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Bill Bonstra is the founder and managing partner of Bonstra | Haresign ARCHITECTS LLP. After distinguishing himself at several notable Washington firms, he founded the firm in 2000 and has designed prominent and award-winning landmarks such as Solo Piazza, The Tapies Condominium, Villaggio Condominium, and The Studio Theatre, among others. These projects contribute contemporary design to the traditional architecture of the nation's capital. Mr. Bonstra's work has been recognized by the American Institute of Architects and other leading industry groups for exemplary design and project implementation. He and his work have been featured in the Washington Post, ArchitectureDC, The AIA Guide to the Architecture of Washington, DC-Sixth Edition, and in the Second Edition of James Goode's Best Addresses. Internationally, his work has been published in well-known design magazines such as BRAVACASA, Aspekti and Idealen Dom. Mr. Bonstra is a recognized expert in the areas of adaptive reuse, historic preservation, contemporary design, and zoning and building code analysis. As a mentor to young architects he frequently participates in lectures and juries at leading institutions such as The University of Maryland, The Catholic University of America, and Virginia Tech Alexandria Center, to name a few. He is Past President of the Maryland Architecture Alumni Chapter, Past Director of the Greater Washington Boys and Girls Clubs, and Past Chair of the LCCA Historic Preservation Review Committee. Mr. Bonstra is a member of the Cosmos Club in Washington DC. He received his Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Maryland, from which he graduated with honors. |
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