Firm Spotlight | SGodley Architects

In May, DCNOMA proudly spotlights Shamika Godley, and her firm SGodley Architects — a Maryland-based architecture firm rooted in creativity, purpose, and a shared commitment to design excellence across commercial, non-profit, and local, state, and federal government sectors.

✨ About SGodley Architects®:

🔹 Founded in 2009 by Shamika Godley — architect, entrepreneur, and design visionary
🔹 Maryland-based architecture firm with a bold, multidisciplinary approach to design, project management, and construction
🔹 Nearly 30 years of architectural mastery guiding the firm’s creative leadership and inspired vision
🔹Specializes in transformative commercial and local, state and federal government projects, including complex renovations and dynamic new construction
🔹 Celebrated for a solutions-based approach that artfully balances inspired design, constructability, and budget
🔹 Creatively unbounded by building type—driven by a deep curiosity to understand existing and new conditions and translate them into inspired design 
🔹 Rooted in active listening and genuine connection, empowering clients to discover possibilities they never imagined 

🔹 Champions innovation by elevating emerging professionals and boldly challenging conventional thinking

🔹Passionate advocate for women’s leadership and visibility in the industry through active involvement, community engagement and WBENC certification

🔹 Deeply committed to creating spaces that are breathtakingly beautiful, environmentally responsible, and enduringly functional

SGodley Architects® is distinguished by its inspired, client-centered approach, bringing creativity, intention, and unwavering transparency to every project. The firm engages deeply with client needs, thoughtfully weighs budget and schedule considerations, and communicates with refreshing openness to build lasting trust. Their work is a testament to the power of inspired design grounded in real-world execution—ensuring every project is not only visually compelling but genuinely transformative. 

From first concept to final completion, SGodley Architects® leads with collaboration and curiosity—listening intently, asking the right questions, and championing the client’s vision at every turn. Their process doesn’t simply deliver exceptional design solutions; it inspires clients to reimagine what is possible and leaves them transformed by the experience. 

DCNOMA is proud to celebrate SGodley Architects® for their creative vision, inspiring leadership, and relentless dedication to advancing design that uplifts people, honors process, and leaves a lasting mark on every community they serve.