BELL ARCHITECTS, PC

David Bell founded this certified small business in 1999 to fill an identified need for professional A/E services concentrating on sustainable design, historic preservation, and community development for institutional, commercial, and mixed-use projects. Located in an enterprise zone within the Shaw Historic District of Washington, DC, BELL has taken on the immediate needs of the city’s neighborhoods through context-specific sustainable design.

The staff at BELL has experience in site analysis, master planning, rehabilitation, systems integration, and the public consultation and approval process. Over half of the team consists of LEED-accredited design professionals who have worked extensively with sustainable and LEED-certified projects, achieving significant energy savings and enhanced occupant comfort.

BELL Architects developed its office, a DC historic building, into a LEED-certified rehabilitation.

 
 

Meet the Team

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    T. David Bell, FAIA, LEED AP

    PRINCIPAL AND FOUNDER

    Bachelor of Architecture, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

    Architecture | VA | DC | MD

    David Bell has a passion and expertise for integrating history, culture, and sustainable design into the built environment. As an award-winning architect based in Washington, DC, he is involved in a variety of project types and scales, including educational facilities, libraries, museums, recreation centers, parks, mixed-use, and multi-modal transportation centers. He is an expert in rehabilitation and accessibility upgrades. His skills focus on integrating technology and traditional construction to achieve superior results with respect to conserving energy, environmental, financial and historic resources.

    Out of the office, David enjoys hockey, downhill skiing, cooking, and exploring nature.

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    Scott Knight, LEED AP

    SENIOR ASSOCIATE | PROJECT MANAGER | HISTORIC PRESERVATION SPECIALIST

    BFA Historic Preservation, Savannah College of Art Design

    Scott Knight, LEED AP, Senior Associate, Historic Preservation Specialist with 30 years’ experience, has been with BELL architects since 2005. He is an experienced project manager with expertise in preservation planning, conducting on-site investigations, historical background research, completing historic resource inventory forms, writing historic structures reports, and creating design documents for the restoration and rehabilitation of historic buildings. Mr. Knight has been instrumental in many of the award-winning historic projects that BELL has worked on.

    Outside of work, he enjoys going on walks and exploring new places while using photography to capture natural and architectural environments encountered. He is also a member of the Capitol Hill Restoration Society’s Historic Preservation Committee.

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    Kyra Tallon, AIA, NCIDQ, LEED AP BD+C

    PROJECT MANAGER | PROJECT ARCHITECT | INTERIOR DESIGNER

    Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics, Binghamton University

    M. Architecture, University of Maryland

    Kyra has extensive experience in sustainable and commercial project throughout the DMV area. She enjoys her free time on the water racing sailboats, and she is an executive officer of a small boat racing club. Kyra is also a volunteer sailing coach with the Special Olympics.

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    Joshua Kaltreider

    ASSOCIATE | PROJECT MANAGER | ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER

    Bachelor of Architecture, Temple University

    Joshua lives in Alexandria, VA with his wife Meg and their Australian cattle dog Finley. Joshua is an avid stripe bass angler, as well as a dedicated bonsai practitioner. He also enjoys classes at the art league, focusing on ceramics and welding.

  • Christian Moriarty

    ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER

    Bachelor of Architecture, Jefferson University

    Christian has a passion for sustainable design solutions based on ecology and user experience. In their free time, they enjoy fencing, drawing, and creative writing.

  • Emmi Pejo

    ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER

    Bachelor of Architecture, University of Maryland

    Emmi lives in Washington, DC and loves to travel to see architecture around the world. Outside of the office, she spends her time teaching and doing yoga, doing crafty activities, and visiting local art museums.

  • Jennifer Wu

    MARKETING & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

    Bachelor of Arts in Business and Health: Science, Society, & Policy, Minor in Economics, Brandeis University

    Jen enjoys the art and architecture in Washington, DC. In her free time, she likes to play ultimate frisbee, explore nature, and spend time with her cat, Tina.

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    Cynthia Flores, FSO

    OFFICE & CONTRACTS MANAGER