About
Two Workshops. Three Disciplines. Many Years.
Long positioned as multidisciplinary, and with a roster filled with multi-talented people, should you find a moment to visit us in either our Washington or Miami workshops, you’ll find these cornerstones of our business offer the perfect environment from which to bring-to-life the projects of distinction that our business and our reputation have been built around.
Much of this website is (understandably) devoted to showcasing the many projects we have worked on, but here we’d just like to offer a bit of an introduction to… us.
Our company is not one thing, our people are not one-dimensional. Our workshops are true collaboration spaces where we operate and integrate and negotiate and cultivate and fabricate and… well, you get the idea.


Washington D.C. Design Workshop.
Our Washington D.C. design workshop is where it all began, where our practice first took shape and then took-off with projects near and far. A constant hive of activity, the D.C. studio is also where our cross-functional, collaborative approach was refined.
From our historical old town neighborhood, our multidisciplinary practice has grown thanks to a deep understanding of the market, a member’s feel for the community, and a well-developed appreciation for the context in which our work is brought to life.
Miami Design Workshop
As we grew, with opportunity taking us across the country and into the Caribbean, Miami emerged as the ideal choice for expansion. The Wynwood area, best described as an aggregation of inspiration, is home to our new (but very Winstanley!) workshop.
Our new studio offers expertise in designing for coastal environments and a deep appreciation for the urgency of sustainability and resiliency in the area. Winstanley’s Wynwood workshop is both well-suited and well-seated to contribute to Miami’s modern, thriving metropolis.
We pride ourselves on the diversity of our practice and our senior, seasoned, expert group who are so adept at solving problems, creating the awe-inspiring and making dream homes, spaces and workplaces come true.
Within our twin workshops, you’ll find our collective sleeves rolled up and everyone engaged in projects, design work, model building, planning, and so on.
Whether creating a small commercial interior, designing a multi-storied urban tower, or managing a long-term planning assignment, we are driven by a commitment to design.
Regularly, we go out on a figurative limb working creatively and conceptually. At the same time, our technical focus never waivers from ensuring we build-in practical and efficient building systems that are long lasting and trouble free.
Over the years, we are gratified to have enjoyed a broad appeal that has certainly contributed to our success. We find we attract clients who appreciate that the value of design can be considered both from aesthetic and practical perspectives.
Michael Winstanley
Design Director
mrw@winstanleyarchitects.com
Leejung Hong
Principal
ljh@winstanleyarchitects.com
Mike Balaban
Managing Director
msb@winstanleyarchitects.com
George Eisenberger
Principal
gre@winstanleyarchitects.com
“We offer the full multi! (Multi-disciplinary, multi-talented, multi-market and multi-city.)”
BLURRED LINES. NOT BLURRED VISION.
Planning. Architecture. Interior Design.
In the real world, projects don’t fit in neat, logical boxes. The lines between Planning,
Architecture and Interior Design are at best blurry. So, when we look at a project, we don’t
see just the slice of it called architecture, our multidisciplinary perspective allows us to
consider the whole project as something to be brought together with vision, expertise and care.
Even when only working on one aspect, we understand, anticipate and manage the connections between the various (so-called) phases of a project.
Our multidisciplinary firm, staffed with multitalented people, is ideally suited to pursue opportunities in Planning, Architecture, and Interior Design.
MULTI-MARKET
Academic, Commercial, Civic, Hospitality, Residential. And then some.
While it’s fair to say we have strengths in certain market segments, it’s perhaps our greatest strength that we maintain our generalist perspective. As the lines between building types fade and overlap, we are very much in our element creating spaces that serve many (multi!) needs.
We have a strong history of working in the education sector to deliver thoughtful, long-lasting solutions. Our work in the commercial and public/civic arenas is at once practical and remarkable. And our multi- and single-family residential portfolio is noteworthy for the unique, warm and inviting environments we create.
“Winstanley operates from two exciting workshops. (That’s one more than Santa!)”
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We are proud to announce opening of the new Whitman Walker Max Robinson Center at St Elizabeth’s East in Ward 8.
Thank you @redbricklmd and @davisbuilds.
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Sep 21

We are proud to announce opening of the new Whitman Walker Max Robinson Center at St Elizabeth’s East in Ward 8.
Thank you @redbricklmd and @davisbuilds.
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#whitmanwalkerhealth #maxrobinsoncenter #whitmanwalker #stelizabetheast #redbricklmd #ward8 #davisconstructionservices #winstanley #winstanleyarchitects #michaelwinstanley
New display in our studio showing the last five years of work.
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Sep 20

New display in our studio showing the last five years of work.
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Alexandria Torpedo Factory Art Center 2.0
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Sep 19

Alexandria Torpedo Factory Art Center 2.0
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Parcel 15 – Interim Retail is a new temporary community hub on St. Elizabeth’s campus. It includes 10,000 sq ft retail, dining, and event space located next to the Entertainment & Sports Arena adjacent to Congress Heights Metro Station. A large outdoor canopy spans over two retail pavilions, outdoor dining space, and an outdoor stage. Outdoor dining and children’s play spaces are also provided outside of the canopy. The two food and retail pavilions will serve as incubator spaces for small and local businesses that maximizes benefits with inclusive development, economic empowerment and transformation.
The project incorporates several sustainable design elements, including electric vehicle charging, solar panels, and rain water harvesting. Additionally, the entire structure is made from sustainably sourced heavy timber, designed by StructureCraft. After 3-5 years, the owners plan to disassemble the entire structure and relocate it. Thus, the design focuses on modularity, with the idea that any part can be disassembled and rebuilt in another location or configuration. The design team specified systems and developed details to allow for all parts of the canopy and pavilions to be relocated.
Redbrick LMD and Emmerson Collective teamed up to deliver this new community hub designed by Adjaye Associates. The community hub is open as of Fall 2022. Winstanley Architects & Planners is the Architect of Record for the project.
Aug 10

Parcel 15 – Interim Retail is a new temporary community hub on St. Elizabeth’s campus. It includes 10,000 sq ft retail, dining, and event space located next to the Entertainment & Sports Arena adjacent to Congress Heights Metro Station. A large outdoor canopy spans over two retail pavilions, outdoor dining space, and an outdoor stage. Outdoor dining and children’s play spaces are also provided outside of the canopy. The two food and retail pavilions will serve as incubator spaces for small and local businesses that maximizes benefits with inclusive development, economic empowerment and transformation.
The project incorporates several sustainable design elements, including electric vehicle charging, solar panels, and rain water harvesting. Additionally, the entire structure is made from sustainably sourced heavy timber, designed by StructureCraft. After 3-5 years, the owners plan to disassemble the entire structure and relocate it. Thus, the design focuses on modularity, with the idea that any part can be disassembled and rebuilt in another location or configuration. The design team specified systems and developed details to allow for all parts of the canopy and pavilions to be relocated.
Redbrick LMD and Emmerson Collective teamed up to deliver this new community hub designed by Adjaye Associates. The community hub is open as of Fall 2022. Winstanley Architects & Planners is the Architect of Record for the project.
Winstanley Architects & Planners is pleased to share that our models have been included in the exhibition "Small Objects, Big Ideas: The Architect`s Model" on display at the AIA DC - District Architecture Center.
In Small Objects, Big Ideas: The Architect`s Model, we celebrate the architectural model as a tested instrument in the design process. From education to practice, these small informative objects offer big, exciting ideas.
For architects, the model is a vital communication tool. It differs from loose freehand sketches, intricate technical drawings, or sleek computer renderings. Models link design intent and building execution. They are life-size buildings in miniatures.
Models play an important role in the creative and technical development of projects. They give designers the power to experiment and solve problems. They also help clients imagine a design. Models can save time and money. They can also sell a project, and that`s good news for everyone.
Explore 30 models representing working projects, completed projects, and theoretical projects
For more information and to join us at the reception: https://conta.cc/47t0UMk
Aug 9

Winstanley Architects & Planners is pleased to share that our models have been included in the exhibition "Small Objects, Big Ideas: The Architect`s Model" on display at the AIA DC - District Architecture Center.
In Small Objects, Big Ideas: The Architect`s Model, we celebrate the architectural model as a tested instrument in the design process. From education to practice, these small informative objects offer big, exciting ideas.
For architects, the model is a vital communication tool. It differs from loose freehand sketches, intricate technical drawings, or sleek computer renderings. Models link design intent and building execution. They are life-size buildings in miniatures.
Models play an important role in the creative and technical development of projects. They give designers the power to experiment and solve problems. They also help clients imagine a design. Models can save time and money. They can also sell a project, and that`s good news for everyone.
Explore 30 models representing working projects, completed projects, and theoretical projects
For more information and to join us at the reception: https://conta.cc/47t0UMk
The Whitman Walker Clinic is almost finished. Whitman-Walker will establish a new health center at St. Elizabeth’s East as part of the District’s bid to revitalize the Ward 8 campus and, its leaders hope, attract more of a health hub in a part of the city that solely needs one.
The D.C health nonprofit, which specializes in care for the city’s LGBTQ community, has signed a lease to occupy 116,000 square feet in a new building to be developed by District-based Redbrick. The building, slated for parcel 17- a vacant sit on the southern edge of campus- will be located between Alabama Avenue, Sycamore Drive, and 12th Street SE near the Congress Heights Metro station.
The six-story building will house a pharmacy on the ground floor, where both the center and system will also share a space for programming and bring on a community partner. Whitman-Walker Health will occupy three floors for primary care, behavioral health services, dental and substance misuse treatment services. The Whitman-Walker Health System will also take up two floors for its institute, which includes the group’s work in education, policy, and research.
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Aug 9

The Whitman Walker Clinic is almost finished. Whitman-Walker will establish a new health center at St. Elizabeth’s East as part of the District’s bid to revitalize the Ward 8 campus and, its leaders hope, attract more of a health hub in a part of the city that solely needs one.
The D.C health nonprofit, which specializes in care for the city’s LGBTQ community, has signed a lease to occupy 116,000 square feet in a new building to be developed by District-based Redbrick. The building, slated for parcel 17- a vacant sit on the southern edge of campus- will be located between Alabama Avenue, Sycamore Drive, and 12th Street SE near the Congress Heights Metro station.
The six-story building will house a pharmacy on the ground floor, where both the center and system will also share a space for programming and bring on a community partner. Whitman-Walker Health will occupy three floors for primary care, behavioral health services, dental and substance misuse treatment services. The Whitman-Walker Health System will also take up two floors for its institute, which includes the group’s work in education, policy, and research.
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#architecturaldrawing #rendering #masterplan #masterplanning #architectureconcept #arquitecturas #architectureinspiration #designlovers #archicad #architecturelife #modernarchitecture #architecturaldesign #luxuryrealestate #residentialdesign #archilovers #designinspo #redbricklmd #whitmanwalker #davisconstruction #michaelwinstanley #stelizabethseast #architects_need