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Frederick Ward Associates provides architecture, engineering, land planning, and surveying services across the Mid-Atlantic region. Operating for over 67 years, the practice balances function and aesthetics to deliver sustainable design, civil and structural engineering, and regulatory navigation support.
John V. Mettee IVPresident
Thomas M. MinerSenior Vice President and Director of Engineering
Barry MillerDirector of Architecture
Tory PierceSenior Advisor
Creating functional, beautiful, and sustainable spaces utilizing advanced technology.
Designing aesthetic and highly functional structures tailored to client requirements.
Utilizing advanced visualization tools to help clients preview projects before construction begins.
Integrating environmental efficiency and sustainable materials into building layouts.
Providing multidisciplinary solutions to ensure projects are structurally sound, energy-efficient, and cost-effective.
Designing site infrastructure, grading, and drainage systems.
Analyzing and designing resilient structural frameworks for diverse facility types.
Designing efficient heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.
Planning safe and reliable power distribution and lighting systems.
Navigating complex regulatory landscapes and delivering precise land measurements.
Optimizing site layout, access, and land use efficiency.
Evaluating land development possibilities within local regulatory frameworks.
Conducting precise boundary, topographic, and construction staking measurements.
Assessing environmental impacts and planning for resource protection.
Commercial · Government · Sports & Recreation · Education · Land Development
Sports & Recreation
A community facility designed with exposed steel, ACM panels, brick, and natural stone veneer. The interior features daylight harvesting, active and passive solar design, water-efficient fixtures, energy-efficient HVAC and lighting, and durable materials selected through life-cycle costing.
Bel Air, MD · Commercial · Client: Spartan Surfaces
Transformation of a 43,000-square-foot former Aegis Building in downtown Bel Air into a contemporary corporate headquarters, incorporating the client's brand and products throughout the workplace.