Joe Atkins, VMDO Principal

Joe Atkins

AIA, LEED AP BD+C

Principal

atkins@vmdo.com

Joe Atkins has 30 years of experience designing iconic buildings and landscapes for college and university campuses. He brings clear conceptual thinking, strong design vision, and diligent attention to detail to each of his engagements. With a particular strength in designing new buildings within historic contexts, he is adept at distilling the needs and desires of a wide spectrum of stakeholders and responding with inspired architecture. He believes that finding and elevating what is unique about each campus lays the groundwork for a successful project. As a project leader, Joe effectively manages and coordinates the collaborative design roles of large teams. His experience in planning and design is instrumental in creating sites and structures that fit seamlessly with their surroundings and contribute to making lasting and meaningful places. 

Education

  • Master of Architecture, University of Virginia, 1992
  • Bachelor of Science in Architecture, University of Virginia, 1988