DAVID M. SCHWARZ ARCHITECTS, INC. (DMSAS) IS A DESIGN FIRM DEDICATED TO CREATING SUSTAINABLE, HUMAN-CENTERED SPACES THAT ENHANCE THE PUBLIC REALM AND ENRICH COMMUNITY LIFE.
Founded in 1978 and based in Washington, D.C., David M. Schwarz Architects (DMSAS) is a design firm dedicated to creating sustainable, human-centered spaces that enhance the public realm and enrich community life. Our work spans a broad range of project types, united by a consistent emphasis on placemaking and collaboration. Each project is thoughtfully tailored to its context and the unique needs of its users. Our design philosophy centers on crafting spaces that foster a sense of belonging, identity, and engagement. With a single office in Washington, D.C., our team operates within a cohesive and collaborative studio environment, allowing us to deliver innovative, detail-driven solutions that are responsive and enduring.
Our earliest work was focused within the numerous historic districts of Washington, D.C., and many of our core beliefs are a direct outgrowth of this experience. We learned early on how buildings relate and positively contribute to their surroundings, and the defining role architecture can play in creating memorable institutions and truly sustainable neighborhoods that foster a genuine sense of humanity, community, and common purpose.
In architecture as well as planning, the firm believes in designing places for people through careful attention to scale, materials, and detail, while remaining responsive to the needs of the client, the inherent nature of the site, and appropriate architectural themes.
Our firm has developed significant experience across a broad and diverse body of work, including civic, institutional, cultural, commercial, residential, educational, sports, healthcare, and planning projects. We enjoy the challenges and unique considerations each project type presents and believe that good design transcends typology. We are committed to creating singularly unique solutions for each of our projects—a commitment that brings lasting value to the process and to our clients.
