the firm
Bartzen & Ball, PLLC is a Virginia based architectural practice specializing in planning and design of a variety of project types including office buildings, institutional, academic and athletic facilities, cultural and visitor's centers, historic preservation and adaptive reuse, and interior design. Bartzen + Ball, PLLC was established in 2001 by Maynard Ball and Bernard 'Tut' Bartzen, both of whom were partners in larger architectural firms; SmithGroup of Washington, DC and Marcellus Wright Cox and Smith of Richmond, Virginia.
Our firm is comprised of a group of architects who have years of experience in working together on higher education, cultural, visitor centers and historic properties. Our design expertise is extensive and focused on both the design and the technical issues related to these facilities. It encompasses programming and planning, conceptual and technical design as well as management and implementation of projects ranging from small, state of the art facilities for higher educational clients and cultural institutions.
awards & recognition
WOOD DESIGN AWARD
Wood Works Eastern Region Wood Design Competition: Institutional Wood Design Award for Roslyn Chapel, 2012
INTERNATIONAL EXCELLENCE IN MASONRY AWARD
International Excellence in Masonry Award, Education for the Terry House Dormitory, Woodberry Forest School, 2005
timeline
2001
Bartzen + Ball, PLLC was founded in June, 2001 by Tut Bartzen & Maynard Ball. 1229 King Street in Old Town, Alexandria, Virginia - our first project, a new speculative office building is completed.
2002
Shawn Van Tiem joined the firm.
Design work begins on Woodberry Forest School’s Terry House Dormitory project.
2003
Woodberry Forest School Reading Room Renovation construction completed.
Platt Residence, Aledo, Texas completed.
2004
Terry House Dormitory at Woodberry Forest School construction completed.
Design work begins on the Montpelier Visitor’s Center.
2005
Terry House Dormitory at Woodberry Forest School construction completed.
Design work begins on the Montpelier Visitor’s Center.
2006
Brian Pritham joined the firm.
Visitor’s Center and duPont Gallery at James Madison’s Montpelier construction completed.
Design work begins on Roslyn Chapel site selection and concept design.
Design work begins on Woodberry Forest School Dowd-Finch Dormitory Renovation / Addition.
Design work Johnson Stadium and Squash Facility at Woodberry Forest School.
2007
The Headmaster’s Residence at Woodberry Forest School, a renovation and addition to the historic structure, construction completed.
Shenandoah University History & Tourism Center construction completed.
2008
Woodberry Forest School Dowd-Finch Dormitory Renovation / Addition construction completed.
Johnson Stadium and Squash Facility at Woodberry Forest School construction completed .
Design work begins on Woodberry Forest School’s New Science Building.
2009
Design work begins on Woodberry Forest School’s New Science Building.
2010
Bishop’s Chapel at Episcopal Diocese of Virginia’s Roslyn Retreat Center construction completed.
2011
Design work begins on UVA MacArthur Squash Center and the new UVA Varsity Tennis Facility at The Boar’s Head Sports Club.
2012
Firm moved studio to 414 W. Franklin Street, Richmond, Virginia.
Terry McCormick joined the firm.
Woodberry Forest School New Science Building construction completed.
Bishop’s Chapel at Roslyn wins Woodworks Design Award, Institutional Category.
Design work begins on Woodberry Forest School’s New Dining Hall / Computer Science Facility.
2013
UVA MacArthur Squash Center at The Boar’s Head Sports Club construction completed.
WFS Dining Hall + Computer Science Classroom Building starts construction.
2014
Veritas Lingle Hall completes construction.
Country Club of Virginia Tennis courts open.
2015
WFS Dining Hall + Computer Science Classroom Building (Terry Dining Hall + Kenan Building) opens.
St. Catherine's School Junior Kindergarten building opens.