Damon Sheppard

AIA, NOMA, LEED AP BD+C
Principal, Managing Director, Washington, D.C.

Damon is an architect and mentor who believes in using his craft to do good for others. He is a big picture thinker who gravitates towards complex, program-driven projects that improve the daily lives of the people they touch. He strives for work that is both beautiful and beneficial to humanity, knowing that architects have the power to transform communities.

A Baltimore native and an alum of Howard University, Damon has a passion for higher education design, creating spaces for clients that support interdisciplinary learning, research, and collaboration.

Say hello to Damon
As Managing Director of our Washington, D.C. studio, Damon seeks to create a culture of mentorship and an environment where a diverse staff of professionals can thrive.
Throughout his career, Damon has led client engagement sessions to ensure equitable programming and planning for all project stakeholders.
“I love a beautiful building, but what gets me up in the morning is knowing that the projects that I'm working on will have a major impact on someone's life.”
Outside the studio, Damon spends time on Maryland’s eastern shore, kayaking the Chesapeake Bay, biking nature trails, and exploring small coastal towns.
He also loves to travel, pictured here with his family on a recent trip to Ghana.
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