Cogitate Design Portfolio

cogitatedesign, pllc
architecture | consulting

intro
winter 2010

cogitatedesign, pllc is a full service Professional
Architectural Design firm. We approach each project by
striving to define the inherent design issues- independent of
the latest trends- and provide solutions that are respected
by our clients and known for design quality. Our work is not
rooted in a particular style, it is about absorbing a
philosophy and building something appropriate

Services:
 Consulting
 Peer Review
 Third Party Review
 Feasibility Studies
 Conceptual Design
 3d Visualization
 Full Design Services
 Full Construction Documentation
 Construction Administration

10440 summerton drive raleigh nc 27614 | info@cogitatedesign.com
www.cogitatedesign.com


firm profile

cogitatedesign, pllc is a full service Professional Architectural Design firm providing services for individual
clients and contract/consulting services for Architectural, Engineering, and Development firms. We approach each
project by striving to define the inherent design issues- independent of the latest trends- and provide solutions
that are respected by our clients and known for design quality. Our work is not rooted in a particular style, it is
about absorbing a philosophy and building something appropriate. At the commencement of each project, any
‘style’ to strive towards is negated- the resultant design is based upon the inherent design problems, client needs,
desires, and context. Our process involves considerable client interaction and involvement in an effort to craft
buildings to the needs of the end-users.

Experienced in a wide range of project types and construction types; from low-rise wood frame to high-rise
concrete construction. To address project specifics, a network of professionals is maintained from which the most
efficient team can be assembled to service projects of all types, scale and scope. Project experience includes:

 Large Scale Mixed-Use
 Multi-Family Housing (For-Sale and For-Rent)
 Retail
 Commercial
 Single-Family Custom Homes
 Single-Family Renovations and Additions

Our goal is to build collaborative relationships with like-minded clients where we are renowned for, respected for,
and sought out for the quality of our service and designs. The firm is purposely small; maintaining a small practice
keeps us involved throughout the entire course of the project, thus providing continuity and most importantly,
accountability to our clients. Completing projects within budget and on schedule, without compromising design
quality, is a prime objective of the firm.

The following pages contain a few project examples. While this document reflects our experience, what it cannot
communicate is the dedication to being an ‘Architect’ and commitment to client satisfaction.

Please contact us to schedule a free initial consultation to discuss your project.



west gate
asheville nc

mixed-use: residential condominiums | retail
brief: 120 residential units, 17,000 gsf retail
timeline: on-hold pending financing
project completed while employed at cda


mcdonnell residence-vineyard quarters
great falls va

“Keith completed a design for a whole house
renovation/addition as well as a separate guest
house for our home in Fairfax County, Virginia. My
wife had very specific ideas to incorporate salvaged
materials and other green features in the
construction while creating an overall impression of
an estate that had occupied the property for
decades. The interactive design process was time-
consuming, and Keith did a great job in bringing
every detail of our vision to an award-winning
reality. To date, the completed project has won four
awards including the prestigious National Home
Builder Association’s Chrysalis Award for Whole
House Renovations for the Northeast Region, and
our home was featured in Home & Design
Magazine.” j. mcdonnell may 6, 2009

2008 awards
best in american living awards
best one-of-a-kind custom

monument award- northern va
building industry association
winner- one of a kind single
family homes $500k-$1mil

maryland-national capital
building industry association
[mncbia]
gold award

2009 publications
home + design sourcebook
washington-maryland-virginia
pp 88-89

‘vintage bath at a budget price’
this old house
may pp 74-79

2008 publications
‘an estate is born in great falls’
home + design luxury
remodeling
pp r8-r19

single family: custom guest house
timeline: completed 2007
project completed while employed at gtm


kildaire residence
raleigh nc

single family: custom home
timeline: anticipated completion 2011


linden avenue towns
bethesda md

multi-family: custom town homes
brief: 6 residential units, 2 buildings


live-work building
raleigh nc

mixed-use: residential | retail | commercial
timeline: prototype in design phase


nugent residence
leonardtown md

2008 publications
‘bay watch’
waterfront home & design
v.4 no.1 pp 48-57

dream homes greater washington dc
pp 42 + 43

single family: custom home + guest house


winmore condos
carrboro nc

mixed-use: residential town homes | retail/commercial
brief: 5/10 residential units, 6,300 gsf retail


tenley towns
washington dc



belvedere
charlotesville va

brief: 208 residential units, 10 buildings, 20 acre site


blackwell-singer residence
carrboro nc

project completed while employed at bizios architect


laguna vista
ocean city md

multi-family: condominiums
brief: 44 residential units


morris residence
park city ut



oakleigh condos
albemarle county va

multi-family: condominiums


private residence
raleigh nc

timeline: in design phase


wolynec residence
bethesda md

2005 award
chrysalis award for excellence
additions over $250k

single family: renovation | addition


union place
washington dc

mixed-use: residential apartments | retail


margot residence
rio rancho nm

timeline: in design phase


cuthrell-lamb residence
harkers island nc

project completed while employed at bizios architect


enka commercial building
asheville nc

commercial: retail | office
brief: 9,000 gsf retail | 30,000 gsf office
timeline: on hold pending financing


joslin residence
chevy chase md

2003 awards
best deck | porch



housecon 1.0
raleigh nc

single family: affordable production home
timeline: prototype in design phase


legg residence
chevy chase md

2002 award
whole house renovation over $500k



krawczyk residence
chevy chase md



woodside towns
silver spring md



mcdonnell residence- main house
great falls va

“Keith completed a design for a whole
house renovation/addition as well as a
separate guest house for our home in
Fairfax County, Virginia. My wife had
very specific ideas to incorporate
salvaged materials and other green
features in the construction while
creating an overall impression of an
estate that had occupied the property
for decades. The interactive design process was time-consuming, and Keith did a great job in bringing
every detail of our vision to an award-winning reality. To date, the completed project has won four
awards including the prestigious National Home Builder Association’s Chrysalis Award for Whole House
Renovations for the Northeast Region, and our home was featured in Home & Design Magazine.”
j. mcdonnell may 6, 2009

2008 awards
[ne region 16 states]

maryland-national capital building
industry association [mncbia]
gold award

2009 publications
home + design sourcebook
washington-maryland-virginia
pp 88-89

‘vintage bath at a budget price’
this old house
may pp 74-79

2008 publications
‘an estate is born in great falls’
home + design luxury remodeling
pp r8-r19



main street at enka
asheville nc

mixed-use: residential | retail
timeline: on hold pending financing


kilduff residence
royal oak md

project completed while employed at nsarchitects


private residence
kensington md



alexander residence
bethesda md



main street at enka
asheville nc

brief: 360 residential units, 7 buildings, 120,000 gsf retail, 22 acre site


radnor residence
bethesda md



cameron village
raleigh nc

mixed-use: residential apartments | retail


people
keith a. palma, aia, ncarb, leed ap

Keith A. Palma, AIA, Managing Principal and Owner, has practiced architecture in Maryland, Virginia, Utah,
Washington DC, and North Carolina while employed at various size firms. He has over fifteen years of
professional experience in all stages of architectural design, documentation, and construction administration. His
professional experience includes large scale mixed-use projects, mid-high rise residential condominiums, multi-
family housing, commercial, retail, urban infill housing, single family custom homes and renovation/additions. His
work is not rooted in a particular style, it is about absorbing a philosophy and building something appropriate.

Professional Qualifications:
 American Institute of Architects
 Commonwealth of Virginia Registration
 State of Maryland Registration
 State of North Carolina Registration
 National Council of Architectural Registration Boards Certification
 Designated a LEED Accredited Professional by the US Green Building Council
®

Boards:
 Falls River Community Association, LLC- Architectural Review Board Member
 Casa Esperanza Montessori Charter School- Building Committee Member

Education:
 Master of Architecture
University of Maryland- School of Architecture
College Park, MD

 Bachelor of Science in Architecture
University of Maryland- School of Architecture
College Park, MD



testimonials

Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Creative, High Integrity, and On Time.

“Keith completed a design for a whole house renovation/addition as well as a separate guest house for our home
in Fairfax County, Virginia. My wife had very specific ideas to incorporate salvaged materials and other green
features in the construction while creating an overall impression of an estate that had occupied the property for
decades. The interactive design process was time-consuming, and Keith did a great job in bringing every detail of
our vision to an award-winning reality. To date, the completed project has won four awards including the
prestigious National Home Builder Association’s Chrysalis Award for Whole House Renovations for the Northeast
Region, and our home was featured in Home & Design Magazine. Great job, Keith!”
May 6, 2009- John McDonnell, client while employed at GTM Architects

“Relentless attention to detail. Project always on budget and before deadline.”
March 16, 2009- Wilton W. Scott, JR., colleague, former Senior Project Manager at GTM Architects

“Keith is one of the most organized Architects I've ever known. He is able to manage complex projects and
organize and lead large teams. He is particularly skilled at keeping his projects on time and on budget while
always exceeding the client’s expectations. He is also a great role model and mentor for younger professionals. I
highly recommend Keith.”
March 3, 2009- Jody Brown, colleague, former Senior Project Designer at CDA

“With his scrupulous attention to schedules, budgets, design quality and client satisfaction, Keith is a quadruple-
threat as an architect and project manager.”
February 21, 2009- Loren Brandford, colleague, former Project Architect at CDA

“I worked with Keith as the structural engineer for a number of projects that he was the architect for. Keith was
always organized and kept the projects running smoothly. Keith is a pleasure to work with and I hope that we can
do more projects together in the future.”
March 2, 2009- Mitchell Fluhrer, consultant, owner Fluhrer Reed, PA


“I have worked with a Keith as a consultant. He was a very good communicator and very personable. He is a
team player.”
March 2, 2009- Craig Fisher, consultant, Structural Project Manager at Stewart Engineering

“The work Keith did for our development group as the architect's Project Manager was organized, timely,
efficient, and always helpful. He put a lot of effort into keeping the design team for our two large projects ($100
million total) moving forward at an accelerated pace, while at the same time providing the us (the owner) with
timeline requirements, clarifications, project updates, and professional advice. He was the center of the hub for
these projects, and he did his job well.”
March 13, 2009- Eric Jones, client while at CDA, former Director of Construction at the FIRC Group

“Keith is an efficient and thorough manager that is interested in producing the best product possible. He is
extremely knowledgeable and works well with the people he manages.”
March 16, 2009- Ashley Thayer, colleague, Intern Architect at CDA

“I was the parking and structural engineering consultant on a project Keith was managing. His knowledge and
flexibility made for an easy process to coordinate the design intent of both his and our concerns. Keith was
articulate and proactive with his communications regarding the project directions. I enjoyed working with Keith and
hope to do so in the future.”
March 17, 2009- Kenneth Brehmer, consultant, Associate at Carl Walker, Inc.



recognition

awards

08
best in american living awards- nahb and professional builder magazine
mcdonnell residence- vineyard quarters
best one-of-a-kind custom home up to 4,000 square feet

chrysalis award for excellence [ne region 16 states]

monument award- northern va building industry association
winner- one of a kind single family homes $500k-$1mil

maryland-national capital building industry association [mncbia]
gold award

mncbia
gold award

05
wolynec residence
additions over $250k

02
legg residence


publications

baldwin, deborah. “vintage bath at a budget price” this old house may 2009: 74-79. print.

rosen, kelli. “at a glance” home & design sourcebook washington-maryland-virginia
2009: 88-89. print.

rosen, kelli. “timeless tradition” home & design washington-maryland-virginia
late fall 2008: r8-r19. print.

rosen, kelli. “bay watch” waterfront home & design 4.1 (2008): 3, 48-57. print.

weko, amanda gibney, ed. dream homes greater d.c. plano: panache, 2007.
cover, 42-46, 48, back cover. print.

competitions

98
the ultimate design challenge
homes for habitat design awards
national competition
washington dc
constructed by m.h.c.d.o.

housing a community
affordable buildable contextual
national design competition
chicago il
award of merit

97
1 ka’9domicile
design competition to raise money for
canine companions for independence
tysons corner va
placed

94
charles e. peterson prize measured drawings
chisholm house, garrett park md
national competition
philadelphia pa
honorable mention


exhibitions

02
the urban ka’9 run ]revisiting astro[
white box + the run
new york ny

98
housing a community exhibit
the chicago anthenaeum museum of architecture and design
chicago il

94
permanent habs collection
chisholm house
library of congress
washington dc

awards + publications while employed at gtm architects



brief
cogitatedesign, pllc is a full service Architectural Design firm providing services for individual clients and
contract/consulting services for Architectural, Engineering, and Development firms. With over fifteen years of
professional experience, we approach each project by striving to define the inherent design issues- independent
of the latest trends- and provide solutions that are respected by our clients and known for design quality. Our goal
is to build collaborative relationships with like-minded clients where we are renowned for, respected for, and
sought out for the quality of our service and designs. Completing projects within budget and on schedule, without
compromising design quality, is a prime objective of the firm.

Our work is not rooted in a particular style; it is about absorbing a philosophy and building something appropriate.

Services:
 Consulting
 Peer Review
 Feasibility Studies
 Conceptual Design
 Construction Cost Estimating
 Full Design Services
 Full Construction Documentation
 Construction Administration

Project Experience:
 Large Scale Mixed-Use
 Multi-Family Housing
 Retail
 Commercial
 Urban Infill Housing
 Single Family Custom Homes
 Single Family Renovations and Additions

Professional Qualifications:
 American Institute of Architects
 Commonwealth of Virginia Registration
 State of Maryland Registration
 State of North Carolina Registration
®
 LEED Accredited Professional- LEED AP
 National Council of Architectural Registration Boards Certification

Please contact us for additional information or to schedule a free initial consultation to discuss your project

projects completed while employed at cda and gtm

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