At the 2025 ULI Washington Awards for Excellence held at Capital One Hall, four standout projects supported by SK&A were recognized for innovation, sustainability, and meaningful community impact. We’re grateful to have contributed alongside visionary developers, architects, and construction teams, whose leadership and creativity brought these award-winning projects to life. Congratulations to all who helped shape these exceptional spaces.
Senior Principal Hakan Onel, PE, SE represented SK&A at the event.
Excellence in Housing Development
Unity Homes at Ballston
Arlington, VA | Developer: Central United Methodist Church + True Ground Housing Partners | Architect: Davis Carter Scott (DCS) Design | GC: DAVIS Construction
A landmark redevelopment blending historic preservation with mission-driven design, Unity Homes co-locates 144 affordable residences with a modernized church, daycare, and catering kitchen under one roof.
SK&A provided structural engineering design services.
Excellence in Office Development
2100 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, DC | Developer: BXP | Architect: Pelli Clarke & Partners, WDG Architecture | GC: Balfour Beatty
Located near the White House and Foggy Bottom, this premier office building features a striking curved-glass façade, flexible workspaces, and a three-story art-filled lobby designed to inspire.
SK&A served as the structural engineer of record.
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Excellence in Sustainability
Chevy Chase Lake
Chevy Chase, MD | Developer: Chevy Chase Land Company | Architect: David M Schwarz Architects, The Martin Architectural Group | GC: Bozzuto Construction Company
This $400M mixed-use community weaves together housing, retail, and public space—redefining placemaking through smart design, connectivity, and long-term environmental stewardship.
SK&A was the structural engineer for The Claude Tower.
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Excellence in Sustainability
Avocet Tower
Bethesda, MD | Developer: Stonebridge | Architect: Cooper Carry | GC: Balfour Beatty
A LEED Platinum high-rise promoting wellness and performance, Avocet Tower integrates View Smart Glass, energy-efficient systems, and seamless transitions between office and hospitality uses.
SK&A’s Testing + Inspection Division Provided Drilled Core Testing and Splitting Tensile Testing services.
We applaud all of our industry partners on these honors and extend a special thanks to our internal teams, especially our structural engineers and field services professionals, for their behind-the-scenes dedication.
