About Us

Leadership

As a firm, we recognize that our people are what make us who we are.

About Us

Our Team

Every one of our team members is equally passionate about delivering quality design, craftmanship, and customer service.

Our Mission & Values


Mission: To Create Empowering Spaces.
Core Values: Creativity, Quality, Teamwork, Integrity & Joy

Our Story

A Generational
Track Record

Since 1990, Landis Architects | Builders has grown into the top DC-based design-build firm.
1990
Humble Beginnings
Ethan and Chris Landis found the company, operating out of their truck.They handled all aspects of the business, including design, project management, construction, and the accounting,
1994 - 2002
Growth and Expansion
The company's growth necessitated a move to home offices. Chris creates a home office in his attic, and Ethan creates a home office is his basement.  Jeff Fox, Andrew Kerr, and Michael Gotthelf join the team during this period.
2002
The Landis Building
Landis purchased a dilapidated glass warehouse and decided to rebuild it. The company temporarily operated out of a smaller office space on the first floor. The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by Mayor Fenty.

"Designing and building our new Landis Building and Headquarters was a huge milestone. This beautiful, inspiring space not only enhances our work environment but also helps us better serve our clients."

Ethan Landis

2008
Ethan joins the Mayor's Green Building Advisory Council.
2009
Chris joins the DC Historic Preservation Review Board
2015
Landis Celebrates its 25th Anniversary.
Landis Celebrates its 25th Anniversary.

2018
Ethan joins the board of Rock Creek Conservancy.
2019
Kyle Joins the Team
Kyle Landis is the first 2nd generation Landis to join the business full-time.
2021
Chris joins the board of Rebuilding Together.
2022
Leadership Transition
Chris Landis retires. Ethan Landis becomes CEO, and Andrew Kerr becomes COO.
2023
Continued Growth
Ryan Landis joins the team as an associate project designer.
Tomi Landis joins the team as a senior landscape designer.
Ethan joins the board of the Potomac Riverkeepers Network.
TODAY

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