Studio3877 Continues to Grow Firm, Announces Two New Hires

Washington, D.C., July 11, 2013—Architecture and interior design firm Studio3877 is happy to announce that two new staff members have joined the firm as part of its continued growth. The hires come at a very exciting time for the almost three-year-old firm principals: David ShoveBrown, AIA, NCARB and David Tracz, AIA, LEED AP BD+C recently completed several projects including Matchbox 14th Street, Glen’s Garden Market, and Capitale, and, have been a part of several industry happenings including the Green Voice Conversations at the Hospitality Design Expo + Conference and FutureGreen Design forum in New York.

Among the newly appointed is Ryan Petyak, LEED AP, a Catholic University of America alum with a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies and a Master of Architecture with a concentration in urban planning and urban design. Having completed several largescale projects while at RTKL Inc., Petyak’s expertise in architecture and design, construction and technical detailing, and project coordination, makes him a great fit for the firm. “Ryan brings experience with large architectural projects and understands architecture from the general concepts to the smallest details,” explains ShoveBrown. As project lead and project architect, Petyak will work on a variety of projects, assuming lead duties on smaller spaces and acting as a team member for larger ones.

Studio3877 is also proud to announce that Mallory McDonagh, IIDA, LEED GA, has joined the growing firm, fulfilling the role of designer. As a recent Miami University graduate and OstermanCron/Kimball Scholarship for Passionate Design recipient, McDonagh brings with her a strong knowledge of Islamic architecture, sustainable design practices, and residential interiors. McDonagh, who most recently was a design assistant at bossy color | Annie Elliott interior design, will grow the firm’s interior design studio, working on hospitality, residential, commercial, and other projects that Studio3877 is tapped to complete. “Mallory was hired to help build our interior design capability; she is a talented designer, who brings an energy and enthusiasm to her design focusing on materiality, form, scale, and the human experience,” says Tracz. The firm has several projects on the boards including hotel spaces and commercial properties.

To learn more about Studio3877, the latest project news, and the firm’s involvement in industry events, organizations, and associations, visit studio3877.com. For all of Studio3877’s happenings, be sure to follow the studio on Twitter and Facebook.

About Studio3877

Studio3877 is committed to providing innovative and creative designs to enhance and enrich the lives of our clients, partners and communities.
The Washington, D.C. based firm focuses on hospitality, single family, as well as multipleunit residential, commercial, and automotive projects. In seeking success while working with these various project types, Studio3877 begins with the very simple process of asking questions and listening carefully to the answers. We want to understand our clients’ needs, wishes and desires with the intent being to use architecture and design to address each one. We want to minimize our impact on the natural environment but maximize the impact on our clients’ built environment. The concepts of partnership and team are very important to us at Studio3877. Architecture, design and fabrication are processes. While at many times these processes are smooth and predictable there are unfortunately other times when the processes can be erratic and unknown. Through both smooth and rough times, we continue focus on the team and end goal of making a dynamic project and long term relationship.

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