Projects

Happy Paws
Renovation of a retail space into this humane pet training center which is co-owned by three non-profit animal groups in Virginia Beach, Norfolk and Chesapeake. Located in Virginia Beach.
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SPCA Satellite Center
The overpopulation of the local animal shelter in Virginia Beach, VA created the need for a retail location for this local non-profit group. The SPCA Satellite Center is located in Virginia Beach, VA.
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YMCA Corporate Offices
The YMCA Corporate Office project was a renovated, two-story building in Chesapeake, VA that was transformed into a sleek, elegant, yet fun corporate office space for use by the YMCA of South Hampton Roads.
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Twisted Yogurt Bar
Norfolk’s “Twisted Yogurt Bar” was a design built from a renovated retail space on the campus of Old Dominion University. The design features a colorful, more artsy feel to set the atmosphere and drive a client base into the bar.
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US Embassy Sofia, Bulgaria
While at H&A Architects & Engineers (formerly CMSS Architects) created the first ever LEED certified US Embassy compound in Sofia, Bulgaria.
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Excellent at managing multiple projects at one time. We were working on multiple projects at multiple locations. She was excellent at managing these projects while off site the majority of the time. She delegated assignments to her team allowing them to accomplish the task on their own while maintaining leadership over the project. She is excellent at managing the overall design intent while making sure the project still comes in under budget expectations.

Christine Miller Langemak
Partner, Washington Workplace, Inc.
Over the past 4+ years I have had the opportunity to work very closely with Susan Pniewski on several YMCA projects. Susan has a phenomenal understanding of keeping her clients relevant and current when it comes to design. Susan has a great knowledge of what can best work with the limits of budgets and space. Her work is always timely and accurate spending the extra time needed to ensure a successful client. There is no doubt our YMCA’s continue to get better and Susan’s work is a main component for this. I would highly recommend Susan for any project as long as you want the job done right.

Tom Button
District Vice President, YMCA
Christopher West Interiors assisted Hazen and Sawyer with the interior design of our Virginia Beach office. Susan’s input on color, furniture layout, and creative design elements made an overwhelming task both fun and easy for us! She was the consummate professional – always meeting obligations as promised and always on time for our scheduled meetings. Susan is a creative and experienced designer, and I highly recommend the services of Christopher West Interiors.

Brooks McCrackin
Principal Proposal Writer, Hazen & Sawyer
A tremendous talent in dealing with complex projects. Knows the inside of the design business and is an outstanding administrator on all projects both Public and Private.

Thomas Beverly
Architect, T.M. Beverly & Associates
Creative, Intuitive, and personable, A valued teammate.

Scott Mitchell
Architect, Scott Mitchell Architecture
Blog

The Workplace of the Future
July 9, 2015
To make the best design decisions today, corporate interior designers must understand what the workplace and workforce will look like tomorrow. What factors will weigh heavily on the minds of corporate executives and facilities managers in the year 2015? What emerging technologies stand to alter the way office work is conducted 10 years from now? […]
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5 Principles for Promoting Acoustic Comfort in the Workplace
June 16, 2015
As the workplace evolves, some organizations are trying to drive efficiency by pushing more workers into smaller open plan spaces, often compromising employee acoustic comfort. The problems of noise and speech distractions are real: Surveys conducted by the University of California consistently show acoustic quality as the single factor that elicits disapproval from office building occupants (see Fig. 1); and the U.S. Green Building […]
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The Y.M.C.A.’s Work Outside the Gym
June 15, 2015
As a Y.M.C.A. member since 1984, I know it as a great place to become and remain fit, make friends and receive encouragement and support. What I didn’t know, and I suspect you don’t either, is that the Y.M.C.A. of the U.S.A. is also a prime mover nationwide in creating opportunities for healthier lifestyles, especially for those […]
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