Architecture by Design

06/30/2025

10/30/2023

Construction progress update from our townhome project in Jessup, MD with Woda Cooper Companies, Inc. All 38 homes and stand alone community building are framed under roof with different levels of exterior finishes like brick being installed. MEP rough ins are also underway in most units. We are excited to see these 6 building groups nestled around the community building come together and provide more affordable housing to the area just south of Jessup and off of the Baltimore-Washington Parkway.

08/22/2023

Our Slippery Hill Phase 3 Senior project is finally getting roof trusses installed and all 4 floors are framed and ready for roofing and MEP rough ins. Another project that is coming together quickly by the Harkins Builders team in Grasonville, MD.

08/09/2023

Since the groundbreaking 4 months ago, a lot of progress has been made on our Slippery Hill Phase 2 family project with Green Street Housing, LLC. 4 of the 5 buildings are well into or beyond the framing stage. A few are getting into the MEP rough ins stage. Windows and roofing are also being installed among other things. The Harkins Builders site team is working hard in Grasonville, MD and doing a great job staying ahead of schedule.

08/02/2023

We are happy to announce that Judi Miller has been appointed by Governor Wes Moore to the Maryland State Board of Professional Engineers through 2025. Although she is not a Professional Engineer, she hopes to bridge the gap between Architecture and Engineering as she serves on this Board.

07/25/2023

Our 63 unit, Woodland Gardens I project in Baltimore, MD has made a lot of progress the last couple of months. All four floors are framed up to the roof and being wrapped with weather resistive barrier (WRB) and getting windows installed. The interior of units are ready to start MEP rough ins. Front and rear entry porches are being framed outside. The building is taking shape adjacent to the sister building, Woodland Gardens II, which was completed a month or two ago.

We look forward to continuing a successful project to provide additional affordable housing units to the City of Baltimore.

06/19/2023

On June 19, 1865, Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger, a Union General during the Civil War, issued an order in Galveston, Texas, announcing that all slaves were free under the Emancipation Proclamation. This day marks the end of slavery and serves as a celebration of resilience, contributions, and progress of African Americans in our society.

On this day we pause, remember, and honor the ongoing journey toward racial justice and equality.

06/15/2023

Members from ABD had a great time celebrating love and equality during the OEC Pride Weekend a couple weekends ago outside our office on Main Street Ellicott City, MD. They had a great time meeting and hanging out with other residents and businesses from our local community.
 
It was a lot of fun to experience the event spaces curated by a few of the small business and vendors from around the community that are just a few steps from our office. Places photographed are
 
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06/04/2023

06/01/2023

Happy Pride Month! 🌈 We want to celebrate our diverse and vibrant communities and everyone who we design buildings for. We want to celebrate ALL Maryland residents equally and will continue to provide built environments for ALL people. Let's celebrate me, you and us!

Be kind to yourself and others. Be proud of who you are.

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05/11/2023

Yesterday was National Small Business day! We at ABD want to celebrate all of the small businesses that make our hometown, Old Ellicott City community unique and full of character. Being a small business ourselves, with 11 employees, we take pride in supporting and enjoying the local businesses at lunch time and afterhours. Being just 60+ steps down the hill from our office, our team members get to experience this community first hand everyday.

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05/10/2023

On Monday, ABD attended the groundbreaking ceremony for our Woodland Gardens I Apartment building project in Baltimore, MD.

Congratulations to , and all other project partners for bringing more affordable family rental units to the Park Heights neighborhood next to our Woodland Gardens II building that is nearing completion.