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Armando Nazario

AIA, LEED AP
Associate Principal, Washington, D.C.

Armando’s portfolio encompasses a wide range of projects, from million-square-foot hospitals and towering skyscrapers to eco-district masterplans. Above all, his designs are driven by context and elevate the strengths of the communities they inhabit. He is inspired by projects that challenge the expectations of a particular building typology, and he aspires to create spaces that will bring new energy to the work people do there.

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Say hello to Armando
Armando reflects on his approach to design and his career at Perkins&Will.
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Metropolis Think Tank Panel Discussion
It Takes a Village: The Role of Community in Designing for Resilience

Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Armando developed an appreciation for how buildings and structures convey meaning and historical significance. He realized that spaces are not designed equally, which sparked his curiosity to understand the differences in design and the reasons behind them.

With good design, the clarity of the idea carries through the challenges of documentation, budget, and construction; in this way, we can create spaces that not only inspire but also contribute to human experience.
Hallway of healthcare facility with people walking down
waiting lobby of healthcare facility with people sitting in chairs
Warren Memorial Replacement Hospital
Valley Health System
exterior of building during sunset
roof deck of building with people on it
1222 22nd Street NW Repositioning
Bernstein Management Corporation
Colorful sketch of Washington DC Captiol building
Colorful sketch of Washington DC Washington momument
architectural sketch of outdoor office
Drawings created for The Washingtonian during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Armando believes that design should be accessible to everyone; he shares his passion for his craft through drawing. His ability to illustrate ideas both memorializes work and makes it accessible to a wider audience.

Two adults and a child cleaning up a river bank
Giving Back
When not working, Armando can be found volunteering, playing the guitar, whipping up homemade breads and pastas, and creating encaustic art (hot wax painting).

Armando's Featured Work

Southwest Library exterior of a library
Work
Southwest Library
Washington, D.C.
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