David M. Schwarz Architects
Architecture and PlanningDistrict of Columbia, United States11-50 Employees
David M. Schwarz Architects (DMSAS) is an architecture and planning firm based in Washington, D.C., established in 1976. The practice emphasizes designing sustainable, humanistic places that steward the public realm, drawing on more than three decades of work in urban environments. With a design-focused approach, the firm handles a broad range of project types—including civic, institutional, cultural, commercial, residential, educational, sports, healthcare, and planning—prioritizing context, scale, materiality, and detailing to meet client needs and site conditions. The firm’s work is rooted in its early experience within Washington’s historic districts, guiding a belief in architecture’s role in contributing to memorable institutions and sustainable neighborhoods. Recent activity includes recognition for its projects, highlighting ongoing engagement with award-worthy design within its sole design studio in Washington, D.C.