About Us
SK&A is honored to have received recognition through numerous individual awards (or as a project team member) for providing quality, reliable, and innovative engineering services over the past several decades. From our CADD staff and entry-level engineers to our project managers, associates and principals, our professionals aim to provide consistently excellent design, within schedule and budget limitations, from a project’s start to finish. Being recognized by our peers and other industry organizations provides a measurable reflection of our firm’s efforts at hitting our target goals.
Awards
2021
DC Water Headquarters
June, 2021
Presented by: Architizer
A+Awards, Architecture +New Technology Finalist
DC Water Headquarters
June, 2021
Presented by: USGBC National Capital Region
Community Leader Project Award Finalist
150 I Street
May, 2021
Presented by: Washington Building Congress
Craftsmanship Award, Unit Masonry
District Wharf Phase 2 - Horizontal & Parcels 6 & 7
May, 2021
Presented by: Washington Building Congress
Craftsmanship Award, Cast-in-Place Concrete
Riverfront Phase II
May, 2021
Presented by: Washington Building Congress
Craftsmanship Award, Architectural Millwork
Storey Park
May, 2021
Presented by: Washington Building Congress
Craftsmanship Award, Underpinning, Foundations & Excavations
The Foundry, 200 Stovall Street
May, 2021
Presented by: Washington Building Congress
Craftsmanship Award, Architectural Millwork
The Wharf - Phase 2 - Horizontal
May, 2021
Presented by: Washington Building Congress
Craftsmanship Award, Underpinning, Foundations & Excavations
The Wren, 965 Florida Avenue
May, 2021
Presented by: Washington Building Congress
Craftsmanship Award, Ornamental Metal
Wheaton Revitalization Project
May, 2021
Presented by: ULI Americas
ULI Americas Awards for Excellence Finalist
2020
Anthem Row
December, 2020
Presented by: CREW DC
Project Excellence Award Finalist
DC DGS 21st Century Schools Modernization Plan
December, 2020
Presented by: Urban Land Institute
Excellence in Institutional Development
Studio 3807
December, 2020
Presented by: Urban Land Institute
Excellence in Housing Devleopment
The Foundry
December, 2020
Presented by: CREW DC
Project Excellence Award Winner
The Liz
December, 2020
Presented by: Urban Land Institute
Excellence in Mixed-Use Development
DC Water Headquarters
November, 2020
Presented by: ASHRAE Region II
Award of Excellence
DC Water Headquarters
November, 2020
Presented by: AIA Potomac Valley
Honor Award, Commercial Architecture
DC Water Headquarters
November, 2020
Presented by: AIA Virginia
Honorable Mention, Architecture
International Spy Museum
November, 2020
Presented by: NCSEA
Outstanding Project, New Buildings $80 Million to $200 Million
The Boro
November, 2020
Presented by: NAIOP VA
Award of Excellence, Best Multi-Family Residential
The Foundry
November, 2020
Presented by: NAIOP VA
Award of Excellence, Best Adaptive Re-Use
Agora at the Collective
October, 2020
Presented by: NAIOP DC | MD
Award of Excellence, Best Amenity Space
Anthem Row – 700 & 800 K Street, NW
October, 2020
Presented by: NAIOP DC | MD
Award of Excellence, Best Renovations
EIG Watergate
October, 2020
Presented by: ABC Metro Washington/Virginia
Excellence in Construction, Commercial $13-20M
The Liz
October, 2020
Presented by: NAIOP DC | MD
Award of Merit, Best Master Plan Mixed-Use Project
West Half
October, 2020
Presented by: NAIOP DC | MD
Award of Excellence, Best Multi-Family Project
Bancroft Elementary School
July, 2020
Presented by: USGBC
Innovative Project of the Year – New Construction
Studio 3807 Apartments
July, 2020
Presented by: USGBC
Innovative Project of the Year – Residential
1701 Rhode Island Avenue
March, 2020
Presented by: Structural Engineers Association of Metropolitan Washington
Outstand Project Award, Renovations Between $15-$40M
4040 Wilson Boulevard
March, 2020
Presented by: Washington Building Congress
Craftsmanship Awards, Exterior Stone
DC Water Headquarters
March, 2020
Presented by: Structural Engineers Association of Metropolitan Washington
Outstand Project Award, New Construction Between $25M-$75M
International Spy Museum
March, 2020
Presented by: Structural Engineers Association of Metropolitan Washington
Outstand Project Award, New Construction Over $75M
Tegna
March, 2020
Presented by: Washington Building Congress
Craftsmanship Award, Miscellaneous Metal Fabrication
Studio 3807 Apartments
January, 2020
Presented by: USGBC Maryland
Community Leader Award for Innovative Design, Residential
2019
1701 Rhode Island Avenue
November, 2019
Presented by: Retrofit Magazine
Metamorphosis Awards, Transformation Winner
The Regency at McLean
November, 2019
Presented by: ICRI Baltimore/Washington Chapter
Third Place, Outstanding Repair Project
The Watergate Office Building
November, 2019
Presented by: ICRI Baltimore/Washington Chapter
First Place, Outstanding Repair Project
1101 Sixteenth
October, 2019
Presented by: NAIOP DC | MD
Award of Merit, Best Washington, DC Urban Office: Up to 150,000 sf
1101 Sixteenth
October, 2019
Presented by: AIA Maryland
Citation Award, Commercial Architecture
1101 Sixteenth
October, 2019
Presented by: NAIOP DC | MD
Award of Excellence, Best Amenity Space
1701 Rhode Island Avenue
October, 2019
Presented by: NAIOP DC | MD
Best of the Best Transaction
1701 Rhode Island Avenue
October, 2019
Presented by: NAIOP DC | MD
Award of Excellence, Best Real Estate Transaction Sale or Re-Capitalization Over $25 Million
1701 Rhode Island Avenue
October, 2019
Presented by: NAIOP DC | MD
Award of Excellence, Best Washington, DC Urban Office: Up to 150,000 sf
Bancroft Elementary School
October, 2019
Presented by: NAIOP DC | MD
Award of Excellence, Best Renovations
Downtown Columbia’s Merriweather District
October, 2019
Presented by: CREW DC
Influential Projects – Future Projects Award
Good Hope Recreation Center
October, 2019
Presented by: AIA Maryland
Public Building of the Year, Institutional Architecture
Good Hope Recreation Center
October, 2019
Presented by: AIA Potomac Valley
Honor Award, Institutional Architecture
International Spy Museum
October, 2019
Presented by: NAIOP DC | MD
Award of Excellence, Best Institutional Facility
Murch Elementary School
October, 2019
Presented by: AIA Baltimore
Excellence in Design Award Honorable Mention
Murch Elementary School
October, 2019
Presented by: AIA Maryland
Citation Award, Institutional Architecture
National Landing
October, 2019
Presented by: CREW DC
Influential Projects – Future Projects Award
Pike & Rose
October, 2019
Presented by: NAIOP DC | MD
Award of Excellence, Best Sustainable Project
Plaza West
October, 2019
Presented by: MHN
Gold Award for Affordable Development and Design
The Boro
October, 2019
Presented by: CREW DC
Influential Projects – Future Projects Award
The Pearl
October, 2019
Presented by: AIA Maryland
Citation Award, Residential Architecture
The Yards
October, 2019
Presented by: CREW DC
Influential Projects – Past Projects Winner
The Wharf Phase I
September, 2019
Presented by: Urban Land Institute
Global Award for Excellence
Southern Regional Technology and Recreation Complex
August, 2019
Presented by: AIA Maryland
Public Building of the Year
Bancroft Elementary School
July, 2019
Presented by: ENR MidAtlantic
Award of Merit Renovation/Restoration
International Spy Museum
July, 2019
Presented by: ENR MidAtlantic
Best Cultural/Worship
Pike & Rose
July, 2019
Presented by: USGBC
Innovative Project of the Year - Neighborhood Development
Plaza West
July, 2019
Presented by: ENR MidAtlantic
Award of Merit Residential Hospitality
WMATA Andrews Federal Center Bus Operations and Maintenance Facility
July, 2019
Presented by: ENR MidAtlantic
Award of Merit Airport/Transit
DC Water Headquarters
June, 2019
Presented by: DCSPE and MDSPE
Project of the Year
Columbia Hills Apartments
May, 2019
Presented by: Urban Land Institute
Excellence in Affordable Housing
Midtown Center
May, 2019
Presented by: Urban Land Institute
Excellence in Office Development
Midtown Center
May, 2019
Presented by: Washington Business Journal
Best New Development
Six 11
May, 2019
Presented by: Student Housing Business
Best Architecture/Design Under 400 Beds
The Apollo
May, 2019
Presented by: Urban Land Institute
Excellence in Mixed-Use Development
The Haven at National Harbor
May, 2019
Presented by: Washington Business Journal
Best Residential
Bancroft Elementary School
April, 2019
Presented by: AIA | DC
Excellence in Architecture
DC Water Headquarters
April, 2019
Presented by: Architectural Engineering Institute
Best Overall Project Less Than $100M
DC Water Headquarters
April, 2019
Presented by: DC Society of Professional Engineers
Project of the Year
DC Water Headquarters
April, 2019
Presented by: Architectural Engineering Institute
Award of Excellence in Structural Systems Design
International Spy Museum
April, 2019
Presented by: Architectural Engineering Institute
Award of Merit in Structural Systems Design
International Spy Museum
April, 2019
Presented by: Architectural Engineering Institute
Most Innovative Project Greater Than $100M
Midtown Center
April, 2019
Presented by: AIA | DC
Excellence in Architecture
Midtown Center
April, 2019
Presented by: AIA | DC
Grand Design Award
Ron Brown College Preparatory High School
April, 2019
Presented by: AIA | DC
Citation in Sustainable Design
Brookland Press
March, 2019
Presented by: Structural Engineers Association of Metropolitan Washington
Merit Award, Renovation $15-$40M
The Wharf Phase I
February, 2019
Presented by: American Council of Engineering Companies
National Recognition Award
2345 Crystal Drive Lobby Renovation
January, 2019
Presented by: Washington Building Congress
Craftsmanship Awards, Architectural Millwork
International Spy Museum
January, 2019
Presented by: Washington Building Congress
Craftsmanship Award, Miscellaneous Metal Fabrication
Midtown Center, 1100 15th Street, NW
January, 2019
Presented by: Washington Building Congress
Craftsmanship Award, Ornamental Metal
West Half Residential
January, 2019
Presented by: Washington Building Congress
Craftsmanship Award, Cast-in-Place Concrete
2018
Transpotomac Canal Center Plaza
November, 2018
Presented by: The Alexandria Beautification Commission
Commercial Beautification Award
Hotels at The Wharf
October, 2018
Presented by: NAIOP DC | MD
Award of Excellence, Best Hospitality Project
Hotels at The Wharf
October, 2018
Presented by: AIA Potomac Valley
People’s Choice Award Non Residential
Marie H. Reed Community Learning Center
October, 2018
Presented by: AIA Potomac Valley
Citation Award for Institutional Architecture
Midtown Center
October, 2018
Presented by: NAIOP DC | MD
Award of Excellence, Best Washington, DC Urban Office, Over 150,000 sf
Reed Row
October, 2018
Presented by: NAIOP DC | MD
Award of Merit, Best Multi-Family Project
Riverdale Park Station
October, 2018
Presented by: NAIOP DC | MD
Award of Excellence, Best Master plan/Mixed-Use Project
The Boro
October, 2018
Presented by: CREW DC
Dealmaking Award
The Wharf
October, 2018
Presented by: NAIOP DC | MD
“Best of the Best” Project
Union Mills Phase 1
October, 2018
Presented by: NAIOP DC | MD
Award of Merit, Best Renovations
Hotels at The Wharf
September, 2018
Presented by: AIA Maryland
Merit Award for Commercial Architecture
Lot 31: The Darcy + The Flats at Bethesda Avenue
September, 2018
Presented by: AIA Maryland
Citation Award for Urban Design & Master Planning
Park Van Ness
September, 2018
Presented by: AIA Maryland
Citation Award for Mixed-Use Development
The District Wharf
September, 2018
Presented by: AIA | DC
Merit Award in Urban Design & Master Planning
The Wharf Phase I
March, 2018
Presented by: ASCE-NCS
Award of Excellence, Outstanding Civil Engineering Project
Park Van Ness
February, 2018
Presented by: Structural Engineers Association of Metropolitan Washington
Merit Award for New Construction Between $25M-$75M
Pike & Rose Block 1A (Pinstripes)
February, 2018
Presented by: Structural Engineers Association of Metropolitan Washington
Merit Award for New Construction Under $25M
Wardman Tower and Garage
February, 2018
Presented by: Structural Engineers Association of Metropolitan Washington
Merit Award for Renovation Over $40M
International Spy Museum
January, 2018
Presented by: Washington Building Congress
Craftsmanship Award, Structural Steel
Midtown Center, 1100 15th Street, NW
January, 2018
Presented by: Washington Building Congress
Craftsmanship Award, Structural Steel
2017
Montgomery County Executive Office Building Plaza Assessment and Renovations
December, 2017
Presented by: ICRI Baltimore/Washington Chapter
First Place, Outstanding Repair Project
Flats 8300
October, 2017
Presented by: AIA Potomac Valley
People's Choice Award - Multi-Family Architecture
Homewood Suites by Hilton
October, 2017
Presented by: NAIOP DC | MD
Award of Merit, Best Hospitality Project
John and Jill Ker Conway Residence
October, 2017
Presented by: AIA | DC
Washingtonian Award
John and Jill Ker Conway Residence
October, 2017
Presented by: AIA Potomac Valley
Gold/Honor Award - Multi-Family Architecture
The Apartments at CityCenter DC
October, 2017
Presented by: AIA | DC
Merit Award in Architecture/Washingtonian Award
The Pearl
October, 2017
Presented by: NAIOP DC | MD
Award of Merit, Best Multi-Family - Montgomery County
The Washington Post
October, 2017
Presented by: AIA | DC
People's Choice Award - Second Place
The Washington Post
October, 2017
Presented by: AIA | DC
Merit Award in Interior Architecture
The Yards
October, 2017
Presented by: NAIOP DC | MD
Award of Excellence, Best Master Plan/Mixed-Use Project
DC Water Headquarters
September, 2017
Presented by: AIA Maryland
Citation Award for Unbuilt Architecture
Adaire
August, 2017
Presented by: ENR Mid-Atlantic
Award of Merit for Residential/Hospitality
Georgetown University Pedro Arrupe, S. J. Hall
August, 2017
Presented by: The Society for College and University Planning
Merit Award, Excellence in Architecture for a New Building
DC Water Headquarters
June, 2017
Presented by: AIA Northern Virginia
Jurors' Citation for Conceptual/Unbuilt Architecture
Turkish American Community Center (TACC)
February, 2017
Presented by: Structural Engineers Association of Metropolitan Washington
Merit Award for New Construction Over $75M
99 M Street (Ballpark Square)
January, 2017
Presented by: Washington Building Congress
Craftsmanship Award, Underpinning, Foundations, and Excavations
The Adaire
January, 2017
Presented by: Washington Building Congress
Craftsmanship Award, Cast-in-Place Concrete
The Wharf – Phase I
January, 2017
Presented by: Washington Building Congress
Craftsmanship Award, Cast-in-Place Concrete
2016
Pike & Rose Block 11
October, 2016
Presented by: NAIOP DC | MD
Award of Merit, Best Mixed-Use Project
1522 K Street, NW
October, 2016
Presented by: NAIOP DC | MD
Award of Merit, Best Hospitality Project: Select Service
400 E Street, SW
October, 2016
Presented by: NAIOP DC | MD
Award of Excellence, Best Mixed-Use Project
5600 Fishers Lane
October, 2016
Presented by: NAIOP DC | MD
Award of Excellence, Best Sustainable Project
5600 Fishers Lane
October, 2016
Presented by: NAIOP DC | MD
Award of Excellence, Best Renovations and Adaptive Re-Use: Renovation/Adaptive Re-Use
601 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
October, 2016
Presented by: NAIOP DC | MD
Award of Excellence, Best DC Urban Office: Over 150,000 sf
Atlantic Plumbing
October, 2016
Presented by: NAIOP DC | MD
Award of Excellence, Best Retail Project: Street Level Retail Space
Flats 8300
October, 2016
Presented by: NAIOP DC | MD
Award of Excellence, Best Multi-Family Project – Montgomery County
Lot 31 - The Darcy + The Flats
October, 2016
Presented by: NAIOP DC | MD
Award of Merit, Best Mixed-Use Project
Lot 31 Mixed-Use Development
October, 2016
Presented by: CREW DC
Placemaking Award
Park Van Ness
October, 2016
Presented by: NAIOP DC | MD
Award of Excellence, Best Multi-Family Project – Washington, DC
The Washington Post
October, 2016
Presented by: NAIOP DC | MD
Award of Excellence, Best Interiors: Professional Service/Institutional Tenant Space – Over 25,000 sf
The Wharf
October, 2016
Presented by: NAIOP DC | MD
Award of Excellence, Best Marketing Program
The Wharf
October, 2016
Presented by: CREW DC
Best Marketing Campaign Award
5600 Fishers Lane
August, 2016
Presented by: ENR Mid-Atlantic
Best Project Renovation/Restoration
Atlantic Plumbing Parcels A & B
August, 2016
Presented by: ENR Mid-Atlanic
Award of Merit for Residential/Hospitality
United Arab Emirates Chancery
August, 2016
Presented by: ENR Mid-Atlatic
Best Project Renovation/Restoration
WeWork/WeLive Crystal Plaza 6
August, 2016
Presented by: ENR Mid-Atlantic
Award of Merit for Interior Design
3100 Clarendon Boulevard
June, 2016
Presented by: AIA Northern Virginia
Juror’s Citation in Commercial Interiors
The Washington Post Tenant Fit-Out
June, 2016
Presented by: AIA Northern Virginia
Award of Excellence in Interior Architecture
SAIC Headquarters Lobby Expansion and Entrance Canopy
February, 2016
Presented by: Structural Engineers Association of Metropolitan Washington
Outstanding Project Award for Specialized Strucutral Elements
Washington Post New Space Renovation
February, 2016
Presented by: Structural Engineers Association of Metropolitan Washington
Merit Award for Renovation Under $15M
Atlantic Plumbing Parcels A & B
January, 2016
Presented by: Washington Building Congress
Craftsmanship Award, Miscellaneous Metal Fabrication
Brookland Middle School
January, 2016
Presented by: Washington Building Congress
Craftsmanship Award, Exterior Façade
Park Chelsea
January, 2016
Presented by: Washington Building Congress
Craftsmanship Award, Unit Masonry
Turkish American Community Center (TACC)
January, 2016
Presented by: Washington Building Congress
Craftsmanship Award, Cast-in-Place Concrete
2015
Aurora at North Bethesda Center
October, 2015
Presented by: NAIOP DC | MD
Award of Excellence, Best Multi-family Suburban Montgomery, Prince Georges or Frederick
Ballou Senior High School
October, 2015
Presented by: NAIOP DC | MD
Award of Excellence, Best Institutional Facility
Pike & Rose
October, 2015
Presented by: NAIOP DC | MD
- Award of Excellence, Best Retail Project Street Level Retail Space of
Larger Buildings or Mixed-Use - Award of Merit, Best Mixed-Use Project
Turkish American Community Center (TACC)
September, 2015
Presented by: ENR Mid-Atlantic
Best Project, Cultural/Worship
Southern Regional Technology and Recreation Complex
August, 2015
Presented by: AIA | DC
Detail Award in Architecture
Turkish American Community Center (TACC)
May, 2015
Presented by: National Capital Chapter of the American Concrete Institute
Award of Excellence, Grand Award
L’Enfant Plaza West
February, 2015
Presented by: Structural Engineers Association of Metropolitan Washington
Honorable Mention for Renovation $15-40 Million
The Calvert Apartments
February, 2015
Presented by: Structural Engineers Association of Metropolitan Washington
Outstanding Project Award for Renovation Over $40 Million
600 Massachusetts Avenue
January, 2015
Presented by: Washington Building Congress
Craftsmanship Award, Underpinning, Foundations and Excavations
CityCenter DC (CCDC) - Gateway Media Arch (Jewel Box)
January, 2015
Presented by: Washington Building Congress
Craftsmanship Award, Metals
2014
Kenwood Condominium Garage and Plaza Renovation
November, 2014
Presented by: ICRI Baltimore-Washington Chapter
Outstanding Repair Project, 3rd Place
1700 New York Avenue
October, 2014
Presented by: ENR Mid-Atlantic
Award of Merit: Office/Retail/Mixed-Use Developments
1700 New York Avenue
October, 2014
Presented by: NAIOP Maryland/DC
Award of Excellence: Best Urban Office up to 150,000 sf
CityCenterDC (CCDC)
October, 2014
Presented by: NAIOP Maryland/DC
Award of Excellence: Best Mixed-Use Project
CityCenterDC (CCDC)
October, 2014
Presented by: CREW DC
Placemaking Award
CityCenterDC (CCDC)
October, 2014
Presented by: ENR Mid-Atlantic
Best Project: Office/Retail/Mixed-Use Developments
Dunbar Senior High School
October, 2014
Presented by: AIA/DC Chapter
- Presidential Citation in Sustainable Design
- Award in Architecture
Dunbar Senior High School
October, 2014
Presented by: ENR Mid-Atlantic
Best Project: K-12 Education
Three Constitution Square
October, 2014
Presented by: NAIOP Maryland/DC
Award of Excellence: Best Urban Office over 150,000 sf
JBG Headquarters Monumental Stairs
April, 2014
Presented by: Structural Engineers Association of Metropolitan Washington
Specialized Structural Elements Category
1700 New York Avenue
February, 2014
Presented by: Washington Building Congress
- Craftsmanship Award, Cast-in-Place Concrete
- Craftsmanship Award, Doors & Windows – Curtain Walls
CityCenter DC (CCDC)
February, 2014
Presented by: Structural Engineers Association of Metropolitan Washington
New Construction Over $50 Million
CityCenter DC (CCDC)
February, 2014
Presented by: Washington Building Congress
Craftsmanship Award, Masonry - Exterior Stone
Health and Human Services (HHS) at Parklawn
February, 2014
Presented by: Structural Engineers Association of Metropolitan Washington
Renovations Over $25 Million
2013
Arent Fox Interior Fit-Out
December, 2013
Presented by: AIA/DC Chapter
Award of Merit in Interior Architecture
Meridian Public Charter School
December, 2013
Presented by: AIA/DC Chapter
Award of Merit in Historic Resources
The Nannie Helen at 4800
December, 2013
Presented by: AIA/DC Chapter
Presidential Citation in Urban Design
USO Warrior and Family Center – Fort Belvoir
December, 2013
Presented by: AIA/DC Chapter
Presidential Citation in Universal Design
Washington Canal Park Pavilions
December, 2013
Presented by: AIA/DC Chapter
Award of Merit in Architecture and Presidential Citation for Sustainable Design
200 Eye Street, SE
October, 2013
Presented by: CREW DC
Placemaking Award
Armed Forces Retirement Home,Scott Project
October, 2013
Presented by: NAIOP Maryland/DC
Award of Excellence: Best Institutional Facility
JBG Headquarters
October, 2013
Presented by: NAIOP Maryland/DC
Award of Merit Best Interiors Professional Services/Institutional Tenant Space over 25,000 SF
L'Enfant Plaza East Retail
October, 2013
Presented by: NAIOP Maryland/DC
Award of Excellence: Best Retail, Dining & Entertainment
Levick Strategic Communications Office
October, 2013
Presented by: NAIOP Maryland/DC
Award of Merit Best Interiors Professional Services/Institutional Tenant Space over 10,000 SF - 25,000 SF
Southern Regional Technology and Recreation Complex
October, 2013
Presented by: AIA Potomac Valley
Gold Award for Architectural Excellence
200 Eye Street, SE
July, 2013
Presented by: NAIOP Maryland/DC
Award of Excellence for Best Renovation/Adaptive Reuse and Best Sustainable Design
2009
300 New Jersey Avenue, Washington, DC
May, 2009
Presented by: Washington Building Congress
Craftsmanship Award for Cast-in-Place Concrete and Structural Steel Framing