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3North congratulates William & Mary’s Virginia Institute of Marine Sciences (VIMS) on receiving a transformational gift of $100 million from philanthropist Jane Batten to establish William & Mary’s Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences at VIMS. The newly named Batten School will expand current VIMS research and focus on addressing critical challenges faced by…

We recently collaborated with Archsmith Studio completing a conceptual design study for the adaptive reuse of the former Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Newport News, Virginia. Built in 1949 but vacant since 1989, the structure stands at a critical juncture between downtown and the pedestrian riverfront. The project will form a key…

Today marked a significant milestone for Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden as they celebrated their groundbreaking ceremony for the THRIVE expansion! We are thrilled to have led the design team for this transformative project and are excited to share more about each element in the coming weeks as the Garden continues to flourish and evolve. Congratulations…

Venture Richmond's 2024 Annual Downtown Update celebrates the progress, community, and promising future for downtown Richmond, and we are thrilled to have joined them for this inspiring event. A highlight of Venture Richmond’s video reel showcasing new downtown development was an update by 3North Managing Principal, Jay Hugo, on the Riverfront Amphitheater project, located between…

3North is proud to announce 25 years of shaping environments, experiences, and memories that extend far beyond the confines of traditional design. In the coming months, please join us as we celebrate not just the projects that have defined our journey, but also the lasting relationships with clients, the dedication of our staff, and the…

As we approached our twentieth anniversary, we thought it fitting to mark the occasion by celebrating a collection of important residential projects, and 3North Houses was born. There are few experiences more personal than finding a home. It is an intimate process – one in which we reveal our aspirations and expectations for comfort, security,…

We are excited to announce that Phase 1 of our office renovation has officially begun! To kick things off, we conducted an Intangible Qualities (IQ) Charrette with our staff. This provided a forum to collaboratively envision the future home of 3North and identify the key elements that are important to us. Some of the desired…

After completing the renovation of The Manor in 2019, we’re excited to continue transforming Pinehurst Resort just in time for the 2024 U.S. Open. The Carolina Hotel 3-phase guest room renovation is officially underway. This includes refreshing the rooms with bright tones, expanded bathrooms, and modern finishes. Our everlasting goal throughout each project has always…

The James River Association announced this week that they intend to purchase land along Richmond’s riverfront with plans to construct a new river education center. The project site, located east of downtown, is conveniently situated between Great Shiplock Park and Chapel Island below the James River’s fall line allowing for unrestricted water access from Richmond to the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic…

Everything happens for a reason and this is a season for exciting change at 3North. With many talented new folks on board and an unexpected real estate opportunity, we are expanding our Richmond headquarters to a neighborhood just west of Scott’s Addition at the intersection of Malvern and Fitzhugh Avenues. Our new 13,500sf home occupies…

Our team, including Biohabitats, had a great day exploring and doing site analysis for our new landscape master planning project at Kendal’s Lexington, VA campus. Stunning mountain views, farm fields, historic gardens, and wild areas – they have it all! Stay tuned for more project updates.

“Once we had a better handle on what the pandemic was going to mean for this year, we reached out to the students who we had awarded the internships to last year, asking if they wanted to renew their participation, knowing that they would be graduating seniors and this was strictly still an internship. All…

3North is both humbled and honored for the recognition our projects have received this year courtesy of the annual awards programs hosted by our distinguished professional organizations. The American Civil War Museum and the Richard Neutra Renovation both received awards from the Virginia Society of the American Institute of Architects, the Virginia Chapter of the…

We’re honored to continue working with The Omni Homestead as details of plans and renderings were officially released today in following the announcement of restoring the historic Jefferson Pools. “There is a timelessness to structures like these. We have tremendous respect for their storied past and intend to preserve the historic building fabric in a…

Honored to be a part of the team transforming the historic warehouse, Woolen Mills, into a mixed-use facility which will house the national headquarters for WillowTree, retail, restaurants, and event space. Construction is set to be completed later this Spring. Read more here. Rendering by: Hugo Render DESIGN TEAM 3North: Architect of Record Acoustic Design…