregation's history.
Pursuing LEED-Silver status, the new Huguenot High School will be a benchmark of sustainable design and STEM-focused education for the City of Richmond. We are excited to offer our design perspective to the team with Moseley Architects - from early programming sessions with faculty and students right through to the last wall section. And trust us, there are quite a few of those in a 250,000 SF high school.
A recipe for a reception desk: Two solid core birch doors, one piece of tempered glass, two brackets, two bolts, one table saw, assorted hand tools. Combine ingredients and mix with one skilled craftsperson.
Encompassing a full interior renovation and new formal landscaping, the design for the conversion of an historic campus residence into an alumni facility and guest house includes full ADA compliance, a multimedia conference room and both public and residential spaces.
Plans for a 24-unit luxury condominium complex wrap around a pair of historic buildings on an otherwise vacant 1/2 block in Monroe Ward. The development includes underground parking, formal flats with outdoor patios and a private courtyard. The detailing tips a well-appointed hat to classic Richmond architecture.
Restored and updated with a new elevator and rear stair, the conversion of this 1920's neoclassical gem provides the full complement of corporate office amenities as well as a fitness room, catering kitchen and guest apartment.
Nearly 1,000 ft long and only 100 ft wide, this shard of land is soundly wedged between two billboards, a road and Interstate 95. Designed as a single long element, the building provides office and warehouse space while a colorful material palette waves a jaunty hello to cars traveling both north and south.
