Awen Solutions Group LLC

Planning, Architecture, and Engineering for America's Veteran Healthcare System

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About the firm

Awen Solutions Group is an Alexandria, Virginia-based planning, architecture, and engineering practice founded in 2018. Focused on the Department of Veterans Affairs healthcare system, it delivers integrated services across strategic facility and capital asset planning, architectural and engineering design, construction support, and specialized technical assessments. With more than 60 professionals spanning architecture, engineering, healthcare planning, interior design, asset management, physical security, environmental compliance, cost estimating, construction management, and project management, the practice has supported medical centers and healthcare campuses nationwide.

Established
2018
Team
Midsize
Firm type
Architecture & Engineering

People

Rich CreaghPresident & Chief Executive Officer

Marshall ContinoExecutive Vice President, Growth & Delivery

Kyle BreedenExecutive Vice President, Internal Operations & Integration

Megan CollinsVice President, Architecture & Engineering Services

Chris RheaVice President, Strategic Operations

Lorena AlvarezVice President, Facilities Services

Amy CarrDirector, Project Management

Sabrina CheungManager, Studio

Jennifer QuarmbyManager, Real Property

Gene KlowPrincipal Architect

Matt ShubaAssociate Principal Architect

Capabilities

Strategic & Capital Asset Planning

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Guiding organizations through long-range facility and capital planning to deliver mission-aligned solutions that optimize clinical operations.

  • Facility Master Planning

    Developing campus-scale blueprints for medical centers to guide long-term infrastructure investment.

  • Capital Investment Planning

    Prioritizing capital programs and assets to align with evolving clinical and mission needs.

  • Asset Management

    Tracking real property inventories and performing lifecycle planning for healthcare campuses.

Architectural & Engineering Design Services

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Providing comprehensive design capabilities tailored to healthcare standards to deliver safe, efficient, and resilient facilities.

  • Healthcare Architecture

    Designing clinical, administrative, and specialty care spaces to optimize medical workflows.

  • Engineering Design

    Providing structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering to ensure building utility performance.

  • Interior Design

    Creating interior layouts and healing environments that enhance the experience of patients and staff.

Construction Support

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Assisting healthcare construction programs with oversight, documentation, and coordination to maintain compliance with quality expectations.

  • Construction Administration

    Delivering site observation, request-for-information tracking, and submittal reviews during building phases.

  • Cost Estimating

    Developing independent cost forecasts and budget analyses to support project planning.

  • Project Management

    Managing schedules, tracking milestones, and coordinating stakeholders to keep delivery on track.

Special Studies & Technical Assessments

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Conducting evaluations of facility performance, regulatory compliance, and operational risks to support federal decision-making.

  • Facility Condition Assessments

    Evaluating physical systems and code compliance to assess long-term recapitalization needs.

  • Physical Security Assessments

    Analyzing infrastructure resilience against specialized security criteria and protection standards.

  • Environmental & Safety Compliance

    Performing audits and risk reviews to ensure alignment with occupational safety regulations.

Industries

Healthcare · Federal

Projects

Boise Dental Clinic

Boise, ID · Healthcare · Client: VA Boise Healthcare System

Project details

Dental clinic design and engineering services to support oral healthcare delivery at the medical center.

Cardiac Cath Lab & Hybrid Operating Room

Palo Alto, CA · Healthcare · Client: VA Palo Alto Healthcare System

Project details

Design of a specialized cardiac catheterization laboratory and hybrid operating room to expand advanced clinical capabilities.

Albany Women's Health Center

Albany, NY · Healthcare · Client: VA Albany Healthcare System

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Facility design for a dedicated women's healthcare center focused on tailored patient environments.

Pittsburgh University Drive EHRM

Pittsburgh, PA · Healthcare · Client: VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System

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Infrastructure and space planning design to support the deployment of modernized electronic health records systems.