MURIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
February 27, 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 Mayor’s Order 1983-119, dated May 6, 1983,
and section 4 of the Historic Landmark and Historic Protection Act of 1978, effective March 3, 1979
(D.C. Law 2-144; D.C. Official Code § 6-1103), I am pleased to nominate the following individual:
Mr. Patrick Williams
Daniel Lane, NW
Washington, DC 20015
(Ward 4)
for reappointment as an architect member of the Historic Preservation Review Board, filling a vacant
seat formerly held by Outerbridge Horsey, for a term to end July 21, 2025.
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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Chairman Phil Mendelson
3 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 Mr. Patrick Williams to the Historic Preservation Review Board.
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17 RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, that this
18 resolution may be cited as the "Historic Preservation Review Board Patrick Williams
19 Confirmation Resolution of 2024".
20 Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the appointment of:
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22 Mr. Patrick Williams
23 Daniel Lane, NW
24 Washington, DC 20015
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27 as an architect member of the Historic Preservation Review Board, established by Mayor's Order
28 83-119, dated May 6, 1983, and pursuant to section 4 of the Historic Landmark and Historic
29 District Protection Act of 1978, effective March 3, 1979 (D.C. Law 2-144; D.C. Official Code§
30 6-1103), filling a vacant seat formerly held by Outerbridge Horsey, for a term to end July 21,
31 2025.
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.
 PATRICK XAVIER WILLIAMS
AIA | NCARB | LEED AP BD+C
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 full-service
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 internal project teams and external consultants and
communicated team objectives, mission, goals, problems to be solved, milestones,
and procedures.
 Executed construction administration duties as primary contact 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 garnered project awards.
 Reviewed, analyzed, and monitored financial and resource management reports
and implemented strategies accordingly.
 Provided training and mentorship to staff regarding 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 CM@R 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 analyzed designs, drawings, life-cycle costs and specifications.
 Conferred with contractors, consultants and owners concerning 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: McKISSACK & McKISSACK of WASHINGTON, DC
1401 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 900, Washington, DC 20005
 Provided design and technical detailing 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 RFI responses and submittal reviews during construction administration.
 Supervised 5-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, Herndon, 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. CHRISTIE & ASSOCIATES, P.C. (JJCA)
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 Certificate – Integrated Project Management
Catholic University of America - July 2006,
Master of Science in Engineering – Construction Management (TE3 Scholarship)
GPA: 3.55/4.0
City University of New York, City College - May 1993 | May 1992
Bachelor of Architecture | Bachelor of Science in Architecture, Cum Laude
GPA: 3.42/4.0
College of Arts, Science & 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 1st Vice President (2005)
COMPUTER SKILLS
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 Office of the Mayor – Mayor’s Office of Talent and Appointments
John A. Wilson Building | 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 600 | Washington, DC 20004
Patrick Williams
Mr. Williams has decades of experience in architecture and architectural
design, including as the Principal and Owner of the Workshop for High
Performance Architecture, LLC, a full-service architectural design practice.
Mr. Williams has a bachelor’s degree in architecture from the City University
of New York, a Master of Science in engineering from the Catholic
University of America, and a certificate in integrated project management
from the Harvard University Graduate School of Design.
 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: February 7, 2024
Subject: Legal sufficiency review of Resolutions nominating Bill Marzella, Gabrielle
Miller, Georgeanne Matthews, Patrick Williams, Andrew Aurbach, and Gretchen
Pfaehler as members of the Historic Preservation Review Board
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 Erika Satterlee, Deputy General Counsel, Executive Office of the Mayor, at 202-
724-1303, 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