Project Architect and Design Architect

Project Architect

ABOUT VIA DESIGN
VIA design isn’t just about designing spaces; we’re about shaping the future. Guided by our three core principles of future-focused design, client-centricity, and community-driven initiatives, we strive to create architecture that not only shapes the built environment but also positively impacts the lives of those who interact with it. Our team members are dedicated to strong design and enhancing our communities through our work and civic engagement, a passion that is nurtured through close mentoring, skill building, and exploring the best of the region. In Fall 2024, VIA was awarded the T. David Fitz-Gibbon Architecture Firm Award by AIA Virginia. This award is validation that our core principles extend beyond our firm’s walls and resonate with our clients and colleagues as well.

POSITION OVERVIEW
We are currently seeking a Project Architect who will be responsible for the facilitation of multiple projects and collaboration with a wide variety of team members. This is an opportunity for involvement and overall professional growth in the full gamut of skill sets required by an architect: from client interactions, interview participation, and proposal development, to schematic design and presentations, through construction.

For a more detailed job description, please visit viadesignarchitects.com/careers.

We also encourage you to explore our careers page to discover more about VIA design, our office environment, and the exciting projects you could be a part of.

Interested individuals should submit a letter of interest, resume, and digital portfolio using the employment interest form at viadesignarchitects.com/careers. For additional questions, please contact Blair Valdivieso at via@viadesignarchitects.com


Project Manager

ABOUT VIA DESIGN
VIA design isn’t just about designing spaces; we’re about shaping the future. Guided by our three core principles of future-focused design, client-centricity, and community-driven initiatives, we strive to create architecture that not only shapes the built environment but also positively impacts the lives of those who interact with it. Our team members are dedicated to strong design and enhancing our communities through our work and civic engagement, a passion that is nurtured through close mentoring, skill building, and exploring the best of the region. In Fall 2024, VIA was awarded the T. David Fitz-Gibbon Architecture Firm Award by AIA Virginia. This award is validation that our core principles extend beyond our firm’s walls and resonate with our clients and colleagues as well.

POSITION OVERVIEW
We are currently seeking a Project Manager who will be charged with leading a team of staff to carry projects from schematics through construction administration. The right candidate will be a licensed Architect or Interior Designer with 6-10+ years of professional experience, possessing a proven track record of managing built work and a strong understanding of the architectural process, including consultant team management and diverse construction techniques.

For a more detailed job description, please visit viadesignarchitects.com/careers.

We also encourage you to explore our careers page to discover more about VIA design, our office environment, and the exciting projects you could be a part of.

Interested individuals should submit a letter of interest, resume, and digital portfolio using the employment interest form at viadesignarchitects.com/careers. For additional questions, please contact Blair Valdivieso at via@viadesignarchitects.com

T. David Fitz-Gibbon Virginia Architecture Firm Award to VIA design architects

The T. David Fitz-Gibbon Virginia Architecture Firm Award is the highest honor bestowed by AIA Virginia to a Virginia-based architecture firm and is intended to recognize a firm that has consistently demonstrated outstanding and continuous contributions to the profession, to the community, and are known for the quality of their work. VIA design architects of Norfolk, Virginia will be honored with this award for 2024.

Founded in 1991 by visionary architect Donna Phaneuf, VIA has consistently remained ahead of the curve. As their vision statement states, “VIA isn’t just about designing spaces; it’s about shaping the future. We are guided by three core principles that define our approach: future-focused, client-centric design, and community-driven initiatives. These principles are embodied in every project we undertake, from innovative sustainable practices to nurturing the next generation of architects.”

As stated by their nominator for this award, “VIA design sees things that don’t exist and makes them happen. They always have. They created a woman-owned firm, embracing the change they wanted to see in architecture and in society… a diverse, equitable practice. They incorporated environmental stewardship in their projects even before it became the clarion call of a generation; and, they never stop learning… from their work, from their clients and from their colleagues… evolving from what they learn. VIA design exemplifies 21st Century practice, yet, their practice is very personal, a matter of the heart. Theirs is a strong culture of talented collaborators, working in a positive, respectful, and collegial environment, upholding the adage “excellent design matters.” And, they practice what they preach, developing the next generation of architects as the leaders who will create the future of the profession… and of the society we serve. VIA design elevates the profession… consistently producing distinguished architecture… and embodies the very principles of the T. David Fitz-Gibbon Architecture Firm Award.”

To celebrate their successful practice, leadership development, design excellence, and civic engagement, VIA design architects will be honored with The T. David Fitz-Gibbon Virginia Architecture Firm Award at the Visions for Architecture event on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, at the Richmond Downtown Marriott.

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