Commercial
Commercial
Wheeler Architects specializes in helping small businesses, who want to open a new business or expand and reconfigure an existing one, to successfully maneuver the design and regulatory process in Alexandria, Virginia.
We provide our clients a comprehensive and thorough design process that simplifies the often daunting challenges faced by business owners in changing their environment. We do this by using proven design management tools, Project 360 and advanced 3D virtual-reality technology to help you to better understand your design decisions.
The image that a company portrays to its customers and staff establishes the identity of that company. The saying that there is only one opportunity to make a first impression is particularly true in the design and image that a company presents to its staff and customers. There exists a body of knowledge that illustrates the productivity increases that a properly designed office or retail environment can have on the staff and public it serves.
Our knowledge of the technical and aesthetic values that contribute to a pleasant and efficient business environment help Wheeler Architects' designs meet the needs of its clients.
When Starbucks expanded to the east coast, they selected Wheeler Architects to assist them. We successfully opened their first 23 stores throughout the Washington metropolitan area. Many other national companies have selected us to assist them in opening stores. We wish to bring that expertise to those seeking to expand or open a business for the first time.
If you have questions on how to proceed or how we could work together, contact me or download one of our helpful guides.
I look forward to collaborating with you.
Site Selection Review Services
Are you opening a business for the first time? Are you in the market to lease or buy a property for your company's future home? Is your business doing so well that it is necessary to relocate or expand?
Consult the experts before you commit your time and money.
Don’t wait until after you have made your expensive investment to find out that you have made a mistake and there are restrictions or unknown conditions that will limit what you can do with your property or generate unanticipated costs. We see too often businesses who lease or purchase a property with the intent of moving, expanding or opening the new business, without fully understanding the restrictions or costs involved with such an endeavor.
This can lead to unexpected cost overruns, time delays, disruptions to your business, and/or compromises in creating or relocating your business. The Washington metropolitan area is a heavily regulated environment with many potential pitfalls for the unwary.
Are you in the market: Our Site Selection Review Service is a valuable first step
Our Site Selection Review will help you to establish a clear vision for a way forward and help you find the ideal space for your business needs.
Commercial Projects
What Our Clients Have to Say
"I've known, worked with and respected Michael Wheeler since 2003. I met him at a time when I was in desperate need of a competent, licensed and available architect for a new building I had in Alexandria, Virginia. I had recently found out that a person I was working with and who claimed to be able to provide architectural services for this Alexandria construction project, was in fact not licensed in Virginia. I had to make a change immediately and have plans for the building completed quickly to avoid further unexpected down time and a mostly vacant building. Most firms were either too busy to add me to their schedule in a reasonable amount of time or our project was too small for their firm. Michael was able to get started within a few days and have the plans ready shortly thereafter. He had years of experience with the City of Alexandria and was able to guide me through what could have been a difficult permitting process. I saved countless hours and finished the project close to its original target date.
That experience paved the way for our future relationship which continues to this day. I think three words best describe Michael Wheeler and Wheeler Architects, honest, experienced and dependable. I wouldn't consider anyone else when thinking of architectural services or just some good advice. "
Chris F. | VF Properties“When looking at a possible site to relocate our growing company, we needed to undertake a space fit-and-budget analysis to determine if it was the right site for us. Your analysis and space planning options helped provide the information we needed to make an informed decision. We valued the insight you offered into how a creative interpretation of the building code could save us time and money. We appreciate the creative solutions for optimizing our space that you came up with. You were a pleasure to work with and we would unreservedly recommend you.”
M. O. | O’Keeffe & Company"I just wanted to mention how many compliments we have received on the Courtland Gardens Residence, Stamford. Universally, visitors are pleased with the appearance, the attention to detail and the general feeling of comfort in the building. I felt you should know your efforts have not gone unappreciated. Congratulations on a superb accomplishment."
Travers N. | Persona Care Inc."I would not hesitate to avail myself of the services of Wheeler Architects again. I have always found them to be conscientious and thorough with no detail overlooked. It has been my experience that they approach each project with only the client's best interest in mind. I have always been extremely satisfied with the creativity of the design and the execution of the project."
Edward W. | Time-Life Books Inc.“Michael Wheeler did multiple projects for me. He built a beautiful sunroom onto my home which awes and inspires everyone. And twice he provided space planning services for our Alexandria offices, working with the City to obtain regulatory approval to convert an attic storage space into charming, functional and welcoming new offices. I would use him again and recommend him without hesitation.”
Nancy K. | KA & Associates"Just a short note to express the appreciation of Time-Life Books management for your firm's continual assistance. Your employees' flexibility and professionalism in meeting the space allocation and redesign needs of my employer has only been surpassed by the quality of the finished results of their efforts. Your firm's attention to functional--yet tasteful — work spaces has resulted in extremely well-done space planning and remodeling projects over the years.
Your interiors packages and tips have always been 'on the money'."
Gerald M. | Time-Life Books Inc."The interior architectural details you created for us — particularly in those very prominent and important public spaces such as the main dining room, the library, the lobby and the main lounge — were exquisite, thoughtful, gracious and elegant.
No doubt you share our pride in knowing that the American Institute of Architects chose The Charter House as a stop on a tour of retirement housing in the Washington area which it organized for AIA members. The AIA is not alone in doing that; the National Association of Home Builders also brought by two bus loads of its members. Innumerable developers, architects, builders and other professionals have come to The Charter House to see what we did and, in so doing, to pay us and you very high compliments.
Such words are music to our ears, of course, but important as the view of the industry professionals is, another audience is even more important. I refer here to our market, senior citizens who are considering The Charter House as a place to live. This, in the final analysis, is the true test of any architectural endeavor. And it is here that you receive the highest compliments, for we have found that the opinion of this market about the look of The Charter House is that it achieves exactly the balance between elegance and comfort which we sought. Our residents "feel good" in the spaces you worked so hard designing. To us, this is the ultimate testament, and I trust that knowing this is heartening to you as well."
George R. | Charter House