Moya Design Partners

Moya Design Partners

Short description

Moya Design Partners (MOYA) opened its doors five years ago with the intention and mission to become a reference in quality, client satisfaction, and inclusiveness. When we founded the company, we wanted to bring in diverse points of view, perspectives, and experiences because we envisioned a design firm that truly understood people’s and communities’ needs. A group of designers was willing to listen and be involved in client- and community-first design.

After five years, we are well on our way to achieving that. We have grown strategically around typologies where we can leave a mark as designers and effect positive change as community members. Back in 2017, we started the design of a 42-units 100% affordable housing building with a permanent supportive element in DC: Diane’s House. We also embarked on the design of an innovative child-care center in Silver Springs, Maryland, for CentroNia.

Fast forward five years, we oversee the design and construction of over 3000 housing units, 60% affordable at different levels. These include the recently completed The Bridge at MLK Jr Avenue, and the phased design of over a thousand housing units for the North Capitol redevelopment project in DC. Another landmark project we have had the privilege to work on is the site selection of the new Smithsonian Institution Museums: the National Museum of the American Latino and the Woman’s History Museum. In partnership with Ayers Saint Gross Architects, MOYA’s Urban Design team worked with the different stakeholders to provide a thorough analysis of the programmatic needs and the fit of over 15 sites on or around the National Mall.

We have grown sustainably and steadily from a team of five to our current team of 46. A key to that sustained growth has been forecasting opportunities and the strategic identification of talent and needs, which help us balance staff requirements and work balance to build a successful and healthy company.