
About Us
Dynerman Architects is a small, versatile, design-oriented firm located in Washington DC. Led by Alan Dynerman, FAIA, the firm has earned a reputation for listening to and embracing our clients' goals, professional service and design excellence. Our office works from a point of view that is based on a few simple ideas:
1. That the nobility of architecture is rooted in its reality and utility;
2. That the two mediums of architecture are materiality and construction;
3. That the integration of architecture and site is the first measure of good work.
Embracing these essential ideas, our body of work does not cleave to specific styles or trends, formal or philosophical. From this stance our office has built a practice that encompasses a range of project types from residences to conference centers to university planning studies.
The firm is founded on the passion that we have for our work. We believe that what we do is important; it is satisfying and at times humbling. As architects, we are entrusted with the responsibility and privilege to develop the arenas of human interaction.
Services Provided
We offer a wide range of designs, from custom residences to residential and commercial renovation to master planning and more. To see our complete body of work, please review our full portfolio at www.dwarchitects.com or contact us for more information.
Areas Served
Our office is located conveniently in southeast DC on Capitol Hill. We work primarily in DC, Maryland, and Virginia, but have also completed projects not only throughout the United States but also internationally.
Awards
FAIA Licenses: DC, MD, VA, NJ, HI Best of Houzz Service Award, 2015
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4 Reviews for Dynerman Architects PC

challinorm
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Client
Alan Dynerman was the architect on a complete renovation of our Cleveland Park house. While we added only one room to the footprint of the house, every existing room was effected in some way by the rethinking of the space we had and the space we needed. From the largest walls to the smallest detail, Alan designed and then supervised the renovation giving us a house that combines the historical aspects of the 1920s origin with a modern addition that reflects and respects many aspects of what came before. Skylights opened up new light, a Rennie MacIntosh arch design graces our fireplace, bathrooms were modernized and office spaces were added. At the same time, windows were saved and moved, weight bearing columns were hidden in walls, and secret door closets took advantage of space under the eaves. We have been exceedingly happy in our house and with every aspect of Alan’s work as an architect.
January 23, 2015

4atalaya
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Client
Alan has designed our house that is currently under construction. I have worked with several other quite well-known top notch architects in the past on both commercial and residential projects. Alan Dynerman is in a completely different class.
His process is highly interactive. He starts with really trying to understand how you want to live your life at home —what is important to you. The other architects I worked with in the past went through the motions on this. Alan goes much deeper. He is deeply concerned about the practical aspect of how things should work for you.
He then starts working on a whole range of possibilities — considering everything. He presents these to you. You respond to them and discuss them. Out of this process a preferred solution emerges.
From this point on, the design will go through a whole series of refinements. Things keep getting better and better. He will come back to you and tell you that he has re-thought this or that detail and has come up with what he thinks is a better solution.
This is the way you get really Great design. This is the way my friends who are very successful authors and composers work. This is the way I saw my friend Steve Jobs work over many years.
The result: you will end up not with an "Alan Dynermen house", you will end up with YOUR house — better, more refined, more aesthetically and functionally gratifying than you could possibly have imagined.
Two other things that really distinguish Alan from the other top notch architects I have worked with:
1. Alan is the only architect I have ever met who worked his way through college and architectural school actually working construction. This gives him a practical knowledge of what works and what does not that you simply could not get any other way. I cannot over-emphasize how important this is. This practical hands-on experience is essential in helping and architect to avoid designing in things that will later cause problems — and in being able to work closely and collaboratively with the builder during construction.
2. Alan has a deep interest in and deep knowledge of architectural history. He has taught it. He works from fundamental design and construction principals in a way that I had never before encountered.
November 7, 2014Last modified:November 16, 2014

Adams Design, Inc
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Colleague
Alan Dynerman is an extremely talented architect whose projects are dynamic and thoughtful. If you are seeking designs that are intelligent, personal and even inspired, I can recommend Dynerman Architects.
April 10, 2014Last modified:April 14, 2014

Monica Salamon Abrams
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Client
Alan Dynerman designed our entire new house from start to finish. He created a fabulous home for our family. His design is stunning and practical. He was also great to work with. He listened to our wants and needs and incorporated then into a terrific, contemporary design. He was also instrumental in working with our builders to complete the project on a very tight schedule. Many people complain about the process of building a house, but we would happily do it again with Alan Dynerman.
April 9, 2014
9 Comments
Commented: Stair railingIt was custom designed and fabricated by a local steel fabricator
September 26, 2016
Commented: RugIt is custom designed
January 6, 2016
Commented: LightingResolute Lighting
January 2, 2016
Commented: is the double sliding door custom or can it be purchased someplace?This is a custom desgn - glad you like the house, thx
December 31, 2014
Commented: Gorgeous room! Please tell me who makes the floor lamp.I think we ordered it from Holly Hunt
November 9, 2014
Commented: ChairsI am not sure which chairs you are asking about but, that said, I am not sure where the decorator found any of the chairs.
November 2, 2014
Contact Dynerman Architects PC
800 G St SE
Washington, DC 20003
Washington, DC 20003
Typical Job Cost $100,000+ - $5,000,000
License Number DC, MD, VA, NJ, HI
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