PROFILE Muse Architects, established in 1983, is an office with extensive experience in residential, institutional, commercial, and urban design projects, and expertise in sustainable design for all project types. As an office of twenty people, and with established relationships with all related engineering consultants, Muse Architects provides full services for various scales of architectural commissions. The work of Muse Architects has received more than one hundred and thirty-five design awards, including those from the National, Washington, Maryland, Baltimore, Potomac Valley, and Northern Virginia Chapters of the AIA, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and the Masonry Institute. In 2007 Muse Architects received the Top Firm National Award from Residential Architect magazine “for an outstanding contribution to residential architectural practice.” The work of Muse Architects has also been reviewed in more than two hundred architectural books and periodicals, including Architectural Record, Architectural Digest, and The American Home, Design for Living. Stephen Muse, FAIA, Senior Principal, received a Bachelor of Architecture with High Honors from the University of Maryland and a Master of Architecture in Urban Design from Cornell University, where he was a Graduate Fellow. Prior to establishing his private practice, Stephen practiced in the office of Hartman-Cox Architects in Washington, DC. He has also been a design faculty member of the Departments of Architecture at the University of Maryland, Cornell University and Harvard University, and has been a member of the Washington Chapter/AIA Board of Directors, the U. S. Commission of Fine Arts, Georgetown Historic District Board, and the Washington Architectural Foundation Board of Directors. In 1996, in recognition of his "notable design contributions to the profession of architecture," Stephen was elevated to Fellowship in the American Institute of Architects. In 2005, he was selected as Alum of the Year by the University of Maryland, as a result of “his involvement in bridging education and the profession.” In 2008 Stephen was inducted into Builder magazine’s William S. Marvin Hall of Fame for Design Excellence for his “invaluable contributions to residential design.” William Kirwan, AIA, LEED® AP, Principal, received a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture and a Master of Architecture from the University of Maryland. William joined Muse Architects upon graduation in 1987 and has served as Project Architect and Project Manager for many of the firm’s award winning residential and institutional commissions. Following 15 years of employment from Intern to Senior Associate, he was elevated to Principal of the firm in 2003. William has been an adjunct faculty member of the School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation of the University of Maryland, and has been a member of the Washington Chapter/AIA Board of Directors as Director for Design Issues. In 2007, he became an accredited professional with the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program. In 2009, he was appointed to the Montgomery County, Maryland Historic Preservation Commission and currently serves as Vice-Chairman. Kuk-Ja Kim, AIA, LEED® AP, Senior Associate, received a Bachelor of Science in Architecture and a Master of Architecture from the University of Maryland. Kuk-Ja joined Muse Architects in 1988 and became an Associate in 1999, and a Senior Associate in 2003. Warren Short, AIA, LEED® AP, Associate, received a Bachelor of Architectural Engineering from Southern Tech. Warren joined Muse Architects in 1995 and became an Associate in 2003. John Thorp, AIA, Associate, received a Bachelor of Arts from Wesleyan University and a Master of Architecture from Virginia Tech. John joined Muse Architects in 1997 and became an Associate in 2006. Joshua O. Hill, AIA, LEED® AP, Associate, received a Bachelor of Science in Architecture and a Master of Architecture from the University of Maryland. Joshua joined Muse Architects in 2001 and became an Associate in 2010. Farideh Muse, Muse Architects' Office Administrator, received a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Maryland. Farideh joined Muse Architects in 2000. Mary-Margaret Stacy, AIA, received a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Kentucky. Mary-Margaret joined Muse Architects in 2001. Marc Langhammer received a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Kansas. Marc joined Muse Architects in 2002. Eric B. Hurtt, Assoc. AIA, received a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Notre Dame, and a Master of Architecture from the University of Maryland. Eric joined Muse Architects in 2004. Lexy Mueller, Muse Architects' Office Manager, received a MA in journalism and public affairs from American University and a BA from Chatham College in political science. Lexy joined Muse Architects in 2007. John Martinez received a Bachelor of Science in Architecture and a Master of Architecture from the University of Maryland. John joined Muse Architects in 2008. Abdul Muzikir received a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Notre Dame, and a Master of Architecture from the University of Maryland. Abdul joined Muse Architects in 2009.