Firm Spotlight | STUDIO LYEW

In July, DCNOMA proudly spotlights Richard Lyew and Studio Lyew, the Washington, DC-based architecture practice he founded in 2019. Rooted in thoughtful, environmentally conscious design, the firm creates practical and elegant solutions for homes, businesses, and neighborhoods across the region.

✨ About Studio Lyew:

🔹 Washington, DC-based architecture firm led by Richard Lyew, AIA, NOMA, whose work blends technical expertise with design creativity
🔹 Serves clients throughout the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia on projects that respond to local context, client needs, and budget
🔹 Specializes in residential design, including renovations, additions, green homes, and accessory spaces that help families make better use of the places they call home
🔹Known for a transparent design process that emphasizes listening, clear communication, and early owner involvement
🔹 Guided by three core values:

• Community Impact: Designing spaces that support the people who live, work, and gather in them

• Sustainability:  Incorporating design strategies that promote healthier, more resilient environments

• Creativity:  Developing practical solutions that reflect each client’s goals, resources, and vision

Studio Lyew was established with the belief that architecture should improve everyday life. Whether reimagining an existing home, adapting a historic building, or designing community-focused spaces, the firm approaches each project with curiosity, collaboration, and respect for budget, schedule, and surrounding context.

Richard’s experience at nationally recognized firms including HOK, Perkins Eastman, Antunovich Associates, and Bowie Gridley Architects gives Studio Lyew the technical depth of a larger practice while preserving the responsiveness of a boutique firm.

DCNOMA is proud to celebrate Studio Lyew for showing how small, intentional projects can create meaningful change for neighborhoods, families, and future generations.