MURIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
October 10, 2024
The Honorable Phil Mendelson
Chairman
Council of the District of Columbia
John A. Wilson Building
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 504
Washington, DC 20004
Dear Chairman Mendelson:
In accordance with section 2 of the Confirmation Act of 1978, effective March 3, 1979 (D.C. Law 2-
142; D.C. Official Code § 1-523.01), and pursuant to D.C. Official Code § 47-2853.06(a), I am pleased
to nominate the following individual:
Mr. Aubrey Grant
8th Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002
(Ward 6)
for appointment as an architect licensed in the District member of the Board of Architecture, Interior
Design, and Landscape Architecture, filling a vacant seat formerly held by Patrick Williams, for the
remainder of an unexpired term to end November 13, 2026.
Enclosed, you will find biographical information detailing the experience of the above-mentioned
nominee, together with a proposed resolution to assist the Council during the confirmation process.
I would appreciate the Council’s earliest consideration of this nomination for confirmation. Please
do not hesitate to contact me or Steven Walker, Director, Mayor’s Office of Talent and
Appointments, should the Council require additional information.
Sincerely,
Muriel Bowser
Mayor
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at the request of the Mayor
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6 A PROPOSED RESOLUTION
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10 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
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15 To confirm the appointment of Aubrey Grant to the Board of Architecture, Interior Design, and
16 Landscape Architecture.
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18 RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, that this
19 resolution may be cited as the "Board of Architecture, Interior Design, and Landscape
20 Architecture Aubrey Grant Confirmation Resolution of 2024".
21 Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the appointment of:
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28 as an architect licensed in the District member of the Board of Architecture, Interior Design, and
29 Landscape Architecture, established by D.C. Official Code§ 47-2853.06(a), filling a vacant seat
30 formerly held by Patrick Williams, for the remainder of an unexpired term to end November 13,
31 2026.
32 Sec. 3. The Council of the District of Columbia shall transmit a copy of this resolution,
33 upon its adoption, to the nominee and to the Office of the Mayor.
34 Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
Aubrey J. Grant, RA
ARCHITECT
Dedicated, creative problem solver who enjoys the art of architecture and the
challenge of building. Experienced in a variety of construction techniques,
approaches and technologies and works well with others or as an individual. Quickly
learns and adapts to new situations which is great for spearheading projects, along
with conflict resolution.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2013-Present Managing Partner, Emotive Architecture, PLLC, Washington, DC
Founder of the architecture firm, responsible for the design, construction documents
and construction administration of numerous single-family homes, apartment
remodels and interior design projects. Projects include:
• The Envoy Apartments (2400 16th St NW, Washington, DC) – completed 2017
• The Lionshead (3821 14th Street NW, Washington, DC) – completed 2013
• The Montage (4326 Georgia Ave. NW, Washington, DC) – completed 2016
• Peninsula 88 (88 V Street SW, Washington, DC) – completed 2020
• 3927 Georgia (3927 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC) – completed 2021
• The Elliot (3255 Prospect St, NW Washington, DC) - completed 2022
2001-2013 Staff Architect, Eric Colbert & Assoc., Washington, DC
Member of an award winning architecture firm, responsible for the design,
construction documents and construction administration of numerous multi-family
residential buildings including:
• Zydeco Lofts (3039 16th St. NW, Washington, DC) – completed 2004
• The Rutherford (1211 13th St., NW Washington, DC) – completed 2006
• Sheridan Garage (2516 Q St. NW, Washington, DC) – completed 2008
• 1406 T Street (1406 T St NW, Washington, DC) – completed 2007
• Congressional Overlook (D Street SE, Washington DC) –completed 2009
• The Asher (2110 19th Street NW, Washington DC) – completed 2010
• 3801 Georgia Ave (3801 Georgia Ave NW, Washington DC) - completed 2011
1998-2001 Architect II, Lehman Smith McLeish, Washington, DC
Member of various teams responsible for the design, construction documents and
construction administration of several law firms, as well as the new corporate
headquarters for Gannett/ USA Today.
Summer 1997 Intern, NBBJ, Seattle, Washington
Part of a group selected for internship from a portfolio submission competition
Aubrey J. Grant, RA
COMPUTER SKILLS
• Archicad • Adobe Photoshop • Autocad
• Microstation • Microsoft Office • Google SketchUp
EDUCATION
1993-1998 Bachelor of Architecture (Summa Cum Laude), May 1998
Howard University School of Architecture and Design
HONOURS/ AWARDS
• Mayor Bowser’s 2018 Office to Affordable Housing Task Force
• The Gold Prize in Design, Senior Year, 1998
• Tau Sigma Delta National Honor Society
• Achievement in Building Technology
• Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities, 1998
• Dean’s List, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998
COURSES
• CEO Growth Academy | Interise and DC DSLBD
• Ascend 2020 | The Georgetown University, McDonald School of Business | 1863
Ventures
INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
• Soccer • Cycling • Volleyball
• Skiing • Tennis • Traveling
REFERENCES
Available upon request
 Executive Office of the Mayor – Mayor’s Office of Talent and Appointments
John A. Wilson Building | 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 600 | Washington, DC 20004
Aubrey Grant
Mr. Aubrey Grant has been practicing architecture for over 25 years.
The son of an architect and from a large family of architects, Mr. Grant
was exposed to the profession at a very young age. Choosing to follow
the family tradition, he earned a Bachelor of Architecture from Howard
University School of Architecture and Design in 1998.
Mr. Grant started his career at Lehman-Smith McLeish, an award-
winning interior design firm. This position provided him with an
understanding of curating bespoke spaces for high-end clients through
exposure to lighting, AV/IT and acoustics consultants as well as custom
fabrications using premium materials. Seeking to increase his
knowledge and experience in base building architecture, Mr. Grant went on to work at Eric Colbert
& Associates (ECA), a leading multi-family residential architect in Washington DC, where he
spent 13 years. At ECA, Mr. Grant became a project architect and led mid- to large-scale projects
as large as 400,000 square feet.
Mr. Grant’s years as a lead architect has exposed him to a variety of products, construction
typologies and strategic engagements. To this end, he is adept at leading projects of various sizes,
scales and typologies; ranging from wood framed, concrete, steel or hybrid building systems. His
vast portfolio includes over one million square feet of construction valued at over $107,000,000.00
In 2011, Mr. Grant founded Emotive Architecture, PLLC, a District-based architecture firm
focused on design and construction of single-family homes, apartment remodels, and interior
design projects.
A Ward 6 resident, Mr. Grant earned his Bachelor of Architecture from Howard University.
 GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Executive Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser
Office of the General Counsel to the Mayor
To: Tomas Talamante, Steve Walker
From: Betsy Cavendish
Date: October 9, 2024
Subject: Legal sufficiency review of Resolutions nominating Robert Alter, Aubrey Grant,
Shauna Stallworth, and Maurice Walters as members of the Board of
Architecture, Interior Design, and Landscape Architecture
This is to Certify that this office has reviewed the above-referenced resolutions and
found them to be legally unobjectionable. If you have any questions in this regard, please do not
hesitate to call Michael Porcello, Deputy General Counsel, Executive Office of the Mayor, at
202-727-0872, or me at 202-724-7681.
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Elizabeth A. (Betsy) Cavendish
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The John A. Wilson Building • 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW • Suite 300 • Washington, D.C. 20004 • Office (202) 724-7681