1225 I STREET NW,
WASHINGTON, DC

Our Studio

HOW WE SHOW UP

At Drummond Projects, how we show up shapes everything we do. Presence is the foundation of our practice. The way we enter a project, listen, and collaborate is as important as the spaces we create. Our work begins before drawings or materials, grounded in clarity, humility, and imagination

We see design as both a creative and ethical act. Every client and site carries history, emotion, and ambition. We start by listening deeply, guided by curiosity and without assumption. This allows us to uncover overlooked stories and craft spaces that feel layered, personal, and lasting. Design is also a way of building trust. We work as partners, not just designers, committed to authentic collaboration. Trust gives creativity room to grow and ensures outcomes that remain meaningful over time. We pair vision with rigor. From early concepts to technical execution, every phase is approached with care and discipline. Craft matters to us, because beauty without durability cannot endure.

This is how we show up: fully present, relentlessly curious, and grounded in purpose. We design to shape meaning, cultivate belonging, and create environments that honor both history and possibility.

We understand how ideas become places. With clarity and discipline impact our work carries architecturalintent from concept through construction to deliver resilient, enduring environments.

Our mission is to create transformative impact through the built environment by leveraging our design expertise to push beyond traditional boundaries.

We embrace our cultural connections, prioritizing the meaningful representation of minority communities, while fostering thoughtful creativity and strategic innovation.

Through this approach, we craft spaces that are both accessible and deeply meaningful, amplifying equitable design for all.

OUR IMPACT

To date, our work represents $0.8 billion in development and collaboration value across projects in progress and completed. We have contributed to 1.6 million square feet of built and planned space spanning commercial, multifamily, hospitality, cultural, and mixed-use typologies.
Our portfolio includes 74 active and completed commercial projects across the United States, ranging from ground-up developments to adaptive reuse and phased repositioning efforts. We are experienced in navigating complex urban sites, public-private partnerships, and stakeholder-driven approvals while maintaining design clarity and execution discipline. Drummond Projects brings a developer-aligned mindset to every engagement. We design with an understanding of cost, constructability, phasing, and long term asset value, delivering architecture that supports leasing, community adoption, and durable performance.

$0.8B

• DEVELOPMENT AND COLLABORATION PROJECTS
IN PROGRESS AND COMPLETED

1.6M SF

• DEVELOPMENT AND COLLABORATION PROJECTS
IN PROGRESS AND COMPLETED

74 PROJECTS

• ACTIVE AND COMPLETED COMMERCIAL PROJECTS
ACROSS THE UNITED STATES

95 YEARS

• COMBINED YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

Through an integrated design/build approach, concepts are transformed into fully realized spaces through rigorous coordination, precision,and careful planning.

Our mission is to create transformative impact through the built environment by leveraging our design expertise to push beyond traditional boundaries.

We embrace our cultural connections, prioritizing the meaningful representation of minority communities, while fostering thoughtful creativity and strategic innovation.

Through this approach, we craft spaces that are both accessible and deeply meaningful, amplifying equitable design for all.

OUR INTER-DISCIPLINARY APPROACH

Where Ideas Take Shape And Our Voices Valued

ARCHITECTURE

We deliver holistic architecture, guiding projects from research through construction. We translate ideas into precise, buildable solutions, balancing creativity, functionality, and schedule while ensuring designs integrate seamlessly with interiors and lighting.

  • Full design services: Concept through Construction
    Documentation (SD, DD, CD) Construction management and administration

  • Construction management and administration

  • Feasibility studies and site analysis

  • Code and zoning review

  • Material selection and specification

  • Sustainability and energy performance consulting

  • Cost estimating and budget management

INTERIOR DESIGN

We craft interiors that are functional, elegant, and all managed with budget oversight, procurement strategy, and workflow optimization to ensure efficient execution and high-quality results.

  • Space planning and layout optimization

  • Finish and material selection

  • Furniture, fixtures, and equipment(FF&E) specification

  • Custom millwork and built-in design

  • Accessibility and code compliance

  • Budgeting and cost management

  • Vendor coordination and procurement support

  • Interior construction administration

  • Brand identity integration within interiors

LIGHTING DESIGN

We design lighting that is supported by budget management and streamlined workflows for seamless coordination with architecture and interiors, ensuring every space is visually compelling and executed with technical precision.

  • Lighting concept and design strategy | Signage Design

  • Fixture specification and layout

  • Daylighting analysis andintegration

  • Control systems design and programming

  • Construction documentation and shop drawing review

  • Mood, ambiance, and functional lighting planning

  • Specialty lighting for art, exhibits,or signage

  • Post-occupancy performance evaluation

OUR TEAM

MULTI-FAMILY

|

2,500+ UNITS

ARCHITECTURE | INTERIOR DESIGN | LIGHTING DESIGN | MODEL UNIT STAGING

RETAIL

|

50,000+ SF

ARCHITECTURE | DESIGN | BUILD | FURNITURE SELECTIONS

MIXED-USE

|

1MIL+ SF

ARCHITECTURE | INTERIOR DESIGN | LIGHTING DESIGN

SINGLE FAMILY

|

30+ HOMES

ARCHITECTURE | DESIGN I BUILD

COMMERCIAL OFFICE

|

50,000+ SF

ARCHITECTURE | DESIGN | BUILD I FURNITURE SELECTIONS

HOSPITALITY

|

8 F&B ESTABLISHMENTS

DESIGN| BUILD | FURNITURE SELECTIONS

LIGHTING DESIGN

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ARCHITECTUAL LIGHTING SERVICES

ARCHITECTUAL LIGHTING SUPPORT AND CONSULTING

ART INSTALLATION

|

3 PUBLIC ART INSTALLATIONS

DESIGN I FABRICATION I INSTALLATION

JIMMIE DRUMMOND

PRINCIPAL

Jimmie Drummond is studio founder, architect, educator and lighting artist. His pluralistic role within the discipline of architecture demonstrates a desire to delve into detail and traverse the many dimensions of this creative practice. He is compelled by socially-driven causes that enact positive change at all scales.

Jimmie’s portfolio of work includes multi-housing development, commercial hospitality, mixed-use development, and office workspaces. With a Bachelor’s of Fine Art in Interior Design from Howard University and a Dual-Masters Degree in Architecture + Lighting Design from Parsons School of Design, Jimmie is the first African-American to graduate with both Masters degrees.

Prior to helming his own practice, Jimmie spent time in New York City as an architect at SHoP Architects and Bernheimer Architecture in New York City; and as a lighting designer for FLUX Studio.

He has taught at Howard, New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) and New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) on the subjects of architecture, real-estate development, structural technology, and construction management. Jimmie had also been a guest lecturer at Parsons and the University of Maryland.

CHRISTOPHER SLEDGE

CREATIVE DIRECTOR

BRITTANY MARROW 

OPERATION COORDINATOR

MARCUS BYERS

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER

YUFIE MA

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER

JAMIE SOLOMON

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER

RUTH WONDIMU

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER

MATTHEW  JENKINS

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER

JOHNATHAN CAMPBELL

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

ANTON SHOETAN

ACCOUNTANT

FREDDY MBARI

STRATEGIC GROWTH ADVISOR

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