Celebrating New Leadership at VMDO in 2025
01.06.25As we step into 2025, we’re thrilled to celebrate the growth and contributions of our team through key leadership advancements. These individuals exemplify the creativity, dedication, and passion that drives our work.
Rep. Ben Cline Visits the Emil & Grace Shihadeh Innovation Center
12.09.24
VMDO’s Founding Partner David Oakland Honored with AIA Central Virginia's Milton Latour Grigg Award
10.14.24VMDO's Founding Partner, David Oakland, FAIA, LEED AP, has been awarded the prestigious Milton Latour Grigg Award by AIA Central Virginia. This is the highest honor bestowed upon a member architect, recognizing a distinguished and sustained body of accomplishments that transcend typical professional activities.
Designing for Health & Wellness: A New Era of Student-Centered Spaces
08.22.24In recent years, there has been a growing awareness of the critical role that physical environments play in supporting student health and wellness. Higher education institutions increasingly embrace the idea that spaces designed with intention can significantly improve well-being, boost academic performance, and create a sense of belonging. VMDO Architects has been at the forefront of this movement, with projects that prioritize holistic wellness and foster a connection between students and their physical surroundings. Drawing from insights shared in VMDO’s publication, Designing for Health + Wellness, we explore the emerging trends shaping student health centers and how they are brought to life through three exemplary projects: The University of Richmond Basketball Practice Facility and Well-Being Center, The University of Virginia Student Health and Wellness Center, and Old Dominion University’s Student Health and Wellness Center.
VMDO’s Director of Sustainability + Equity Michelle Amt is Elevated to the AIA’s College of Fellows
06.13.24The AIA Honorary Fellowship program recognizes international architects for their exceptional work and contributions to architecture and society on an international level. New fellows were honored at the AIA Awards Gala, June 7, 2024, at the National Building Museum in Washington DC. Director of Sustainability + Equity Michelle Amt was elevated to the AIA’s College of Fellows, an honor awarded to architects who have made significant contributions to the profession. Fewer than three percent of the architecture profession achieve AIA Fellowship.