Light-filled workplace lounge with wood-paneled walls and an open staircase at the National Association of Manufacturers

Interior architecture & design

Thoughtful spaces.
Lasting impact.

Bringing people, purpose, and place together
through considered design.

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A design perspective shaped since 1980 In focus National Association of Manufacturers

Good design begins
with understanding.

Every space has a purpose. We help it live up to its potential.

RBOK Designs brings decades of experience in architecture, interior design, and project management to the places where people work, live, and connect.

From reimagining an existing interior to shaping a new environment, we pair creative thinking with practical, cost-conscious solutions. The result is design that works beautifully for the people who use it.

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Furnished rooftop terrace beneath a pergola at 277 South Washington Street277 South Washington Street · Alexandria, VA
1980The beginning of our design experience

A broad perspective.
A personal approach.

From the first idea
to the final detail.

Connected services that bring clarity to the process and continuity to your project.

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01Programming & space planning

Understand what a space needs to do, then plan how it can do it best. We translate functional needs into thoughtful layouts that support people, movement, and daily use.

Needs assessment · Programming · Space planning
02Interior architecture & design

Create a cohesive environment through spatial design, materials, finishes, and furnishings. We develop interiors that connect a project’s identity with the way people experience it.

Interior design · Design development · Finish & furnishing selections
03Documentation & project delivery

Carry the design intent into the details. Construction documents and construction administration help maintain a consistent vision from design development through execution.

Construction documents · Construction administration
04Third-party inspections

Third-party inspection services in Maryland and Delaware, supported by architectural experience and a careful understanding of project documentation.

Maryland · Delaware

Different spaces.
The same consideration.

Workplaces, homes, and shared places.
A selection from our design experience.

277 South Washington Street — project details

A transformation of an underused atrium and penthouse into flexible tenant amenities, including a coffee bar, collaboration spaces, training room, conference room, and rooftop terrace. Contemporary finishes and exposed brick connect the interiors to the site’s historic Alexandria setting.

Project team: Avison Young; Kenwood Construction; MGV Consultants; Linton Engineering; LD7 Studio, LLC.

National Association of Manufacturers — project details

A headquarters shaped by natural light, walnut veneer, and glass. A restrained material palette highlights architectural details, while open visual connections support communication and new ways of working. LEED Silver.

Project team: Cresa; HITT Construction; Tolk (now Dewberry); American Office – Herman Miller.

Randolph Towers — project details

A new reception and lobby experience for a 500-unit apartment building, with a business center, resident lounge and kitchen, mail room, guest center, restrooms, and management offices. A glass-enclosed fireplace and curved wood veneer wall bring warmth and continuity to the shared spaces.

Ocean View Residence — project details

Completed in 2018 on a quarter-acre lot, this 3,000-square-foot home at 110 Loughlin Lane carries experience in workplace and architectural interiors into a residential setting.

Brickyard — project details

A coworking environment conceived as a third place between home and office. Comfortable seating, touchdown work areas, and open desking balance focused work with collaboration. Natural textures and carefully placed color create a welcoming character.

Project team: Clarke-Hook Contracting.

Cosmetic Surgery Associates — project details

A unified setting for consultations, surgery, and post-operative appointments. The 2017 project combined welcoming patient spaces with Quad-A certified operating rooms.

Warmly lit rooftop gathering space overlooking Alexandria at sunset

People. Purpose. Place.

More than a space.
A place to belong.

277 South Washington Street · Alexandria, VA

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