When a longtime corporate client turned to VVA for help with their private residence overlooking NYC's Central Park, the assignment was both an honor and a natural next step.

VVA is proud to announce the addition of Lisa Knip as our first team member in Toronto, marking an exciting new chapter in our firm’s growth across North America.

We are proud to share that Adam Kavanagh, Partner and Managing Director at VVA - Part of Drees & Sommer has been appointed to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Americas World Regional Board.

Relocating a major office isn’t just about finding a new address—it’s about creating a space that supports how a team works today, and how it will grow tomorrow.

The VVA riding team hit the road for our fourth consecutive year participating in the Pan-Mass Challenge—a 160-mile bike-a-thon across Massachusetts that raises critical funds for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. This year, we raised over $98,000, with every dollar going directly to patient care and groundbreaking research in oncology, pathology, and immunotherapy.

In hospitality and retail development, the stakes are uniquely high. A restaurant or resort isn't just a space—it’s a branded experience. And that experience is fragile. Agatha Habjan, LEED AP, explains why every hospitality project needs one critical role: a design and brand guardian.

When four distinct marketing agencies under the Interpublic Group (IPG) umbrella came together to share a single-floor office at Chicago’s iconic Merchandise Mart, VVA’s job was to make it work in a cohesive, creative, and efficient way.

From symphonies to Broadway to immersive exhibits, the business of arts and entertainment depends on one thing: staying open. The problem? Too often, buildings aren't ready for the long run. Wendy Riggs, VVA's Director of Cultural & Entertainment, outlines the critical need for a proactive capital strategy for cultural venues.

VVA’s Drue Long, LEED AP is based in Northern Virginia (home to 70% of the world’s internet data flow!) and is seeing firsthand how the colocation market is shifting dramatically. Here, Drue shares more on the trend and offers advice for mid-sized companies now needing to weigh their options.

Building new in a major metropolitan area brings a host of challenges including tight footprints, legacy infrastructure, multi-layered city approvals, and complex neighbor relations. Kim Beisner, VVA's resident expert in large-scale new construction, outlines 5 hard-earned lessons to keep in mind.