Welcome to the Studio
The office of Winstanley Architects & Planners was established on the principle of collaborative endeavors amongst associated design professionals.
Together. All at once.
Our multidisciplinary approach, much like a workshop, creates an environment for active exploration of project ideas from diverse points of view. By working in concert, the result is a comprehensive design solution that is unified and fuses the best elements of all disciplines.
From there, we let our finished projects speak on our behalf.
Our award-winning academic portfolio is grounded in a commitment to supporting both academic success and student wellbeing.
Through thoughtful design and extensive engagement with campus communities, our designs reflect the evolving expectations for student life.
Featured projects:
Byrnes, Hayden, and Henle Halls | Georgetown University
Mullins Hall | Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Mary Graydon Center Dining Hall | American University
Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart
#academicarchitecture #campusplanning #architecturaldesign
Jul 8
The Winstanley Architects & Planners team enjoyed a delicious lunch at @cutdc at the @rosewoodwashingtondc - a great way to celebrate our hard work onsite over the years!
The main hotel property includes 48 rooms along with premium dining and lounge facilities, and is located on one of the most desirable sites in Georgetown. Winstanley Architects & Planners also led the adaptive reuse of 14 historic townhouses adjacent to the hotel, now part of the hotel’s room offerings.
Don’t miss an opportunity to stay at the Rosewood Washington DC if you’re visiting, or swing by CUT D.C. by Wolfgang Puck for lunch, dinner, or an evening drink on the rooftop. 🥂
#GeorgetownRestaurants #GeorgetownDC #WashingtonDC #DCArchitecture #AdaptiveReuse
Jun 29
The Braystone has earned Third Award in this year’s Rethinking the Future Awards ⭐️
We are proud to have this project recognized alongside other leading designs from around the globe. Congratulations to our dedicated team and partners for the well-deserved honor!
📍The Braystone
1300 King Street
Alexandria, VA
@holladayproperties
📸 @anice_hoachlander
#AlexandriaArchitecture #OldTownAlexandria #ArchitecturePhoto #Tracery #ArchitecturalDesign
Jun 26
A moment for the completed murals at our Witter Place project in Alexandria 🌸🌿🌼
Located at 2712 Duke Street, Witter Place is bringing 94 units of affordable housing to Old Town in the midst of revitalization efforts along the Duke Street corridor.
Murals by @yuliaart.murals
Follow for more updates on this project!
#DukeStreetCorridor #DukeStreetInMotion #AlexandriaVA #AffordableHousing #PublicArt
Jun 20
The Mansly is a mixed-use adaptive reuse and infill project located on the 600 block of King Street in the historic core of Old Town, Alexandria.
The project consolidates and repositions two underutilized properties—formerly occupied by retail and financial institutions—into a single, cohesive building that reinforces the character, scale, and continuity of one of Old Town’s most prominent commercial corridors.
The development combines the renovation of existing historic structures with new construction carefully integrated behind and above the retained street-facing fabric. This approach allows the project to preserve the established rhythm of King Street while accommodating a contemporary residential program that would not otherwise be possible.
The resulting composition balances preservation with strategic intervention, using massing, setbacks, and material transitions to mediate between old and new.
We are excited for how this project contributes to the great work being done across the City @alexandriavagov
Stay tuned for more updates on this project!
#ProgressPhotos #OldTownAlexandria #AlexandriaVA #AdaptiveReuse @visitalexva
Jun 1
Byrnes, Hayden, and Henle Halls reimagine Georgetown University’s northern campus, integrating student housing, wellness, and collaborative learning spaces into a unified architectural framework.
Completed in August 2025, the project more than doubles the capacity of the previous dormitory complex while redefining the role of residential life within the university’s campus plan.
Rather than relying on conventional dormitory corridors, the design organizes student housing around a network of shared interior and exterior spaces that foster informal learning and social interaction. These communal environments include a sunken living room, distributed study lounges, recreational spaces, and integrated health education services. Together, these spaces create a residential environment that supports both academic success and student wellbeing.
This project establishes a new model for campus living—one that reflects evolving expectations for student life while reinforcing Georgetown’s historic campus identity.
#CampusHousing #AcademicArchitecture #StudentLife #CampusDesign #Architecture
May 14
In The Studio
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Alexandria Riverfront Economic Development Framework Plan
