architecture, landscape architecture, interior design, & graphic design for institutions, organizations, and individuals. var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push([‘_setAccount’, ‘UA-22819349-1’]); _gaq.push([‘_trackPageview’]); (function() { var ga = document.createElement(‘script’); ga.type = ‘text/javascript’; ga.async = true; ga.src = (‘https:’ == document.location.protocol ? ‘https://ssl’ : ‘http://www’) + ‘.google-analytics.com/ga.js’; var s = document.getElementsByTagName(‘script’)[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); })();Tumblr (3.0; @3north)http://3north.tumblr.com/<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/abc8f6c7edc2c37e486ad7fcac5c2bc0/tumblr_mml0mwzN7F1qdf03so1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>3north Principal David Rau’s design of a unique spa therapy garden nears completion at The Homestead in conjunction with Canyon Ranch.</p>http://3north.tumblr.com/post/50084581954http://3north.tumblr.com/post/50084581954Fri, 10 May 2013 08:13:44 -0400david rauarchitecturespacanyon ranchThe Homesteadhospitality<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/3f8f8fb1de68da0071767bbf0a39f272/tumblr_mmjswnbypM1qdf03so1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/a446571bdcd4df77400d355d6c039e1f/tumblr_mmjswnbypM1qdf03so2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/e1dda465d0bcf37549d58873cbf927fd/tumblr_mmjswnbypM1qdf03so3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/9e3648dd2b29fe892706d3130c84d9c2/tumblr_mmjswnbypM1qdf03so4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Photo shoot @3north’s Sail Shade Garden at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden.</p>http://3north.tumblr.com/post/50033126885http://3north.tumblr.com/post/50033126885Thu, 09 May 2013 16:29:10 -0400lewis ginterarchitecturelandscape architecturerichmond<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/8f6db53ae7fa6429d387e7b5dcdd7573/tumblr_mm8vbxZjXu1qfe2flo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>3north interior designer Emily Smith kicking off the James River Green Building Council’s <a href="http://www.jrgbc.org/what-were-doing/green-spaces-competition/" target="_blank"><strong>Green Spaces Design Competition</strong></a> at Storefront for Community Design. Emily again co-chaired this event with 3north architect Damon Pearson. </p>http://3north.tumblr.com/post/49863537160http://3north.tumblr.com/post/49863537160Tue, 07 May 2013 13:11:13 -0400greenRichmondlandscape architecture<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/65348668" width="400" height="224" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p>In advance of this evening’s Green Spaces Competition in Richmond (details <a href="http://www.jrgbc.org/what-were-doing/green-spaces-competition/" target="_blank">here</a>), check out this video created by 3north architect, Damon Pearson and interior designer, Emily Smith. The video was produced by Double Take, and 3north landscape architect Andrea Almond helped coordinate the video with Dominion Resources. </p> <p>Emily describes the video: </p> <p class="p1">“This was part of an investigation into who uses Kanawha Plaza… when they use it… and how they use it. We were able to observe sun patterns, circulation, and program from the 20<span class="s1">^th</span> floor of the Dominion Resources office building. All of this to provide additional understanding and context.”</p>http://3north.tumblr.com/post/49515179903http://3north.tumblr.com/post/49515179903Fri, 03 May 2013 11:07:22 -0400Landscape Architecturegreen spacesgreenkanawha plazaRichmondjrgbc<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/b935cdc814bd7c580cb765aa8c5aa2b3/tumblr_mlvke5Ndvy1qdf03so1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>3north architect Damon Pearson (right) reviews submissions for the <a href="http://www.jrgbc.org/what-were-doing/green-spaces-competition/" target="_blank">JRGBC Green Spaces Competition</a> with 3north’s Andrea Almond and Erin Webb. Damon is <em>again </em>co-chairing this year’s event on May 3 with 3north interior designer Emily Smith. </p> <p><img alt="" src="http://www.jrgbc.org/wp-content/uploads/GS2013-Competition-Flyer-e1366902637196.jpg"/></p> <p>More info <a href="http://www.jrgbc.org/what-were-doing/green-spaces-competition/" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>http://3north.tumblr.com/post/48941886837http://3north.tumblr.com/post/48941886837Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:22:00 -0400green spacesRVALandscape Archicture<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/09ad83d1aa96250c8e96c913fa6f48a3/tumblr_mlri5vClxn1qdf03so1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/380d9fe62a2ef4bdada363e6f3495f03/tumblr_mlri5vClxn1qdf03so2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>3north will be leading the YAiF Hard Hat tour today of the new Bon Secours Washington Redskins Training Center. Details <a href="http://us2.campaign-archive2.com/?u=4803ab1c191fa709346b9ae57&id=aec1548a94&e=" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>http://3north.tumblr.com/post/48772759062http://3north.tumblr.com/post/48772759062Wed, 24 Apr 2013 09:44:19 -0400Bon Secours Washington Redskins Training Centerarchitecturerva<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/c1b1e6eb00e04ca627ba8d82cb9278c5/tumblr_mlqmyc3YFc1qdf03so1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Historic Garden Week in Virginia</strong></p> <p>On Tour: The home of Principal <strong>David Rau</strong> will be open Wednesday, April 23 for Garden Week to benefit Historic Richmond Foundation. Details <a href="http://www.historicrichmond.com/education-garden.php" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>http://3north.tumblr.com/post/48744899248http://3north.tumblr.com/post/48744899248Tue, 23 Apr 2013 22:30:00 -0400david rauarchitecturerichmondHistoric Garden WeekBryan Lab opens doors, minds at Steward School: Its playtime. Go outside. The Bryan Innovation Lab...http://3north.tumblr.com/post/48610178151http://3north.tumblr.com/post/48610178151Mon, 22 Apr 2013 09:22:00 -0400Bryan Innovation LabJay HugoarchitectureLandscape Architectureinnovation<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/cca0d3969802598c71ae20ba057730f3/tumblr_mliqab0hhk1qdf03so1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/57ed02f2c4f2d7d5c90c2d3af82a8998/tumblr_mliqab0hhk1qdf03so9_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/12cbbd8cc6e0df6d36a32ada5e7173a0/tumblr_mliqab0hhk1qdf03so2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/f10bfe4b1cf008d4c237568d0af10846/tumblr_mliqab0hhk1qdf03so3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/7922c3d4a9cc752f2f96e2076a328dfc/tumblr_mliqab0hhk1qdf03so5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/ea06315ed56344aac545c0cb1378d855/tumblr_mliqab0hhk1qdf03so6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/2f2af8666e00ac59413e54a3bca255f6/tumblr_mliqab0hhk1qdf03so7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/471cd5c9e55e52ea83fb7624d42a87c0/tumblr_mliqab0hhk1qdf03so8_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/72b0e08570acafab8eabe3ab0306566c/tumblr_mliqab0hhk1qdf03so4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Some informal shots of 3north’s interior details for the <a href="http://www.stewardschool.org/bryanlab" target="_blank">Bryan Innovation Lab</a> at The Steward School. </p>http://3north.tumblr.com/post/48375929298http://3north.tumblr.com/post/48375929298Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:01:23 -0400Bryan Innovation Labinterior architecturerichmondRVACreates<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/342a2d9510787c456f3ff4f5d1f29ac4/tumblr_mlipmuBJOp1qdf03so1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Happening now!</p>http://3north.tumblr.com/post/48374917722http://3north.tumblr.com/post/48374917722Fri, 19 Apr 2013 15:47:17 -0400architectureBryan Innovation Labinnovation<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/7e698bcd4f767ed2c04775b44c666c18/tumblr_mlipe2EZuu1qdf03so1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>3north was pleased to help Wellborn + Wright with the design of their new showroom (pictured above) as they launched their new brand for reclaimed wood. Read about the launch in <a href="http://www.richmondbizsense.com/2013/04/19/startup-claims-space-for-reclaimed-lumber/" target="_blank">BizSense</a>.</p> <p><em>Photo credit: Kip Dawkins</em></p>http://3north.tumblr.com/post/48374549019http://3north.tumblr.com/post/48374549019Fri, 19 Apr 2013 15:42:02 -0400Architectureinterior architecturerichmondWellborn + Wright<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/5b79376175bc79093515b7acaf861c59/tumblr_mlgj8uhl721qdf03so1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The Greening of Richmond<em><br/></em></p> <p><em>Richmond Magazine</em> reporter, Marissa Hermanson, reports on several 3north-led landscape design projects here in Richmond including the Monroe Park renovation and restoration (in the above rendering), the Capital Trees <a href="http://3north.tumblr.com/post/28508202844/jim-bacon-of-bacons-rebellion-posted-a-story" target="_blank">14th Street Initiative</a>, RMA Plaza and the Great Shiplock Park. Hermanson attended a session of community leaders and advocates here at 3north earlier this year when renowned public space activist and garden designer, <a href="http://3north.tumblr.com/post/41749596748/new-york-garden-designer-challenges-richmond-meg" target="_blank">Lynden Miller</a>, visited Richmond. </p> <p>Find the article <a href="http://www.richmondmagazine.com/articles/the-greening-of-richmond-04-08-2013.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>http://3north.tumblr.com/post/48281438965http://3north.tumblr.com/post/48281438965Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:34:06 -0400richmondLandscape ArchitectureGreat Shiplock Park14th Street Capital TreesRMA Plaza<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/28a8366eadf5d53a3281d18ba373ad0a/tumblr_mlghzuMnh41qdf03so1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/5107c4e85441501f5b300e602d7c35ed/tumblr_mlghzuMnh41qdf03so5_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/cd7025f15a9f3578e372e07f1f5e3514/tumblr_mlghzuMnh41qdf03so3_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/4de55ab6110ed4bf8f0c876e016a3ea4/tumblr_mlghzuMnh41qdf03so8_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/5ab90676a75747d2084e1f1f321fa4d0/tumblr_mlghzuMnh41qdf03so7_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/488dd30b4e5d08bf8490d8f91dc32368/tumblr_mlghzuMnh41qdf03so2_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/abae60deef253143ad8aa8f3c3ffbb1b/tumblr_mlghzuMnh41qdf03so4_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/ae6e8cc4ed6f5124ad9d1608940862f7/tumblr_mlghzuMnh41qdf03so6_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/d0bd178d3cf719a4cc11e2e172572d99/tumblr_mlghzuMnh41qdf03so9_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/394e842e26d90bc0612db0637a3a16c7/tumblr_mlghzuMnh41qdf03so10_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><em>Pre-opening progress shots above. </em></p> <p>3north Principal Jay Hugo’s design for the <a href="http://www.stewardschool.org/bryanlab" target="_blank">Bryan Innovation Lab</a> at The Steward School will be unveiled to the Steward community tomorrow. </p> <p>Steward head, Ken Seward spoke to WCVE radio this morning. Find a link to the interview <a href="http://ideastations.org/radio/archive/2013-04-18-steward-school-readies-bryan-innovation-lab" target="_blank">here</a>.</p> <blockquote> <div><em>As the Bryan Innovation Lab curriculum evolves, we will be in an even better position to help our students thrive in a highly innovative world, where versatility, out-of-the-box questioning, resourcefulness, and adaptability are necessary skills.</em> <div>–Ken Seward, Headmaster </div> <div></div> </div> </blockquote> <div><br/><br/></div>http://3north.tumblr.com/post/48280117978http://3north.tumblr.com/post/48280117978Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:07:00 -0400ArchitectureSteward SchoolRichmondinnovation“[Our] family reunion took place this past weekend. We always try to select a spot convenient...http://3north.tumblr.com/post/47726953364http://3north.tumblr.com/post/47726953364Thu, 11 Apr 2013 17:27:00 -0400bedford springsDavid RauhospitalityenthusiasmArchitects<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/e03ead0e8d974ff69acd07483bc8ae73/tumblr_mkzwx74ZU91r08ogno1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://corrugatedbox.tumblr.com/post/47545030851/happening-now-aiarichmond-3north" target="_blank">corrugatedbox</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Happening Now. @aiarichmond @3north #architectureweek</p> </blockquote> <p>Architecture Week events here in our 3north offices in the Corrugated Box Building. </p>http://3north.tumblr.com/post/47545402587http://3north.tumblr.com/post/47545402587Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:17:38 -0400aiaarchitecture<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/38042476af77ce27979fcf6ba6b7e874/tumblr_mkswutvCRS1qdf03so1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/2db4770895ae001509bc84b1dc1d7b2e/tumblr_mkswutvCRS1qdf03so2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/9f712879e605ce22eb48c020358a85d1/tumblr_mkswutvCRS1qdf03so4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/09ad83d1aa96250c8e96c913fa6f48a3/tumblr_mkswutvCRS1qdf03so3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Renderings of 3north’s design of the Bon Secours Washington Redskins Training Center led by 3north Principal Jay Hugo. See you at Training Camp this summer. </p>http://3north.tumblr.com/post/47218851511http://3north.tumblr.com/post/47218851511Fri, 05 Apr 2013 17:25:00 -0400Bon Secours Washington Redskins Training CenterRichmondArchitectureNFLWashington Redskins<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/fdae740970e2ea67c593247f33da6d9b/tumblr_mk2gvp2Nkb1r08ogno1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://corrugatedbox.tumblr.com/post/45992012341/cbox-sponsors-at-tedxrva-3north-circlesstudio" class="tumblr_blog" target="_blank">corrugatedbox</a>:</p> <blockquote><p>CBox sponsors at #tedxrva @3north @circleSstudio @teamcolab </p> <p>Photo cred: circle S</p></blockquote> <p>3north is proud to be part of this transformative event.</p>http://3north.tumblr.com/post/45992705404http://3north.tumblr.com/post/45992705404Fri, 22 Mar 2013 10:58:26 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/00c2ecacd1b354b3ce4e192239d8934e/tumblr_mjxafc1U341qdf03so8_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/2436ee156479a9f3cad5fd15ac2a2ebf/tumblr_mjxafc1U341qdf03so1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/7d870a12a8c55af54181422e8d7ead21/tumblr_mjxafc1U341qdf03so9_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/8fd4e205ebb1637cbb6b55388e792ed8/tumblr_mjxafc1U341qdf03so2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/3c43c9327c3326556dcf8491feec0167/tumblr_mjxafc1U341qdf03so3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/47c5a902567d5452e67fd6d2cf3f7cd5/tumblr_mjxafc1U341qdf03so6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/43e2c6589d1c2f5ed1c1978647f508a0/tumblr_mjxafc1U341qdf03so10_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/e3aee0f54322302d55e219b989651875/tumblr_mjxafc1U341qdf03so7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>It’s Leap Week at the <a href="https://www.richmondballet.com/newsevents/specialevents.html" target="_blank">Richmond Ballet</a>. 3north is a proud supporter of the Ballet and especially proud of Principal <strong>Sandy Bond</strong>’s design of the ballet’s building in downtown Richmond. </p>http://3north.tumblr.com/post/45772651480http://3north.tumblr.com/post/45772651480Tue, 19 Mar 2013 15:35:00 -0400RichmondRVARichmond Balletperforming artsadaptive reusearchitecture<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/967ba6a6558027a3a07355f563cbbb94/tumblr_mi8gc68KjD1qdf03so1_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/1fc89499183c77ac07cd239aecf2262f/tumblr_mi8gc68KjD1qdf03so3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/e7e0502190dce0042d6f81c56913fd3e/tumblr_mi8gc68KjD1qdf03so2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>3north Principal <strong>Jay Hugo</strong> (far left in middle photo) joined dignitaries on the stage today for the groundbreaking of the <strong>Bon Secours Washington Redskins Training Center</strong>.  Richmond Mayor Dwight Jones thanked Jay and 3north in the ceremony for the firm’s guidance and leadership throughout the site selection, planning and design process. With Peter Bernard, CEO of Bon Secours Virginia Health System (at podium), Jay unveiled the rendering for the new facility slated to open this summer.</p> <p>Pictured above with burgundy and gold shovels are Jay Hugo, Drew Gould-Timmons Group, Richard Johnson-Chairman of Economic Development Authority of Richmond, First Lady of Virginia Maureen McDonnell, Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell, Bruce Allen-Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Washington Redskins, Richmond Mayor Dwight Jones, Sister Anne Marie Mack of Bon Secours Richmond Health System, Charles Samuels-President of Richmond City Council and Peter Bernard.</p> <p>More info <a href="http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Richmond-Training-Center-Construction-Begins/d8ca22bf-2707-4d57-b274-2ddea6fe0b5b" target="_blank">here</a> on the Redskins website and the Times-Dispatch story <a href="http://www.timesdispatch.com/news/latest-news/ground-officially-broken-at-site-of-redskins-training-camp/article_ca398300-76f0-11e2-aa0f-0019bb30f31a.html" target="_blank">here</a>. </p>http://3north.tumblr.com/post/43121081585http://3north.tumblr.com/post/43121081585Thu, 14 Feb 2013 21:56:33 -0500City of RichmondBon SecoursWashington RedskinsBon Secours Washington Redskins Training CenterArchitecture<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/2eae181ef7cc5b9f55e2800c29b28370/tumblr_mhte73u0Ev1qdf03so9_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/fa5ec85b76a2b7f69d1619ba715904a1/tumblr_mhte73u0Ev1qdf03so6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/189d7ffdca9bc7b542abf4e482d74e51/tumblr_mhte73u0Ev1qdf03so3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/7a48be06ef312c44fd4bc92a0e5d4b37/tumblr_mhte73u0Ev1qdf03so2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/517b79133e23a4570b92a260fcc19866/tumblr_mhte73u0Ev1qdf03so8_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/5fef4be4a8582ee0495321b812453265/tumblr_mhte73u0Ev1qdf03so4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/d1f113e0a01576cedebcc8322e02caee/tumblr_mhte73u0Ev1qdf03so10_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>3north Principal Sandy Bond documented the Power Plant building in downtown Richmond several years ago before the building was stabilized. 3north is now helping <a href="http://www.tedxrva.com/" target="_blank">TEDxRVA</a> stage its inaugural event here on March 22. </p> <p>…and for the record, the interior now looks more like this:</p> <p><img height="480" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-bXQFj7g_zK0/URK1smyJh7I/AAAAAAAAn6I/LFKD_QG9uAc/s640/photo.JPG" width="640"/></p>http://3north.tumblr.com/post/42444761052http://3north.tumblr.com/post/42444761052Wed, 06 Feb 2013 14:59:27 -0500TEDxRVASandy BondRichmondArchitectureabandonedurbex