MURIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
February 4, 2021
The Honorable Phil Mendelson
Chairman
Councilof the District of Columbia
John A. Wilson Building
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 504
Washington, DC 20004
Dear Chairman Mendelson:
In accordance with section 1002 of the Second Omnibus Regulatory Reform Amendment Act of
1998, effective April 20, 1999 (D.C. Law 12-261; D.C. Official Code 47-2853.06), | am pleased to
nominate the following person:
Mr. Patrick Williams
Daniel Lane, NW
Washington, DC 20015
(Ward 4)
for reappointment as an architect licensed in the District member of the Board of Architecture,
Interior Design, and Landscape Architecture, for a term to end November 13, 2023.
Enclosed you will find biographical information detailing the experience of Mr. Williams, together
with a proposed resolution to assist the Council during the confirmation process.
I would appreciate the Councils earliest considerationofthis nomination for confirmation. Please do
not hesitate to contact me, or Steven Walker, Director, Mayor's Officeof Talent and Appointments,
should the Council require additional information,
Sincer
Murief Bowser!
 at the request ofthe Mayor
A PROPOSED RESOLUTION
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
To confirm the appointment of Mr. Patrick Williams to the BoardofArchitecture, Interior
Design, and Landscape Architecture.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
resolution may be cited as the Board of Architecture, Interior Design, and Landscape
Architecture Patrick Williams Confirmation Resolution of 2021.
Sec. 2. The Councilof the District of Columbia confirms the reappointment of:
Mr. Patrick Williams
Danie! Lane, NW
Washington, DC 20015
(Ward 4)
as an architect licensed in the District memberofthe BoardofArchitecture, Interior Design, and
Landscape Architecture, pursuant
to section 1002of the Second Omnibus Regulatory Reform
29 Amendment Act of 1998,effective April 20, 1999 (D.C. Law 12-261; D.C. Official Code 47-
30 2853.06), fora term to end November 13, 2023.
a1 Sec. 3. The Councilof the District of Columbia shall transmit a copyof this resolution,
32 upon its adoption, to the nominee and to the Officeofthe Mayor.
33 Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
 PATRICK XAVIER WILLIAMS.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
Principal | Owner November 2014
- Present
Employer: WORKSHOP FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE ARCHITECTURE PLLC
3025 Daniel Lane, NW, Washington, DC 20015
Workshop for High Performance Architecture [WHIP Architecture] is a fulkservice
architectural design practice that is committed to providing responsible, innovative
solutions for specific client needs. We collaborate with our clients to create functional,
individualized designs firmly rooted in a conceptual framework. Founded by Principal
Architect Patrick Williams, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C, WHIP Architecture has a keen
mandate to excellence through a high-performance delivery of services.
Senior Project Manager June 2013- November 2014
Employer: STANTEC ARCHITECTURE, INC, {formerly SHW GROUP!
1014 Morton Street, Suite 200, Baltimore, MD 21201
11415 isaac Newton Square South, Reston, VA 20190
+ Executed targeted business development tasks to prospective K-12 & Higher
Education clients in Maryland and DC.
+ Leveraged professional contacts to reconnect the firm with various clients
+ Maintained the firm's presence and leadership in the AEC industry through
involvement in civic, political, professional and business organizations.
+ Represented the firm at various professional events and conferences.
* Developed technical proposal narratives, prepared targeted fees and created
delivery schedules on proposal responses to RFPS and RFQs.
* Continuously monitored and assured client satisfaction, productivity, progress and
budget performance on projects.
+ Managed the planning and design of new capital construction projects and major
rehabilitation construction projects to existing facilities.
* Supervised the work of intemal project teams ond extemal consultants and
communicated team objectives, mission, goals, problems to be solved, milestones,
and procedures.
"= Executed construction administration duties os primary contect on various GC,
Design-Build and CM@R project delivery contracts.
Director of DC Operations | Associate March 2008 - March 2013
Employer: MOODY NOLAN,INC,
1225 Eye Street, NW, Suite 210, Washington, DC 20005
Successfully business developed, marketed and managed the DC regional office
Developed and implemented business plans that targeted clients in the K-12 &
Higher Education, Healthcare, Recreation, and institutional and Federal markets.
+ Performed outreach to and networked with potential clients.
+ Maintained effective relationships with clients and ensured the highest quality
services and satisfaction.
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+ Prepared technical proposal narratives, targeted fee creation, and delivery
schedules on RFP, RFQ, SF-254 and SF-330 responses that gamered project awords.
* Reviewed, analyzed, and monitored financial and resource management reports
and implemented strategies accordingly.
+ Provided training and mentorship to staff regording their professional development.
+ Managed recruitment: reviewed resumes, interviewed candidates, and hired staff.
+ Managed the planning and design of new capital construction projects and major
rehabilitation construction projects to existing facilities.
Supervised staff and consultants; communicated team objectives.
Executed construction administration duties as primary contact on various GC.
Design-Build and CMGR project delivery contracts.
Project Manager | Construction Administrator May 2005 March 2008
Employer: BEYER BLINDER BELLE ARCHITECTS & PLANNERS
3307 M Street, NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20005
* Provided design management and technical detailing expertise on Historic
Preservation, museum, institutional, Judicial, Federal and K-12 school projects.
* Supervised staff and directed consultants during the design and planning phases;
reviewed and onalyzed designs. drawings. life-cycle costs and specifications.
+ Conferred with contractors, consultants and owners conceming construction plans,
specifications, materials & finishes, costs. site conditions and work coordination.
+ Presented to and engaged with the various DC and Federal approval agencies.
+ Executed construction administration duties as primary contact on CM@R project
delivery contracts.
Project Architect May 2004 - April 2005
Employer: McK McKISSACK of WASHINGTON,
1401 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 900, Washington, DC 20005
+ Provided design and technical detaiing on new K-12 school buildings and the
renovation of existing historic and adaptive re-use projects.
* Directed consultants during the design and planning phases by reviewing and
analyzing designs, drawings. and specifications.
* Provided RF responses and submittal reviews during construction administration.
+ Supervised S-member K-12 school survey team investigating damages.
Staff Architect & Project Architect April 1997 - May 2004
Employer: LLOYD LAMONT DESIGN, INC. {LLD)
500 Grove Street, Suite 300, Hemdon, VA 20170
Collocated in offices of Grimm + Parker Architects (1997 - 2002) & OPX (2002 - 2004)
"= Prepared interior design and construction drawings for corporate offices & law firms
+ Supervised 6-member field survey team on and prepared BOMA analysis drawings for
the facility assessment of four existing government buildings for the DC OPM.
= Prepared design drawings for various educational, recreation, and library, residential
and institutional projects: coordinated with consultants and prepared specifications.
Architectural intern July 1993 - March1997
Employer: JOHN J. CHRISTI
5028 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Suite 200, Washington, D.C. 20016
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* Drafted design, construction drawings and specifications on residential, commercial,
industrial, educational, healthcare and recreational projects.
+ Conducted measured surveys of existing buildings. Reviewed Submittals and Shop
Drawings.
EDUCATION
Harvard University Graduate School of Design - July 2015,
Executive Education Cerificate - Integrated Project Management
Catholic University of America - July 2006,
Master of Science in Engineering - Construction Management (TE3 Scholarship}
GPA: 3.55/40
City University of New York, City College - May 1993 | May 1992
Bachelor of Architecture | Bachelor of Science in Architecture, Cum Laude
GPA: 3.42/40
College of Arts, Sclence & Technology, (Kingston, Jamaica) - June 1986,
Diploma in Architectural Technology (Government of Jamaica Scholarship)
REGISTRATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS
Registered Architect - District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia
NCARB Certification - National Council of Architectural Registration Boards
Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED AP BD+C}
Green Building Certification Institute
Public Interest Design Certification - SEED Network
HONORS AND AWARDS
DC Board of Architecture and Interior Design - Special Recognition Award (2016)
DC Board of Architecture and Interior Design - Architect Member (2014 - 2016)
AIA|DC Committee on Architecture for Education - Sponsorship Chair (2009 - currently)
American Institute of Architects, AIA|DC - Board Director (2009 - 2013), Secretary (2011)
American Institute of Architects National Conference PR Sub-Committee Chair (2012)
National Organization of Minority Architects DCNOMA Architect of the Year Award
(2011)
National Organization of Minority Architects National Conference Co-Chair (2008)
National Organization of Minority Architects - DCNOMA Chapter 1* Vice President (2005)
COMPUTER SKILIS
AutoCAD, Newforma, Deltek, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project - (Advanced Level)
Microstation V7, Microsoft Access, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop - (Intermediate Level)
Revit/BIM, Sketch Up, InDesign, Primavera, Timberline, Prolog, SureTrak - (Basic Level)
CITIZENSHIP: United States of America
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 Executive Officeof the Mayor - Officeof Talent and Appointments
John A. Wilson Building | 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 600 | Washington, DC 20004
Patrick Williams
Patrick Williams is the Principal/Owner of Workshop for Higher
Performance Architecture, PLLC (WHiP Architecture) and a current
member of the Board of Architecture, Interior Design, and
Landscape Architecture.
With over 23 years of architectural experience working in New
York, Pennsylvania, Washington, DC, Maryland, Virginia, and
internationally, Mr. Williams has provided design and management
on a variety of project types in the residential, commercial,
institutional, educational, historic preservation, recreational, and
hospitality markets. His education and training have been instrumental in his acquiring skills with
architectural design, project management, building code and zoning analyses, accessibility,
construction documentation and administration, as well as in the documentation of historic
buildings. WhiP Architecture is a full-service architectural design practice he founded in 2013 that
is committed to providing responsible, innovative planning and building solutions for specific
client needs.
Mr. Williams professional expertise and innovative approach to the profession makes WHiP
Architecture different from other firms. The firm fosters team-building by forming partnerships
that add value. These partners include real estate developers, construction managers and
architecture firms with compatible visible expertise. From 2013 to 2014, Mr. Williams was a
Senior Project Manager at Stantec (formerly SHW Group). From 2008 to 2013, he was the
founding Director of DC Operations at Moody Nolan, Inc. Previous to that position, he worked in
various roles and capacities at Beyer Blinder Belle Architects and Planners, MeKissack +
McKissack of DC, Lloyd Lamont Design, and John J. Christie & Associates, P.C.
A Ward 4 resident, Mr. Williams obtained a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the City
University of New York, City College and a Master of Science Engineering from Catholic
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 GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
Executive Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser
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WE ARE
WASHINGTON
Office of the General Counsel to the Mayor
DC
To: Ronan Gulstone, Steve Walker
From: Betsy Cavendish
Date: December 11, 2020
Subject: Legal sufficiency reviewofResolution nominating Melissa Cohen, Ronnie
McGhee, Eileen Vitelli and Patrick Williams to the Board ofArchitecture,
Interior Design, and Landscape Architecture
This is to Certify that mis office has reviewed the above-referenced legislation
and found it to be legally unobjectionable. If you have any questions in this regard, please do not
hesitate to call me at 202-724-7681.
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