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Number of Projects

19

Selected Built Projects

The last phase of a three phase bio-pharmaceutical masterplan BPV III is the commercial center of activity on campus housing a blend of mixed uses: office, commercial retail, and hotel/multifamily units. (photos by CTA)

Commercial Mixed Use

2019

U+ Design Partners

built*

BPV III Mixed-Use Commercial Building

The last phase of a three phase bio-pharmaceutical masterplan BPV III is the commercial center of activity on campus housing a blend of mixed uses: office, commercial retail, and hotel/multifamily units. (photos by CTA)

service / role​

Schematic Design, Leading role for the design of facade articulation details, exterior lighting strategy and design of mountain facade articulation, and other featured podium elements: Leaf canopy and oculus, exterior commercial retail tenant branding & signage strategy.

Master Plan for 988.42 acres site which will include agriculture restoration for permaculture farming, eco-tourism mountain and lake destination. The master plan includes several areas of development including the sensitive repurposing of an existing ancient village from the Song Dynasty preserving the architecture and character of the vernacular Anhui architecture.  1,500+ residential mountain villa sites are planned for the total build out. Phase I villas are currently under construction. Villa types design was lead by Thomas Phifer + Partners. (photos by CTA)

Commercial - Wellness Lifestyle

2018 - 2021

U+ Design Partners

built* - phase I

Anhui Wellness Lifestyle Community at the base of Jiuhua Mountain - Lingyang Master Plan

Master Plan for 988.42 acres site which will include agriculture restoration for permaculture farming, eco-tourism mountain and lake destination. The master plan includes several areas of development including the sensitive repurposing of an existing ancient village from the Song Dynasty preserving the architecture and character of the vernacular Anhui architecture. 1,500+ residential mountain villa sites are planned for the total build out. Phase I villas are currently under construction. Villa types design was lead by Thomas Phifer + Partners. (photos by CTA)

service / role​

Pre-Design, Concept and Schematic Design, Leading and contributing role of overall site strategy and design of various portions of the 988.42 acre master plan. Lead and contributing role in the design and detailing of the ancient village hotel, tea house and conference center sites. Lead and contributed to the unit and infrastructure layout of approximately 1,500 residential villa sites organized into into village clusters, each including amenities such as a community center, hiking trails, public parks with overlooks, and other special programs relative to the geography and assets of each village topography, elevations, and views. Th U+ design team served in a prime role to facilitate the design of the villa types, for this exercise, Carrie was part of the review team to propose, interview and select candidates for a teaming partner, ultimately choosing Thomas Phifer + Partners. Furthermore, Carrie contributed to the collaborative review process where she provided feedback and clarifications on the clients vision throughout conceptual and schematic design phases. Lead and facilitated the design competition for the marketing house site, with pre-design and development of the project brief, articulating conceptual narratives and programming that aligned with our clients vision for the overall master plan. Carol Ross Barney, Brad Lynch, and U+Nanjing were invited to participate in the competition.

Duration of project involvement: over 3 years.

"The design of the Memorial to the Magar Ancestors was inspired by the shamanic rituals, culture, and burial practices of the Magar people.  These animistic origins are blended with sacred traditions of Hindu and Buddhist beliefs." (1)

Cultural & Sacred Architecture

AIA-DC Award of Excellence 2011, IFRAA Design Award

2011

Catholic University of America, Spirit of Place 2011 with Travis Price Architects

built*

The Sea of Souls, Memorial to the Magar Ancestors, Thumki village, Nepal

"The design of the Memorial to the Magar Ancestors was inspired by the shamanic rituals, culture, and burial practices of the Magar people. These animistic origins are blended with sacred traditions of Hindu and Buddhist beliefs." (1)

service / role​

Pre-Design and Concept Design contributor, for graduate elective studio. Construction in Nepal, student build team member.

Construction duration: 9 days

Historic renovation of existing ancient Chinese village with sensitive new construction to preserve the scale and historic character of the ancient Anhui architecture. (photos by CTA)

Commercial - Hotel

2020

U+ Design Partners

built*

Anhui Ancient Village - Wellness Hotel

Historic renovation of existing ancient Chinese village with sensitive new construction to preserve the scale and historic character of the ancient Anhui architecture. (photos by CTA)

service / role​

Pre-Design, Concept and Schematic Design, Leading and Contributing role

A part of the ancient village master plan, Conference center as first piece of master plan to be built. (Photos by CTA)

Commercial - Conference

2020

U+ Design Partners

built*

Anhui Ancient Village - Conference Center

A part of the ancient village master plan, Conference center as first piece of master plan to be built. (Photos by CTA)

service / role​

Pre-Design, Concept and Schematic Design, Lead and Contributing role

Mixed use biomedical research park

Commercial Mixed Use

2018

U+ Design Partners

built*

BPVI Business Center

Mixed use biomedical research park

service / role​

Design Development, Leading role focused on podium facade "wave" louver design for construction.

Renovation and Addition of historic property. Required approvals from Baltimore preservation and planning.

Commercial Mixed Use - Historic

2017

Gant Brunnett Architects

built*

1633 Fleet Street Facadectomy

Renovation and Addition of historic property. Required approvals from Baltimore preservation and planning.

service / role​

Pre-Design, Concept Design, Design Development, Construction Documentation and Baltimore City Planning reviews. Leading role

Renovation of historic national bohemian bottling building with fitout

Commercial

2007

Onyx Creative, formerly L2M Architects

built*

Panera Bread - Canton / Brewers Point in Baltimore

Renovation of historic national bohemian bottling building with fitout

service / role​

Concept, Schematic Design, Design Development and Construction Documentation, Leading role

New ground up building for Panera Bread in Easton, MD

Commercial - Food Service

2006

Onyx Creative, formerly L2M Architects

built*

Panera Bread - Easton MD

New ground up building for Panera Bread in Easton, MD

service / role​

Pre-Design, Concept Design: Leading and contributing role. Design Development and Construction Documentation: contributing role.

Original tenant fit out for the Silver Diner at BWI Airport, Concourse B in Baltimore MD.  (Photos from Silver Diner Website)

Commercial

2005

Onyx Creative, formerly L2M Architects

built*

Silver Diner at BWI Airport

Original tenant fit out for the Silver Diner at BWI Airport, Concourse B in Baltimore MD. (Photos from Silver Diner Website)

service / role​

Interior Architecture and interior design for the original tenant fit out for the existing Silver Diner restaurant at BWI Airport. Contributing role for all design phases. Challenges included balancing design and construction delivery schedules with the complex approval processes typical of airport tenant work.

A beacon of strength for the water navigation bureau

Civic

2021

U+ Design Partners

built* (under construction - phase I)

Yangtze River Water Navigation Bureau

A beacon of strength for the water navigation bureau

service / role​

Concept Design, Contributing role. Schematic Design, Leading role focused on podium programing and facade articulation

The new 4,001,516 GSF full-service hospital facility represents a significant opportunity for rebranding while meeting the district's needs for top-tier medical resources. The design focuses on maximizing operational efficiency, sustainability, and enhancing patient experiences.

Health

AIA NOVA Award of Excellence, 2020

2019 - 2020

U+ Design Partners

built* (under construction)

Pukou Hospital in Nanjing China

The new 4,001,516 GSF full-service hospital facility represents a significant opportunity for rebranding while meeting the district's needs for top-tier medical resources. The design focuses on maximizing operational efficiency, sustainability, and enhancing patient experiences.

service / role​

Pre-Design and Design Concept Narratives, Leading role. Campus Planning, Concept Design, Schematic Design Details and Healthcare Optimization, Leading and Contributing role.

New Womens and Childrens Pavillion on existing healthcare campus

Health

2020

U+ Design Partners

built* (under construction)

Jiangbei Women's and Children's Hospital Pavilion

New Womens and Childrens Pavillion on existing healthcare campus

service / role​

Pre-Design, Leading role. Campus Planning, Concept Design, Schematic Design Details and Healthcare Optimization, Leading and Contributing role. (Note: did not contribute to conceptual narrative of stacking children blocks)

Concept for New Construction Office high rise tower and mixed use

Commercial Mixed Use

AIA-NOVA Award of Excellence 2019

2019-2021

U+ Design Partners

built*

Yanghe Global Headquarters

Concept for New Construction Office high rise tower and mixed use

service / role​

Concept Design, Leading and Contributing role. Schematic Design, Contributing role.

The Wave & Pearl

Commercial - Sports

2021

U+ Design Partners

To be built* (led by Archi-tectonics)

Nanjing International Tennis Center

The Wave & Pearl

service / role​

Pre-Design, Leading role. Concept Design, Leading and Contributing role. Design Process Management, main point of contact with teaming partner (Archi-Tectonics)

Alpharetta, Georgia Public space, and facade renovations

Hospitality

2014

Nehmer

built*

Fairfield Inn & Suites Reno

Alpharetta, Georgia Public space, and facade renovations

service / role​

Concept Design, Schematic Design, Construction Documentation, Design Development, Construction Documentation, B&D, and CA, Leading role. Interior Design of renovated lobby and dining spaces. Architectural design and detailing of limited improvements to existing facade and parapets.

New construction mult-building, Mixed-use R&D

Commercial

Award of Excellence - AIA Northern Virginia 2021

2018

U+ Design Partners

built*

AI Office Park

New construction mult-building, Mixed-use R&D

service / role​

Schematic Design, Leading Interior Design role focused on interior design of prototypical public space and core details (Entry lobby, restrooms, and outboard facing egress stair)

Fit out space for incubator tenants

Civic

2017

Gant Brunnett Architects

built*

Prince George's County Economic Development - Innovation Center

Fit out space for incubator tenants

service / role​

Design and Client Leadership, Leading role. Interior Design, Leading role for innovation incubator space, Workplace Planning all phases.

Limited renovation of existing sports club (gym) located in Columbia, MD. Renovations included demo of portions of existing corridors, upgrades of floor finishes, lighting, and the creation of a dedicated group fitness room.

Sports & Recreation

2017

Gant Brunnett Architects

built*

Supreme Sports Club Fitness Center - Reno

Limited renovation of existing sports club (gym) located in Columbia, MD. Renovations included demo of portions of existing corridors, upgrades of floor finishes, lighting, and the creation of a dedicated group fitness room.

service / role​

Interior Design & Documentation, Leading role

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